Chris Webber

New York’s Cannabis Retail Footprint Grows As more legal weed shops are slated to kick off sales in New York now that the state Cannabis Control Board (CCB) has achieved a critical breakthrough in overcoming a legal impasse obstructing the establishment of numerous cannabis dispensaries ...

"Where do the prices settle? The bottom of the ocean?" This is the problem NBA Hall of Famer and University of Michigan Fab 5 basketball star, Chris Webber, is currently facing. Webber's ambitious $175 million cannabis development in Detroit has stalled for nearly two years since it...

In addition to ditching cannabis testing for NBA players, details from the league's new collective bargaining agreement will give players the ability to invest in NBA and WNBA teams, as well as promote and/or invest in sports betting and cannabis companies, The Athletic reported....

Over a year after New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) pledged $200 million to support social equity applicants in the state's burgeoning marijuana market, the fund is still pending its first investment. However, Reuben McDaniel III, DASNY's president and CEO, told Marijuana Business Daily...

NY Agency Fails To Turn Over Requested Documents In $200M Fund Investigation New York’s equity-focused rollout of legal recreational marijuana relies on a $200 million Gov. Kathy Hochul pledged to support social equity applicants. However, the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (...

Corey Woods, better known as Raekwon “The Chef,” original founding member of the legendary hip-hop collective Wu-Tang Clan, recently launched his own cannabis brand in the Michigan market through an exclusive rights deal with Players Only, a luxury cannabis brand created by NBA Hall-of-...

TerrAscend Corp. (CSE: TER) (OTCQX: TRSSF) reported its financial results for the second quarter ending June 30, late Thursday. Jason Wild, executive chairman of TerrAscend, noted the firm grew revenue 31% sequentially for the second quarter as New Jersey adult-use sales “got off to a...

Governor Kathy Hochul announced the next steps toward advancing social equity in New York's growing soon-to-boom cannabis industry. The governor's announcement includes the selection of Social Equity Impact Ventures, LLC, a premier minority-led investment team, to sponsor and manage...

It is well known that a career is a lifelong journey that can take many turns. Today we’re taking a look at an inspiring story of a pharmacist who ended up managing a fund focused on cannabis and healthcare. Jason Wild, founder, president and CIO of JW Asset Management and TerrAscend...

Bryson DeChambeau has added some meaningful accolades to his sports career. Over the weekend, DeChambeau helped carry the U.S. golf team to a decisive victory against Europe’s team in the 2020 Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits.  After Monday, DeChambeau can add another accomplishment to the...

Cannabis brand Cookies, founded by Gilbert Anthony Milam Jr., AKA Berner, is launching a new CBD flower line. Cookies CBD Flower is available in 1/8 ounce gram size bags and 1-gram pre-rolls for adults 21 and older in all 50 states exclusively on the Cookies CBD website. CBD flower genetics, grown...

On the heels of launching a $100 million private equity cannabis fund, five-time NBA All-Star Chris Webber and JW Asset Management head Jason Wild spoke to Benzinga to discuss the importance of their endeavor as well as what's to come in cannabis and beyond. Scroll down to watch the ...

Chris Webber, a five-time NBA All-Star and founder of Webber Wellness, is partnering with asset manager Jason Wild to launch a $100 million private equity cannabis fund. The goal is to invest in "underrepresented entrepreneurs pursuing careers in the cannabis sector," according to a...