The Hive
Highly Capitalized Celebrates Women’s History Month With A Salute To The Legendary Brownie Mary
SAN FRANCISCO – Brownie Mary (born Mary Jane Rathbun December 22, 1922 – April 10, 1999) was an American rights activist specializing in cannabis reformation, who became a face of rationale and perspective amongst heavily criminalized cannabis. With her initiative and selfless nature, she inspired politicians and medical professionals to drop skepticism, and to instead ...
Could Clubhouse Be The Next Big Thing In Cannabis Networking?
SAN FRANCISCO – For a heavily networked industry like cannabis, the lack of in-person events due to the COVID-19 pandemic has been devastating. Virtual trade shows and Zoom mixers have sprouted up here and there, but nothing has had the same impact as the real thing. Technology issues and an absence of a true sense ...
Hanu Labs Appoints African-American Ricardo Willis As Chief Executive Officer
SAN FRANCISCO – Hanu Labs, which operates the Hanu and Vapexhale cannabis technology and accessories brands, today announced that Ricardo Willis has been appointed as Chief Operating Officer. Ricardo Willis, a longtime strategic advisor to Hanu Labs and several other notable companies in California, brings critical industry sales, marketing and product expertise coupled with a ...
Will Corporate Interest in Cannabis Help or Hurt the Industry?
OAKLAND – There’s no question cannabis is a booming business with plenty of people seeking their slice of the pie. In a capitalist society such as ours, it’s to be expected that the world’s top Fortune 500 companies would be among those hoping to cash in on the so-called “green rush.” In the wake of ...
Domestic Cannabis Industry Has Reached 321,000 Full-Time Jobs
The cannabis industry is one of the fastest-growing sectors in the country. It is helping to invigorate local and state economies across the nation and has proven itself to be an essential service as deemed during the COVID-19 pandemic. This notion was all but confirmed this week when new data revealed the legal marijuana industry ...
Roy Bingham Steps Down After 6 Years At BDSA
BOULDER, Colo., Feb. 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BDSA is pleased to announce Pete Karabas of KEY Investment Partners as chairman of the board as Co-Founder, Roy Bingham, steps down from the chairman role six years after founding the company with fellow Co-Founder, Elisabeth Stahura. Bingham’s dedication and drive helped guide the company to become the premier cannabinoid market ...
Another Former Politician, Kathleen Sebelius, Joins Cannabis Industry
National Cannabis Roundtable (NCR) has welcomed yet another politician in its ranks. Kathleen Sebelius, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services secretary under former President Barack Obama, has joined the group to serve as an honorary co-chair, Marijuana Business Daily reported. Sebelius, a Democrat was Kansas’ former governor, joins other politicians such as Republican John Boehner, ...
A Return to Live Cannabis Events in 2021: Wishful Thinking or Exciting Reality?
The coronavirus pandemic has forced many changes in our society. For the cannabis community, it has put the brakes on conferences, smoke sessions, and parties integral to pushing the needle forward. But with vaccine inoculations beginning to hit their stride, it appears there is a light at the end of the tunnel. But is the ...
Could Clubhouse Be The Next Big Thing In Cannabis Networking?
For a heavily networked industry like cannabis, the lack of in-person events due to the COVID-19 pandemic has been devastating. Virtual trade shows and Zoom mixers have sprouted up here and there, but nothing has had the same impact as the real thing. Technology issues and an absence of a true sense of community have ...
Is This The End Of Cannabis Tourism In Amsterdam?
Amsterdam is a vibrant city known for its eclectic mix of bicycles, tulips, the Golden Age of art, the Red Light district, and of course, coffee shops. But the iconic cannabis community these coffee shops have come to represent for the last five decades is at risk of changing forever. Mayor Femke Halsema, the city’s ...
Keegan Peterson, CEO of Cannabis Payroll Provider, Würk, Dies At 33
DENVER – Keegan Peterson, (pictured) CEO of Denver-based cannabis human-resources tech company Würk, has died. He was 33 years old. Peterson founded Würk in 2015, a payroll and HR-solutions company solely for cannabis businesses with more than 60 employees and clients across 33 states. “It is with great sadness that I share the news of ...
Cannabis Industry Veteran Steve DeAngelo Departs Harborside
Harborside Announces Departure of Steve DeAngelo OAKLAND - Harborside Inc. (HBOR), a California-focused, vertically-integrated cannabis enterprise, announces that the Company and Steve DeAngelo are separating, and the Company is eliminating the role of Chairman Emeritus, effective December 31, 2020. A longtime activist and strong advocate for the cannabis reform movement, Mr. DeAngelo co-founded Harborside in ...
5 Unique Benefits of Delta-8-THC
The cannabis plant has hundreds of active compounds, including dozens of different cannabinoids. While THC and CBD remain the dominant players in the marketplace, several lesser-known cannabinoids are beginning to gain traction. One such molecule is delta-8-THC, an analog of the popular delta-9-THC cannabinoid. Derived from both hemp and traditional cannabis, delta-8-THC is widely available ...
What is THC Distillate?
What is THC Distillate? The world of edible cannabis has changed dramatically since the swinging 1960s when pot brownies first hit the scene. Long gone are the days when some ground-up stems and shake were tossed into some batter - this is the 21st century. The majority of cannabis-infused foods on the regulated market ...
Top 7 Reasons You Should Use Topical CBD Products
There’s a common misconception that CBD topicals are less effective than other types of hemp products, but the truth is that topical CBD products like lotions, balms, and creams simply have different effects. These unique properties are actually more desirable for certain conditions, and millions of people across the country have embraced the benefits of ...
Top Athletes Who Use CBD
Even among some of the world’s greatest athletes, the acronym “CBD” is uttered with the same near-reverential awe that has accompanied this cannabinoid’s explosion into global popularity. Average consumers and world-class athletes are united in their belief that CBD has the power to change lives for the better, and there’s plenty of evidence that backs ...
The Hive: How The Cannabis Industry Is Connecting During COVID
The cannabis industry is a hyper-connected, community-driven space. Conferences, parties, and networking events dominated the scene — that is until an unprecedented pandemic turned the world upside down. With so much riding on in-person experiences driving deal flow and innovation, what were those in the vertical to do? Much like many other realms of ...
November 11th’s Movers and Shakers
The cannabis industry continues to boom, despite the ongoing global pandemic. Sales are strong, new products continue to be launched, and public opinion of cannabis law reform is better than ever before. Who in the space is moving and shaking this week? Here are some highlights from The Hive: Roger Volodarsky, Founder of Puffco ...
What Is THC?
The cannabis sativa plant is extremely intricate, containing hundreds of unique compounds. Arguably the most famous active ingredient in marijuana is the cannabinoid THC. Short for tetrahydrocannabinol, the THC chemical is associated with the psychoactive or “high” effects of cannabis. Check out our guide to THC below to learn more about this fascinating molecule -- and ...
Weed Wins Big In Election 2020
The 2020 election season in the United States was one of the most politically divisive of all-time but one result was clear: Americans want legal cannabis. Pot stocks soared after news that voters in five states approved marijuana ballot initiatives, and the announcement of Joe Biden as President-elect had the industry celebrating even further. ...
Will November finally bring cannabis legalization?
2020 has been a long rough year as of late. But, we’re due for some excitement with the upcoming election November 3rd. With changes due under whichever presidential management, it’s a unique time to prepare for the upcoming changes in legislation. Thanks to state-level announcements the past months, we can observe which states will vote ...
How to Introduce a Friend to Herb
It seems like there are over a million and one ways to consume cannabis nowadays. From dainty dabs to delicious dried fruit edibles, dosing THC, CBD, or one of the other lesser-known cannabinoids is a whole new experience. Even with all the advances in cannabis consumption, one tried and true method of smoking cannabis hasn’t ...
How to Use a Bong
It seems like there are over a million and one ways to consume cannabis nowadays. From dainty dabs to delicious dried fruit edibles, dosing THC, CBD, or one of the other lesser-known cannabinoids is a whole new experience. Even with all the advances in cannabis consumption, one tried and true method of smoking cannabis hasn’t ...
The Different Ways to Consume Cannabis
The advent of legal cannabis has brought about big developments in the ways we get high. Long gone are the days when smoking a joint or hitting a bong were the only ways to feel the effects Mary Jane offers. Nowadays, a multitude of delivery methods are at our disposal, making it simpler than ever ...
Top Cannabis Jewelry Makers
Cannabis has definitely gone mainstream, especially in the world of high fashion (no pun intended). Long gone are the days where pot smokers have to hide in the shallows, shunned from society. Nowadays, cultured cannasseurs are ready to let their hemp-lined flags fly, as pot leaf prints and THC molecules begin to hit the runways. ...
