People to know in NY cannabis: Regina Smith
Join NY Cannabis Insider for its next industry meetup in NYC on Aug. 13, 2024. Tickets available now. Regina Smith is co-owner of Yonkers dispensary...
How to Turn a Generic Cover Letter into One That Wins Job Offers
Though many think of it as nothing more than a typical job application requirement, a cover letter is something that can work greatly in your...
NY Cannabis Insider’s week in legal weed for July 13, 2024
Join NY Cannabis Insider for its next industry meetup in NYC on Aug. 13, 2024. Tickets available now. Happy weekend, everyone! We hope you’re keeping...
Why a Phone-Free Wedding Might Just Be Your Best Decision Yet
In a time when every moment seems documented and shared, the charm of an intimate, undistracted celebration cannot be overstated. Opting for a phone-free wedding...
Resources for Starting a Profitable Business
Embarking on the entrepreneurial journey is an exhilarating endeavor filled with possibilities and challenges. Starting a profitable business requires more than a great idea; it...
N.J. woman going to prison for helping boyfriend run illegal marijuana dispensary
A woman who was helping her boyfriend run an illegal dispensary out of their South Jersey apartment has been sentenced to state prison. Donna Shiffler,...
Another tense Cannabis Control Board meeting as regulators approve more than 100 new licenses
Join NY Cannabis Insider for its next industry meetup in NYC on Aug. 13, 2024. Tickets available now. New York’s cannabis regulators approved more than 100...
Studying weed is the newest way to get a higher education degree in N.J.
With legal weed becoming a billion dollar business in New Jersey, Stockton University will this fall become the state’s first four-year institution to offer a...
Unlocking Potential and Advancing Your Career
Advancing your career success requires more than hard work—it demands a strategic approach to unlocking your full potential. In this guide to unlocking potential and...
Buying weed at the wheel deserves another look in N.J. | Editorial
Ever since the spring, law enforcement has announced a crackdown on driver behavior on the White Horse Pike in Camden and Atlantic counties, a traditional,...
How are things going at Utica dispensary Air City Cannabis?
Join NY Cannabis Insider for its next industry meetup in NYC on Aug. 13, 2024. Tickets available now. Air City Cannabis officially opened its doors...
NY Cannabis Insider to host industry networking event in NYC on August 13
NY Cannabis Insider (NYCI) hosts unique and interactive business-to-business events across the state that bring together business owners and industry leaders to network and discuss...
Legal experts say Chevron ruling complicates path to federal cannabis reform
Join NY Cannabis Insider for its next industry meetup in NYC on Aug. 13, 2024. Tickets available now. When the U.S. Supreme Court last year...
Kids are getting high, sick from hemp products sold at convenience stores. N.J. tries to stop it.
Michael Gillespie recalled how frantic he was looking for his 14-year-old son, who had gotten lost in the woods after buying an intoxicating hemp product...
NY Cannabis Insider’s week in legal weed for July 6, 2024
Happy weekend, everyone! We’ve had a busy couple of weeks covering legislative, regulatory and business stories in New York’s cannabis industry. Let’s take a look...
AI Inclusion in the Apple 18.0 Updates: A Positive Development
Of the many announcements made at the 2024 Apple Worldwide Developers Conference, few made as big of a splash as the introduction of Apple Intelligence. Critics...
Women in the Trucking Industry: Is it a Career For You?
The trucking industry has long been synonymous with masculinity, dominated by men who crisscross the country delivering goods. However, in recent years, there has been...
An Interview with Serge Robichaud, Financial Planning Professional
Have you been thinking about a career in finance? We put a few questions out to Serge Robichaud, a successful financial advisor with a wealth...
Oregon voters will face few ballot measures this fall
Oregonians will likely decide just four or possibly five ballot measures this fall as only a pair of citizen-led initiatives appear to have garnered enough...
‘Lack of guidance and communication’ by OCM threatening cannabis delivery operators (Guest Column)
Join NY Cannabis Insider for its next industry meetup in NYC on Aug. 13, 2024. Tickets available now. This guest column is from Matthew Krupp,...
How are things going at Long Island cannabis dispensary Happy Days?
Happy Days officially opened its doors in Farmingdale on Long Island on Jan. 2, and is currently serving about 1,000 customers per day. In its...
First cannabis dispensary to open in Woodstock stymied by distance requirements
Maybe the first place in New York you’d expect to find a legal cannabis store would be Woodstock — the artsy upstate town synonymous with...
People to know in NY cannabis: Nicole N’diaye
Nicole N’diaye is CEO of hemp cultivation company NAHE LLC and founder of hemp brand Bossiee Budz. She answered eight simple questions for NY Cannabis...
Recruit Your Next Employee Using Social Media Influencers!
For any talent acquisition department, finding talent that others cannot is a huge advantage. One thing for sure is that the hundreds of tech companies that focus on finding talent using artificial intelligence want to pitch you every day. While some of these tools have serious promise, adoption will take time to figure out who to implement, measure, and report on.
Recruit Your Next Employee Using Social Media Influencers!
For any talent acquisition department, finding talent that others cannot is a huge advantage. One thing for sure is that the hundreds of tech companies that focus on finding talent using artificial intelligence want to pitch you every day. While some of these tools have serious promise, adoption will take time to figure out who to implement, measure, and report on.
Court blocks marijuana sales at a Syracuse shop, but some legal questions remain
A Syracuse business accused by the city of operating an illegal marijuana operation has been ordered by a judge to stop its activities, but also...
How will cannabis rescheduling impact New York’s workplace drug testing?
The U.S. Department of Justice last month began a formal process to reclassify cannabis as a Schedule 3 substance. The move will likely alleviate banking...
NY Cannabis Insider’s week in legal weed for June 22, 2024
Happy weekend, everyone! We’ve had a busy couple of weeks covering legislative, regulatory and business stories in New York’s cannabis industry. Let’s take a look...
How to Use AI To Help Brand Yourself During Your Job Search
Most of you are not social media influencers. However, if you use Instagram or TikTok, you most likely follow some major influencers who provide content that interests you in a very entertaining way. All influencers have a clearly defined brand that attracts and grows audiences that connect with the content.
How to Use AI To Help Brand Yourself During Your Job Search
Most of you are not social media influencers. However, if you use Instagram or TikTok, you most likely follow some major influencers who provide content that interests you in a very entertaining way. All influencers have a clearly defined brand that attracts and grows audiences that connect with the content.
Understanding Lemon Law: The Role of Repair Attempts
Understanding the ins and outs of Lemon Law can be complex, particularly when it comes to the importance of repair attempts. For consumers caught up...
Date Ideas That Won’t Break the Bank
Dating is an exciting journey filled with opportunities to build connections, create memories and have some fun. However, dating doesn’t have to cost a small...
Meek Mill joins Murphy to launch N.J. clemency overhaul on Juneteenth
Slavery is banned everywhere in America except the prison system. The 13th amendment states, “Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime...
Tips for Your First Road Trip to Las Vegas
Las Vegas is one of the most iconic destinations in the United States, drawing millions of visitors each year with its vibrant nightlife, world-class entertainment,...
Easy Workouts for Beginners
Getting started on a fitness journey can be both exciting and intimidating, especially for busy professional women. Balancing work, personal life, and self-care can be...
$100 an hour to smoke joints? Festival offers dream weed gig
Cannabis contests are becoming more prevalent as states continue to legalize. Most competitions rely on panels of expert judges to critique products, the vast majority...
Women’s Health Issues That Affect Career Performance
Women’s health issues are often silent struggles, affecting not only their daily lives but also their career performance. Conditions like endometriosis and breast cancer can...
The Cost of Sleep Deprivation in the Workplace
Sleep deprivation is a pervasive issue in today’s workplace, with far-reaching consequences for both employees and employers. Beyond the obvious effects on individual health and...
6 Safety Tips For Your Home Office
With the rise of remote work, having a home office has become more common. As more people embrace the flexibility and convenience of working from...
Two more higher-ups let go from NY’s Office of Cannabis Management
Two people in chief positions at New York’s Office of Cannabis Management were let go from their jobs last week as part of an ongoing...
How are things going at Midtown East dispensary Urban Leaf?
Urban Leaf officially opened its doors in Manhattan’s Midtown East neighborhood on April 18, and is currently serving about 200 customers per day. In its...
NYC cannabis fund set to deploy capital to struggling cannabis businesses within five boroughs
A public-private fund for New York City’s cash-strapped cannabis businesses, which lagged in getting off the ground, was finalized Tuesday and will disburse money as...
Legal cannabis likely won’t be in this year’s budget, but supporters say there’s a silver lining
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People to know in NY cannabis: Lexi Antoniou
Lexi Antoniou is a laboratory technician at testing lab Biotrax. She answered eight simple questions for NY Cannabis Insider’s “People to know” series. What is...
Another proximity protection lawsuit surfaces against NY cannabis regulators, with possibly more on the way
Join NY Cannabis Insider for its next industry meetup in Lafayette on June 13, 2024. Tickets available now. A cannabis retail license hopeful is suing...
Tips for building your cannabis dispensary menu in New York
This guest column is from Colin Decker, owner and founder of 7 SEAZ, New York’s first legacy-to-legal adult-use cannabis brand, and owner of Hudson Valley-based...
New OCM director steps in; Cannabis Control Board grants more than 100 new licenses
Join NY Cannabis Insider for its next industry meetup in Lafayette on June 13, 2024. Tickets available now. New York’s Cannabis Control Board on Tuesday...
12 Tips For Planning a Wedding Without Breaking the Bank
Planning a wedding can be one of the most exciting times in your life, but it can also be one of the most expensive. With...
Unlocking Leadership Potential: Insights from May Busch
Key Takeaways Reflect on past successes, review feedback, and seek trusted opinions to identify your leadership strengths and areas for improvement. Use your key strengths...
Boardwalk turbulences raises questions about kids — and cops | Editorial
The ruckus at the Shore on Memorial Day Weekend resulted in more consternation from law enforcement and local mayors, who felt overwhelmed by the crush...