Lighthouse Biz Solutions, LLC

06/21/2026

Happy Fathers Day 💚

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. 🇺🇸
As we gather with family, friends, and community, we pause to reflect on the courage, service, and dedication of those who gave everything for the freedoms we enjoy today.
From all of us at Lighthouse Biz Solutions, LLC, thank you to the heroes who served and to the families who continue to carry their legacy.
Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day. 🇺🇲

05/10/2026

04/25/2026

Come see us for day 2 of NECANN Boston!
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04/24/2026

Come see us at Necann Boston 2026.

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04/23/2026

In a historic shift for U.S. drug policy, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche signed an order on April 23, 2026, officially reclassifying state-licensed medical ma*****na from Schedule I to Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act.

​This move effectively ends decades of federal policy that treated cannabis as a drug with "no accepted medical use," placing it in the same category as substances like ketamine, anabolic steroids, and Tylenol with codeine.

​What This Change Means

​The shift to Schedule III is a monumental "middle ground" that acknowledges the medical utility of cannabis while keeping it under federal oversight.

​Legitimization of State Programs: The order largely legitimizes the medical ma*****na programs already operating in 40 states.

​Tax Relief for Businesses: Perhaps the biggest win for the industry is the removal of the IRS Section 280E burden. State-licensed cannabis businesses can now deduct standard business expenses (like rent and payroll) on their federal taxes, a move expected to save the industry billions.

​Expanded Medical Research: Researchers will no longer face the extreme regulatory hurdles associated with Schedule I drugs, allowing for more rigorous clinical trials on safety and efficacy.

​Doctor-Patient Transparency: It empowers healthcare providers to discuss and recommend cannabis with more reliable, federally supported information.

​What This Does NOT Do

​It is important to clarify that rescheduling is not the same as federal legalization or "descheduling."

​Recreational Use: This order specifically targets state-licensed medical ma*****na. It does not federally legalize adult-use (recreational) ma*****na.

​The "Broad" Rescheduling Process: While this order is immediate for medical products, the broader rescheduling of all cannabis is still subject to an administrative hearing process, currently set to begin in June 2026.

​Federal Prohibition: Cannabis remains a controlled substance. You cannot yet transport it across state lines, and it is still subject to federal regulations.

​The Road Ahead

​This action fulfills a major policy promise to align federal law with the reality of modern medicine. As the admini

04/20/2026

🌿 Happy 4/20 from Lighthouse Biz Solutions, LLC 🌿

In an ever‑changing industry that comes with a lot of chill and even more complexity, today is a great reminder that real progress happens when experience, compliance, and partnership come together.

Since 2018, Lighthouse Biz Solutions has been proud to support cannabis businesses with banking solutions built on strong oversight, deep industry knowledge, and doing things the right way—every single day.

Cannabis banking may be complex, but helping our clients navigate it safely, responsibly, and compliantly is what we do best. And while today might come with a little extra green ☘️, our commitment to compliance never takes a break.

Wishing our clients, partners, and collaborators a safe, successful, and compliant 4/20!

04/14/2026

What matters the most in a banking relationship?

 
It’s whether the financial institution genuinely understands the day-to-day operations and unique challenges that cannabis businesses face.

 Challenges often don’t arise right away—they tend to surface as the business grows, restructures, or handles more transactions, or when a flagged issue needs a knowledgeable partner for resolution. It’s during these moments that operators really discover the true nature of their banking partnership.

 
There’s a real distinction between a bank that simply says “we bank cannabis” and one that actually comprehends the complexities and nuances of the industry. Supporting operators through these evolving challenges is critical, and our experience serving the industry for over eight years speaks volumes. We’re proud to have earned recognition from the Attorney General and receiving the Certificate of Most Compliant Cannabis Banking Programs.

 If you’re experiencing friction with your current banking relationship or would like a second opinion on whether your structure is optimized, we would be happy to connect and take a look. Feel free to reach out anytime.

 

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04/13/2026

Join us at NECANN Boston April 24–25 to connect, collaborate, and talk cannabis industry solutions. 🌱

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