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TuesdayMar 04, 2025 10:45 am

Get Ready for The Pennsylvania Cannabis Convention: A Hub for Cannabis Innovation and Networking

The Pennsylvania Cannabis Convention (“PACC”) is gearing up to bring together growers, traders, brands, and enthusiasts to explore the legal cannabis sector in Pennsylvania on March 30, 2025. This event is a must-visit for those involved in the local cannabis industry, offering attendees in-depth insights into every aspect of the PA medical program. Registrations are open, and PA patients can attend the PACC for free. For the March 30 event, PACC has partnered with NECANN, a renowned leader in hosting cannabis networking events. NECANN events are recognized as some of the premier cannabis gatherings on the East Coast, providing high…

TuesdayMar 04, 2025 10:00 am

2025 California State Fair to Again Permit Onsite Cannabis Sales, Consumption

The upcoming 2025 California State Fair will allow onsite cannabis sales and consumption as well as a wider category of awards to demonstrate the diversity of California's marijuana market. This will be the fourth year that event organizers invite cannabis entrepreneurs and consumers to the 17-day event to take part in the festivities, and the second year in a row where cannabis sales and consumption are allowed on-site. Embarc founder Lauren Carpenter says the State Fair made history in 2024 by integrating marijuana sales and use during the event, and she is happy to come back to the over two-week-long…

MondayMar 03, 2025 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — 2025 Could See University and Marijuana Industry Partnerships Blossoming

The year 2025 is set to mark a turning point in collaborations between universities and the marijuana industry, both in the U.S. and around the world. While partnerships between academia and businesses are nothing new, the marijuana sector has been slow to accept them, largely due to cannabis’ federal illegality in the U.S. However, as the sector evolves, forming alliances with academic institutions presents an opportunity to influence policy, drive research, and shape the sector’s future. These collaborations could take many forms, including research initiatives, sponsored studies, and joint ventures. Universities are essential in innovation, while businesses provide the infrastructure…