IgniteIt · Cannabis Capital ConferenceMIAMI 2027March 24–26 · The Diplomat Beach Resort, Hollywood FL
Cannabis Market Intelligence For Executives & Investors
Interviews
September 28, 2026
California Assembly Majority Leader Calls for Easier Plant Tagging and Stronger Enforcement to Help Small Cannabis Cultivators
California Assembly Majority Leader Cecilia Aguiar-Curry discusses enforcement, taxes, and local bans as rural cannabis operators struggle to compete in...
September 24, 2026
Verano CEO George Archos Puts Virginia First for 2027 Growth, Lays Out Texas Buildout
In an exclusive interview with IgniteIt, Archos described how Verano plans to expand in two states—and why the timing remains...
September 22, 2026
Can Cannabis Companies Recover Past 280E Taxes? The TerrAscend Case Offers a Warning
TerrAscend’s refund dispute is emerging as a key test of how federal agencies may treat 280E claims filed before rescheduling....
September 17, 2026
Exclusive: Village Farms Targets Brands, Vapes and European M&A to Capture More Cannabis Margin
Village Farms is targeting branded products, vapes, pharmacy relationships and European M&A as it expands beyond wholesale cannabis exports....
September 16, 2026
Who Can Still Borrow in Cannabis? The Cash Flow Test Separating Bankable Operators From the Rest
AJ Herrington spoke with cannabis banking executive Peter Su about the divide between bankable and unbankable operators, and the key...
September 14, 2026
Exclusive: How Village Farms’ 7 Million-Square-Foot Cannabis Bet Is Attracting Wall Street
Village Farms says institutional investors are returning to cannabis as global growth, improving fundamentals and international markets reshape the investment...
Top Stories
September 29, 2026
California Signs Cannabis Testing and Cannabinoid Enforcement Bills
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed two cannabis bills on September 27, giving regulators a way to test products already on retail shelves and refining enforcement rules for cannabinoid products sold outside the licensed market. The measures are AB 1965, authored by Assemblymember Dr. LaShae Sharp-Collins, and AB 2250, authored by Assemblymember Cecilia Aguiar-Curry. AB 1965: Testing after products reach stores
September 29, 2026
IM Cannabis Exits Europe in Deal With CEO-Controlled Buyer, Citing Financial Hardship
IM Cannabis has completed the sale of its European-focused operations to a company controlled by its CEO, Oren Shuster. The...
September 28, 2026
71% of Massachusetts Voters Oppose Repealing Adult-Use Cannabis, New Poll Finds
A new Bay State Poll finds 71% of likely Massachusetts voters oppose Question 8, which would repeal laws allowing adult-use...
September 25, 2026
Nevada Cannabis Rules Clear Legislative Review, Expanding Delivery Limits and Changing Testing Requirements
The package would let dispensaries carry more product per delivery trip, double the minimum flower sample for testing, and revise...
Chief Economist’s ColumnDoes Cannabis Expansion Create Shareholder Value? Follow Five Years of SEC FilingsSEC filings reveal how Green Thumb, Verano, Glass House, Vireo, Trulieve and Canopy financed cannabis expansion—and the debt, dilution, tax liabilities and cash-flow risks that followed.RGRolando GarcíaSep 23, 2026 · 0 MINRead →
Announcements
September 22, 2026
Canna Boss Babes and Real Potparazzi Plan 40-State Cannabis Media Tour
July 2, 2026
California Cannabis Awards Announces 2026 Medalists, Including First-Ever Home Grow Winners
July 2, 2026
Root & Rise Cannabis Education Symposium to Debut at Roanoke College July 23-25
June 25, 2026
Botanical Sciences Announcing July 1st Launch of New Medical Cannabis Vaporized Products for Georgia Patients
June 24, 2026
Reklaim Credit Solutions Co-Founders Sam Fensterstock and Bob McCarthy Step Into CRO and CTO Roles Ahead of Q3 2026 Launch
June 22, 2026
Zen Cannabis Enters Connecticut Market With Fast-Acting Edibles Portfolio
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September 18, 2026
What Happens When Colorado Cannabis Gets in One Room
More than 400 cannabis operators, investors and industry leaders gather in Denver to share knowledge, build trust and shape Colorado’s...
September 7, 2026
How EDUN Grew Vape Sales 519% in Colorado’s Shrinking Cannabis Market
As Colorado’s cannabis market continues to contract, EDUN is betting on regenerative cultivation, solventless products and brand differentiation. Co-founder and...
July 21, 2026
“You’re Not Selling the Dream—You’re Selling Repayment”: How Cannabis Lenders Evaluate Borrowers
Even though a spark of optimism has reappeared in the cannabis space with the latest reform efforts, lending in the...
July 17, 2026
Leadership Starts On Front Lines, Not In Boardroom According To These Cannabis Experts
Operational excellence was a central theme at the IgniteIt Cannabis Capital Conference in Chicago, where executives agreed that today’s industry...
Deals
September 29, 2026
IM Cannabis Exits Europe in Deal With CEO-Controlled Buyer, Citing Financial Hardship
September 17, 2026
Cannabis Companies Keep Expanding. Deflation Is Changing Where—and How
September 17, 2026
‘The Industry’s Most Attractive, Durable and Profitable Segment’: Aurora Bets on Global Medical Cannabis
September 15, 2026
Curaleaf Asks Alberta Regulator to Halt Aurora Share Sales During Takeover Bid
September 15, 2026
Why Curaleaf Wants Aurora—and Why the Market Still Doubts the Deal
September 9, 2026
Curaleaf Defends Aurora Cannabis Takeover Offer, Challenges Board’s Objections
Video
KeynoteAn Exclusive Discussion with Lieutenant Governor Julianna StrattonMAIN STAGE · CCC CHICAGO 2026 · 28:35From the ConferenceSearch, AI, and the Visibility Fight: How Cannabis Brands Get FoundMAIN STAGE · CCC CHICAGO 2026 · 28:56
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