Tag: Contributor Stories
What Lies Ahead for Legal and Legislative Developments in 2019
Cannabis laws moved forward in a herky-jerky fashion during 2018. The year started with California’s recreational market kicking off just as now-former U.S. Attorney...
9 Cannabis Industry Predictions for 2019
As we enter 2019, it’s time to share my annual predictions for what the coming year has in store for the cannabis industry and...
To Appeal to Real-World Women, Ditch the Stereotypes
It’s another day at the office, and I’m staring at a request-for-proposal that states the brand’s goal is “to empower soccer moms.” My skin...
Roll out the Welcome Mat: 5 Design Tips for a VIP Lobby & Check-in...
In our last “class” we discussed curb appeal and ways to use your dispensary storefront to get people excited about what awaits beyond the...
Why Cannabis and Alcohol Sales Should Never, Ever be Co-located
A recent article in the Staten Island Advance newspaper started with a seemingly random Billy Joel reference: “A bottle of red. A baggie of...
Workplace Drug Policies: What Can-a-Business Do?
Legalized cannabis is quickly making an entrance into all corners of the United States. Nine states and the District of Columbia have legalized recreational...
More Fuel to the Fire: Cannabis Policy Wins in 2018 Midterms
The 2018 midterms were some of the most fiercely fought, closely watched elections in recent memory, for a number of reasons. The biggest winner,...
Corporate Social Responsibility Can Bring Unexpected Rewards
Thanksgiving — time for gratitude and reflection. Let us start with appreciation for the fact that there are now 36 states in the United...
Don’t Curb Your Curb Appeal: 5 Tips for Storefront Swagger
Welcome back to The School of Stone! In past columns, I’ve touched on the importance of a brand and gone over an overview of the...
Marijuana Is Legal! And With Legality Comes Great Responsibility
As you’ve likely realized, marijuana is legal! (For most Americans, at least.) California is beginning to settle into its first set of regulations, and...
