21 Jul 2015

Tommy Chong Legendary Entertainer and Comedian Signs Exclusive Licensing Agreement with Leading Online Cannabis Coupon and Deal Company Canna-Saver.com

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Denver, Colorado (PRWEB) January 29, 2014

It was announced today that Tommy Chong comedian, movie star, entertainer and long time advocate for marijuana rights has agreed to be the celebrity spokesperson and joint venture partner for Colorado based Canna-Saver.com, the leader in online cannabis coupons and deals serving the cannabis consumer. Colorado approved the use of recreational marijuana on January 1st, 2014 and other states will be following soon.

The agreement includes Tommy Chong as the key spokesperson for the Canna-Saver.com web platform and brand, which includes the usage of Tommy Chong merchandise and specialty lines. Canna-Saver.com will be the exclusive online platform for Tommy Chong branded products and co-branded items with Canna-Saver.

Brian Shapiro, President and CEO of Canna-Saver said, “ We are thrilled about our new business relationship with Tommy and are looking forward to long term success in the cannabis industry.” Tommy will appear in all promotions and do several engagements throughout the year with Canna-Saver and will work in partnership to open additional markets throughout the United States and abroad to expand the Canna-Saver and Tommy Chong brands.

About Canna-Saver.com:

Canna-Saver is an online company that offers coupons and daily deals catered to the marijuana/cannabis demographic that has emerged as a result of marijuana decriminalization and legalization across the U.S and the world. Canna-Saver is based in Denver Colorado and recently won a Cannabis Industry Business award for Invention of the Year. Canna-Saver has also been hailed as the “Groupon of Marijuana” on CNN Outfront with Erin Burnett, Fox News and High Times Magazine. Canna-Saver intends on expanding into additional targeted markets with California and Washington launching soon.

About Tommy Chong:

Tommy Chong is a world-renowned actor, writer, director, activist, and musician. He is well known for the legendary Cheech & Chong comedy movies, as well as playing the character Leo on Fox’s “That 70’s Show.” Tommy has also appeared in numerous other movies and TV shows. Tommy is a leading advocate for the medicinal benefits of the marijuana and hemp plants and is a cancer survivor himself. On July 15, 2012, Chong tweeted that he was treating his cancer with hemp oil and was 99% cancer free.

Media Inquiries:

Kevin E. Wright

303-877-7281

kevin(at)canna-saver(dot)com

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18 Jul 2015

Cannabis Stocks Buzz – Earth Science (ETST), International Consolidated (INCC …

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INCC (INCC)'s wholly owned partner, Medical Cannabis Holdings, declared that it is on target for leasing personnel, equipment, security, accounting, financing and compliance to Eden's Garden, LLC, the first of MCHI's 10 identified recreational grow …
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17 Jul 2015

GreenRushReview.com Reports on Nine Cannabis Related Factors Startups Need to Take Into Consideration

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San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) May 21, 2015

It can be difficult to start a business of any nature. Venturing into the legal marijuana industry, however, will most certainly lead to numerous challenges not encountered by traditional businesses. Green Rush Review, a marijuana business news website, identifies nine cannabis-specific factors that startups need to take into consideration.

Location

When starting a cannabis related business, one not only has to consider whether marijuana is legal in a particular state, but also has to check for any restrictions on cultivating or setting up shop. In Oregon, for instance, dispensaries may not be located within 1,000 feet of a primary or secondary school. Building landlords may also have opposing views on starting a legal cannabis business on their property.

Physical Requirements

State laws outline numerous requisites needed for a cannabis company to operate. According to a Mashable article, such investments in Colorado include a digital seed-to-sale tracking program, 24-hour video surveillance of facilities, as well as a quarantine section for edibles.

Advertising

Marketing cannabis businesses can be tricky, as they do not have the same advertising options that traditional businesses enjoy. According to Marijuana Business Daily, cannabis companies are restricted from advertising in TV, radio, print, billboards, Internet videos, radio shows, pop-ups, and flyers or leaflets among others. One therefore needs to be both careful and creative when marketing a cannabis-related company.

Storing Money and Paying Bills

As marijuana is still deemed federally illegal, marijuana businesses cannot typically avail of bank services. Cannabis entrepreneurs are thus left with limited options, and are generally left to transact in cash. Unfortunately, storing money in cash can be both a security and accountability risk. According to The New York Times, pot businesses are left to store their cash in safes, carry them in brown paper bags, and ferry them around by armed guards and armored vehicles.

Tax Implications

While the federal government may see pot as illegal, the people selling it are still left to pay their taxes. A CNBC article reports that the IRS does not allow the usual business deductions under section 280E. While the federal tax code allows deductions for the cost of growing recreational marijuana in Washington and Colorado, it does not allow deductions for the cost of selling it.

Employees

The marijuana industry is growing fast, and Esquire reports that jobs in the industry are everywhere. The challenge, however, is meeting special personnel requirements and finding employees who fit in with the company culture.

Associations

A marijuana business may benefit greatly from supporting or joining associations, organizations, federations, and clubs that promote an interest in the marijuana industry. There are numerous groups to choose from, including the National Cannabis Industry Association, NORML, and High Times.

Legality

There is always the risk of federal prosecution, even if marijuana is legal in a particular state. Although federal prohibition is not enforced on a state level, this may change at any point in time. A contingency plan must be developed in order to protect a business from a change in circumstances.

Competition

According to The Milbank Quarterly, tobacco companies have expressed interest in marijuana and marijuana legalization since the 1970s, and are modifying corporate planning strategies to prepare for consumer demand in the future. At present, big drugstore chains, cigarette companies, and other large businesses are forbidden from entering the still-developing marijuana market. At some point, however, this may change when the market normalizes and they wipe out small marijuana businesses.

GreenRushReview.com strives to be a convenient and reliable online resource for all marijuana consumers, entrepreneurs, and investors. The website aims to provide the general public with extensive coverage on news, opinions, and events on the multi-billion marijuana industry and culture in North America, including industry stocks, prices, implications, trend developments, investment news and legislation.

GreenRushReview.com sifts through the abundance of material on the cannabis industry only publishing high-quality information that is significant to its readers.

GreenRushReview.com is part of a portfolio of cannabis industry sites which includes http://www.bestmedicalmarijuanastocks.com (top medical marijuana company news) & http://www.marijuanastocksreport.com (cannabis small cap stock news).

Companies seeking exposure on GreenRushReview.com can contact editorial(at)greenrushreview(dot)com for more information.







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14 Jul 2015

California Medical Cannabis Compliance Lawyer Recommends State Adopt 3 Types of Regulations for Marijuana

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Crescent City, CA (PRWEB) February 18, 2012

The vagueness of laws governing the use of medical marijuana in California has resulted in a patchwork of local regulations and tensions with federal regulators. The confusion has prompted activists to search for a way to improve California medical cannabis regulations. Medical marijuana attorney Chris Van Hook proposes using 3 existing frameworks for regulating marijuana, depending on its intended use: pharmaceutical, herbal, or food/industrial.

Van Hook, founder of the Clean Green Certified medical marijuana inspection program, points out medical cannabis is used in a few distinct ways. Cannabis-based drugs like Sativex are prescribed by doctors in Europe and Canada as an actual medicine, and although they are not available in the US at this time, Van Hook believes there is a large potential market here. Patients also use cannabis as an herbal remedy to relieve various ailments by inhaling, vaporizing, eating or using cannabis tinctures. Finally, cannabis is taken as a dietary supplement/food/fiber crop.

“Each of these methods of use is legitimate and the uses are not exclusionary; in fact, they should be recognized and further developed,” says Van Hook.

The California medical cannabis compliance lawyer says pharmaceutical cannabis will most likely always be grown indoors. There will be very specific patentable strains producing patentable compounds that will help in the very specific manner for which they have been tested and developed. Regulatory standards for cleanliness, dosage standardization labeling and prescribing will be thoroughly developed, as they should be for that particular market.

“The expansion of this market will increase the number of people who will become more comfortable with cannabis. This in turn will increase the number of patients who will become comfortable with the other regulatory categories of cannabis—herbal remedies and food/fiber crops,” he explains.

Cannabis used in herbal remedies will come from both the indoor- and outdoor-grown cannabis production models. The regulatory constraints of herbal remedies are much less burdensome than the pharmaceutical regulations, and their use need not be prescribed by a doctor. Examples of this type of use include edibles, falling under existing food regulations; in pill form, similar to garlic pills or fish oil pills; in tincture form, like Echinacea; or inhaled in a manner similar to aromatherapy, where herbs and plants that are burned and the smoke is inhaled to clear nasal systems or to break up colds. The smoke may be inhaled or the plant matter vaporized to reduce the smoke intake.

“Under this regulatory framework there need not be any medical proof that it is working; there only need be the patient determining that it is helping them,” notes Van Hook. He says this largest category of use does not require the strict regulations applied to pharmaceuticals. The agricultural standards for the production, field handling, and manufacturing/processing of herbal remedy crops are already in place and successfully used to regulate the multi-billion dollar herbal products industry.

Cannabis as a food and fiber agricultural crop will almost exclusively come from outdoor cannabis production, which can support the larger volumes of cannabis required for the developing juicing methods, hemp fiber and dietary oils from seed production. Existing agricultural production, field handling and food processing regulations are already in place to produce and market raw fresh wheatgrass juice to consumers, and these regulations could easily be adapted for cannabis juicing, says Van Hook.

He says by properly placing the different ways that medical cannabis is used into the appropriate existing regulatory frameworks of: pharmaceutical, herbal remedy, and food and fiber crops, California will 1) widen and expand the market for all cannabis uses 2) help assure that the agricultural and small farm component of the industry is not overburdened by pharmacological standards and regulations, and 3) more accurately describe the regulatory frameworks each use of cannabis should be in.

“By expanding the regulatory categories cannabis can operate under, each category’s growth would enhance and support the other two. Each developing use would have clear regulatory guidelines that are already in place. Each category of participant could then be buoyed by the success of the other two categories and friction between the different types of uses would be minimized,” Van Hook concludes.

About Clean Green Certified

Clean Green Certified, an independent third-party medical cannabis certification program created by attorney Chris Van Hook, is an agricultural process review and certification program based on the non-use of synthetic chemical fertilizers and sprays, and the building of consumer confidence that their agricultural products are produced in manner that is both healthy and safe for the environment. Their California medical marijuana quality control programs also include Best Practices certification, which allows the limited and responsible use of synthetic chemical fertilizers, and compliance with Mendocino County Code 9.31 (the medical cannabis cultivation regulation ordinance).

Clean Green’s expert legal team also provides services that include: medical cannabis expert witness testimony; on-site inspections; medical cannabis compliance for growers and for handlers/processors/dispensaries; formation of grower collectives and nonprofit corporations; commercial leases; product licensing; contracts and real property issues; administrative law; and permit assistance and acquisition.

For more information about the Clean Green Certified program, call Chris Van Hook at (707) 218-6979 or visit http://www.cleangreencert.com.

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11 Jul 2015

The Future of Cannabis Safety Evolves Stashlogix Debuts the First Portable Cannabis Safe

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Boulder, CO (PRWEB) May 20, 2015

With marijuana legal in 23 states, and more legalization on the way, one issue that arises repeatedly is child safety. Trips to the emergency room for accidental ingestion of edible marijuana in the form of candies, cookies and brownies among kids is on the rise. And when juveniles experiment with the high-potency pot they find in a parent’s bureau drawer, the experience can be disorienting and even dangerous.

Stashlogix (stashlogix.com) wants to help keep marijuana where it belongs — in the hands of responsible adults.

With a unique integrated combination lock, and strong odor barriers, Stashlogix prevents kids from stumbling across a cannabis-infused hard candy that dad uses to ease his back pain, or to stop a teenager from not only finding the stash of Maui Waui, but smoking it.

This simple solution to a serious problem pulls it off in style, too. These are not bags emblazoned with pot leaves and Rastafarian colors. Instead, Stashlogix line of three containers look more like cases for high-end camera equipment, or smartphone accessories.

“As a family man, I hunted for a container that could hold cannabis products discretely, and that would stop my kids from ever gaining access to it,” said Stashlogix founder Skip Stone. “But I could not find anything that was lightweight, lockable and portable. Most of the products were heavy boxes. The others were gaudy with nods and winks to stoner culture. Neither of these options appealed to me. So I designed Stashlogix.”

Stashlogix offers three sizes, from a highly-portable container that could easily clip to a backpack or slip into a messenger bag, to a much larger option that can house a wide variety of marijuana-related products. All of them come fitted with adjustable compartments for pipes, lighters and more, as well as clear jars with dry-erase marker lids — perfect for labeling the strains or edible products in the jars. Need to charge a vaporizer? With Stashlogix, you can keep the vaporizer in the locked bag while running the charge cord through a small hole.

This is the stash container of the future. As so many products, from the marijuana itself to the vaporizers, pipes and grinders, have grown increasingly sophisticated, the containers too often remain baggies. It is time to ditch the baggies.

Stashlogix products will be available shortly after the company completes its IndieGoGo financing effort, in early June. Pledge money now, to receive discount pricing and first dibs on a product that will revolutionize marijuana storage. Either way, look for Stashlogix products online and in stores this summer.







7 Jul 2015

Cannafit.club Announces Partnership with Realm of Caring To Promote Healthy Cannabis Lifestyle

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ATLANTA, GA and COLORADO SPRINGS, CO (PRWEB) May 19, 2015

Cannafit.club™, the developers of the first national health, wellness, fitness and nutrition platform integrating the responsible use of cannabis within an overall healthy lifestyle, announced today that it has partnered with Realm of Caring (“RoC”), the nationally recognized non-profit organization formed to provide a better quality of life for those affected by disorders and diseases through the use of concentrated cannabinoid extracts.

The partnership provides the full Cannafit.club platform to RoC clients nationwide, giving them access to more than 5,000 recipes with nutritional values; dosage tracking; exercise and calorie burn tracker; shopping lists; and more that together will help RoC patients suffering from disorders and diseases such as Cancer, MS, HIV/AIDS, Epilepsy, Parkinson’s, PTSD and more to incorporate their cannabis use into an overall fit and healthy lifestyle. Cannafit.club will be integrated with leading fitness trackers such as Fitbit® , Withings connected health products and RunKeeper to seamlessly track and adjust individual calorie intake in the Cannafit program.

“We are absolutely thrilled to be partnering with Cannafit, as it’s a revolutionary idea whose time has come to help suffering patients as well as fitness-minded individuals using cannabis to achieve better overall health and wellness,” said Heather Jackson, executive director of Realm of Caring. “The use of cannabis is just one component to bettering the quality of life for our clients, but ultimately it’s also about an overall healthier lifestyle that includes diet, exercise, awareness and encouragement – and Cannafit.club helps to deliver that in an easy, fun and interactive way. Cannafit is the perfect gift we can give our clients to compliment our efforts.”

Cannafit.club’s engine is powered by a leading B2B health and wellness platform that has been used by more than 5 million people and has been in the general market for more than 15 years. By incorporating more than 100 cannabis-infused recipes specifically along with cannabis-infused ingredient substitutions, Cannafit.club users can make delicious, healthy meals and snacks as well as get guidance and support to lead a fit and balanced lifestyle.

“We’re equally thrilled and honored to be partnering with such a worthy and worthwhile organization like the Realm of Caring,” said Jenifer Ford, co-founder and president of Cannafit. “They are a shining beacon of hope for individuals of all ages suffering from ailments that are not only life debilitating but also life threatening. Comprehensive community care and treatment is not only a shared passion but also central to what we’re doing. “

“Cannabis as a medicine and the general acceptance of cannabis nationally is a trend that warrants new ways of thinking in how we achieve our health and wellness goals,” added Ford. “Cannabis alone isn’t a panacea when it comes to treatment – it really is about making a concerted effort in changing one’s lifestyle. Our platform not only helps deliver these valuable tools, but it also offers Realm of Caring an invaluable asset that builds community and encourages individuals to stay connected and engaged in order to continue learning and get the support they need.”

Cannafit.club is expected to launch in the Fall of 2015 and will be private labeled for Realm of Caring clients and accessed via any web-enabled device, including mobile.

About Cannafit™

Cannafit delivers the industry’s first online health, wellness, nutrition and fitness platform incorporating cannabis as part of a fit and healthy lifestyle. The Company’s offering, Cannafit.club, allows cannabis business owners, including physician practices, dispensaries, edible & extract manufacturers, retailers and more to offer their own, co-branded online health and wellness platform. By offering Cannafit.club to their patients and consumers, Cannabis business owners can evangelize a “we care” message to end users as well as to their community and local government. More information can be found at http://www.cannafit.club.

About Realm of Caring

The Realm of Caring is a 501c3 non-profit organization that has been formed to provide a better quality of life for those affected by disorders and diseases, including but not limited to, Cancer, MS, HIV/AIDS, Epilepsy, Parkinson’s, through the use of concentrated cannabinoid extracts. Each client’s progress is monitored through an Institutional Review Board (IRB) approved observational research study. Through the observational research studies, the Realm of Caring is able to educate the general public as to the positive effects of cannabinoid supplements. The organization’s advocacy work has been featured in media outlets across the country including the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Time, NBC and two CNN specials hosted by Dr. Sanjay Gupta. More information can be found at http://www.theroc.us







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6 Jul 2015

PuraMed BioScience Investigates the Integration of Hemp and THC-Free Cannabis Into Its Product Line

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Schofield, WI (PRWEB) March 20, 2014

PuraMed BioScience®, Inc., (OTCBB:PMBS), a researcher, developer, and marketer of over-the-counter (OTC) medicinal and healthcare products, confirmed today that it is aggressively investigating the development of cannabinoid and hemp-based products to add to its line of medicinal formulations.

PuraMed BioScience initially intends to manufacture THC-free formulations that create medicinal compounds that don’t produce the “high” associated with cannabis containing THC. Scientific research has shown that cannabinoids can be formulated to effectively treat conditions such as multiple sclerosis, Crohn’s disease, pain, neurodegenerative disorders, epilepsy, arthritis and combat the effects of cancer chemotherapy.

“Integrating cannabinoid-based medications into our product line makes sense with what we are already doing,” said Russell Mitchell, CEO of PuraMed BioScience. “Cannabis has been used medicinally for centuries. It has only been in the last 100 years that its schedule 1 drug status and the abuse of this product for non-medicinal purposes has detracted from its medicinal benefits. Just one look at PubMed and you will see over 400 medical articles that report that it provides a viable treatment to neurologic problems, inflammatory diseases, and pain.

“Due to recent changes in the legality and availability of cannabinoids, we believe the future looks extremely bright for the development of highly effective and safe treatments incorporating these hemp derived compounds,” said Mitchell.

Scientific evidence continues to grow as to the effectiveness and safety of certain cannabinoids used to treat a number of disease states. In his article, ‘I am doubling down’ on medical marijuana, published on CNN Health, Dr. Sanjay Gupta, practicing neurosurgeon and CNN Chief Medical Correspondent, confirms his previous article apologizing for dismissing the plant’s potential.

Dr. Gupta has seen first-hand the benefit of this substance in the lives of people as shown in his documentaries Weed and Weed2, which recently aired on CNN. During his documentaries, Dr. Gupta stated that, unlike some prescription pain relievers, no one has died from an overdose of cannabis.

Even the United States government holds patents on cannabis-based formulations.

PuraMed BioScience has been investigating this market for nearly two years and found that cannabinoids offer a structure and function that fits ideally with several of its existing technologies. “We have been following the studies that currently are being conducted in Israel,” said Mitchell.

The company has researched the potential efficacy of cannabinoid-based pain treatment for patients with rheumatoid arthritis and chronic back pain and found that there was evidence of a high probability of success. PuraMed believes that a combination of cannabinoids with other natural compounds can provide superior results while avoiding the often severe side effects of many of the prescription treatments.

“The results of our preliminary research combined with the fact that the US cannabis market is expected to grow to over $ 10 billion by 2018, are strong reasons to aggressively develop a cannabis and hemp-based product line,” said Mitchell. “Development of these products will continue our mission of providing safe, effective products that use natural ingredients.

“We are particularly interested in the development of a formulation that will help veterans who are suffering the effects of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD),” said Mitchell. “An effective PTSD formulation in addition to our LipiGesic® M migraine product would allow us to provide veterans with two effective medications to relieve these debilitating conditions.”

According to reports, on March 14, 2014, Suzanne Sisley, a lead researcher at the University of Arizona received approval from the Public Health Service, a branch of the US Department of Health & Human Services to research medical marijuana’s effectiveness in the treatment of PTSD. This was the second of three approvals necessary to conduct the research. The research has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and is awaiting approval from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).

At this point in time, six states approve the use of medical cannabis for PTSD.

PuraMed BioScience intends to become a leader in the cannabinoid-based medicine market utilizing its proven ability to develop and produce highly effective plant based medicines. The company has historically used scientific and clinical studies to prove the efficacy and safety of its products. PMBS expects to lead the way in conducting the same level of validated science for any product that contains cannabinoids.

“We’ve produced a highly effective acute migraine medication using feverfew and ginger that has been clinically tested and found to provide efficacies that perform better than its prescription counterparts,” said Mitchell. “We have faced an uphill battle with the adoption of homeopathic drugs in the mainstream, but we see that changing as well.”

In the March 24, 2014 issue of Woman’s World, LipiGesic® M is featured in an article entitled, “No more migraine pain!” The combination of feverfew and ginger was a treatment for migraine was also mentioned in “Nature’s First Aid Kit” which appeared in the February 2014 issue of O The Oprah Magazine.

“Publication in these magazines proves that the public is beginning to embrace the idea of “natural and safe” medications made with homeopathic formulations,” said Mitchell. “As more of the public embraces natural medicinal products, we will continue to provide formulations that operate with the highest level of efficacy and safety, which will allow people to choose a natural alternative without compromising treatment outcomes.”

About LipiGesic M:

Results of a double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial for LipiGesic®M show LipiGesic M is a highly effective treatment for acute migraine. The study was published in the July 2011 issue of the top-tier medical journal, Headache: The Journal of Head and Face Pain. In addition to LipiGesic M, the Company also has plans to launch LipiGesic® H, tension headache remedy, as well as LipiGesic® PM, a remedy for insomnia and other sleep disorders.

Forward-Looking Statements:

This news release contains forward-looking statements regarding PuraMed BioScience, Inc., and its future business plans, which statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Such risks and uncertainties may cause actual results and future achievements of PuraMed BioScience to be materially different from those implied by these forward-looking statements. PuraMed BioScience has and undertakes no obligation to provide public updates and revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect any changes in its expectations of future events.

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PuraMed BioScience, Inc.

Russell Mitchell, Chairman and CEO

715-359-6373

rmitchell(at)PuramedBioScience(dot)com

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4 Jul 2015

As Legalized Recreational Cannabis in Colorado Reaches its 18-Month Anniversary, Consumer Demand Grows for both High- and Low-end Marijuana Products

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Denver, Colorado (PRWEB) May 19, 2015

Colorado’s historic experiment with legalized, adult-use marijuana will soon reach its 18-month mark. The state’s successful program has brought cannabis out of the shadows, produced significant revenue and is also prompting industry experts to consider a widening trend; as the acceptance of legal recreational cannabis spreads across mainstream America.

“Production and demand will continue to increase as national legalization becomes a reality,” says Ryan Fox, founder and CEO of The Grass Station, one of oldest and largest cannabis dispensaries in Colorado.

“While that reality may be five or ten years down the road, you will see cannabis treated like a commodity in the markets,” he adds. “After all, we already see cannabis prices fluctuate throughout the year, from factors that are very similar to those that affect commodity futures in the financial markets.”

Fox sees a strong parallel between the legal marijuana industry and America’s wine producers when it comes to its consumer base, its production standards and quality control, as well as regarding its creative branding.

“Any great winery has an equally exceptional agricultural practice; a clean, efficient and well-organized vineyard,” he notes. “They take cost factors into account at every turn. And there’s also an element of style, a touch of creativity, when coming up with a great wine; just as there is with an excellent strain of cannabis.”

As with the wine industry, legal cannabis growers, producers and distributors are already catering to consumers across a wide range of budgets.

On any given day, Fox says, customers at The Grass Station can vary from consumers looking to spend under ten dollars for an afternoon’s diversion to connoisseurs wanting to try out a variety of the store’s more than 20 premium marijuana strains.

And because of that constantly evolving market, Fox and his staff of budtenders are often called on, much like a wine sommelier in a good restaurant, to inform and educate their customers.

Fox says that desire for information often goes well beyond Colorado, and connects him with present and future marijuana consumers across the U.S. and around the globe.

“I answer emails every single day from people who want to know more,” he says. “There are times when I feel like a vineyard owner, explaining our latest vintage.”

ABOUT THE GRASS STATION

Denver’s premier recreational dispensary first opened its doors in 2009, and over the years has maintained its widespread reputation as the source for top-quality cannabis, served up in a welcoming atmosphere. Customers expect and get friendly and knowledgeable service from The Grass Station’s staff. Its quality-tested products not only conform to state and local regulations but are kept to the highest possible standards of purity and potency.

For more information, visit: http://www.grassstationco.com/

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4 Jul 2015

Trader's Buzzers – Earth Science (ETST), Cannabis (CBDS), VAPE (VAPE …

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Trader's Buzzers – Earth Science (ETST), Cannabis (CBDS), VAPE (VAPE …
Earth Science Tech, Inc. (ETST) a unique biotechnology company focused on nutraceuticals, bioceuticals and dietary supplements announced that after many months of advanced product development with its Founders, Majorca Group Ltd., has successfully …
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Cannabis Science Inc (OTCMKTS:CBIS) just made a reversal off its 52 week lows of $ 0.031. Everyone knows that CBIS was one of the original pot stocks that lit up the bb's and made spectacular gains for investors. Like many in the sector the Company has …
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4 Jul 2015

Cannabis Startups: Exploring the Opportunities and Challenges – May 26th San Francisco Panel Event

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San Jose, CA (PRWEB) May 19, 2015

Early Growth Financial Services (EGFS) is pleased to announce its first-ever panel event focused on cannabis-based businesses. Co-hosted by First Ascent Associates and Runway Incubator, “Cannabis Startups: Exploring the Opportunities & Challenges” will take place on May 26, 2015 at Runway Incubator in San Francisco, California. This event will be a chance for founders within the cannabis industry to hear from and network with other founders, meet potential investors and others interested in the industry, and learn from business partners who support the space. Topics to be covered include specific tax, financial, and operational hurdles entrepreneurs focusing on this space have to contend with, how to access investment capital, and more.

EGFS is an outsourced financial services firm, headquartered in Silicon Valley that provides day-to-day accounting, CFO services, tax, and valuation support to early-stage companies nationwide. Founder and CEO David Ehrenberg will present along with startup founders and other experts on the legal, insurance, and funding landscape.

“I am so excited to help entrepreneurs navigate this space,” says David Ehrenberg, Founder and CEO of EGFS. “Our goal at EGFS is to help startup founders channel their passions into profitable businesses by putting a solid financial foundation in place. The legal cannabis industry is really at a tipping point. As seasoned players in the startup ecosystem, we understand the support and guidance early-stage companies need. As we work with more and more clients in the legal cannabis sector, we have a deep appreciation of the specific challenges they face as well as expertise in helping them manage them.”

At a time when new entrants are flocking to the industry while the regulatory landscape is quickly shifting, this event will give entrepreneurs the opportunity to hear the latest from industry experts and to network with others grappling with the same concerns. Participants will also come away with practical information and advice on how to build a thriving business.

Entrepreneurs interested in exploring the challenges and opportunities of founding a cannabis startup are welcome to join. Register here: cannabisstartup.splashthat.com

To help guide participants in this space, or those considering entering it, EGFS recently published a white paper on the industry: Legal Cannabis: Poised for Growth, But Banking And Tax Hurdles Remain Chokepoints. http://earlygrowthfinancialservices.com/legal-cannabis-poised-for-growth-but-banking-and-tax-hurdles-remain-chokepoints/

About EGFS

EGFS provides outsourced financial services and support to companies at all stages of development via a complete suite of solutions and support: from CFO services and high-level financial strategy to day-to-day accounting, taxes, and valuation. Headquartered in the Bay Area, EGFS operates in Silicon Valley, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Austin, Chicago, Boulder, Seattle, Las Vegas, and New York City. With 475+ small to mid-sized businesses nationwide, EGFS clients include Indiegogo, Klout, TechShop, SNAPCARD, GoodEggs, Enplug, OUYA, and OpenERP.







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