Tag: cannabis

Lift Resource Centre’s Jamie Shaw on the Canadian Cannabis Scene Ahead of the ICBC

Written by Anthony Johnson on October 12, 2016. Posted in ICBC Vancouver.

Activist and consultant Jamie Shaw has been one of the leaders of the burgeoning cannabis industry in Vancouver, Canada, understanding the importance of sensible regulations and the need to take care...

Vancouver Sun Profiles the International Cannabis Business Conference

Written by Anthony Johnson on October 10, 2016. Posted in Business.

After selling out events in Oregon and California, two of the states leading the United States towards ending cannabis prohibition, the International Cannabis Business Conference (ICBC) is proud to...

Oaksterdam’s Dr. Sappal Talks Cannabis, Gives Advice to ICBC Attendees

Written by Anthony Johnson on October 10, 2016. Posted in Policy.

Oaksterdam University has been grooming cannabis industry and activism leaders for years, effectively showcasing the need to combine good political advocacy with sound business knowledge. As the...

NCIA’s Aaron Smith Talks Business and Politics Ahead of the ICBC

Written by Anthony Johnson on October 6, 2016. Posted in ICBC Vancouver.

Not many, if any, cannabis law reform organizations have done more to help bring bipartisan support to sensible reforms at the federal level than the National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA). Led...

Cannabis Comic Ngaio Bealum Keeps the ICBC Informative and Fun!

Written by Anthony Johnson on October 5, 2016. Posted in ICBC Vancouver.

Cannabis comic extraordinaire Ngaio Bealum has brought his unique brand of comedy to cannabis events and clubs around the country, including emceeing the International Cannabis Business Conference...

Kirk Tousaw on Cannabis Policy and Advocacy Ahead of the ICBC

Written by Anthony Johnson on September 29, 2016. Posted in Policy.

For members of the cannabis community, great attorneys can be your best friend. Effective attorneys can keep you out of prison, help you jump over regulatory hurdles and move reform efforts forward....

Join the NCIA at the ICBC in and in Fighting to Improve Cannabis Laws

Written by Anthony Johnson on September 22, 2016. Posted in ICBC Vancouver.

The National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA) has been at the forefront of cannabis law reform since its inception in 2010. NCIA works for sensible cannabis laws for for cannabis businesses...

LivWell’s Neal Levine Talks Politics and Business Ahead of the ICBC

Written by Anthony Johnson on September 19, 2016. Posted in ICBC Vancouver.

Neal Levine, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs for LivWell Enlightened Health , has been through the trenches of cannabis activism and business, like very few have. Levine actually helped...

Brendan Kennedy on the ICBC, Marley Natural, Big Marijuana and More

Written by Anthony Johnson on September 19, 2016. Posted in ICBC Vancouver.

Brendan Kennedy, CEO of Privateer Holdings, has made a big splash in the cannabis community over the last six years or so, bringing in capital and his business acumen to the industry. Through Privateer’s...