Leon Cooperman may not be a household name, but the man labeled a “hedge fund legend” by Business Insider has a net worth of over $3 billion. And he’s the latest big investor...
Trump’s Secret War on Cannabis Won’t Work
Written by Anthony Johnson on . Posted in Business, Politics.
Donald Trump has been on both (or several) sides of the cannabis legalization debate since he announced his run for president. He declared himself supportive of medical cannabis and a believer in states’...
Take Your U.S. Cannabis Company Public, In Canada!
Written by Anthony Johnson on . Posted in Business, ICBC Portland.
Canadian cannabis companies have been making big move after big move, pulling of mergers, securing investments, and consolidating in ways that were unthinkable to most just a few years ago. From major...
Cannabis Cafes Could be Coming to Oregon Soon
Written by Anthony Johnson on . Posted in Business, Politics.
Legal cannabis in Oregon has brought thousands of jobs to the state and has generated millions of dollars in revenue, exceeding government expectations. In fact, the Beaver State brings in $20 million...
Put Your Company on the Main Stage at the ICBC Portland!
Written by Anthony Johnson on . Posted in Business, ICBC Portland.
There are already some great applicants for the first Mom and Pop Pitch Event at the International Cannabis Business Conference in Portland this September 28th, but there is still time to put your company...
Senator Merkley Stresses the Importance of the SAFE Banking Act
Written by Anthony Johnson on . Posted in Business, ICBC Portland, Politics.
Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley Stresses the Importance of S. 1152, the Secure And Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking ActRegardless of where you stand on cannabis legalization, you should support regulated...
After Constellation Brands and Molson Coors, Who Is Next?
Written by Anthony Johnson on . 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 . 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 . 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...