Ohio’s cannabis market has moved quickly since adult-use sales launched in August 2024. What began as a tightly controlled rollout is now a billion-dollar market grappling with the realities of price compression, regulatory tightening, and uneven local access. As we head into 2026, operators and investors are no longer asking whether demand exists—it clearly does. […]
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The hemp cannabinoid market has spent years operating in a regulatory gray zone. That uncertainty came to a head this month when Congress passed a federal spending bill containing sweeping language that effectively bans intoxicating hemp-derived cannabinoids—including popular Delta-8 and many hemp-made THC beverages—at the end of 2026. For hemp businesses, this development represents one […]
Dear Clients & Friends, After 17 wonderful years at 2100 Sanders Road, we are moving due to our current building being sold. We are excited to announce that CJBS will soon have a new home at: 10 Parkway NorthSuite 200Deerfield, IL 60015 While our new office space is under construction, we will be at 10 […]
At CJBS, our commitment to serving others extends far beyond our work in accounting, tax, and advisory services. It starts with our leadership team, whose dedication to their communities reflects the values we uphold as a firm. We believe that being a trusted advisor means more than helping our clients thrive financially—it also means showing […]
For the fourth consecutive year, CJBS has been recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Illinois, a distinction awarded by the Daily Herald in partnership with the Workforce Research Group. In 2022, we debuted at #41. The following year, we climbed to #19. Then came #26 in 2024. And now, in 2025, […]
In 2024, CJBS acquired the tax and accounting firm Northshore Professional Group (NSPG)–and is pleased to announce that three of the firm’s members have recently joined the CJBS team to provide support to our valued clients and partners. Here, we’ll introduce you to Rich Kane, who now serves as a Principal with CJBS. In this […]