Where is the Cannabis Industry Going?

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Morgan Fox is the Media Relations Director of the National Cannabis Industry Association. Today’s topic is: how minorities may encounter obstacles to entering the cannabis business. Such a venture requires access to capital, financial networks or generational wealth. Some states have a limited number of licenses which makes competition fierce. These barriers make it important to provide proactive assistance to people who represent marginalized communities.

Irwin Simon is Chairman & CEO @ Aphria Inc., Executive Chairman of Whole Earth Brands, Inc., and Presiding Director of MDC Partners Inc. Tilray just became the largest marijuana company in the world. Mr. Simon built success with forward looking projects. As far back as 1993, his ventures in natural foods and alternatives were ahead of its time. The world soon caught up. Now the cannabis industry is making tremendous changes. Mr. Simon looks ahead to share insights on where he believes the cannabis industry is going.

Michael J. Regan has more than 20 years of investing experience as a generalist equity analyst for consumer durables & cyclicals, industrials, chemicals, aerospace, media, telecom, tech, and REITs. With his advice to new investors in cannabis, many fundamentals apply; good balance sheets, good management team and good business practices in general. When looking at cannabis, Canadian and US companies prove to be in very different markets. These differences are explained by Mr. Regan, who goes on to detail and market changes uniquely affect the cannabis industry.

BigMike Straumietis is an iconic pioneer and founder in the cannabis-growing industry. He became widely known as the source that teaches growers about hydroponic gardening. He offers an array of successfully marketed growing products, he also teaches growers in gardening techniques. His leading company, Advanced Nutrients, is premiering a line of products this quarter called, ‘BigMike’s Blend.’ This line includes pre-rolls, concentrates and vape pens, all developed with state of the art technology. They are currently available in California and when the field changes, globally.