Doreen Sullivan has grown My Bud Vase into a million dollar bong company. She owes it all to the appreciation of a single flower, she tells “Emerald.” My Bud Vase is a luxury cannabis brand. The company offers a series of antique and custom bud vases that also function as water pipes. Smoking Made Beautiful As the story goes, Sullivan was hitting her bong when … Continue reading Flower Power: Growing a Million Dollar Bong Company
Written By Rita Thompson and Melissa Hutsell. Photography by Kaylia Boshard of My Bud Life™ . Cover photo courtesy of Buena Botanicals. A majority of businesses in the cannabis industry are run by white people — 81%, to be exact. As a result, minorities are underserved as both entrepreneurs and as consumers. This is why My Bud Life™ and Emerald Media, both women-founded companies, have … Continue reading Growing a Plant-Based Brand with Buena Botanicals
By Melissa Hutsell We’re now in the third week of a global pandemic, which the World Health Organization (WHO) officially declared on March 11th, 2020. During that announcement, WHO Director-General, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, alerted the international community the crisis would affect every industry. “This is not just a public health crisis, it is a crisis that will touch every sector,” Ghebreyesus said, “so every sector … Continue reading Cannabis Companies Answer Call for Help, But Who Will Answer Theirs?
By Melissa Hutsell States are on lockdown; citizens are sheltering in place; and access to cannabis business is critical. As surreal it all sounds, the effects of the global pandemic have yet to be fully seen, or understood. Here’s how the global health crisis is affecting the industry so far. “An Essential Medicine?” On Friday, March 20th, California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued a clarification … Continue reading How the Cannabis Industry is Coping with COVID-19, So Far
High on a hilltop in Eastern Humboldt County, California, and far above the clouds that blanket the valleys below, lies Blake Mountain. The mountain is surrounded by Six Rivers National Forest, and the south fork of the Trinity River. Atop it—at 4,640 feet above sea level—sits Above Farms. The licensed, family-run cannabis farm is located on a 160 acre property, known as Lucy Gulch Estate. … Continue reading Through Fire, Snow, and Legalization: how one Humboldt County Brand is Rising Above
Are women succeeding in the cannabis industry? A new study launched today, Dec. 10, at the Women in Cannabis Conference in Las Vegas, aims to answer just that. Leading the Women in Cannabis: A Living History study is Jennifer Whetzel, founder of Ladyjane Branding. She is conducting the study in partnership Wolfe Research and Consulting. Whetzel is calling for women of all ages and stages of their … Continue reading New “Living History” Study Explores how Women are Faring in the Cannabis Industry
Licensed cannabis businesses are receiving a tremendous media attention as more and more states legalize cannabis for medical and adult use throughout the U.S. One market that is not as sensationalized, yet is thriving and extremely profitable, is the ancillary market. These businesses provide the cannabis industry the tools necessary to grow and thrive. Generally speaking, there are two types of companies in the cannabis … Continue reading Not all Cannabis Enterprises are Created Equal: Businesses are Thriving in the Ancillary Cannabis Market
TURLOCK — California has now surpassed the United Kingdom as the fifth largest economy in the world, according to recently released data by the U.S. Department of Commerce. Tourism and hospitality industries are among the main forces driving the state’s growing Gross Domestic Product (GDP), reports Investopedia. It’s no wonder, as California is home to entertainment, technological and agricultural meccas. While the Central Valley may … Continue reading The Central Valley’s Hospitality Industry is Growing
Stockton – From ancient civilization to modern living rooms, fireplaces are known to bring comfort and ambiance. While we don’t often think of our chimneys during the summertime, maintaining the structures can help keep buildings comfortable and safe year-round. Properly functioning chimneys carry combustion byproducts — including soot or creosote and carbon monoxide — out of homes, according to the U.S. Department of … Continue reading The Modern Chimney Sweep
MODESTO—The Central Valley summers are beckoning swimming pools from their wintertime hibernation. Triple-digit days call for dips in cool, crystal blue waters, games of Marco Polo and weekend barbecues. Swimming pools offer endless entertainment, and exercise. It brings health and happiness to your family and friends. To keep your pool healthy in return, proper maintenance and upkeep is required—especially during its busiest season. Swimming is … Continue reading Pool Prep Important Step for Clear Water and Lazy Summer Days
MELISSA HUTSELL 