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The cannabis business is a complete dedication and you must make large sacrifices for it. It is very fast paced entering into an area that affects many areas, from government to big pharma, to drinks to tobacco. All want to get what you have and make it difficult for you to get where you want to be.

Opportunity Zone

Cannabis land development is growing and gaining traction in Opportunity Zones (OZ). Not only has a large amount of stock wealth been created for cannabis entrepreneurs because of the tax advantage, but the returns of a cannabis project make the OZ vehicle a win-win. The cannabis industry is experiencing a number of trends, most notably diminishing prices and an increase in the size of the businesses. The industry is characterized by large initial capital outlays, with real estate being the primary cost component of most facilities.

Vegas Cannabis magazine

MG Retail Magazine

To the outside world, the legal cannabis industry appears to be one big cash machine. While it’s true lots of money can be made, the price of doing business can be steep, particularly for those at the pyramid’s foundation—growers.

Ganjapreneur

Michael Sassano is the CEO and founder of Solaris Farms, one of three large greenhouse cannabis cultivators in Nevada. We recently checked in with Mike for an interview covering Nevada’s adult-use market, the latest greenhouse technology advances, and his advice for cannabis cultivators and other industry operators.

OZ WRITERS COUNCIL DIRECTORY

The Council is an invitation-only group of executives and professionals with experience in the Opportunity Zone industry who share their insight through original brief articles. Members are selected based on their experience, professional industry involvement and insight.

Leafly

Many people in the cannabis industry start out as trimmers. Wearing “sticky gloves” is a way to learn the ropes of cultivation and to meet others who are passionate about the plant.

AgTechTomorrow

Solaris is a high tech hybrid greenhouse designed specifically for desert environments. It was the first ground up hybrid build in Las Vegas and is today considered a Top 15 Las Vegas grow.