International Cannabis Business Conference Blog

Join the ICBC at the Cannabis Science Conference in Portland

Written by Anthony Johnson on August 27, 2018. Posted in Science.

Cannabis science is one of the foundations of the legalization movement as knowledge of the plant has helped dispel Reefer Madness myth after myth over the past decades. Scientific research led to medical...

After Constellation Brands and Molson Coors, Who Is Next?

Written by Anthony Johnson on August 24, 2018. Posted in Business, ICBC Portland.

After Constellation Brands’ mega-deal with Canopy Growth and Molson Coors team-up with Hydropothecary Corp. to work develop non-alcoholic, cannabis-infused beverages, industry observers are...

Could the Legal U.S. Cannabis Market Top $90 Billion?

Written by Anthony Johnson on August 24, 2018. Posted in Business, ICBC Portland.

It was big news when RBC Capital Markets praised Constellation Brands multi-billion investment in Canopy Growth and notified its clients that it expected the legal cannabis market in the United States...

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....