Locked Out: SBA’s New Lending Policy Targets Hemp and Marijuana-Adjacent Businesses - Cannabis News World

Phishing threats intensify for Missouri marijuana businesses as attackers exploit websites

Phishing attacks are increasing in frequency and sophistication across Missouri’s cannabis industry. What began as fraudulent emails impersonating trusted companies has escalated into more aggressive and dangerous tactics. Last week, one dispensary’s website was compromised and began actively redirecting visitors to malicious domains containing malware. At the same time, a new wave of phishing emails targeted licensees across the state. The mess…

Locked Out: SBA’s New Lending Policy Targets Hemp and Marijuana-Adjacent Businesses - Cannabis News World

In yet another setback for hemp and marijuana-adjacent businesses, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has quietly reintroduced a policy that effectively disqualifies most of them from critical federal loan programs. The updated policy, effective June 1, has far-reaching consequences for small businesses operating in compliance with state law (and for some, in compliance with

Locked Out: SBA’s New Lending Policy Targets Hemp and Marijuana-Adjacent Businesses

In yet another setback for hemp and marijuana-adjacent businesses, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has quietly reintroduced a policy that effectively disqualifies most of them from critical federal loan programs. The updated policy, effective June 1, has far-reaching consequences for small businesses operating in compliance with state law (and for some, in compliance with federal law) – especially those selling hemp-derived foods, s…