Cannabis industry expecting sales jump for 4/20 | Worcester Business Journal

The date of April 20 has therefore become unofficially known as the national holiday for marijuana smokers across the nation. In Massachusetts, Worcester County is something of a hot spot for pot. Today, Worcester County has more licensed marijuana establishments than any other county in the state, with 208 total establishments, more than the next […]

Cannabis Control Commission chair troubled by predatory financing deals | Worcester …

“While we have no jurisdiction over private negotiations between investors and prospective applicants, once we receive an application we have the authority and we’ll continue to use that authority to look at all relevant contracts, including financing contracts, to ensure compliance with our regulations as they relate to cap limits, required control and disclosure requirements,” […]

ProVerde lab to test adult-use cannabis in Milford

With the license, ProVerde will be allowed to test cannabis and cannabis-infused products that are grown and/or made in Massachusetts for both the adult-use and medical markets. Worcester Business Journal provides the top coverage of news, trends, data, politics and personalities of the Central Mass business community. Get the news and information you need from […]

Cannabis commission’s program for War on Drugs casualties opens third round

Among other benefits, the program provides expedited license application review for those who complete it and maintain at least 10% ownership in their business. Worcester Business Journal provides the top coverage of news, trends, data, politics and personalities of the Central Mass business community. Get the news and information you need from the award-winning writers […]

WBJ’s two-part Business of Cannabis forum kicks off Wednesday

Next week will feature Shaleen Title, who currently serves as the distinguished practitioner in residence at The Ohio State University College of Law Drug Enforcement and Policy Center. Worcester Business Journal provides the top coverage of news, trends, data, politics and personalities of the Central Mass business community. Get the news and information you need […]

Proposed Hopkinton cannabis testing lab completes renovation

Gorman Richardson renovated an existing 42,000-square-foot one-story brick office building set to be used as the ATOZ cannabis testing site. ATOZ was awarded a provisional license from the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission in April, according to CCC documents. Worcester Business Journal provides the top coverage of news, trends, data, politics and personalities of the Central […]

Planned Grafton cannabis shop receives provisional license

Discern’d is planning an adult-use shop in a facility it says will take the mystery out of cannabis and sell products in a relaxed environment. Worcester Business Journal provides the top coverage of news, trends, data, politics and personalities of the Central Mass business community. Get the news and information you need from the award-winning […]

Opinion: Congress must take action on cannabis banking bill

Massachusetts is among a growing number of states with legalized cannabis products for both medicinal and recreational use. However, because marijuana is still classified as an illegal controlled substance under federal law, these legitimate, licensed businesses are unable to open bank accounts or access certain services — such as insurance policies — key to any […]