Tag: California

California Legislators Defeat Ban on Cannabis Advertising

Written by Amber Iris Langston on September 5, 2017. Posted in Business, ICBC San Francisco.

Last week I reported the California legislature was meeting in special session, and that one of the measures moving forward included a somewhat strict prohibition on cannabis branding and labeling....

California May Unreasonably Restrict Cannabis Branding

Written by Amber Iris Langston on August 31, 2017. Posted in Business, ICBC San Francisco.

“A rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” – Romeo and Juliet, William Shakespeare While Shakespeare’s words ring true across time and space, one thing is for sure: if...

Cost of Cannabis Compliance Includes Environmental Oversight

Written by Amber Iris Langston on February 10, 2017. Posted in ICBC San Francisco.

When a new business comes to town, there are often local incentives to bring in the new industry when it promises jobs and revenue to the region. While citizens may think first of tax breaks given to...

Book Your Hilton Hotel for the San Francisco ICBC Before Rates Go Up!

Written by ICBC Staff on February 2, 2017. Posted in ICBC San Francisco.

Now that California has legalized marijuana and regulated cannabis commerce is on the horizon, the International Cannabis Business Conference (ICBC) in San Francisco is the must-attend event for the...

Early Bird Ending! Ticket Prices Go Up Wednesday at Midnight!

Written by Amber Iris Langston on January 31, 2017. Posted in ICBC San Francisco.

The time has come again for the event of the season – The International Cannabis Business Conference (ICBC) is San Francisco is just around the corner on February 17th! SO PURCHASE TICKETS NOW...

Some California Cannabis Retailers Are Already Selling Recreationally

Written by Amber Iris Langston on January 27, 2017. Posted in ICBC San Francisco.

Legalization of cannabis is one thing, but regulation is another. Since the passage of Prop 64 in California this past election, ganjapreneurs have been busy touring the state and researching opportunities...

California Marijuana Czar Lori Ajax to Speak at the ICBC in San Francisco

Written by Anthony Johnson on January 25, 2017. Posted in ICBC San Francisco.

The California cannabis industry will be undergoing a huge overhaul as the state develops and implements new regulations for the state’s medical and recreational systems. The cannabis community will...

California Bill Would Protect Cannabis Businesses’ Trademarks

Written by ICBC Staff on January 25, 2017. Posted in ICBC San Francisco.

One of the most onerous tasks associated with immersing into the new cannabis market is the frustrating inability to trademark and brand one’s product. With a new industry, particularly one as...

Over $53 Billion Spent on Cannabis in North America Last Year!

Written by ICBC Staff on January 19, 2017. Posted in ICBC San Francisco.

According to a report just released from Arcview Market Research, legal cannabis sales are slowly siphoning the product – and the profit – off the illicit market. Each day more consumers...