International Cannabis Business Conference Blog

CNN Business: Corporate America Invests in Cannabis Because People Want It

Written by Anthony Johnson on October 11, 2018. Posted in Business, ICBC San Francisco.

With Canada legalizing cannabis nationally on October 17th and more states poised to legalize either medical or adult-use cannabis this November, we will start seeing even more major corporations make...

Trump Administration Calling for Comments on Cannabis Classification

Written by Anthony Johnson on October 11, 2018. Posted in Business, Cultural, ICBC San Francisco, Politics.

With the current UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, hailing from Portugal and previously touting his home nation’s progressive drug policies, and the recent World Health Organization...

Branding California Cannabis Like Wine

Written by Anthony Johnson on October 10, 2018. Posted in Business, Cultural, ICBC San Francisco.

It is no secret that mom-and-pop cannabis cultivators are finding it hard to compete with well-financed corporations as the marijuana supply has increased and prices drop. Following in the footsteps...

San Francisco Cannabis Tours Tailored to You

Written by Anthony Johnson on October 10, 2018. Posted in Business, Cultural, ICBC San Francisco.

When folks are visiting a locale with legal cannabis, they may need assistance in learning about local dispensaries and various strains and products. Locals may even want to take advantage of experienced connoisseurs...

Forbes: Jamaica’s Coral Cove Cannabis Retreat Is a Hidden Treat

Written by Anthony Johnson on October 9, 2018. Posted in Business, Cultural, ICBC San Francisco.

Cannabis tourism is a growing sector of the industry filling a niche that is increasingly desired and needed. Folks visiting cannabis-friendly locales often need safe places to consume their recently-acquired...

Yahoo Finance: Industry Analyst Bullish on Cannabis Stocks

Written by Anthony Johnson on October 9, 2018. Posted in Business, ICBC San Francisco.

Cannabis stocks have been so hot this year that many are wondering whether they can keep up such a torrid pace. Leading the way has been Tilray, who has seen its stock prices increase more than...

San Francisco Forming Cannabis Oversight Committee

Written by Anthony Johnson on October 8, 2018. Posted in Business, ICBC San Francisco, Politics.

After voters or legislators pass legalization measures, the “fun” has just begun as various state and local regulators will begin to implement necessary and unnecessary rules that govern...

Forbes: Cannabis Processor Boosts Eureka, California’s Economy

Written by Anthony Johnson on October 8, 2018. Posted in Business, Cultural, ICBC San Francisco.

Papa & Barkley, maker of cannabis-infused products such as balms, tinctures, and patches, seems like a throwback to a simpler time, but hopefully will be an example of more things to come in the...

Shopify: Cannabis Won’t Break the Internet Like Kylie Jenner

Written by Anthony Johnson on October 5, 2018. Posted in Business, ICBC San Francisco.

Most industry observers are predicting robust sales when Canada officially legalizes cannabis commerce across the nation on October 17th, with many expecting supply shortages across the Great...