Author: Anthony Johnson

California Counties Known for Vineyards are Turning to Cannabis

Written by Anthony Johnson on October 19, 2018. Posted in Business, ICBC San Francisco.

After reports that regulated cannabis farms were emerging out of locales in Oregon and Canada known for wineries, it shouldn’t be a surprise to learn that areas known for vineyards in California...

With Legalization in Canada, Cannabis Industry Looks Globally

Written by Anthony Johnson on October 18, 2018. Posted in Business, ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin, ICBC San Francisco.

Astute industry observers, like International Cannabis Business Conference founder Alex Rogers, have understood the potential for a global marijuana market and now the rest of the world is starting...

Bloomberg: Cannabis Stocks Gain After Canada Legalizes

Written by Anthony Johnson on October 18, 2018. Posted in Business, ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin, ICBC San Francisco.

Cannabis stocks have been increasing in value rather rapidly over recent months, with stocks listed on Canadian and U.S. financial markets receiving boosts from the mainstreaming of marijuana....

Toronto Stock Exchange Celebrates Cannabis Stocks

Written by Anthony Johnson on October 17, 2018. Posted in Business, Cultural, ICBC San Francisco.

Whenever a company or industry reaches some type of milestone of sorts, ringing the opening bell can be a rite of passage and a demonstration of legitimacy. “You’ve made it now,” or...

Congratulations and Thank You for Legalizing Cannabis, Canada!

Written by Anthony Johnson on October 17, 2018. Posted in Business, Cultural, ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin, ICBC San Francisco, ICBC Vancouver, Politics.

October 17, 2018, the long-awaited day that cannabis goes legal across Canada has arrived and the world will never be the same. With all due respect to the great progress made by Uruguay, who helped...

Jim Cramer: Like Amazon, Cannabis to Disrupt Many Industries

Written by Anthony Johnson on October 16, 2018. Posted in Business, ICBC San Francisco.

Unless you have been living under a rock you know that Canada is about to legalize cannabis commerce across the nation tomorrow on October 17th. After decades of the failed and harmful policy of cannabis...

Canada’s Wine Country Turning Towards Cannabis

Written by Anthony Johnson on October 16, 2018. Posted in Business, ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin, ICBC San Francisco, ICBC Vancouver.

Cannabis legalization officially begins tomorrow in Canada on October 17th, but the economic impacts are already being felt across the nation. Cannabis commerce is expected to grow rather rapidly with...

Canopy Growth Makes Big Move Into U.S. Hemp Industry

Written by Anthony Johnson on October 15, 2018. Posted in Business, ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin, ICBC San Francisco.

Canopy Growth is an unquestioned leader in the global cannabis industry. The biggest producer, in Canada, Canopy exports around the world and its stock has had a strong showing on the New York Stock...

ICBC Founder Named Top German & EU Mover and Shaker

Written by Anthony Johnson on October 15, 2018. Posted in Business, ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin, ICBC San Francisco.

Many people told International Cannabis Business Conference Founder and CEO Alex Rogers that he was crazy for holding a conference in Berlin, Germany, in 2017. At the time, the nation’s medical...