CBC San Francisco Archives - International Cannabis Business Conference

Written by Johnny Green on February 3, 2020. Posted in Business, CBC San Francisco.

Why Is An Alcohol Company On Top Of The Cannabis Industry?

How Organic Alcohol Upgrades Product Quality in the Cannabis Industry Cannabis concentrates are becoming more and more popular among...

Written by Johnny Green on January 27, 2020. Posted in Business, CBC San Francisco.

Cannabis Operators Turn To Hemp For Diversification

The cannabis industry is spreading all over the United States, one jurisdiction at a time. Medical cannabis is particularly widespread...

Written by Johnny Green on January 6, 2020. Posted in CBC San Francisco.

See Leading Cannabis Industry Expert Alan Brochstein At ICBC In San Francisco

Leading cannabis industry expert Alan Brochstein is the founder of 420 Investor, an online community featuring ideas, research, and...

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Written by Anthony Johnson on July 16, 2019. Posted in Business, CBC San Francisco, CBC Vancouver, Politics.

Canada Needs to Adapt as US, Especially California, Cannabis Industry Grows

Canadian cannabis companies have been given a leg up on its global competition, but that advantage is being eroded and could be...

Written by Anthony Johnson on July 15, 2019. Posted in Business, CBC San Francisco, CBC Vancouver.

Hip-Hop Mogul Jay-Z Teams Up with California Bay Area Cannabis Company

With fourteen albums reaching #1 on the Billboard charts, a net worth of a billion dollars, and a marriage to Beyonce, it would seem like...

Written by Anthony Johnson on July 2, 2019. Posted in Business, CBC San Francisco, CBC Vancouver.

U.S. Cannabis Sales Projected to Hit $30 Billion by 2024!

With more and more states ending cannabis prohibition, it isn’t surprising to know that legal sales are increasing rather rapidly...

Written by Anthony Johnson on May 23, 2019. Posted in Business, CBC San Francisco, Politics.

Keeping Up with Canada? California Moves Towards State Cannabis Banking.

As most folks know by now, a lack of banking services have forced cannabis businesses, including those legal under state law, to deal...

Written by ICBC Staff on March 14, 2019. Posted in Business, CBC Portland, CBC San Francisco, CBC Zurich, ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin, Politics.

The 2019 ICBC European Trek Begins Today! Barcelona → Berlin → Zurich

Alex Rogers, the founder and CEO of the International Cannabis Business Conference knew that the global cannabis industry was going to...

Written by ICBC Staff on March 11, 2019. Posted in CBC San Francisco, CBC Vancouver, CBC Zurich, ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin.

Check Out the Three Minute ICBC Rockumentary!

The International Cannabis Business Conference (ICBC) brings its trademark blend of business, politics, and culture to every city,...

Written by Anthony Johnson on February 7, 2019. Posted in Business, CBC San Francisco, Politics.

Will Legalization Bring Donald Trump and Nancy Pelosi Together?

You don’t have to be a very astute observer of American politics to know that we live in a time of great political divisions. There...

Written by ICBC Staff on February 6, 2019. Posted in Business, CBC San Francisco, Politics.

PotGuide: The Future of the California Cannabis Industry

California has led the cannabis reform movement in many ways in the United States, starting with being the first state to legalize...

Written by Anthony Johnson on February 4, 2019. Posted in Business, CBC San Francisco, Cultural, Politics.

CBD Moves More Mainstream with Super Bowl In-Stadium Ads

Cannabis continues to move more and more mainstream, especially politically, with over 60% support and politicians from Bernie Sanders to...

Written by Anthony Johnson on February 2, 2019. Posted in Business, CBC San Francisco, CBC Zurich, Cultural, ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin, Politics.

Alex Rogers and Boveda’s Lance Lambert Talk International Cannabis Markets

International Cannabis Business Conference CEO and Founder Alex Rogers has lived in Europe and now travels throughout the continent to...

Written by Anthony Johnson on January 31, 2019. Posted in Business, CBC San Francisco.

Industry Leaders Join Forces for Virtual Cannabis Conference

The International Cannabis Business Conference, founded in 2014, in Portland, Oregon, has quickly expanded into the worldwide leader...

Written by Anthony Johnson on January 31, 2019. Posted in Business, CBC San Francisco, Cultural, Politics.

ICBC Founder Alex Rogers Talks Cannabis on the Hacker Noon Podcast

As the global cannabis industry heats up around the world, Alex Rogers, the founder and CEO of the International Cannabis Business...

Written by Anthony Johnson on January 29, 2019. Posted in Business, CBC San Francisco, Politics.

Smell the Truth: Cannabis Trade Federation’s Neal Levine on Trump and More

Cannabis Trade Federation CEO Neal Levine has a long history in cannabis activism and the industry as his work has taken him from winning...

Written by Anthony Johnson on January 28, 2019. Posted in Business, CBC San Francisco, Cultural.

San Francisco 49er Great Joe Montana Invests in Cannabis

The Super Bowl is coming up and one of the all-time clutch Super Bowl quarterbacks, Joe Montana, has made huge news by announcing his...

Written by ICBC Staff on January 24, 2019. Posted in Business, CBC San Francisco, Politics.

Leafly: 8 Things to Know About California’s Cannabis Rules

The California Bureau of Cannabis Control and other state regulators recently announced their final rules; some good choices were...

Written by Anthony Johnson on January 23, 2019. Posted in Business, CBC San Francisco, Politics.

California Needs to Protect Cannabis Deliveries from the CHP

As I’ve blogged previously, California cannabis regulators made the wise decision to allow deliveries across the state, even into...

Written by Anthony Johnson on January 22, 2019. Posted in Business, CBC San Francisco, CBC Vancouver, CBC Zurich, Cultural, ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin, Politics.

New Zealand Moves Forward with Cannabis Cultivation License

Just one month after New Zealand announced plans to potentially legalize recreational cannabis during the country’s general...

Written by Anthony Johnson on January 21, 2019. Posted in Business, CBC San Francisco, CBC Zurich, ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin, Politics.

EU Lays the Foundation of a Multi-Billion Dollar Cannabis Industry

Germany may have set the stage for EU movement on medical cannabis legalization two years ago, but now the rest of the European Union is...

Written by Anthony Johnson on January 18, 2019. Posted in Business, CBC San Francisco, Politics.

California Cannabis Deliveries Will Be a Legal & Political Fight

As I blogged yesterday, California regulators made the wise decision in its final rules to allow cannabis retailers to make deliveries...

Written by Anthony Johnson on January 17, 2019. Posted in Business, CBC San Francisco, Politics.

California Cannabis Rules Officially Finalized

The California cannabis industry has had its share of ups and downs as regulating cannabis commerce in the world’s sixth-largest...

Written by Anthony Johnson on January 16, 2019. Posted in CBC San Francisco, Politics.

Trump AG Pick Vows to Respect State Cannabis Laws

William Barr, Donald Trump’s nominee to be the next Attorney General of the United States, has already faced a barrage of questions...

Written by Anthony Johnson on January 14, 2019. Posted in Business, CBC San Francisco, CBC Vancouver, CBC Zurich, Cultural, ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin, Medical.

Senior Cannabis Clubs in California Flourishing

Historically, older Americans have been the most skeptical demographic regarding cannabis legalization. While younger voters are still...

Written by Anthony Johnson on January 11, 2019. Posted in CBC San Francisco, CBC Vancouver, CBC Zurich, ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin, Politics.

Congress, Send H.R. 420 to Donald Trump’s Desk!

As the government shutdown rages on, our nation could use some bipartisanship. Of course, Democrats and Republicans disagree on whether a...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on January 10, 2019. Posted in Business, CBC San Francisco, CBC Vancouver, CBC Zurich, ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin, Politics.

The Green of the Irish Set to Supply the UK (and Beyond?)

Irish GreenLight Medicines, a cannabis company based in Dublin and founded in 2014 has just closed a deal with SOL Global, a Canadian...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on January 9, 2019. Posted in CBC San Francisco, CBC Vancouver, CBC Zurich, ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin, Politics.

Is France Finally Moving Forward on Cannabis Law Reform?

France is the largest country in Europe that has, so far, not moved forward on cannabis law reform. That now may be changing. In...

Written by Anthony Johnson on January 8, 2019. Posted in Business, CBC San Francisco, Politics.

Exclusive Interview: California Cannabis Czar Talks Regulation

Ending cannabis prohibition is a no-brainer whose time has come. It is obvious that cannabis prohibition is a costly failure that causes...

Written by Anthony Johnson on January 7, 2019. Posted in Business, CBC San Francisco, CBC Vancouver, CBC Zurich, ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin, Politics.

Oregon Doesn’t Have Too Much Cannabis, U.S. Has Too Much Prohibition

As the Oregon legislative session is set to begin, legislators will be contemplating whether to pass a bill that allows state-regulated...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on January 4, 2019. Posted in Business, CBC Portland, CBC San Francisco, CBC Vancouver, CBC Zurich, ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin, Politics.

Switzerland: A Hotbed for Cannabis Law Reform

Switzerland has developed its own brand of cannabis reform over the last several years. Low THC cannabis is now sold in shops. Cannabis...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on January 3, 2019. Posted in Business, CBC San Francisco, CBC Vancouver, ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin, Politics.

A Green Reign in Spain? Podemos Party Pushes For Legalization

For the past several years, the Spanish cannabis industry has developed in leaps and bounds. Production of CBD and THC has expanded...

Written by Anthony Johnson on January 2, 2019. Posted in Business, CBC Portland, CBC San Francisco, CBC Vancouver, ICBC Berlin, Politics.

Oregon Should Legalize Cannabis Exports in 2019

I interviewed longtime activist, Adam Smith of the Craft Cannabis Alliance, ahead of his appearance at the International Cannabis...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on December 31, 2018. Posted in Business, CBC San Francisco, CBC Vancouver, Cultural, ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin, Medical, Politics.

A First for Southeast Asia: Thailand Legalizes Medical Cannabis

December 25, Christmas Day, 2018, was a big day for cannabis reform globally. Not only did Israel legalize exports, but Thailand’s...

Written by Anthony Johnson on December 27, 2018. Posted in Business, CBC San Francisco.

Year One of Legal Cannabis Commerce in California Has Brought Challenges…and Opportunities

Opening up a licensed and regulated cannabis business is not a get-rich-quick venture, as many have likely found out. Getting into the...

Written by Anthony Johnson on December 26, 2018. Posted in Business, CBC San Francisco, CBC Vancouver, ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin, Medical, Politics.

Irish Farmers Next to Cultivate Medical Cannabis?

Ireland’s medical cannabis program was approved two years ago, but the system has never been fully implemented as...

Written by Anthony Johnson on December 21, 2018. Posted in Business, CBC San Francisco, CBC Vancouver, ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin, Politics.

Donald Trump Signs Bill Legalizing Hemp, Will Cannabis Follow?

As a government shutdown looms, there are many instances where our political discourse is greatly divided, but let’s not focus on...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on December 20, 2018. Posted in Business, CBC San Francisco, CBC Vancouver, ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin, Science.

Canna Pet Care Taking Off In Europe

Those who think that cannabinoid pet care is still relegated to the outer ranges of the “kooky” California market (the only...

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

California Cannabis Advocates Urge Legislators to Create State Bank

Access to banking services remains one of the major obstacles placed in front of the burgeoning cannabis industry. While more banks and...

Written by ICBC Staff on December 18, 2018. Posted in Business, CBC San Francisco, CBC Vancouver, ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin.

Cannabis Companies Going Public-Learn the Latest at the ICBC

Cannabis has had a banner year politically and financially in 2018 and that success has brought in big companies across various...

Written by Anthony Johnson on December 17, 2018. Posted in Business, CBC San Francisco, CBC Vancouver, ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin.

Jobs Boom: California Cannabis Company Entices Uber Drivers

More and more Americans are turning to the so-called gig economy to make ends meet these days as the cost of living increases...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on December 14, 2018. Posted in Business, CBC San Francisco, CBC Vancouver, ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin.

New German Kid On Block, Farmako Pushes Forward With EU Footprint

Farmako, a new specialty distributor in the cannabis space based in Frankfurt, Germany and with a UK office already established, has just...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on December 13, 2018. Posted in Business, CBC San Francisco, CBC Vancouver, ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin.

Canopy Growth Acquires Volcano Vaporizer Manufacturer

In big news out of Germany, Canopy Growth has announced the acquisition of the eponymous vaporizer manufacturer, Storz & Bickel GmbH...

Written by Anthony Johnson on December 12, 2018. Posted in CBC San Francisco, CBC Vancouver, Cultural, ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin, Science.

The Godfather of Cannabis Research to Speak at ICBC Berlin

The International Cannabis Business Conference has featured movers and shakers across the cannabis community since the events first began...

Written by Anthony Johnson on December 11, 2018. Posted in CBC San Francisco, CBC Vancouver, Cultural, ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin.

ICBC Founder Alex Rogers Featured on Hash Church 2.0

Alex Rogers founded the International Cannabis Business Conference in 2014 after a successful (and ongoing) stint as a medical clinic...

Written by Anthony Johnson on December 10, 2018. Posted in Business, CBC San Francisco, Politics.

California Bureau of Cannabis Control Wisely Allows Statewide Deliveries

The Bureau of Cannabis Control just released its draft rules which now go into a 30-day review process before the Office of...

Written by Anthony Johnson on December 7, 2018. Posted in CBC San Francisco, CBC Vancouver, Cultural, ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin, Medical, Politics.

Politico: Patients Pushing for Medical Cannabis Across the EU

Countries all across Europe have been making great strides in improving their medical cannabis laws, with the UK and Greece being the...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on December 5, 2018. Posted in CBC San Francisco, ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin, Politics.

How Will Brexit Impact the UK Cannabis Community?

Wacky Baccy From Brussels – And More Cannabis Flavoured Issues From The Front End Of Brexit There are many places where Brexit...

Written by Marguerite Arnold on December 3, 2018. Posted in Business, CBC San Francisco, ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin, Politics.

HUGE News: Luxembourg to Legalize Cannabis

New Center Left Government Announces Legalization On Its Agenda Cannabis is set to be made legal for recreational use in Luxembourg...

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

Final California Cannabis Rules Expected to Go Public January

While the three agencies regulating various aspects of the California cannabis industry, the Bureau of Cannabis Control (BCC), the...