Sparc has been setting the standards for the modern day dispensary since 2008, in everything from design to customer relations and employee fairness. mg  takes a closer look at the trailblazing business which has been dubbed "the Apple store of marijuana shops." NAME: SPARC FOUNDED: 2009 ADDRESS: 1256 Mission St., SF, CA 94114 Phone: 415 252-7727 OWNER: Erich Pearson. Erich is a renowned leader in...

The secret recipe grower formula for vital growth and optimum impact. The Emerald Triangle blend is a special blend of ingredients hand-selected specifically for the needs of professional flower growers. Recipe 420 is a blend of premium aged fir bark, coir, sphagnum peat moss, pumice, earthworm castings, seabird guano, crab meal and humic acids enhanced with mycorrhiza fungi and...

A high quality professional grade instrument from Suvorna's value range of Razor Edge Salon Shears, designed to cut smoothly and evenly without causing any distress to the hands and fingers. Made with highest steel for professional use. SUVORNA.COM

Beastie Bloomz is a heavy weight blossom builder designed for use during the critical last weeks of flowering. Utilizing a blend of extra strength nutrients specially formulated to product heavyweight fruit and maximize development, resulting in a high yield of tightly packed blossoms. For use in soilless mixes, organic soils, hydroponics and aeroponic systems. FOXFARMFERTILIZER.COM

Don't spend another minute trimming leaves. This 1/3 HP Trimmer separates excess leaves and twigs from a variety of plants and flowers. It has an adjustable blade height, sealed bearings, heavy duty drive motor and will do just about everything except roll a joint. PROCUTLEAFTRIMMER.COM

Available in black, gunmetal, and silver, these 2.5" 4-piece grinders are made from heavy duty zinc alloy and CNC aluminum, which make them incredibly strong and precise. All grinders come with a manufacturer's lifetime warranty. In addition to the Mill Handle, the company offers their Standard Grinder and Indian Crusher. CHROMIUMCRUSHER.COM

Bhang Chocolates have been in the medicated chocolate business for years. Using a culinary infusion of medical marijuana, organic Venezuelan Criollo cacao and other natural ingredients, Bhang Chocolate Bars are setting industry standards in both taste and deliver. BHANGCHOCOLATE.COM

Launched in 2005, RMPR is a full-service public relations firm specializing in the cannabis industry with clients spanning every sector of the industry including cultivation, manufacturing, finance, technology and ancillary services.  Over the past four years RMPR has represented some of the most recognized and well-respected brands in the cannabis industry, including Canndescent, Headset, High There!, Papa & Barkley,...

As a growing number of states legalize recreational and medical marijuana, dispensaries have become a rapidly growing and potentially very lucrative business opportunity. There is a large, proven market of people eagerly awaiting the chance to purchase cannabis legally. However, like any other retailer, dispensaries cannot simply open their doors and expect customers to appear out of nowhere. Cannabis storefronts...