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Cannabis
Startup roundup: Richmond’s entrepreneurs were busy in 2021
The budding marijuana industry spurred several ventures, and Scott’s Addition continued to attract businesses.
Virginia’s budding marijuana industry took root in Richmond and grew in 2021
The start date for recreational sales may be moved up to 2023 instead of 2024, but local entrepreneurs aren’t waiting to profit from cannabis consumers.
High school buddies launch CBD company in Sandston
VA Harvest, which sells CBD extracts and cremes in stores and online, is a venture by a local chemist and two of his friends.
It’s no pipe dream: Entrepreneurs launch bong cleaning service
Bong Butler plans to cash in on the legalization of recreational marijuana by removing residue from the devices used to smoke it.
Medical marijuana operators reflect on industry’s first 12 months in Virginia
The businesses still have plenty of room to grow their brick-and-mortar footprints as they look toward the future recreational marijuana market.
Virginia lawmakers explore an earlier start for retail marijuana sales
One sticking point is how the state’s medical cannabis operators would be allowed to participate in the retail market.
Realtor sprouts new marijuana side gig – plant-sitting included
Eric Morehouse of realty company The Morehouse Group has launched The Key RVA, offering consultation and assistance to people who want to grow marijuana at home in light of newly enacted state laws.
Flower power: Richmond cannabis dispensary now able to sell buds and joints
Green Leaf Medical, which was only able to offer oil-based products until recently, plans to open locations in Short Pump and Carytown within 90 days.
Cannabis cultivation supplier grows into warehouse, opens new stores
The co-founders of Happy Trees expect demand for soils, grow lights, nutrients and other items needed to raise the plants to climb as legalization expands nationwide.