Within the past year, Green Dot Labs has pulled off both a major rebranding project and the Colorado-based company’s first out-of-state expansion, launching products in Arizona in September 2025. CEO Alana Malone has guided the company through more than a decade of challenges and successes, including this past year of ‘strategic upheaval.’

AMERICAN DREAM | With $10,000 and tireless work ethic, Cristy Aranguiz co-founded Cannabis & Glass, opening the company’s first retail store in Washington, then expanding…

Sarah McLaughlin and Melt-to-Make have taken the stress out of manufacturing gummies for cannabis companies across the globe.

DaySavers, the smoking accessories brand from Custom Cones USA, has announced its first class of winners of the Higher Potential Scholarship — a first-of-its-kind initiative to…

In a past life, Shuang Han worked for the Department of Defense and was a financial analyst for Lockheed Martin. Now, she’s focused on expanding sales of rolling papers and cannabis accessories — and has found the past decade to the be the most rewarding of her career.

Kirsten Curry started Leading Retirement Solutions on a core principle: everybody deserves access to investment options such as 401ks. With the cannabis industry being shunned by many in the financial services sector, her mission has become even more important today. 

Stem has been contributing to local charities since opening its doors in 2020, something CEO Caroline Pineau carried over from her time running a yoga studio.

Following two public comment periods in April and July, the finalized CSQ 2.0 Certification Program is now available for all licensed cannabis and hemp operators,…

Sarah Spillman probably saw more of the United States than the average presidential candidate in 2024, traveling to dozens of events throughout the country to network with operators and represent the packaging and design firm DIZPOT.

In light of some recent events and false narratives we’ve been hearing from people within the industry, it’s time to set the record straight about…