It's been a great year for the Kardashian-Jenner sisters' various brands and businesses, and the family threw a holiday party to thank their employees for all their hard work.
Kylie Jenner , Kendall Jenner and Kim Kardashian opened up about their party that was featured on Keeping Up With The Kardashianson Tuesday, December 13 at the family's favorite Casa Vega Mexican restaurant in Sherman Oaks . "It's so beautiful," Kylie wrote in a video on her Instagram Story, which showed off an alfresco dining area decked out with Christmas decorations and snapped a photo at Kendall's 818 Tequila pop-up bar.
The evening included Kylie Cosmetics, Kim's SKIMS and SKKN skincare lines, Kendall's 818 brand and American finewear brand Khloé Kardashian . Matrix Kris Jenner shared how her daughters gave a touching speech while looking stunning in a shimmering silver blouse and matching leggings.
"It's so confusing that every time I go to an event I have to get dressed at home because tonight I have Good American out and I have to dive in. I drink 818 like crazy. I have Kylie Cosmetics. And of course I wash SKKN face to face with Kim," he said.
Chris then told the revealers, "We love you guys so much," and they decided to have a family celebration at Casa Vieja in 2022 because "this restaurant was part of our whole life journey." Kyle and Kim shared clips of their performance as they were seen seated at a table loaded with fries, salsa, guacamole, drinks and delicious Mexican snacks.
Kylie provided a lot of content for the event including her gorgeous style of party attire. Wearing a skintight white strapless mini dress by Alexander Wang, she exclaimed, "It's true!" In the mirror selfie video, she shows how beautiful she looked. The Kylie Swim founder added knee high boots in shiny pink with a feather toe and black feather back for an eye-catching holiday look.
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EXCLUSIVE : Christina Milian ( Step Up: High Water ) and Steven Strait ( The Expanse ) will star in MarVista Entertainment's unproduced thriller Body Language . Directed by Corey Miller, who marks Milian's first film as a producer, the film also stars Annie Gonzalez ( The Hot Fire ), Gregg Wayans ( Just Kidding ) and Robert Belushi ( The Ballers ).
Written by Miller and Belushi, Body Language revolves around Mariana (Milian), who works as a human resources manager at a large security company. Mariana is great at reading people, which is put to the test one night when her boyfriend's enigmatic college friend Dylan (Straight) arrives to cook the engagement dinner.
Milian is joined by Chad and Carey Hayes ( "The Conjuring "), as well as Neon Kite's Lisa White and Jay Glaser, Belushi and Mandy June Turpin on Body Language . Carmen Milian is an Executive Producer for MarVista Entertainment along with Larry Grimaldi, Hannah Pilemer and Fernando Shew.
"I am very much looking forward to producing and starring in my first film," Milian said. “It's a thriller that I've never done before. I really reacted to this story because it's something that could totally happen in real life, and it scares me even more.
“What I admire about this film is that it is such a simple thriller that its credibility is frightening. It can happen to anyone," Miller said. "It was a real pleasure to work with Chad and Cary Hayes on this story and then watch the incredible cast bring it to life."
Creative Pillemer, Executive Vice President of MarVista added, “Audiences demand complex thrillers with strong female characters. This project impressed us on many levels: it's a shockingly modern take on the classic genre many of us grew up with; star Christina Milian in a stunning role that is both sensitive and evil; and finally allowed for something super complex and fun. We jumped at the chance to work with the brilliant Hayes brothers, our visionary director Corey and our producer and star Christina.
Milian is an actress and songwriter whose recent credits include films like Love in the Fall ofLove and Sanctuary of Love . She currently stars in Step Up: High Water , which joined Starz in October for its third season debut. Other television appearances include "The Oath " and " Baba ".
Strait previously starred as James Holden on the popular sci-fi series The Expanse , which ran for six seasons. The actor is also known for starring in Starz creator Mitch Glaser's series The Magic City alongside Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Olga Kurylenko and others. Other credits include ABC's " Revenge " and "Fish Dream ," " City Island , " "Stop Losing " and " 10,000 BC ."
MarVista Entertainment, a Fox Entertainment company, was founded in 2003. Recent projects include the romantic comedy "The Bride" starring Marcia Gay Harden, Halston Sage, Andrew Richardson and Aidan Quinn; " Christmas Canceled " Prime Video starring Hayley Orrantia, Dermot Mulroney and Janel Parrish; indie Stay Awake with Chrissy Metz; IFC Walkthrough " Hunter Hunter " with Devon Sawa, Nick Stahl and Camille Sullivan; and the Hallmark Channel original drama series The Road Home , premiering in 2023.
Miller is repped by Neon Kite, APA and Felker Toczek Saddleson; Neon Kite's Milian, Milian Management, UTA and Goodman, Genow, Schenkman; Hersh Strait and Confusion Circle; Gonzalez of Innovative Artists, Principal Entertainment LA and Granderson Des Rochers; Wayans of the Rosenzweig Group and the Kohner Agency; and Belushi from Innovative Artists and Black Box Management and Meyers & Downs.
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Boiler Maker Purdue makes its annual trip to Indianapolis when it takes on Davidson.
The No. 1 Boilermakers (USA TODAY) picked up an overtime win at Nebraska that saw Fletcher Loyer score as the Cornhuskers surrounded Zach Edey. Loyer scored 22 points, Edey continued to actively participate (11 points, 17 rebounds, 7 blocks). Purdue scared with 3 points (24.1%) and Nebraska had 19 offensive rebounds, which allowed them to have 14 more shots than Purdue.
Davidson (7-3) beat West Carolina last weekend, rebounding from two-point losses to Charlotte and Delaware. Foster Loyer, yeah, he's Fletcher's brother, led the Wildcats (19.5 points, 31 3-pointers with 41.3 percent accuracy, 5.5 assists, 5.0 rebounds, 2.3 steals) , assisted by Sam Mennenga (16.6 points, 7.2 rebounds).
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Matt Painter is in his 18th season as Boilermakers coach (394-192). Matt McKillop is in his first season coaching Davidson.
Purdue Basketball vs. Davidson time, television, radio
Time : 6:15 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 17, 2022 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis
Television : The Big Ten Networks
Radio : 96.5 FM in Lafayette, 1260 AM in Indianapolis, SiriusXM channels 195 and 957 and here.
Were Foster Loyer and Fletcher Loyer brothers?
Yes.
Foster Loyer, who played high school in Clarkston, Michigan, played sparingly at Michigan State in three years and thrived his final two years at Davidson. The 6-0 guard averaged 16.1 points on 43.8% 3-point shooting last season.
Foster Loyer was the 2018 Mister Michigan Basketball while Fletcher finished second.
Fletcher Loyer, a 6-4 guard from Homestead High School in Fort Wayne, was already Purdue's second-leading scorer, averaging 13.1 points on 34.4 percent shooting on 3-point range. He played freshman two seasons at high school in Clarkston, Michigan.
Fletcher Loyer was Indiana's Gatorade Player of the Season last season, but Westfield's Braden Smith, his Purdue teammate, is Mr. Basketball.
Zach Edey's watch
Purdue's 7-4 players at center were averaging 22.0 points, 13.7 rebounds and 2.3 points per game. He made 61.3% of his baskets and 71.2% of his free throws.
This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Fletcher Loyer vs. Foster Loyer is the #1 seeded game Purdue vs. davidson
Danbury, Western Connecticut State University's Senate overwhelmingly rejected the university's current president's proposal to eliminate four social science graduate programs, but opponents worry the plan isn't dead.
Faculty and students protested plans by university officials to scrap major courses in economics, social sciences, meteorology, anthropology and sociology.
The Senate this week rejected all four major proposed cuts; in economics by 21 votes to 4; in anthropology and sociology – 20 votes "for" and 4 "against"; in social sciences – 19 votes "for" and 4 "against"; In Meteorology, the score was 21:2. Now President-elect Paul Beran must decide whether to follow the Senate's advice or advise the Board of Trustees to eliminate the seniors.
Monday's vote comes at the end of a 60-day period that allows interested parties to publicly testify and argue their position on keeping or eliminating large companies.
Public testimony ends Wednesday, but a university spokeswoman said Beran's decisions likely won't be made "for some time."
"During the joint governance process, there have been many discussions that have presented alternatives to the original proposal and we will continue to discuss them with the relevant parties," Beran said on Tuesday.
Rotua Lumbantobing, professor of economics and president of the WSCU chapter of the Association of American University Professors, is one of many professors who oppose the proposal to eliminate graduate programs.
He pointed out that the decision made by the members of the senate on Beran's last proposal is rejected and will be submitted to the Council of Regions for final approval.
"This process was rigged from the beginning," Lumbantobing said after the vote, adding that she and other teachers don't expect Bera to change his mind.
Lumbantobing added: "He has received an order from the Governing Council, so we expect it to be implemented."
The state Board of Regents, the body responsible for overseeing Connecticut's public higher education system, hired Berra over the summer to replace John Clark, who was voted out of confidence by disaffected faculty members in June. Reserve funds have been 99 percent depleted, in addition to other "severe" financial problems identified in a report earlier this year.
The report from the National Center for Higher Education Management Systems calls, among other things, for the university to review its curriculum and programs. This includes assessing whether you can continue to supply all low-grade items.
Byrne, who has spent his career managing state universities such as Arkansas, Oklahoma and South Dakota, told the News-Times in August that he was hired by WCSU to handle financial issues and discuss a "black and white new" school. Budget. Off" ".red" to report.
A university spokeswoman said an analysis of enrollment and retention trends data showed a drop in enrollment and less interest in the social science courses it proposed to exclude, but courses in all disciplines were still declining. – Students and college students.
After the move, there will be no teacher cuts, and students currently enrolled in major programs will complete their studies and receive degrees.
According to the university, WCSU currently has 22 economics majors, 19 anthropology and sociology majors, 10 social science majors, approximately 42 political science majors and 34 meteorology majors. In the year In 2017, the university reported awarding 22 undergraduate degrees in anthropology/sociology, 21 undergraduate degrees in business administration, 47 undergraduate degrees in political science, 26 undergraduate degrees in social science, and 34 undergraduate degrees in meteorology.
When Bera submits a proposal in its current form or revised form, the National Research Council Committee reviews it and the Regency Council decides whether to approve or reject the recommendations.
Lumbantobing admitted that she and other faculty members were not hopeful graduate programs would be supported, but said the rally was planned for the Feb. 3 board of trustees meeting.
"All public universities and community colleges are in short supply, which suggests that the state should either give us funding or give us more money, especially when it comes to declining enrollment," he said.
An evening of conversation with Dr. Yuval Levin et al. William Galston, by Dr. Daniel Barrett.
Ingenuity and entrepreneurial spirit have always been important ingredients for success and growth in a competitive market. With so many challenges and considerations that entrepreneurs have to consider when starting a business, there is already something to worry about. Add regulatory risk to the matrix of business challenges and you've got a huge sum.
According to a report by the US Chamber of Commerce Foundation, federal regulations cost the US economy $1.9 trillion a year in direct costs, lost productivity, and higher prices. In addition, non-compliant businesses pay on average 2.71 times what they pay for compliance registration.
Few industries are immune to regulatory risk. According to Industry Today, manufacturing tops the list of most regulated sectors with over 200,000 regulations, and in the same report, finance and insurance are the second most regulated sectors with almost 128,000 related regulations. Other highly regulated domestic and international industries on Deloitte's curated list include healthcare, transportation, life sciences, energy, agriculture, construction, defense, and postal services.
While compliance creates headaches, rules play an important role. There are many government regulatory agencies, such as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), to protect consumers and equity at home and abroad. . . tax environment and encourage fair and ethical practices. But with so many regulators and policies, it's no surprise that countless companies find themselves embroiled in potential regulatory breaches.
Having the tools to avoid fines for non-compliance and avoid regulatory risks is critical to the financial health and longevity of your business. Regardless of your industry, regulatory risk is a constant threat due to robust and ever-changing policies that come at a huge cost if you are not adequately protected or fully compliant. The following methods can help protect your business from rising costs and increased risk of non-compliance.
Related:risk taking, entrepreneurial and intellectual disobedience .
Start with a solid foundation
Most importantly, make sure the people you hire embody the values and character you feel are important to your business. Ultimately, compliance often comes down to trust: the ability to trust that employees will abide by and comply with the rules, and to value the protection the rules provide for consumers and end users.
Considering government regulations and regulatory risks, this principle is an important factor in your company's ability to comply with the rules set by governing bodies, especially when your employees are carrying out your company's mission and their efforts can contribute to federal regulatory compliance. rules for collaboration. generally. Policy enforcement and policy/regulatory education also helps keep employees informed of changes in regulatory standards and continue to contribute positively to your business.
Meet the conditions or risk it all
From a business perspective, your company should conduct ongoing internal audits to identify vulnerabilities and analyze areas of potential current or future risk. Building a compliance team/manager is also a great idea to make sure your business complies with the requirements given by government agencies and you don't incur their wrath.
As for fines, Chron says companies that unknowingly violate health regulations must pay a minimum of $5,000 for each violation. Up to $70,000 per violation if the company is found to have intentionally violated the rules. For small and medium businesses, this can be devastating and seem like an unequal punishment, as only a few large companies are affected by the fines.
A specific example of a regulatory breach and its cost is targeted fines in 2017 and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). In 2013, Target's system was hacked and 41 million payment card accounts of its customers were compromised. Target then settled a $10 million class action lawsuit with the victims of the hack. While Target didn't abuse its customers' data, it was still a violation.
Given the strict rules and restrictions imposed by the GDPR, this cost Target an additional $18.5 million in an interstate settlement in 2017 — invariably tens of millions of dollars in fines.
RELATED:Targeted Security Breach Highlights Need for Better Cyber Security
Protect your business
According to a McKinsey & Company report, traditional insurance companies and their associated policies can protect your business from non-compliance. While traditional insurance is still lagging behind in terms of issuing new policies immediately, it is struggling to keep up with rapidly changing economic and regulatory conditions.
Another option for transferring risk is captive insurance. A captive insurance company is owned by a company or company owner and is a form of self-insurance in which premiums (less claims) are retained as profits. For risks such as regulatory non-compliance, standalone insurance is particularly well suited to risk mitigation because policies can be written more broadly and adapted to address a complex and evolving threat such as regulatory risk. It can also fill in gaps in a traditional insurance policy and ensure that an exception does not prevent claims from being paid.
On the subject:What should business and government do when innovation outstrips regulation?
When growing a business in a highly regulated industry, it is extremely difficult to keep abreast of changing regulations and policies unless you have dedicated compliance experts on your team. However, not all companies are in a position to fulfill this role. Therefore, companies must follow best practices and have the resources to adequately address and mitigate risks.
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Sam Bankman-Fried, founder and former CEO of FTX, has had a rough week. Bad week after bad month.
Bankman-Fried, known in the cryptocurrency world as SBF, was arrested on Monday and charged on Tuesday by three different US authorities: the Department of Justice, the SEC and the CFTC.
According to the SEC's complaint, SBF alleged that the offshore crypto exchange was a scam, or as SEC Chairman Gary Gensler put it: "The house of cards [was built on a foundation of fraud], while investors were told it was one of the safe. cryptocurrencies."
During its brief tenure as an industry star, SBF was a regular presence in Washington. According to the Justice Department's complaint, SBF, along with "other known and unknown individuals," allegedly made campaign contributions that exceeded federal limits.
It seems that FTX's business is mainly to turn something that is not legitimate into something that is legitimate.
The cryptocurrency industry wants to disrupt the traditional financial world and quickly create new rules to strengthen its position in this world.
But just as Gensler and others argue that crypto regulation is a problem for the crypto industry, this year's event also shows that the problem for the crypto industry is not a problem for the world of crypto investors. It seems that this is the outcome that the SBF – and most others – would like to avoid.
In a hearing before the House Financial Services Committee on Tuesday, John J. Ray III was asked to answer for many of SBF's sins.
And while congressional hearings are always a political spectacle (what else could they be?), the tone of Tuesday's hearing was similar to what the cryptocurrency industry has struggled with in recent years, the skeptics' notion that cryptocurrencies fulfill their promises. one thing, then you will do another.
During the trial, Wray, who had overseen the liquidation of Enron amid the bankruptcies of other companies, made it clear that he had no interaction with SBF. Ray's job was not to defend or explain SBF, but to recover as much money as possible from customers and investors.
On that front, Wray was concerned, saying Tuesday, "At the end of the day, we're not going to be able to make up for all the losses here." Serious efforts by serious lawyers lead to serious failures.
Since the rapid collapse of FTX, a common cry in the cryptocurrency community has been where are the authorities and where are the regulators. They arrived on Tuesday.
For years, the cryptocurrency industry has been calling for more clarity on cryptocurrency regulation. Gensler emphasized that existing securities laws are clear, convenient and affordable for the industry to follow.
Meanwhile, due to the lack of clear regulations, especially of cryptocurrencies, we have witnessed the failure of several exchanges, the disappearance of approximately two trillion dollars in market value and the theft of millions of customer funds.
Nothing has shaken faith in the global banking system or the real economy, which itself outweighs any urgent need for regulators to try (or not) to impose new rules on cryptocurrency.
Another situation the industry wants to avoid.
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Two states will consider action to legalize cannabis in 2022, and five other states will conduct active referenda on legalization.
Each state has its own laws governing medicinal and recreational cannabis use, and each business must follow the laws of the industries in which it operates.
Hemp is still banned at the federal level, but crackdown on state-owned companies has been largely suspended and not funded by Congress, effectively shutting down these markets for the foreseeable future.
This article is intended for entrepreneurs who are planning to start a cannabis business and need to understand the regulations that apply in this complex and growing industry.
Each year, new hemp legislation or referendums open up new markets for the already fast-growing hemp industry. In 2022, as major northeastern states like New Jersey and New York bring adult marijuana programs online and the cost of western adult markets increases, more states will follow suit and vote for pharmaceutical or adult use of marijuana . own legalization measures.
What does the growth and expansion of the hemp industry into new states mean for entrepreneurs interested in getting involved in the hemp industry, and what are the biggest business opportunities? For many small business owners, this can be an opportunity to focus on a fast-growing international industry that is just gaining momentum.
The importance of the US hemp industry
According to industry research group New Frontier Data, the US cannabis market will reach $72 billion per year by 2030. This prediction comes at a time when marijuana remains illegal at the federal level, even though 39 states and Washington have legalized marijuana. and Washington has legalized cannabis programs for adult use (sometimes referred to as recreational cannabis programs).
As the cannabis legalization movement expands into new states, and some members of Congress are pushing for reform and even federal legalization, it looks like the cannabis industry will continue its explosive growth as new markets emerge.
The cannabis industry is a multi-billion dollar business that will grow rapidly as new markets open up and more states legalize adult and medical programs.
States vote to legalize cannabis
It has been confirmed that only two states (Maryland and South Dakota) will vote on some form of cannabis legalization in the November 2022 election; However, five other states have measures that could be added to the vote.
Arkansas. Arkansas True Grass is collecting signatures for the enactment of the Arkansas Adult Recreational Marijuana Amendment of 2022, which would legalize marijuana use by persons 21 and older. The second measure, the Arkansas Adult Cannabis Amendment, is supported by the Arkansas True Grass group. would also allow adults over the age of 21 to purchase and use recreational marijuana and subject the state to a 10% sales tax.
Maryland. As one of only two states to officially pass a measure legalizing hemp in November's election, voters in Maryland have the opportunity to pass an amendment legalizing marijuana in Maryland. If passed, adults over the age of 21 may possess up to 1.5 ounces of marijuana and grow up to two marijuana plants at home.
Missouri. Missouri's marijuana legalization initiative, which has yet to make it to a vote, aims to allow retail sales of marijuana with a 6% tax and erase the records of residents who commit unregistered violent marijuana-related crimes have committed. In July 2022, the measure failed to gather the necessary signatures to be placed on the ballot. The measure missed more than 1,000 signatures in two out of six congressional districts.
Nebraska. In Nebraska, the Patient Protection Act and Medical Cannabis Regulation Act have received 180,000 signatures and await certification before voting in November. The Nebraska Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Act would allow patients and healthcare professionals to possess and use medical marijuana, while the Medical Marijuana Regulation Act would create a regulatory committee to oversee marijuana production and provide patients with a pathway to safe marijuana use. to offer products.
North Dakota. New Approach in North Dakota A group in North Dakota collected more than 25,000 signatures in November for a marijuana legalization measure. If passed, the measure would legalize the use and possession of up to 1 ounce of cannabis, 4 grams of concentrates and up to 500 milligrams of edibles.
Oklahoma. Oklahomanes for Responsible Cannabis Action seeks support of State Issues (SQ) 818 and SQ 819. 15% Sales Tax on Hemp Products. SQ 820 is the third measure Oklahoma wants for sensible marijuana laws. It legalizes marijuana for adults 21 and older and includes a 15% tax on all recreational purchases.
South Dakota. It is the second state to officially introduce a measure to legalize cannabis in November. South Dakota votes on South Dakota's Marijuana Legalization Initiative. The initiative aims to legalize the possession, use and distribution of marijuana for adults 21 and older.
In November 2022, two states will pass measures to legalize cannabis, while five other states have collected or are collecting the necessary signatures for referendums.
Business opportunities in the hemp industry
You can think of the hemp industry simply as breeders who grow the plant, breeders who turn it into products, and pharmacists who sell those products. While these elements are central to the legal marijuana supply chain, the cannabis industry is far more complex and diverse than these companies.
Cannabis companies can be divided into two broad categories: plant stimulation companies and support companies. Here's a closer look at each company, along with some examples of companies in each category.
Build an exciting cannabis business
Cultivation-related companies include companies that might come to mind when you think of the cannabis industry, such as: B. Growers, processors, manufacturers and pharmacies. However, there are other plant-related businesses that may not be as obvious, including trucking companies and trucking companies that move harvested cannabis and finished products from point A to point B.
Breeder. Breeders focus on propagating existing marijuana strains and developing new strains through selective breeding. They are responsible for developing the seeds used by breeders and identifying and propagating the highest quality genetics for future generations of plants.
cultivator. Farmers operate large cultivation facilities, which are usually enclosed spaces located in large buildings such as warehouses. They practice a variety of growing techniques to grow healthy, high-quality marijuana plants, which are then harvested and often sold to processors or dispensaries.
Breeders: Breeders such as B. Extractors are responsible for turning harvested cannabis flowers into finished products such as concentrated extracts, edibles, and topicals. Manufacturers offer a wide variety of cannabis products on pharmacy shelves.
pharmacies. Dispensaries are the cannabis industry's distribution hubs, functioning similarly to retail outlets in other industries. Pharmacies have different approaches to retail, but generally have knowledgeable staff who can help patients and consumers find the right products based on their needs and preferences.
Transport and logistics provider. Without a transportation network, the hemp industry could not survive. A fleet of trucks delivers flowers and cannabis products from seller to buyer, providing cannabis businesses with the equipment they need to keep them running. This includes direct-to-consumer shipping, which is legal in some states.
Exciting plant operations are the most heavily regulated companies in an industry already characterized by intense scrutiny. To start an exciting crop production business, entrepreneurs typically need to acquire licenses through an application process that can be time-consuming and expensive, with no guarantee of success. Processes for applying for licenses vary from state to state, but the number of licenses is usually limited, just like liquor licenses.
Some states require what is known as vertical integration, where cultivation, processing and distribution are carried out by the same company. Instead, other states use a specialization system, with licenses for each type of activity being awarded separately and often to different companies.
Cannabis Utility Company
Hemp-backed companies include all other companies in the hemp industry. These companies are designed to support plant-related businesses, but are not necessarily involved in the breeding, cultivation, processing, or distribution of hemp products. This can include professionals such as lawyers and marketers, as well as companies that make packaging or devices that can improve business processes that affect assets.
Professional Services. Lawyers, accountants, and digital marketers are examples of professional services familiar to businesses across all industries. They are also important to the cannabis trade. Given the significant regulatory constraints and wide range of regulations in different states, these professional advisors need to have additional expertise focused on the cannabis industry.
Packaging: Packaging companies rarely go directly to the factory, instead focusing on regulatory compliance, shelf appeal and branding. Packaging companies need to consider business needs, e.g. B. how to attract consumers and present company brands, as well as regulatory considerations. Colored packaging or certain branding approaches are illegal in many states.
Equipment: There are many types of equipment that farms need. For example, growers use large machines to extract compounds from harvested hemp flowers to create hemp oils and candles. Likewise, growers can freeze harvested flowers to preserve them during transportation.
Construction. Growrooms and dispensaries often need to be built in strict compliance with state laws and regulations. Therefore, there is a great demand for contractors who are familiar with the development of these plants.
Security. The hemp industry relies on safety for both regulatory and practical commercial reasons. On the one hand, regulators often require certain growing and distribution areas to be visible to security cameras, as well as certain lighting and area surveillance systems. Additionally, many marijuana businesses are forced to operate primarily with cash as compliance with the federal marijuana ban imposes financial constraints, making them a prime target for theft.
investments. With the cannabis business largely excluded from traditional financing avenues, private financiers such as venture capitalists and angel investors have entered the industry to provide financing. Family offices, private wealth management firms that specialize in servicing large investors, are common sources of funding for cannabis companies, and investors have taken advantage of this fast-growing industry. This is especially important for asset-related companies that have tens of thousands of dollars in filing fees and require significant capitalization to obtain approval.
While many people are excited about starting daycare businesses, side businesses certainly offer a lower barrier to entry. Other companies still face significant regulation compared to many non-hemp companies, but don't have to struggle through a complicated and expensive license application process.
Additionally, many spin-offs can be created by transitioning your existing business into the cannabis space or developing a new brand specifically related to cannabis. For example, with a little research and networking, a digital marketer with years of experience building websites, managing social media campaigns, and buying advertisements for clients can easily transition into the cannabis space.
Assets: The hemp industry is diverse and includes a wide range of companies. Consider your existing skills and how you can enter the cannabis industry with experience.
Growth potential of the cannabis industry
There are a number of challenges facing the marijuana business that are distinct from those faced by startups in other industries. Addressing these issues in the early days of your business and creating a foundation that will allow you to grow and adapt to the inevitable regulatory changes will be key to your success in the cannabis industry.
Here are some common challenges that building a cannabis business faces and some tips on how to overcome them:
Develop the right partnerships
It's difficult, if not impossible, to make headway in the cannabis industry on your own. The partnerships you form in the early stages can make or break your fledgling cannabis business.
Scott Rader, president emeritus and founder of the CannaBusiness New Jersey Association, said how you start your business is critical to its long-term success.
"The best way to do that now is to hire a consultant who can help develop your plans with you," Rader told Business News Daily. “You need to build partnerships and relationships across the country to give your team a competitive edge: the right processes, the right [SOPs], the right safety plan. Find the right local attorney and local CPA… with cannabis experience.
Regulatory Changes
It's also likely that the rules governing your marijuana business may change as the industry is a new and evolving territory and government officials regularly work to review and revise rules and regulations. Jessica Gonzalez, a cannabis and intellectual property attorney at Bressler, Amery & Ross PC, recommends working with an experienced attorney who can think ahead.
"Given the differences in regulations across the country … the best way for people to know the requirements of their state is to have an attorney who can explain the regulations and laws," Gonzalez said. "All of us who work with hemp know that the industry is constantly changing, so as entrepreneurs we must always be ready to change."
Banking, finance and insurance issues
Banking is a particular challenge for hemp companies: Because the federal government still considers hemp a Schedule 1 illegal drug under the Controlled Substances Act, many banks are reluctant to do business with a hemp company for fear of losing their FDIC status or to bring charges of money laundering. on "illegal trafficking in cannabis" despite the legality of cannabis: status in many states:
"In any other area, you can open a commercial bank account and name your LLC or your company whatever you want and that's not a problem," Gonzalez told your bank about what you do, but … "have molasses" or " "Cannabis" on behalf of the organization puts you on the back burner: I always recommend that those forming LLCs or companies stay away from names like this as it also hampers banking and insurance opportunities," he added:
Marketing and Marketing Restrictions
Дзяржаўныя правілы і палітыка прыватных кампаній абмяжоўваюць магчымасці рэкламы канабіса: рэклама канабіса не толькі часта забароненая на радыё, тэлебачанні або рэкламных шчытах, але і многія мясцовыя маркетынгавыя каналы, у тым ліку Facebook, таксама робяць гэта больш жорсткім: забараняюць купляць спонсарскі кантэнт для канабіса. прадпрыемствы:
Гэтыя віды абмежаванняў азначаюць, што многія прадпрыемствы, якія займаюцца каноплямі, павінны спадзявацца на кантэнт-маркетынг і больш арганічны кантэнт у сацыяльных сетках, маркетынгавыя кампаніі па электроннай пошце і магчымасці гандлёвага маркетынгу на выставах і мерапрыемствах. Падзеі ў галіны: важныя сеткавыя сувязі і рэкамендацыі з вуснаў у вусны інструменты ў маркетынгавым наборы інструментаў кампаніі па вытворчасці канабіса. . :
Канепі харанацум
Канабіс па-ранейшаму сутыкаецца са стыгмай, што гэта толькі частка «аўтамабільнай культуры», у той час як насамрэч пацыенты і спажыўцы канопляў паходзяць з людзей з розным паходжаннем: пазбягайце ўзмацнення стэрэатыпаў, звязаных з каноплямі, напрыклад, атмасферы галоўнай крамы або метро. асацыяцыі, якія на працягу амаль стагоддзя былі звязаны з забаронай:
Замест гэтага цесна супрацоўнічайце з зацікаўленымі бакамі супольнасці і выбарнымі службовымі асобамі, каб быць адказнымі членамі вашай суполкі: гэта не толькі дапаможа вам атрымаць неабходныя дазволы нарматыўных органаў, але і пашырыць доступ да вашых мэтавых кліентаў. .
"Будуць гістарычныя стэрэатыпы аб тым, хто такія спажыўцы канопляў", – сказаў Рэйдэр: "Мы маці і бацькі, юрысты, вытворцы аўтамабіляў. Гэта ахоплівае спектр спажыўцоў канопляў: аснова канопляў – гэта лекі, і гэта будзе доўжыцца Вельмі важна, каб людзі разумелі … навуковыя і медыцынскія аспекты галіны:
«Спажывец, хворы ці дарослы, становіцца разумнейшым і праводзіць свае ўласныя даследаванні», – дадаў ён, «Калі людзі пачынаюць задаваць пытанні, вы павінны мець гэтыя адказы».
Індустрыя канопляў сутыкаецца са шматлікімі праблемамі, але, наладзіўшы свой бізнес з улікам гэтых праблем і стварыўшы правільны план і партнёрства, вы зможаце іх пераадолець:
Пачніце працу ў прамысловасці канопляў
Адкрыццё новага бізнесу ў галіне вытворчасці канопляў падыходзіць не кожнаму, і гэта патрабуе шмат цярпення, часу і грошай: Простае атрыманне бізнес-ліцэнзіі можа запатрабаваць значных інвестыцый: у гэтым выпадку вырошчванне канопляў патрабуе нерухомасці і эксперта каманда батанікаў: Каб ваш ураджай атрымаў максімальную аддачу: Тады трэа знайсці партнё і і н н з завгhlen
Тым не менш, можна справіцца з любой прадугледжанай праблемай: як вы даведаліся вышэй, пры правільным супрацоўніцтве вы атрымаеце патрэбную каманду, якая падтрымае вашу мару: і з некаторымі разумнымі метадамі складання бюджэту, фінансавы бок адкрыцця бізнесу будзе падрыхтавана для тых, хто толькі пачынае: але ваш бінес тачы і і юрацуе, юрадпрымалearch мос ц пough мя с і с і м м м э э:
Ці варта інвеставаць у акцыі канопляў у 2022 годзе:
TSX Entertainment, the entertainment and technology platform co-founded by former Spotify CEO Nick Holmsté, has entered into a long-term partnership with Roc Nation as the company's strategic programming partner.
As announced, TSX and Roc Nation will collaborate to create authentic, immersive and exclusive experiences. Key components of the partnership include co-creating spectacular shows and hosting commemorative annual events in the music, fashion, film, sports, gaming and lifestyle sectors using technology to engage global audiences. In the coming months, the best artists and creators, leaders and innovators will perform at TSX.
The partnership kicks off what TSX describes as the world's largest social stream, an 18,000-square-foot digital display occupying a 46-story prime location in New York's Times Square.
"Rock Nation has set the bar incredibly high, creating and sustaining careers in every aspect of modern entertainment. Their importance and influence carry enormous weight, and their partnership is essential to embarking on this journey to realize the defining moments of pop culture," said Nick Holmsten, of TSX. CEO. . "Together, we will empower artists and fans to connect on a larger canvas, on a deeper level powered by incredible technology."
“The TSX platform is a uniquely immersive experience for artists and creators at all stages of their careers. The stage set atop Times Square offers a venue like never before," said Chris Knight, Roc Nation's senior director of artist management. "TSX delivers the ultimate moment for artists and fans alike."
TSX's 74,000 square feet of space includes recording studios, a premier supper club, galleries, restaurants, bars, rooftop terraces and immersive experiences. The TSX program joined a giant digital billboard that opened to reveal the first permanent stage overlooking Times Square.
TSX's flagship is TSX Broadway, a 46-story, $2.5 billion plus tower at the corner of 47th Street and 7th Avenue developed by L&L Holding Company and Fortress Investment Group. TSX investors include The Weeknd, Austin Rogen and Waseem "Sal" Slyby, while Fortress Investment Group is the entertainment company's lead investor.
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Good morning. The first of four nationwide 48-hour RMT rail strikes set to cripple the network over the holiday period has begun. Given the impact of this public holiday strike and another planned closure for Christmas, train services are not expected to return to normal for another month.
Here is my colleague Julia Kolev's story about their situation this morning.
Related: Rail strike: UK commuters brace for disaster as soon as it begins
And here Jasper Joly's corporate blog goes into more detail.
Related: UK railways freeze as ONS data shows real wages fall by 2.7% – Immediate
This morning the meeting of the Council of Ministers. Strikes dominate politics, but the Times reports that Rishi Sunak could today announce his latest plan to reduce the number of small boat crossings. Matt Dutton and Stephen Swinford say in their story:
The prime minister is expected to announce the first part of his strategy to fight illegal immigration on Tuesday. The announcement is expected to include an expedited process for evaluating complaints from a list of "safe" countries, such as Albania.
Sunak said the proposal, first reported by The Times earlier this month, would automatically see all asylum applications from countries on the Home Office's "white list" rejected unless someone can prove that their claims are valid.
Government sources say there are plans to merge the asylum claims and modern slavery assessment process as part of a last-minute attempt to "cheat" the system by allowing non-asylum seekers to claim they are victims of modern slavery. avoid deportation.
Given all the other problems Sunak is facing, he desperately needs something that will give the government credibility with the electorate, but whether that will work remains to be seen. Yvette Cooper, the shadow interior minister, has announced plans to speed up asylum applications from countries like Albania, which will make it harder for Sunak to say the Conservatives are up to something special.
Related: Labor wants to speed up asylum claims from 'safe' countries to clear backlogs
Here is today's agenda.
09:30: Cabinet with chairs by Rishi Sunak.
10.00am: Ofsted publishes its annual report.
11.30am: Secretary of State James Cleverly answers questions in the House of Commons.
After 12:30: MPs discuss the remaining stages of the equity bill.
12:45pm: Security Minister Tom Tugendhat speaks at Policy Exchange think tank on protecting democracy. The annual report of Parliament's Intelligence and Security Committee will also be published today.
2pm: Wes Streeting, shadow health secretary, calls LBC.
2.30pm: Business Secretary Grant Shapps gives evidence to the House of Commons Affairs Committee.
Noon: Voters support Lib Dem bid to block legislation introducing voter identification in elections.
I'm trying to follow the comments below the line (BTL), but it's impossible to read them all. If you have a direct question, put the word "Andrei" somewhere and I'll find it. I try to answer questions and if they are in the public interest I will post questions and answers above the line (ATL), although I can't promise I will do it for everyone.
If you want to get my attention quickly, perhaps it's best to use Twitter. I'm on @AndrewSparrow.
Bold experimental music hosts Project [BLANK] kicked off their fifth season on Saturday at Bread and Salt with a Machine Music set that promised – and delivered – a "night of electronic sound."
Genres of electronic music ranged from computer software to modular synthesizers with wires and buttons.
The concert was opened by Michelle Liu, a composer from the University of California at San Diego, sitting at her laptop. Pulses of bright white noise accompanied the video image with jittery white bits dancing around a rectangular area, with occasional bursts of noise. The throbbing noise turned into chirps and grunts, and then into deep rumblings and modulated sounds. The music was continuous for most of the performance, but as the expected white bars faded, the music became sparse and eventually fell silent.
If anyone deserves the moniker "Music Machine" for his performance, it's Joe Cantrell and his low-quality assortment of forgotten cassettes, turntables, effects and other electronic equipment.
Have you ever seen the Audiotronics Tutorette 800DM? And I do not. This is a 40 year old educational device in a hard plastic case. It appears to have been used to teach vocabulary with the included set of flashcards. Swipe a card with the letter "Z" and a zebra across it, and the device will write "Zebra".
Cantrell slowly entered driver's licenses and other magnetic cards into the Tutorette, playing with them like an engineer returning a tape through a magnetic head to produce spongy electronic sound. After doing this a few times, Tutorette sampled and looped the sound.
His set opened with sounds reminiscent of a jukebox at low volume. Within 25 minutes, these quiet, introspective sounds evolved into asymmetrical grooves, with sparkling electronic basses, tinkling jungle loops and enigmatic speech from cassettes and recordings.
Heide Jiménez played small bells and a chain of goat hooves on his laptop, along with other vocal elements. The resulting electronic texture is uneven, sometimes with distorted pre-recorded vocals.
What do random votes mean? Is the message trying to be heard but failing? Text without understanding? Is this a cheap way to create a puzzle about something that doesn't make sense? Without a verbal introduction or program notes, this could only be guessed at.
Jimenez's band was unique in its discontinuity and courage to abandon old ideas and venture into new sonic territory.
Michael Trejillo's Vatican IV Companion has been described as remixes of two of his string quartets. Play a custom built modular mixing and matching machine. Long notes with cut melodic features slowly became rhythmic, merging into a groove. Many electronic circuits have input and output timing. The most calm and concentrated work was in the evening.
The Xareni Lizarraga notebook set focused on field recordings with a sage olfactory component and live samples of what appeared to be the same clog chain that Jimenez had used previously. Interspersed with frogs and birds, fast-sounding, seemingly random Spanish electronic bells.
The five composers/performers took my ear to new places of interest, and there was enough musical variety between them to avoid monotony. Future concerts at Project [BLANK's Salty Series] promise even more exciting adventures, and admission is $10 USD.
Duke is a freelance writer.
This story originally appeared in the San Diego Union-Tribune.
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