The 10 best LinkedIn cannabis groups to network in the weed industry

LinkedIn is the most popular social media platform for professional networking. A quick Google search reveals that the primary purpose of the social network is to “connect the world’s professionals to make them more productive and successful”. By all signs, LinkedIn is sure to fulfill its mission.

On this site productive connections have been made and various careers have been developed. On LinkedIn there are groups for every industry in the world with very different audiences from around the world.

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As a cannabis entrepreneur, LinkedIn is one of the best places for you to network. The social media platform has very active cannabis groups where cannabis exhibits, events, and discussions are shared.

These cannabis groups have all the essential information a cannabis professional could need. From information about other pharmacy owners to marketing tips, everything is there. There’s even a group for cannabis accountants and lawyers; How great is that?

Here is a carefully researched list of the top 10 LinkedIn cannabis groups a cannabis entrepreneur should belong to. If anything, for networking purposes.

Journal of the Cannabis Industry

With nearly 9,700 active members, the Cannabis Industry Magazine Group is a B2B Linkedin group for professional and inexperienced entrepreneurs in the cannabis industry. Members offer various forms of news, guides, resources, and even the latest guidelines on the cannabis industry. Every week, members receive free e-newsletters with fresh content and ideas that are beneficial to a cannabis business.

The group was founded in June 2015 and is still very active today. For educational content that focuses on the quality, safety and technology used in products in the cannabis market, join this group. Note that you cannot promote any of your products or services in the group.

Marijuana investment professionals

As the name suggests, this group is for LinkedIn users ready to find cannabis companies in the industry. This group has proven to be an entry point for anyone ready to join the burgeoning cannabis industry.

The group currently consists of 7,773 members and these members are always motivated to share content, opinions, questions and also to leave comments on various discussions.

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The cannabis group

This is a huge LinkedIn cannabis group with all kinds of professionals any new canna entrepreneur would ever want to get in touch with. Its 17,470 professionals are constantly discussing the latest happenings in the cannabis industry. Here you can read great content and get resources to grow your cannabis business.

There is every chance that you will get in touch with potential business partners in this group and gain access to ancillary service providers for cannabis companies. This is one of the most productive groups for any cannabis lover.

Cannabis Investors and Entrepreneurs

This group has 33,510 members. Cannabis Investors & Entrepreneurs is one of the largest groups for networking existing and prospective cannabis entrepreneurs. Pros in this group provide tips on the best cannabis stocks to invest in, as well as exchange advice and services with one another.

Professionals in this group are leading entrepreneurs in the unique cannabis industry in the United States; Joining this group will give you the best access to find out who is at the forefront in the market and which companies should be considered in the future.

Cannabis medical and recreational insider

This group has existed since January 2014. Over the years it has grown by providing information for those ready to join the legal cannabis industry. With now 15,547 members there are many opportunities to be found in this group.

The right place to meet other cannabis enthusiasts and improve your professional network. The members of the group cover topics and other content revolving around the medical and recreational cannabis industries. Regardless of which branch of the cannabis industry you are in, you will find mutual connections in the group.

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Financing and investing in cannabis

This group consists of investors and entrepreneurs. Opportunities are shared for entrepreneurs trying to get into the industry.

This is where investors and entrepreneurs network and sometimes become business partners. The group has about 7,227 members. If you are looking for avid investors to provide the funding you need to run your cannabis business then join us.

Medical marijuana experts

Founded in 2010 when medical marijuana was the only legal option for professionals in the United States. With 4,000 members, the group remains dedicated to answering questions related to the medical marijuana industry.

Professionals from various sectors of the medical marijuana industry are welcome to join this group. Cannabis doctors, medical cannabis growers or operators of pharmacies are available in the group to exchange their experiences and ideas in the industry.

Network for cannabis nurses

Here the main topic of discussion is cannabis; the pros and cons, the latest developments and its history. The group is primarily aimed at medical professionals in the cannabis industry. They talk to this group to advocate the use of medicinal cannabis and CBD products because of the therapeutic benefits of the drugs.

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In the cannabis nurses network, members are prohibited from promoting their goods and services. It is a strictly open group for people willing to learn more about the various alternative cannabis medications.

American Medical Cannabis Alliance

This group is open to pharmacy operators, medical cannabis professionals and breeders in the medical cannabis sector. The group works for the rights and support of patients. Occasionally some discussions focus on clinical research into the use of medicinal cannabis in patients.

If you are a medical cannabis practitioner or have an intention then AAMC is the networking group for you.

Professional business network for CBD and cannabis

This is another huge group with 26,300 members and continues to grow. This group focuses on the fast growing cannabis and CBD industries. The group consists of entrepreneurs and other professionals in the field who want to meet the increasing demand for cannabis and CBD products

Group members are always ready to share insightful guides and resources to help each other grow in the industry.

This article originally appeared on Cannabis.net and was republished with permission.