Zach Mentz

Zach Mentz joined GIE Media in May 2021 as senior editor of Cannabis Business Times (CBT). Previously, he worked as editor in chief at North Coast Media and as a social media assistant with the Cleveland Indians. Mentz is a graduate of the Tim Russert Department of Communication at John Carroll University.

From Zach Mentz
Quick Tips
5 Tips to Educate and Engage Dispensary Employees
Steps to boost workplace efficiency and morale while creating consistent interactions to keep consumers coming back.
February 1, 2023
Colleen Higgins, R.Ph, is owner of Dispensary Teams, a web-based provider of training programs for medical and adult-use dispensary programs.
Best Cannabis Companies to Work For 2023
Item 9 Labs Corp. Hires Employees 'For What They Can Do,' Not Their Past
A repeat ‘Best Cannabis Companies’ awardee, Item 9 Labs Corp. prioritizes helping people in life and in business, and focusing on employees' integrity and work ethic, not past experience, according to CEO Mike Weinberger.
February 1, 2023
Item 9 Labs Corp. encourages employee autonomy and self-lead creativity.
Best Cannabis Companies to Work For 2023
Dragonfly Wellness: 'We're Lucky to Have a Team That Believes in Us'
Making the ‘Best Cannabis Companies’ list for a third consecutive year, Utah-based Dragonfly Wellness puts patients first while honoring the cannabis plant, says COO Narith Panh.
February 1, 2023
The Dragonfly Wellness team.
Legislation and Regulation
2023 Cannabis Legalization Roadmap: What, When and Where
A recent timeline of states that have legalized, those on the verge of legalization, and what’s ahead for the U.S. cannabis industry in 2023.
December 31, 2022
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Legislation and Regulation
Massachusetts Adding Cannabis Education for New Drivers
The Bay State will become the first adult-use state to mandate “Shifting Gears: The Blunt Truth About Marijuana and Driving” as part of its driver education curriculum.
December 19, 2022
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International
Asia Welcomes First US Cannabis Edibles Brand
U.S.-based Sunderstorm and Thailand-based THCG Group have partnered to produce Sunderstorm’s line of KANHA Nano gummies.
December 14, 2022
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Arizona
Viola Expands to Edibles
The Michigan-based operator is partnering with Puff Cannabis for the launch of its gummy edibles on Dec. 16.
December 8, 2022
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Cannabis Community Education
Highsman’s Entry into the Metaverse
Highsman, the Ricky Williams-inspired and -owned cannabis brand, created its Highsman House in the Metaverse to build a virtual cannabis community while educating consumers in the process.
November 30, 2022
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New Jersey
New Jersey Cannabis Trade Association Appoints Executive Director
Todd Johnson takes over as NJCTA’s executive director after previously serving as the association’s treasurer.
November 28, 2022
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Michigan
From Football to Flower: How Primitiv’s Calvin Johnson Jr. and Rob Sims Transitioned to Cannabis
The former NFL teammates are emphasizing wellness and plant medicine while building a cannabis company from scratch in a rapidly maturing Michigan market.
November 21, 2022
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