In May 2015 Cannabiz Media was formed. As one of the co-founders, I've learned a lot about this fascinating industry. In order to share what I've learned I have compiled the following list of resources to help you learn about key companies, recruiters, associations, newsletters and financial institutions
Newsletters/Blogs – This is a sampling, there are a lot out there..
General
Newsletters/Blogs – This is a sampling, there are a lot out there..
General
- Cannacurio
- Highly Objective - excellent analysis and reporting. Weekly with content I don't find elsewhere.
- MJBiz Daily - https://mjbizdaily.com/
- Cannabiswire – long form journalism - https://cannabiswire.com/newsletter/
- Marijuana Moment -- https://www.marijuanamoment.net/category/newsletter/
- GreenMarket Report – Debra Borchardt https://www.greenmarketreport.com/
- Gangapreneur
- Cannalawblog - from law firm of Harris Bricken. Excellent overviews and insights on many cannabis and psychedelic topics via another blog
Regional / International
- GrownIn - very strong regional reporting. They speak with executives, regulators and licenseholders to get the story on the ground.
- Prohibition Partners - the best international coverage I have found. Sister publications for psychedelics. They also publish some authoritative free reports.
- The Outlaw Report - covers the DC area (DC, MD, VA)
Financial
- MJ Research Co - some of the nerdiest, most financial coverage out there by Mike Regan.
- Viridian Capital Advisors – Publishes the Cannabis Deal Tracker
- Alan Brochstein - New Cannabis Ventures - Alan has been covering the public cannabis company space longer than anyone
- Benzinga - news is mixed with lots of promotions for bitcoin and other distractions
- Business of Cannabis
Financial Organizations
Recruiters
Trade Associations
These groups play an interesting role in helping states enact programs. Sometimes they are hired by interested parties or local advocates to lobby, fund raise and use their national reach to help enact programs.
Consultants
- Cowen & Co
- Phyto Partners – They are a Florida based firm that has invested in many of our customers.
- Arcview Group -- Founded in 2010, The Arcview Group is the first and largest group of investors dedicated to the legal cannabis industry. Since inception, 1200+ dues-paying accredited investors have placed $160+ million behind 170+ companies that have come through the network. Very well-known group. John Downs is Director of Business Development.
- Poseidon Asset Management - Morgan Paxhia is a managing partner there – his firm has also invested in many of our clients. He and his sister are the principals in this firm.
- Privateer Holdings – This firm was a pioneer in financing the industry. Founder and others from Yale School of Management.
- Altitude Investment Management
Recruiters
Trade Associations
These groups play an interesting role in helping states enact programs. Sometimes they are hired by interested parties or local advocates to lobby, fund raise and use their national reach to help enact programs.
- NCIA – hold many industry events and hold annual lobbying days
- Marijuana Policy Project – Lobbying focus
- National Association of Cannabis Businesses – credentialing and industry standards
- NORML – longest standing organization?
Consultants
- Canna Advisors – principals in this firm opened some of the first stores in Boulder. They now consult nationwide
- SIVA Enterprises – I’ve seen their founder speak – really knowledgeable..
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