Across Canada and Indigenous territories, the cannabis industry has become more than a business — it's become a catalyst for local economic renewal. From small-town growers to Indigenous-owned dispensaries on unseeded lands, cannabis businesses are investing profits back into the very communities that sustain them (one of the main goals of decriminalization and legalization). This [...]
A Partnership Rooted in Community and Innovation The Emerald Dispensary, Bushwick's first licensed recreational cannabis dispensary, has partnered with Brother Processing Solutions to elevate the customer experience at its NYC locations. This collaboration integrates Brother Processing's state-of-the-art cannabis-specific POS debit card system into The Emerald Dispensary's retail operations, offering a seamless and secure payment method [...]
Cannabidiol (CBD), hemp, and marijuana are terms often used interchangeably. However, they represent different aspects of the cannabis plant with distinct legal statuses and uses. To understand the differences, it's essential to delve into their origins, chemical compositions, and the legal frameworks that govern their sale. Origins and Composition Hemp Credit Card Processing Services [...]
The legal cannabis industry in the United States has experienced exponential growth and evolution in the past decade. Once a societal taboo, cannabis has journeyed from the fringes to the mainstream, transforming into a legitimate, thriving, and lucrative industry. From medicinal marijuana to recreational use, let's explore the current state of the cannabis industry in [...]
There is a common misconception throughout the industry that licensed Cannabis dispensaries only have one choice for a partner merchant service bank here in Canada. But this is not the case. Nonetheless, most dispensaries don't know how or where to source a few different merchant service provider options. With the Cannabis industry growing at a [...]
Today is Indigenous People's Day in Canada, an annual celebration that acknowledges and honors Indigenous peoples' vibrant cultures, contributions, and resilience. While the recognition of this day is relatively recent, it marks a significant shift towards inclusivity and reconciliation here in Canada. Here, we delve into the history of Indigenous People's Day in Canada, exploring [...]
The world of Cannabis is going through a lot of changes right now. If you live in Canada or one of the USA states where recreational Cannabis is legal, you've likely seen some of these changes firsthand. Whether it is dispensaries popping up, advertisements about Cannabis, or subway ads that discuss the importance of keeping [...]
Cannabis is having a bit of a moment. State by state legalization is making its way around the USA. In Canada, the industry has grown throughout the pandemic and despite circumstances. It's true there is still pushback and bad memories from the days of anti-cannabis legislation and fear-inducing speeches by senators. But people are changing [...]
New states throughout the USA have legalized recreational cannabis for adults 21 and over in 2021. The issue is that there still are no legal recreational dispensaries in newly legalized states like New York to buy cannabis. Slowly, the process is starting. Licenses are not going out on a first-come-first-served basis or if you can [...]
If you operate a cannabis dispensary or other related business, you've undoubtedly faced problems getting a Dispensary Cashless ATMs . The fact is that federal illegality in the USA has created a patchwork of states where cannabis has been legalized but with no centralized banking systems to operate within. This creates all sorts [...]
