Within South Africa’s cannabis landscape, much of the attention remains fixed on policy, legislation, and the pace of reform. There is ongoing debate about commercialisation, licensing, and market structure. Away from these discussions, one part of the system has been steadily moving: The Department...

The recent Executive Order directing federal agencies to move cannabis toward Schedule III has generated enormous excitement — and just as much misunderstanding. Headlines suggest immediate tax relief, banking reform, and federal legitimacy. The reality is far more nuanced. In this presentation, Dav...

Welcome to this week’s edition of Leafwire’s Industry Trailblazers, where we speak with and learn from some of the industry’s true pioneers. Today we welcome a true pioneer Marty Raulins. In August 1975, he flew a four-engine Douglas C-54 Skymaster into a clandestine 1,000-foot airstrip in Polk Coun...

The Illusion of Support: Performative vs. Genuine Advocacy By: Theresa YarbroughFounder/Director Georgia Cannabis Industry AllianceApril 17, 2025 In any advocacy movement, accountability and transparency are key—holding individuals responsible based on their actions and their impact on policy and b...

Combined leadership team unifies decades of experience to build stronger, more connected global cannabis ecosystem  Denver - December 8, 2025 — Gordon Cannabis Group announced today the acquisition of the Global Cannabis Network Collective (GCNC). The newly combined entity will be renamed GCNC Holdi...

by: Ali Lopez In cannabis, creativity alone isn’t enough. You need visibility, credibility, and the right connections to grow. That’s why PufCreativ is teaming up with Leafwire, the industry’s leading business network, to give brands a serious boost. Through this partnership, we’re blending our awar...

by Jesse Parenti Regulate.Don’t Recriminalize.Hemp-derived THC has officially entered the ring.And the alcohol industry can’t decide whether to fight it or join it.One day, distributors beg Congress to regulate and tax hemp beverages like alcohol.The next major lobbies demand a total shutdown until ...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE “NECTARBALL: The Story of Cannabis” Now Streaming Worldwide SAN DIEGO, CA — The multi award-winning documentary NECTARBALL: The Story of Cannabis—from veteran filmmakers Patty Mooney and Mark Schulze of New & Unique Videos—is now streaming across major platforms including Amazo...

Welcome to this week’s edition of Leafwire’s Industry Trailblazers, where we speak with and learn from some of the industry’s true pioneers. John Shute founded PufCreativ to shift perceptions around cannabis while delivering world-class marketing strategies across B2B, B2C, and client communications...

By Angela Hochberger VP, Commercial Lines Global Team Leader – Cannabis MJBizCon is more than just a cannabis convention—it's the heartbeat of the industry. With thousands of professionals gathering in Las Vegas, it’s a prime opportunity to build meaningful connections, spark collaborations, and ele...

Trusted banking. Resilient operations. Scalable systems. What it really takes to create momentum in a complex and highly regulated market. The cannabis industry has moved beyond hype, but in many ways it hasn’t yet matured. Operators are working harder than ever just to stay in motion. They are nav...

Leafwire Industry Trailblazers 21 - Paul Cornwell Welcome to this week’s edition of Leafwire’s Industry Trailblazers, where we speak with and learn from some of the industry’s true pioneers. Paul Cornwell is a pioneer marijuana activist in Georgia, founder of C.A.M.P. (Coalition for the Abolition of...