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EXCLUSIVE: NYC Could Become Cannabis Capital Of The World; Tri-State Focuses On Regulation, Equity

Today, 11:37 AM

The Northeast is ready to alter the American cannabis market, and New York City could become the pot capital of the world. That was among the topics discussed on Tuesday at the 2022 Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in Chicago.

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EXCLUSIVE: Trulieve CEO Kim Rivers Calls To Action On Cannabis Reform

By Nina Zdinjak

Today, 11:37 AM

What has separated Trulieve Cannabis Corp (OTCMKTS: TCNNF) from other multi-state cannabis operators is a strategy of penetrating a market and getting to the customer first, then wanting to be involved in every aspect of the transaction as possible, the company’s CEO Kim Rivers

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EXCLUSIVE: The Cannabis Industry Is Ripe For M&A: Top Industry Execs Talk Opportunity Ahead

By Adam Eckert

Today, 11:37 AM

Merger and acquisition activity in the cannabis space has accelerated in 2022 and looks poised to continue to pick up with markets trending lower on continued inflation concerns.

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EXCLUSIVE: Anticipated Legalization A Catalyst For Consolidation, Cannabis Companies Are Preparing

By AJ Fabino

Today, 11:37 AM

Lack of access to conventional financial sources for cannabis companies is the main issue facing cannabis entrepreneurs. Banks won't make loans to cannabis business owners because of federal law.

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EXCLUSIVE: Why Rep. David Joyce Says ‘Education Is The Key’ To Cannabis Reform

By Nina Zdinjak

Today, 11:37 AM

What does the future hold for the cannabis industry in legislative terms?

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EXCLUSIVE: Cresco Labs CEO Charlie Bachtell Says Columbia Care Acquisition Expands Retail Footprint

By AJ Fabino

Today, 11:37 AM

Cresco Labs Inc (OTCMKTS: CRLBF) recently announced plans to acquire Columbia Care Inc (OTCMKTS: CCHWF), marking another round of industrial consolidation in the cannabis sector.

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‘Write Checks To Women’: GTII’s Wendy Berger At Benzinga Cannabis Conference On How To ‘Elevate Women’ In The Industry

By Nicolas Jose Rodriguez

Today, 11:37 AM

Wendy Berger has been a board member of Green Thumb Industries Inc. (OTC: GTII) since 2015 and is one of the pioneers among women leaders in the cannabis industry.

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EXCLUSIVE: Wix Rolls Out Wix Portfolio To Create, Manage Professional Online Portfolio

By Anusuya Lahiri

Today, 11:37 AM

Wix.com Ltd (NASDAQ: WIX), a global SaaS platform, launched its new product to quickly create professional online portfolios or Wix Portfolio.

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Benzinga Cannabis Award Winners Announced At Chicago Conference, Check Out Full List

By Maureen Meehan

Today, 11:37 AM

For the first time ever, the 15th edition of the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference, underway in Chicago September 13-14, presented a series of Benzinga Cannabis Awards.

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EXCLUSIVE: Nocera Takes Substantial Stake In Taiwan Based Food Processing Firm

By Vandana Singh

Today, 11:37 AM

Nocera Inc (NASDAQ: NCRA) has acquired an 80% controlling interest in Meixin Institutional Food Development Co Ltd, a Taiwan-based company, for $4.3 million.

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