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6 Smart Moves for The Ritz-Carlton, Hilton and More

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The property is scheduled to open in spring 2018. Jeyakaran was named general manager of the 253-suite Embassy Suites by Hilton Charleston, in West Virginia. Emily’s resume includes The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, Morgans Hotel Group and The Peninsula Hotels. Jeyakaran Hector M.

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Puff, Puff, Plan Your Marijuana Policy for Events

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California (retail sale beginning January 2018). Maine (retail sale beginning February 2018). Massachusetts (retail sale beginning July 2018). West Virginia. The states which are not listed have no broadly recognized laws on the matter. Marijuana Legalized for Recreational Use. Washington state. Washington, D.C.

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Since then, we just had West Virginia push something through their legislation; they’re now coming online as a medical-marijuana state as well.” . For 2018, slated for the GWCC on Aug. Joint Meetings MJ Biz Con holds fall and spring trade shows. “We 22–25, Wulfekuhle predicts at least another 10-percent bump in attendance.