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OPINIONS With the entire nation and economy reeling from the coronavirus pandemic, cannabis retailers were caught in the middle, wondering whether they'd be shuttered as "non-essential" businesses, all the while serving massive crowds, experiencing record sales and scrambling to implement sanitation procedures that maintain the safety of employees and shoppers alike. In Washington, one of the states hit hardest by the initial impact of the virus, members of the Craft Cannabis Coalition trade group sent a letter to Governor Jay Inslee requesting cannabis retailers be deemed essential, saying, in their collective experience, that 60% of their customers purchase cannabis products to treat some type of medical condition and pointing out that cannabis retailers are designated as "specialty grocery" by the state Department of Labor & Industry. Marijuana Venture contacted dozens of cannabis retailers throughout the state of Washington. [Extracted from the article]

An interview with Colorado real estate agent Cody Walker, of real estate brokerage firm EXP Realty is presented. Topics discussed include why should cannabis business owners look into the lending program offered by EXP Realty, how did he got you into real estate, and in the era of social media and email blasts, why did he take a decidedly low-tech approach to contacting business owners.

The article opines that rather than making contributions to political candidates who will win with ease one should consider some in tighter races. Topics include as the marijuana industry continues to grow and develop, it has the potential to be even more influential across the full spectrum of politics in the U.S., suggestion by Washington Governor Jay Inslee and senator Maria Cantwell to make donations to Arizona Congresswoman Kyrsten Sinema and Nevada Congresswoman Jacky Rosen.

An interview with Michael Bird of Valentine Ventures, an investment firm based in Bend, Oregon, is presented. Bird discusses the 401(k) program developed by the company for cannabis businesses and their employees. When asked about the program and services they offer for the cannabis industry, he refers to tax savings and an employee benefit. He also explains the complications that prevent cannabis businesses from having access to traditional financial services.

The article offers a career profile of Wendy Bronfein, director of marketing and product development at Curio Wellness . It states that she is one of the first eight applicants to be approved for a marijuana cultivation license on August 14, 2017 in Baltimore, Maryland. The article offers information on her family life, her education, and her past career as a television production and marketing.

The article focuses on the works of the nonprofit organization IMPACT Network's executive and neuroscientist Michele Ross on the cannabis research in U.S. The studies conducted by the organization to determine the therapeutic use of marijuana in women, the benefits of cannabinoid therapy, and physiological effects of Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) on Ross's body are also discussed.

The article discusses the integration of digital technology in the retail sector of cannabis. Topics discussed include consumers' demand for marijuana delivery services, automated inventory management, and searching for skilled people in this business. Comments from Koushi Sunder, the founder of an online marijuana ordering platform Stemless, are presented.

The article discusses the impact of moon on the cultivation of marijuana. Topics discussed include applying the methodology of waxing and waning of the moon for marijuana cultivation, impact of moon's gravitational pull on moisture in plants, the soil and water table, and crop yield, lunar planting calendars deciding planting dates for a wide range of flowers and vegetables, cannabis, and need to plant annual flowers and above-ground vegetables during the waxing of the moon.

The article presents an interview with Tom Brooksher, the president and CEO of Cannabis Industry Institute. He presents his views on need for training in the marijuana industry and how did he start Cannabis Industry Institute and what makes Cannabis Industry Institute different from other training organizations.

The article offers information on the growth of the cannabis market in Oklahoma, discussing the legalization of medical marijuana in the state; the number of business licenses granted to dispensaries in the state; and the views of Krystal Gaden, Earthly Mist shops administrative coordinator, on it.

The article talks about leading cannabis retail chains Uncle Ike's Pot Shop of Seattle, Washington informing that the shop has introduced its own testing program on the use of pesticide-free products as its first consumer safety program.

The article previews the RAD (Retail and Dispensary) Expo, a cannabis trade show organized by "Marijuana Venture" magazine which will take place on October 10-11, 2018 at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon.

The article reports on the Braingrid sensors, a company that supply apparatus targeted to reshape grow facilities into truly data-driven operations.

The author discusses various issues related to the legalization of the cannabis industry, gun violence, and the constitution. Topics include public opinion for the definition of justice, an example of the high school shooting of Florida, and court case of Bernard Noble who was in prison for marijuana possession.

The article focuses on the attitude of Jeff Sessions against marijuana industry despite the support shown by the U.S. Donald Trump. Topics discussed include survey showing American people's support for legalizing medical marijuana and recreational cannabis, lawsuit over civil rights violations, and suggestion to remove the cannabis from the federal law in the U.S.

The article presents the author's opinion on how the marijuana industry can learn lessons to succeed from experiences of other U.S. states, as the state of California becomes a regulated marijuana market. The author believes that business models in the cannabis industry should be based on much lower wholesale prices than they have ever reached in the unregulated medical market. The author says that just like other states, businesses are looking for a competitive edge in the industry.

In this article the author discusses few takeaways from the annual Marijuana Business Conference held in Las Vegas, which is the largest event in the legal cannabis industry. Topics discussed in the report include diversity of products available and the complexities of Cannabidiol (CBD) laws and the market, cultivation programs and legislations associated with hemp production and issues related to increase in technology associated with Cannabis production and marketing.

The article discusses the aspect of trademarks and patents for entrepreneurs and highlights the impact of a trademark in the cannabis industry including the infringement of copyrights, the branding attempts for the strain names, and the strains at Marijuana Venture. Topics discussed include the attempt to stop the sales of Girl Scout Cookies (GSC) by the brand Girl Scouts and Gorilla Glue GG strain names.

The article focuses on the steady pace of Arkansas with regards to implementing sensible marijuana laws after the state’s voter- approved legalization of medical cannabis in 2016. The 19 applications for five available cultivation licenses and 51 applications for 32 dispensaries received by the state is mentioned. According to real estate entrepreneur Storm Nolan, they want to educate doctors, patients and people who want to get into medical marijuana.

The author discusses the need to understand the long-term-impact of the legalization of marijuana. The author mentions that Federal Bureau of Narcotics commissioner Harry Aslinger ignored evidence on the medical benefits of marijuana while former President Richard Nixon ignored Shafer Commission's report and proceeded his War on Drugs. He believes that the government should embrace solid research and look at the pitfalls of legalization on a positive side to build better regulatory system.

The article presents information on legal marijuana industry in the U.S.

The article presents the author's view on television programs centered around the use of marijuana in the U.S. Topics of the article include the quality of the Netflix shows such as the "Pot Barons of Colorado," the progress made by the marijuana and cannabis industry in U.S. popular culture, and legalization efforts for marijuana in the U.S.

The article focuses on the role of the National Association of Cannabis Businesses (NACB), which is considered as the first self-regulatory organization of the marijuana industry, and its aim to establish standards and best practices for the industry. Emphasis is given on the need for businesses to stay compliant to federal marijuana regulations. It also suggests benefits from elevating the level of professionalism in the industry for the industry.

The article announces the relaunch of the magazine's Living the Dream section and introduces Marijuana Venture's Content Advisory Panel of experts. Information is provided about the panel of members that include intellectual property lawyer Scott Warner, business lawyer David Kerr, employment law expert Catherine Morisett, agriculture and biosystems engineering expert Nadia Sabeh, professor Brenda Wells, and American Cannabinoid Clinics co-founder Doctor Rachel Knox.

The article reports the views of the editor of the periodical "Marijuana Venture" on the usage of marijuana and the cannabis. He supports the movement of legalizing the use of marijuana and cannabis and mentions that they are less harmful than other things like alcohol and tobacco. The opposition of the legalization from U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions is flayed by him.

The article presents the author's views on the American animated series "Weed Smoke OK" distributed by High Times which stigmatizes marijuana. Topics include the heightened racial and religious tensions, the importance of legalizing marijuana for medical purposes, and the plot of the series. He argues that marginalizing marijuana users will only erase the progress achieved in legalizing marijuana.