Cannabis Business Times asked five industry experts to share their insights into what it takes to win a license in an increasingly complex and competitive environment. What follows is a roundup of their best advice, from how to get involved in the community, to competing with the industry Goliaths and more. Be ready to provide […]
Medical marijuana sales could begin as early as 2015 in Delaware. The state has finalized negotiations with First State Compassion Center to run Delaware’s first medical marijuana dispensary, and Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) officials will monitor customer demand over the first year and possibly recommend licensing further dispensaries. But how does […]
A total of 21 store licenses have been awarded to Aurora, Colorado’s first retail marijuana establishments. The stores may begin operating Oct. 1. Licenses will be issued to the following applicants (all names are “doing business as,” or DBA): • Ward I: 3LP LLC, 1401 Peoria St.; The Green Solution, 1450 Havana St.; Starbuds, 1408 Del Mar Parkway, […]
Las Vegas city officials began accepting applications for medical marijuana land use and licensing permits. An extended deadline for submissions was also announced. The city said prospective medical marijuana proprietors have until 3 p.m. on Wednesday, July 23 to submit their applications. Applications have to be physically submitted to the city’s Department of Planning at 333 […]
*Note: This article was published preceding the November 2014 elections. SEE THE UPDATED NOVEMBER 2016 INITIATIVE HERE. Winners of Florida’s five, highly sought-after medical marijuana licenses could be selected through lotteries, according to a draft rule released last week by the Department of Health. The Florida law recently signed by the Governor doctors allows doctors to […]