Aaron Miles

At the recent Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference, Aaron Miles, chief investment officer at Verano, discussed the anticipated regulatory changes that could substantially reshape the cannabis industry’s economic and operational frameworks. Highlighting the potential rescheduling of cannabis...

Amidst the buzz of potential recreational legalization and federal cannabis rescheduling, comprehending cannabis stock dynamics is vital for investors. Florida's burgeoning market offers a unique chance for those poised to seize emerging opportunities. At Verano Holdings Inc. (OTC: VRNOF),...

In a bold stance on U.S. cannabis policy, Vice President Kamala Harris is urging the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to accelerate the process of rescheduling marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act. Speaking at a recent White House meeting with individuals who received pardons for...

The cannabis industry's mergers and acquisitions (M&A) landscape is undergoing a transformation, as highlighted in a recent panel discussion led by Scott Greiper, founder and president at Viridian Capital Advisors, at the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in Chicago. This evolving sector...

On August 29, 2023, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recommended the DEA reclassify marijuana and move it from Schedule I to Schedule III, following a review by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), as part of a process initiated by President Joe Biden in...

"This is a big moment for us," says George Archos, CEO of Verano Holdings Corp (CSE: VRNO)(OTCQX: VRNOF), in light of the recent announcement where the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recommended the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to reclassify cannabis from a...

Verano Holdings (OTCQX: VRNOF) chief investment officer Aaron Miles believes that leveraging cash flow is the best way to build a cannabis business. Chicago-based Verano, he says, has a very conservative approach to how it raises funds and doesn’t want to be "beholden to sale-leasebacks...

The marijuana industry continues to face challenges with restricted financing options. But several titans in the space gathered on stage at the 2023 Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in Miami to offer suggestions on how to maintain growth. One of the panelists included David Traylor,...

The Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference, the world's largest gathering of cannabis decision-makers, founders, investors and advocates is returning to Miami Beach, Florida on April 11-12, 2023 and Eaze's CEO Cory Azzalino will be there to share his insights into where industry...

New Rec Marijuana Shops Set To Open In Boston Area Massachusetts-based Blue River will open its first adult-use cannabis retail locations in the greater Boston area in the coming weeks. The new stores will feature the company's proprietary lines of solventless extracts, vapes, oral...

While there’s no doubt that the federal legalization of marijuana would make the industry explode, current trends shouldn’t be underestimated. U.S. cannabis sales are projected to surpass a whopping $57 billion by 2030 in currently legal states, according to New Frontier Data in...

What strategies can legal cannabis companies use to win the fight against the illicit market? That’s the question Tim Seymour, portfolio manager of the Amplify Seymour Cannabis ETF (ARCA: CNBS) asked a panel of cannabis executives at Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference on April 20 at the...

Inflation has been one of the hot topics on the economic agenda since the COVID pandemic started affecting prices across industries. The cannabis industry is lacking a serious conversation about inflation, says Tim Seymour, portfolio manager of the Amplify Seymour Cannabis ETF (NYSE: CNBS). The...

Verano Holdings Corp. (OTCQX: VRNOF) (CSE:VRNO) is reopening Zen Leaf Canton in its new location at 3224 Cleveland Ave NW, on April 4th at 10 a.m. local time. While guests can expect the same patient-centric, compassionate care when visiting the new Zen Leaf Canton location, they will find...