When blockchain and crypto meet cannabis (June 17 – 2018)

THE PROPAGANDA

Ahead of pot legalization, state leaders discuss impaired driving prevention (WHDH)

 

THE TRENDS

THE BELLWETHER

If you’re curious about the future of legal marijuana in Massachusetts, the liquor industry might offer some guidance (South Coast Today)

 

FEATURED

Walsh opts out of mayors’ marijuana coalition

Pot-driving panel meets (Boston Herald)

Keep up on the Massachusetts regulations and Cannabis Control Commission developments on the CCC public documents page, and explore the contours of the law with DigBoston’s KNOW THE REGS series

FITCHBURG

No lull in Fitchburg marijuana applications(Sentinel & Enterprise)

Great Barrington

Great Barrington, Mass. OKs sale of recreational marijuana (WRGB)

Community outreach meeting Tuesday in Great Barrington for proposed retail pot shop(Berkshire Eagle)

Holyoke

Public hearings on 2 proposed marijuana businesses continued to July 17 in Holyoke(MassLive)

Marshfield

Marijuana discussion continues in Marshfield(Wicked Local)

Middleboro

Middleboro officials form committee to consider recreational marijuana rules(Wicked Local)

Tewksbury

2 Arrested For Growing Marijuana After Fire Chases Them From Home (CBS Boston)

Police Discover ‘Large Scale’ Marijuana Grow Operation After Tewksbury Fire (NECN)

FEATURED

US Mayors Blast Feds on Marijuana Legalization

Colorado’s Governor Just Said ‘No’ to Cannabis Cafes (Entrepreneur)

Of all the vape pens in the world, these 5 are the best(Digital Trends)

Why Marijuana-Infused Edibles Are a Huge Opportunity (Entrepreneur)

Massachusetts’ Expanding Cannabis Economy

  • WHAT: “Jobs, entrepreneurship, tourism, and the challenges ahead. Join investors, entrepreneurs and regulators for important conversations on the future of the emerging cannabis industry.”
  • WHEN: June 20, 7:30am
  • WHERE: Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education center (MCLE), 10 Winter Pl., Boston, MA

 

Marijuasana – YOGA DAY in Boston!

  • WHAT: “Yoga Day in Boston! Marijuasana is throwing a huge event for International Yoga Day, declared by the United Nations to recognize yoga’s contribution to the benefit of humanity. Celebrate Yoga Day with Marijuasana on June 21, with events all weekend.”
  • WHEN: Jun 21 – Jun 24
  • WHERE: Please email [email protected] if your question is not answered and sign up for the events newsletter at: http://eepurl.com/cSIzlb

Cultivation and Extraction Best Practices

  • WHAT: “The virtual Cannabis Center of Excellence (CoE), powered by Cannabis Community Care and Research Network (C3RN), is a group like minded cannabis industry, advocacy, academic, public health, clinical, patient, policy, and community experts that embrace open-source principles to drive collaborative science in the cannabis industry.”
  • WHEN: June 28, 6pm
  • WHERE: North End, Boston, MA

 

Cannabis Education Village

  • WHAT: “Meet the industry … Cannabis education village.”
  • WHEN: June 29, 8am – Evening
  • WHERE: Hyannis, MA

 

Pioneer Valley Cannabis Industry Summit II

  • WHAT: Hosted by the Massachusetts Recreational Consumer Council, featuring Alex Morse or Damian Cote of Holyoke’s Developing Cannabis Industry, Will Reichelt on Cannabis Industry Potential in West Springfield, Nicole LaChapelle on Easthampton Cannabis activity and Economic Development, and CCC Chair Hoffman.
  • WHEN: June 30, 12pm
  • WHERE: 413 Main St, Holyoke, MA

 

Cannabis & Cuts

  • WHAT: “Haircuts and Doobies”
  • WHEN: June 30
  • WHERE: Summit Private Lounge, Worcester

 

Intro to All Things Cannabis!

  • WHAT: “Join HGA for this exploration into All-Things Cannabis for arming You, the consumer-patient, with information for dispelling the myths & breaking the stigma about responsible adult-use marijuana. This 3-hour informative seminar is designed for those new to or returning to cannabis use (both patients & recreational consumers) and those seeking a foundation of knowledge for further Advocacy and/or Industry work.”
  • WHEN: July 21, 10am
  • WHERE:Home Grown Academy, 145 S Main St, South Carver, MA

 

Cannabis Community-Led Research Symposium: Final Series Event

  • WHAT: Expert panel discussions and a plenary session with key industry leaders and policy makers. Networking with policy makers, academics, healthcare providers, and cannabis industry leaders. Interactive education stations provide opportunities to learn about cannabis science, research, and policy.
  • WHEN: July 25, 2018
  • WHERE: Room B-2 at the Massachusetts Statehouse