Marijuana Business Magazine July 2018

DEPARTMENTS 30 Hemp Notebook: Red-Tape Blues Marijuana-style regulations are coming for hemp, but are such rules necessary? 12 Money Matters: Q&A with Jeanne Sullivan A longtime venture capitalist sees parallels between the cannabis and tech industries, including some worrisome signs. 106 Hire Learning: Hiring an HR Professional Waiting to fill this position can be to your own detriment. Find the right person to handle recruiting, monitor payroll and write your employee handbook. From the CEO's Desk............................................... 8 My Favorite Things................................................ 14 lndustry Developments........................................ 18 Trends and Hot Topics..........................................32 The Executive Page...............................................34 Ancillary Business Strategies.......................... 90 Infused Business Strategies..............................98 Company News..................................................... 112 New Hires & Promotions...................................118 Market at a Glance: Minnesota......................125 Advertiser lndex...................................................126 lnsightful lndustry Observations................... 128 10 Cannabusiness by the Numbers Just 15% of California cities allow recreational marijuana retail stores, and industry experts say that's hampering the state's rec industry. 16 Five Questions With Anne McLellan The curator of Canada’s recreational cannabis legislation addresses supply issues, consolidation and black-market concerns ahead of the market's launch.