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Introducing The ORCA Interview Series
We’ve launched a new interview series in partnership with ORCA (Oregon Retailers of Cannabis Association). The aim of the series is to document our conversations with some of the leading policy makers, entrepreneurs, and advocates in Oregon’s legal cannabis industry. Our first three interviews have already gone live, headlined by our interview with Brandon Goldner,…
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New Web Series: Ask Emma
We’ve launched a new web series with cannabis educator Emma Chasen called Ask Emma. Every week, Emma answers questions and debunks myths about cannabis consumption. This is a great opportunity to help bring much needed information regarding cannabis to the general public. Emma is extremely knowledgeable on the subject and is amazing at communicating complicated…
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Steve Marks On The State Of The Industry
We had the good fortune to get a sit down with Steve Marks, the Executive Director of the OLCC, at the Cannabis Collaborative Conference in January. We discussed the current state of the industry, what’s gone right with legalization, and how the OLCC is handling the issue of over production. Of particular note, Marks offers…
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What’s Up With Instagram?
It’s become so common as to be cliché, but as cannabis businesses we are painfully aware of the fact that our social media accounts, in particular Instagram, could be deleted at any time. It’s gotten so bad, many people I speak to refuse to put any investment into their social media presence for fear it…
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Recap of CCC 5.0
Last week, The Hood Collective took part in our biggest event since we started the company in 2017, managing the entire social media and video for the 5th annual Cannabis Collaborative Conference. Happily, I can report after a hectic few weeks, the event went off without a hitch.
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Why Cannabis?
The cannabis industry may have an image of being a bastion for stoners and hippies transitioning from years in the black market, but my experience with legalization in Oregon tells a different story. One does not need to look far to find a diverse range of backgrounds, skillsets, and approaches.
