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Ed Keating

Cannabis Software Stack Report Now Available

Cannabis Software Stack Report Now Available

Cannabiz Media’s new research report – Cannabis Software Stack – has been published and provides critical insights about seed-to-sale and point-of-sale software license opportunities (i.e., a state’s potential addressable market) in 2020.

Cannacurio: What Happens When an MSO Buys a One State Wonder?

Cannacurio: What Happens When an MSO Buys a One State Wonder?

In the realm of Cannabis M&A activity, Curaleaf’s purchase of the three Arrow Alternative Care (AAC) Dispensaries in Connecticut will not land on any league table or leaderboard for size of deal or industry impact.

Cannacurio Podcast Episode 15 with Rachel Fournier of Agrify

Cannacurio Podcast Episode 15 with Rachel Fournier of Agrify

In the latest episode of the Cannacurio Podcast from Cannabiz Media, my co-host, Amanda Guerrero, and I discuss hemp license updates, Cannabiz Media's annual point-of-sale software survey, and more.

Cannacurio Podcast Episode 14 with Jeff Harris of Springbig

Cannacurio Podcast Episode 14 with Jeff Harris of Springbig

In the latest episode of the Cannacurio Podcast from Cannabiz Media, my co-host, Amanda Guerrero, and I discuss year-to-date cultivation licenses, Tennessee hemp, and more.

Cannacurio: Tennessee Hemp

Cannacurio: Tennessee Hemp

Hemp has been an important crop throughout the history of the U.S., and to a certain extent in Tennessee according to Tennessee’s Department of Agriculture. The history of hemp production in Tennessee dates to the early 19th century with the arrival of pioneer families.

Cannacurio: Cultivation Leaderboard (May 2020 Update)

Cannacurio: Cultivation Leaderboard (May 2020 Update)

We have been tracking key cannabis activities on the Cannacurio blog and this week we look at YTD cultivation licenses. Last time we checked California and Oklahoma were responsible for 94% of the new cultivation licenses issued

Cannacurio Podcast Episode 13 with Tyler Stratford of Monica's House

Cannacurio Podcast Episode 13 with Tyler Stratford of Monica's House

In the latest episode of the Cannacurio Podcast from Cannabiz Media, my co-host, Amanda Guerrero, and I discuss year-to-date dispensary and retail licenses, Oklahoma license saturation, and more.

Cannacurio Podcast Episode 12 with Bryan Lopez and Scott Denholm of BryteMap

Cannacurio Podcast Episode 12 with Bryan Lopez and Scott Denholm of BryteMap

In the latest episode of the Cannacurio Podcast from Cannabiz Media, my co-host, Amanda Guerrero, and I discuss hemp licenses, Florida license violations, and more.

Cannacurio: Dispensary & Retailer Leaderboard (May 2020 Update)

Cannacurio: Dispensary & Retailer Leaderboard (May 2020 Update)

Through May 2020 the industry has added 554 licenses year to date with 88 in April and 77 in May. Those 554 represent an 8% increase from the 6,927 at the beginning of the year.

Cannacurio Podcast Episode 11 with Michael Crane of DataOwl

Cannacurio Podcast Episode 11 with Michael Crane of DataOwl

In the latest episode of the Cannacurio Podcast from Cannabiz Media, my co-host, Amanda Guerrero, and I discuss hemp grower, processor, and manufacturing licenses in Connecticut, Michigan, Missouri, and more.

Cannacurio: Violations & Fines in Florida’s Medical Marijuana Market

Cannacurio: Violations & Fines in Florida’s Medical Marijuana Market

Cannabiz Media paid the state of Florida for copies of complaints, violations and fines issued by the Department of Health’s Medical Marijuana program. We were furnished with 90 documents that included images, photocopies, correspondence, and copies of checks.

Cannacurio Podcast Episode 10 with Xavier Jaillet of HAL Extraction

Cannacurio Podcast Episode 10 with Xavier Jaillet of HAL Extraction

In the latest episode of the Cannacurio Podcast from Cannabiz Media, my co-host, Amanda Guerrero, and I discuss cannabis testing and distribution licenses across the United States as well as hemp licenses in Texas.

Cannacurio: Texas Hemp

Cannacurio: Texas Hemp

The 2018 Farm Bill legalized the commercial production of hemp and authorized states to submit state plans to administer hemp programs. On June 10, 2019, House Bill 1325, was signed into law by Texas Governor Greg Abbott.

Cannacurio Podcast Episode 9 with David O'Brien of Massachusetts Cannabis Business Association

Cannacurio Podcast Episode 9 with David O'Brien of Massachusetts Cannabis Business Association

In the latest episode of the Cannacurio Podcast from Cannabiz Media, my co-host, Amanda Guerrero, and I discuss microbusiness licenses in California and hemp license data across the country.

Cannacurio Podcast Episode 8 with Debra Borchardt of Green Market Report

Cannacurio Podcast Episode 8 with Debra Borchardt of Green Market Report

In the latest episode of the Cannacurio Podcast from Cannabiz Media, my co-host, Amanda Guerrero, and I discuss hemp licenses across the country as well as microbusiness licenses in California.

Cannacurio: Testing & Distribution Leaderboards (Q1 2020)

Cannacurio: Testing & Distribution Leaderboards (Q1 2020)

In this week’s post we wanted to highlight testing and distribution licenses; two activities that do not receive nearly as much attention as dispensaries, manufacturers, and cultivators.

Cannacurio Podcast Episode 7 with Nick Tennant of Precision Extraction Solutions

Cannacurio Podcast Episode 7 with Nick Tennant of Precision Extraction Solutions

In the latest episode of the Cannacurio Podcast from Cannabiz Media, my co-host, Amanda Guerrero, and I discuss license numbers and cannabis license verification as well as retail and dispensary license data in 2020. We also speak with Nick Tennant, Founder and Chief Technology Officer of Precision Extraction Solutions, a global leader in cannabis extraction equipment, technology, site planning, compliance, lab build-out, installation, consulting, and training.

Cannacurio Podcast Episode 6 with Tim Sultan of Marijuana Industry Trade Association

Cannacurio Podcast Episode 6 with Tim Sultan of Marijuana Industry Trade Association

In the latest episode of the Cannacurio Podcast from Cannabiz Media, my co-host, Amanda Guerrero, and I discuss license numbers and cannabis license verification as well as retail and dispensary license data in 2020.

Cannacurio: California Microbusinesses

Cannacurio: California Microbusinesses

Currently California’s Bureau of Cannabis Control has issued 267 active microbusiness licenses. In order to hold a California microbusiness license, a licensee must engage in at least three of the following cannabis business activities:

Cannacurio Podcast Episode 5 with Dawne Morris of PROTEUS 420

Cannacurio Podcast Episode 5 with Dawne Morris of PROTEUS 420

In the latest episode of the Cannacurio Podcast from Cannabiz Media, my co-host, Amanda Guerrero, and I discuss new cannabis retailer and dispensary licensing data during the first quarter of 2020.