Private Security’s New Crop
With an emphasis on customer service skills, martial arts and de-escalation techniques, security firms are evolving to meet the needs of cannabis dispensaries and downtown businesses
Cannabis
Miracle Growth
Gresham has attracted several large manufacturers, helping to boost the local economy. It now faces the challenge of translating that success into well-paying jobs.
Riding a Temporary High
Sales of recreational cannabis have surged, breaking state records, but experts warn of stormy seas ahead.
High Times
The cannabis industry is experiencing a big boom due to COVID-19, leaving marijuana store owners with big responsibilities.
Accelerating Equity in Cannabis
Marijuana business accelerators target African American entrepreneurs who face discrimination in accessing capital.
Blumenauer’s Call For Marijuana Justice
As communities of color still face repercussions from ‘selectively enforced’ prohibition, Congressman Earl Blumenauer says the cannabis industry must make amends.
Glut Check
Oregon’s cannabis industry may have recovered from the 2018 oversupply of product, but the entrance of large corporations to the sector and a sophisticated black market create headwinds.
Vape Controversy
Producers criticize Oregon’s ban on flavored vape products for targeting the wrong market.
Hemp Growth Divides Communities
The explosive increase in hemp production has polarized local farming economies.
Cash Poor
Solutions are emerging to the challenges of the cash-only nature of Oregon’s cannabis industry.