Innovative Industrial Properties Acquires Massachusetts Property and Expands Real Estate Partnership with Cresco Labs | Business Wire

Innovative Industrial Properties, Inc. (IIP), the first and only real estate company on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: IIPR) focused on the regula — Read on http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200701005264/en/Innovative-Industrial-Properties-Acquires-Massachusetts-Property-Expands

Uxbridge cannabis microbusiness given final licensure for distribution | Worcester Business Journal

The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission gave Blackstone Valley Naturals of Uxbridge, doing business as Yamna, the final greenlight to commence operations as soon as Friday, the commission announced on Monday. — Read on http://www.wbjournal.com/article/uxbridge-cannabis-microbusiness-given-final-licensure-for-distribution

South End wine shop Urban Grape celebrates Black-owned brands – The Boston Globe

Ever since TJ and Hadley Douglas opened their South End wine shop Urban Grape 10 years ago, the couple has been intent on making wine a more inclusive experience. — Read on http://www.bostonglobe.com/2020/06/30/lifestyle/this-south-end-wine-shop-celebrates-black-owned-brands/

Urban Grape launches wine education award for students of color – The Boston Globe

The award that will provide education, work, and mentorship opportunities for students of color interested in pursuing careers in the wine industry. — Read on http://www.bostonglobe.com/2020/06/30/lifestyle/urban-grape-launches-wine-education-award-students-color/

Black Massachusetts brewery owners share their experiences in a mostly white industry – The Boston Globe

Brewers from Crue Brew, Brockton Beer. Co., and White Lion weigh in. — Read on http://www.bostonglobe.com/2020/06/30/lifestyle/black-massachusetts-brewery-owners-share-their-experiences-mostly-white-industry/

How can Boston’s bar scene possibly recover from the COVID-19 shutdown? – The Boston Globe

I helped build Eastern Standard and more of the city’s most popular spots for cocktails and celebration. Now, I’m struggling to envision the road ahead. — Read on http://www.bostonglobe.com/2020/06/25/magazine/how-can-bostons-bar-scene-possibly-recover-covid-19-shutdown/