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Written by Anthony Johnson on April 16, 2018. Posted in Business, CBC Vancouver, Cultural, ICBC Berlin, Politics.

After Another Successful Berlin Event, the ICBC Heads to Vancouver, Canada

The second annual International Cannabis Business Conference in Berlin showcased both how far Germany’s cannabis community has...

Written by ICBC Staff on April 11, 2018. Posted in Business, Cultural, ICBC Berlin, Politics, Science.

International Cannabis Business Conference Berlin Program Starts Today!

Today is the day!! The International Cannabis Business Conference – Berlin has begun! Last night’s VIP party with philosopher...

Written by Amber Iris Langston on April 5, 2018. Posted in Business, CBC Vancouver, ICBC Berlin, Politics.

How Long Will Canada Lead the International Cannabis Market?

In the past couple of years, the hot word in the cannabis industry has been Canada. With an established medical cannabis system and a...

Written by Amber Iris Langston on March 30, 2018. Posted in Business, ICBC Berlin, Medical.

German Judge Delays Cannabis Production Licensing Program, Good News for Canadian Exporters

Germany’s medical cannabis program is one of the top programs in the world. Patients can be prescribed cannabis by their...

Written by Amber Iris Langston on March 29, 2018. Posted in Business, CBC Vancouver, ICBC Berlin.

Canada’s Namaste Technologies Seeking to Be the “Amazon of Cannabis”

Yesterday I told you about a company striving to be the “Starbucks of Cannabis”, and today I bring you another industry...

Written by Amber Iris Langston on March 28, 2018. Posted in Business.

Can Chalice Farms Become the Starbucks of Cannabis?

There are a lot of borrowed names in the cannabis industry when one fancies themselves to be important. (For example, I have heard more...

Written by Amber Iris Langston on March 27, 2018. Posted in Business, CBC Vancouver, ICBC Berlin.

Canada Samples African Cannabis

The world keeps getting smaller and cannabis keeps bringing people together. Yes, this is very cliche of me to say. But both of these...

Written by Amber Iris Langston on March 23, 2018. Posted in Business, CBC Portland, CBC Vancouver, ICBC Berlin, Medical, Politics.

Canada’s Cannabis Legalization Saved; Medical Protected in the U.S. for Now

Yesterday we wrote to you about the long and ugly process of creating policy, and the indispensable role advocacy and activism play in...

Written by Amber Iris Langston on March 22, 2018. Posted in Business, CBC Portland, CBC Vancouver, Cultural, ICBC Berlin, Politics.

Critical Vote Today in Canada’s Parliament Impacts Cannabis Legalization

One thing I hear a lot from newcomers to the cannabis world, is “legalization is inevitable.” It’s a phrase that makes...

Written by Amber Iris Langston on March 20, 2018. Posted in Business, CBC Vancouver, ICBC Berlin.

Cannabis Packaging Rules Proposed by Health Canada

The Canadian government has released a new set of temporary regulations following public input, which is meant to guide LPs (licensed...

Written by Amber Iris Langston on March 20, 2018. Posted in Business, ICBC Berlin, Medical, Politics.

Could Germany Become the World’s Largest Cannabis Market?

You may not know this, but Germany is kind of a big deal. In fact, with an impressive 82 million person population, Germany is the...

Written by Amber Iris Langston on March 13, 2018. Posted in Business, CBC Portland, CBC Vancouver, ICBC Berlin, Politics.

Prohibition Problems at the US-Canada Border for Non-Cannabis Industries

While the US lags behind Canada and other countries moving toward more friendly federal cannabis policies, some are predicting a negative...

Written by Amber Iris Langston on March 6, 2018. Posted in Business, ICBC Berlin, Medical.

Which Country Produces the Most Legal Cannabis? Surprise! It’s the United Kingdom!

Admittedly, I never saw this coming. I pride myself in staying on top of cannabis happenings around the world, but had to do a double...

Written by Amber Iris Langston on March 2, 2018. Posted in Business, CBC Vancouver, ICBC Berlin.

Canadian Cannabis on the Island of Malta?

Canadian cannabis seems to be a hot commodity these days, as more countries come online to initiate programs for medical patients. It...

Written by Amber Iris Langston on February 28, 2018. Posted in Business, CBC Portland, CBC San Francisco, CBC Vancouver, ICBC Berlin.

New Report Details How Cannabis Is a $57 Billion Global Market

Arcview Market Research and BDS Analytics released a new 65-page report this week detailing monetary estimates of cannabis’ future...

Written by Amber Iris Langston on February 27, 2018. Posted in Business, CBC Portland, CBC Vancouver, ICBC Berlin.

Cannabis Just Went Public on the Nasdaq

Today – Tuesday, February 27th, 2018 – marks a moment in history that is the telling of a new era. For the first time ever,...

Written by Amber Iris Langston on February 22, 2018. Posted in Business, CBC Vancouver, Politics.

Alberta Puts British Columbia on Notice in the Canadian Cannabis Marketplace

With support from their national parliament and the blessings of Prime Minister Trudeau, Canada is quickly emerging to be a global leader...

Written by Amber Iris Langston on February 15, 2018. Posted in Business, ICBC Berlin, Medical.

Will Germany Ever Supply Its Own Cannabis or Remain an Importer?

In the whole world of supply-and-demand, demand has never been the problem – at least when it comes to cannabis. When you add the...

Written by Amber Iris Langston on February 14, 2018. Posted in Business, ICBC Berlin, Medical.

Israeli Cannabis Firms Look to Produce in Germany After Federal Freeze

When it comes to medical cannabis research, no one has Israel beat. Over the decades, the country has proven to be a leader in formally...

Written by Amber Iris Langston on February 13, 2018. Posted in Business, CBC Vancouver, ICBC Berlin, Medical.

Canadian Cannabis Giant Aurora Hits Heavy in Germany

If you are one of those entrepreneurs closely watching the public sector of cannabis finance, you have no doubt heard of Aurora. Aurora...

Written by Amber Iris Langston on February 9, 2018. Posted in Business, CBC Vancouver, ICBC Berlin, Politics.

Canada’s Cannabis Rollout Possibly Delayed, Perhaps the Cartels Can Help

Canadian legislators hemmed and hawed this week when their country’s Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor suggested that retail...

Written by Amber Iris Langston on February 6, 2018. Posted in Business, CBC San Francisco, ICBC Berlin, Politics.

Thanks, San Francisco, for a Great ICBC! See You Soon, Berlin!

San Francisco deserves a huge shout-out for this bringing out the best of the best in cannabis last weekend! ICBC was THE place to be in...

Written by Amber Iris Langston on January 29, 2018. Posted in Business, CBC San Francisco.

High Taxes Rock the Boat for California Dispensaries

Just a few weeks past the rollout of California’s Prop 64, cannabis sales for legal adult use have begun in spurts in counties and...

Written by ICBC Staff on January 26, 2018. Posted in Business, CBC San Francisco, Entertainment, Politics, Social.

Attend the ICBC in San Francisco NEXT WEEK!

Next week, on February 1st, the Bay Area event of the year kicks off with International Cannabis Business Conference‘s VIP...

Written by Anthony Johnson on January 25, 2018. Posted in Business, CBC San Francisco, Politics.

Sessions Can’t Stop Cannabis Investment, Learn Latest at the ICBC in San Francisco

When Trump Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced that he was going to allow federal prosecutors to enforce federal marijuana law, even...

Written by Amber Iris Langston on January 23, 2018. Posted in Business, CBC San Francisco, Cultural.

Cannabis Movement Leader Debby Goldsberry to Speak at International Cannabis Business Conference

Anyone interested in starting and running a business needs to become an expert in the many different aspects that constitute successful...

Written by Amber Iris Langston on January 22, 2018. Posted in Business, CBC San Francisco.

Los Angeles Dispensaries Begin Adult-Use Cannabis Sales

On Saturday, January 20th, Los Angeles joined the growing number of California cities which have begun official implementation of the...

Written by Anthony Johnson on January 19, 2018. Posted in Business, CBC San Francisco.

Top Cannabis CTO Explains How to Roll Over 5 Million Pre-Rolls in a Year

This article by Oscar Pascual was originally published by Smell The Truth: As cannabis smoking accessories become more advanced and...

Written by Amber Iris Langston on January 18, 2018. Posted in Business, CBC San Francisco.

State of California Moves Toward Protection of Cannabis Brands

In a move bound to make a wave-making impact, the State of California has announced a decision which could eventually impact cannabis...

Written by Amber Iris Langston on January 11, 2018. Posted in Business, CBC San Francisco, Politics.

Compliance – and the Dangers of Not Doing It, In California (or Anywhere)

Compliance. Have you heard of it? It’s a thing. An important thing. As a political animal myself, I can enjoy some pretty boring...

Written by Amber Iris Langston on January 10, 2018. Posted in Business, CBC San Francisco.

Bong and a Bock? California Craft Beer Industry Embraces Cannabis

I live in Portland, so I am lucky in a lot of ways. I have a cannabis dispensary just around the block, and in typical Portland...

Written by Amber Iris Langston on January 9, 2018. Posted in Business, CBC San Francisco, Politics.

Cannabis Sanctuary State? California Looking to Strike Back Against Sessions

Last week’s announcement by US Attorney General Jeff Sessions to rescind protections on state-legal cannabis programs sent a...

Written by Amber Iris Langston on January 5, 2018. Posted in Business, CBC San Francisco, Politics.

California Officials Respond to Jeff Sessions

If you are in the cannabis industry, you probably heard the news yesterday which sent waves of fear and confusion throughout the country...

Written by Anthony Johnson on January 4, 2018. Posted in Business, CBC San Francisco, Politics.

Cannabis Commerce in California Means Regulatory Compliance

The early lines at newly-licensed California cannabis retail outlets are just a preview of the vast economic opportunities available in...

Written by Anthony Johnson on January 3, 2018. Posted in Business, CBC San Francisco, Politics.

Cannabis Czar Lori Ajax Interviewed Ahead of the ICBC in San Francisco

Unless you have been hiding under a rock, you know that California just legalized cannabis commerce this year. California’s...

Written by Amber Iris Langston on January 2, 2018. Posted in Business, CBC San Francisco, Politics.

Congratulations, California!

Yesterday ushered in a new era for cannabis with the world’s sixth-largest economy (California) coming online with legal, adult-use...

Written by Amber Iris Langston on December 29, 2017. Posted in Business, CBC San Francisco, Cultural, Politics.

California’s Countdown to Cannabis

It’s all happening…IT’S REALLY HAPPENING! This weekend marks the last Friday and Saturday (okay, Sunday, too you...

Written by Amber Iris Langston on December 28, 2017. Posted in Business, CBC San Francisco, Politics.

California Cops and Cannabis Shenanigans, Big Changes Are Coming

Led by Law Enforcement Against Prohibition (LEAP), many people in law enforcement have rightfully cheered the changes in cannabis...

Written by ICBC Staff on December 26, 2017. Posted in Business, CBC San Francisco.

SFGate Interviews ICBC Speaker Lori Ajax, California Cannabis Czar

Just before California is about to officially legalize marijuana on January 1st, and ahead of her 2nd appearance at the International...

Written by Amber Iris Langston on December 26, 2017. Posted in Business, CBC San Francisco, Politics.

Unions Battle for a Place at the Cannabis Table in California

The tension between employers and employees is an age-old problem, and the advantage of one group over the other seems to swing like a...

Written by Amber Iris Langston on December 20, 2017. Posted in Business, CBC San Francisco, Politics, Science.

Californians Will Soon Take a Closer Look at Pesticides on Cannabis

In California, cannabis consumers are about to get a strong dose of cannabis legalization. As the state moves into the new adult-use...

Written by Amber Iris Langston on December 19, 2017. Posted in Business, CBC San Francisco.

January 1st, 2018 – California Cannabis Enters the Future

January 1st, 2018. It’s the date on everyone’s mind in the cannabis world. It’s the date recreational sales become...

Written by Anthony Johnson on December 15, 2017. Posted in Business, CBC Kauai, CBC San Francisco, CBC Vancouver, ICBC Berlin.

Entrepreneur Magazine Covers ICBC Kauai

The International Cannabis Business Conference (ICBC), since its very first event in September of 2014 in Portland, Oregon, has grown and...

Written by Amber Iris Langston on December 14, 2017. Posted in Business, CBC San Francisco.

California Launches Online Portal for Cannabis Businesses

Alex Padilla, the Secretary of State of California, just made an important announcement in advance of the closely-approaching January 1st...

Written by Amber Iris Langston on December 8, 2017. Posted in Business, CBC San Francisco, Politics.

Californians Must Continue to Fight for Sensible Cannabis Policies

Cannabis entrepreneurs and other invested everywhere in California are scrambling to meet the emergency regulations recently released by...

Written by Anthony Johnson on December 5, 2017. Posted in Business, CBC Kauai, CBC San Francisco, CBC Vancouver, ICBC Berlin, Politics.

ICBC Kauai Was One for the Ages, onto San Francisco and Berlin and…

Yesterday’s Kauai Cannabis Classic golf tournament, sponsored by Leafly and Cannafornia, capped off a truly amazing International...

Written by Amber Iris Langston on November 29, 2017. Posted in Business, CBC Kauai, CBC Vancouver, Politics.

Canadian Cannabis Legalization Clears Major Hurdle, ICBC Will Have the Latest

The lower house of the Canadian Parliament passed a bill earlier this week which constitutes a major step forward in the advancement of...

Written by ICBC Staff on November 24, 2017. Posted in Business, CBC Kauai, Cultural, Entertainment, Politics, Science, Social.

ICBC Hawaiian Cannabis Destination Event Starts in One a Week!

If you are in the cannabis industry, or thinking of joining, treat yourself this Black Friday (and save $200!) by getting tickets to the...

Written by Anthony Johnson on November 22, 2017. Posted in Business, CBC Kauai, CBC San Francisco.

Cannafornia’s Paul King on Cannabis Cultivation, DJ Muggs & More

Paul King decided to “go big or go home,” when he started his cannabis cultivation business in California, and he indeed...

Written by Anthony Johnson on November 21, 2017. Posted in Business, CBC Kauai, CBC San Francisco, Cultural, Politics, Social.

Disrupting the Industry: Merry Jane Covers ICBC Organizers

Anyone that has attended marijuana conferences, along with the International Cannabis Business Conference knows that the ICBC is...