Green Industry Affair
Our recent sponsorship of the Green Industry Affair was covered in several publications. Check out some of the mentions below.
The Rooster, Amid Lights and Philanthropy, Outdoor Industry Begins to Embrace Cannabis
Nature and cannabis go hand in hand. Then why is it that outdoor companies so often shy away from the cannabis industry? Lightshade recently tried to change this pattern by partnering with Green Industry Affair, an event aimed at bringing together outdoor brands and cannabis enthusiasts. Sounds like a match made in heaven to us.
Westword, Cervantes', Pot Industry Hosting Benefit for Sustainability and Carbon Reduction
Nature and cannabis go hand in hand. Then why is it that outdoor companies so often shy away from the cannabis industry? Lightshade recently tried to change this pattern by partnering with Green Industry Affair, an event aimed at bringing together outdoor brands and cannabis enthusiasts. Sounds like a match made in heaven to us.
Aspen Times, The Next Issue Outdoor Retailer Could Tackle? Cannabis.
Keeping Colorado clean, sustainable and beautiful is one of Lightshade’s most important company values. We work tirelessly to ensure our processes and facilities are as eco-friendly and cutting-edge as possible. But we’re always looking to do more. This past July Lightshade sponsored the first ever Green Industry Affair, an event aimed at forming a union between the cannabis and outdoor industries to drive the progress of smart environmental practices. Read more about the event here:
Find Your Balance and Thrive - DOPE Magazine
DOPE Magazine, Lightshade - Find Your Balance and Thrive
We were honored to be highlighted by Dope Magazine this summer. Dope sent their writer, Melissa Joy, to hang out at our Dayton location for the day and she got to see first-hand why the difference is night and day. Read all about her visit here.
Leafbuyer to Launch Online Ordering Platform with Lightshade
Industry News, Leafbuyer Technologies Inc. Launches Online Cannabis Pre-Ordering Service
This summer, Lightshade was thrilled to partner with Leafbuyer.com as they launched their new pre-ordering platform. We’re looking forward to working with Leafbuyer to improve the cannabis shopping experience for all of our loyal customers. You can read more about our partnership and the Leafbuyer platform here.
Guide to Legal Pot in Colorado - Rolling Stone
Rolling Stone, The Rolling Stone Guide to Legal Pot: Colorado
“Once you’ve established which shops are available to you, decide how far you’re willing to travel. Along I-70 east of Denver, for example, dispensaries tempt commuter and airport traffic with glowing green crosses and names like Lightshade, the Green Solution and Fox Street Wellness. Most are happy to welcome prospective customers who want to survey their mix of products, which typically include several different types of flower (smokable buds of various strains), edibles, concentrates and weed-related merchandise heavily emblazoned with the Colorado state logo (a red ‘C’ with a yellow sun inside it, set against a blue-and-white background).”
What Does the Future Hold for the Joint? - The Ringer
The Ringer, The End of the Joint As We Know It
[no_blockquote text="Colorado-based dispensary Lightshade has all of those customers: the newcomer who would like a controlled and conspicuous introduction to pot, the experienced connoisseur who’s seeking a more intense high, the health-conscious hiker who wants a portable way to enhance a stroll through the woods. The store, which opened eight years ago, has seen a shift in buying habits similar to the national trend, where concentrates and edibles are quickly outselling flower. But if you, too, are ancient enough to possess (or envy) rolling techniques, worry not. Joanne Madrid, the store’s marketing promotions manager, assured me that joints still hold a special place in people’s hearts — at least the prerolled cones." text_color="#283033" title_tag="h4" width="" line_height="" background_color="" border_color="" show_quote_icon="yes" quote_icon_color="" quote_icon_size=""]
Senior Citizens are the Next Budding Market - HuffPost
HuffPost, Marijuana Industry Says Seniors Are The Next Budding Market
[no_blockquote text="John Sudderth, the director of inventory at Lightshade Dispensary, a Colorado-based dispensary with six locations, said senior citizens are the next budding market. However, baby boomers have changed their pot habits since the Woodstock era, Sudderth said. “We believe this demographic consumes less frequently than average. They like to take smaller doses, also,” he said. Many people who smoked back in the day gave it up, partially because they feared legal consequences. But legalization, as well as pot strains bred for “consistent and repeatable effects” means oldsters are now less hesitant to try cannabis, Sudderth said." text_color="#283033" title_tag="h4" width="" line_height="" background_color="" border_color="" show_quote_icon="yes" quote_icon_color="" quote_icon_size=""]
Culinary Cannabis - DiningOut
DiningOut, The Culinary Side of Cannabis
We talked with DiningOut Denver & Boulder about the convergence of two of our favorite industries; cannabis and food.
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Proposed Marijuana Tax Hike for Affordable Housing - CBS4
CBS4 Denver, City, Mayor Propose Pot Tax Hike To Generate More Affordable Housing
At Lightshade we care about the issues facing the communities we call home, especially when our industry has the opportunity to help. Could an increased sales tax on cannabis products help curb the concerns surrounding affordable housing in the Denver area?
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Longmont Dispensary License Hopefuls - Westword
Westword, Thirteen Applicants, Four Spots: Longmont's Dispensary Candidates
Hey Longmont consumers, Lightshade could be coming your way, but first we have to beat out some stiff competition. Hopefully they’ll see that the difference is night and day, though.
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CDOT Drugged Driving Campaign - CBS4
CBS4 Denver, Drugged Driving Campaign Highlights Dangers
Driving while high is never ok. Lightshade partners closely with CDOT to help bring awareness to this issue. Learn more about the dangers of driving while high here.