Author: Anthony Johnson

Help Wanted: Budtenders, Chefs, and Growers Needed

Written by Anthony Johnson on August 23, 2018. Posted in Business, ICBC Portland.

While legalizing cannabis is ultimately about freedom for those that have dedicated their lives to the cause, it is obvious that our newfound freedom creates jobs and generates revenue. The new industry...

Canadian Cannabis Accelerator to Invest $1.5 Million in Startups

Written by Anthony Johnson on August 23, 2018. Posted in Business, ICBC Portland, ICBC Vancouver.

Overall, the legal cannabis industry is booming with record revenue levels across the board, even with a few hiccups (ahem, California) along the way. However, the super competitive marijuana market...

CNN Money: Cannabis Stocks Hit All-Time Highs

Written by Anthony Johnson on August 22, 2018. Posted in Business, ICBC Portland.

First off, I must apologize, once again for the puns in the title, but it is hard to get away from using “high” when discussing cannabis stocks that are worth more than ever before. When...

Wall Street Analyst: U.S. Cannabis Will Be a $47 Billion Market

Written by Anthony Johnson on August 22, 2018. Posted in Business, ICBC Portland.

Canada, Canadian companies, and U.S. businesses utilizing Canada’s financial markets are making most of the major cannabis financial headlines these days as the Great White North marches toward...

Marijuana Business Daily: International Cannabis Set to Take Off

Written by Anthony Johnson on August 21, 2018. Posted in Business, ICBC Portland.

Since the International Cannabis Business Conference became the first global marijuana business event four years ago, we have seen explosive growth for the industry around the world. With Michigan...

Ontario, Canada, Signs Deals With 26 Cannabis Producers

Written by Anthony Johnson on August 21, 2018. Posted in Business, ICBC Portland.

Canada’s legalization law allows provinces to establish how they want cannabis commerce to proceed within their boundaries. Government-run stores are okay, as are licensed private establishments....

Two Cannabis Companies Listed on the Nasdaq, Who Is Better?

Written by Anthony Johnson on August 20, 2018. Posted in Business, ICBC Portland.

Canadian cannabis company Canopy Growth, benefitting from the multi-billion dollar investment by Constellation Brands, the parent company of Corona beer company and Robert Mondavi wine, has been understandably...

Constellation Brands Investments Lifts the Cannabis Industry

Written by Anthony Johnson on August 20, 2018. Posted in Business, ICBC Portland.

Normally, when a competitor in the market has big financial news, it doesn’t necessarily mean good things for other businesses in the industry. Good news for Apple doesn’t lead to a...

Destination Cannabis Tourism is a Future Big Business

Written by Anthony Johnson on August 17, 2018. Posted in Business, Cultural, ICBC Barcelona, ICBC Berlin, ICBC Kauai, ICBC Portland, ICBC San Francisco, ICBC Vancouver.

Even though cannabis is a burgeoning industry just getting started in a regulated manner, nothing stops aspiring entrepreneurs from wondering what the next big thing is gonna be. There could be new...