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Aurora Cannabis Marks Successful Inaugural Fulfillment for French Pilot Program
EDMONTON, AB-- Aurora Germany GmbH, a subsidiary of Aurora Cannabis Inc. (NASDAQ: ACB) (TSX: ACB) and Ethypharm, have successfully delivered their initial shipment of cannabis to the French medical cannabis pilot program, set to begin serving patients in the coming weeks. Aurora and Ethypharm were selected by the National Agency for the Safety of ...
Gage Announces Extension of Licensing Agreement with COOKIES in Michigan
DETROIT -- Gage Growth Corp. (CSE: GAGE), a leading high-quality premium cannabis brand and operator in Michigan, today announced that they have entered into an amended and new licensing agreement with Cookies, one of the most well-respected, top-selling and premier cannabis brands extending their partnership from 2024 to 2026. The amended licensing ...
Clinical Director of Imperial College’s Center for Psychedelic Research Joins Entheon Advisory Board
Vancouver, British Columbia-- Entheon Biomedical Corp. (CSE: ENBI) (OTCQB: ENTBF) (FSE: 1XU1), a biotechnology company focused on developing psychedelic medicines to treat addiction, is pleased to announce that Dr. David Erritzoe, the current Clinical Director of the Imperial College's Center for Psychedelic Research, has been appointed to Entheon's Advisory Board. Dr. Erritzoe has significant experience ...
Item 9 Labs’ Cannabis Cup Win Marks 9 Top Podium Placements
PHOENIX– Item 9 Labs Corp. (OTCQX: INLB) , a vertically integrated, cannabis dispensary franchisor and operator today announced that it has earned two podium finishes in Arizona's first-ever High Times Cannabis Cup. Item 9 Labs, the Company's premium cannabis product brand, earned first place in the "vape pens" category with its Black and Blue ...
Trulieve Announces Opening of 100th Dispensary in United States
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Trulieve Cannabis Corp. (CSE: TRUL) (OTCQX: TCNNF) a cannabis company based in the United States, today announced the opening of two new dispensaries in Boynton Beach and Port Orange, Florida. Boynton Beach will be the Company's 99th location and Port Orange will be its 100th nationwide. The new dispensaries are the company's 89th and 90th Florida locations. Both locations are reported to reflect Trulieve's ...
Akerna predicts Labor Day weekend expected to bring in over $240 million in national retail cannabis sales
DENVER-- Business intelligence from Akerna (Nasdaq: KERN), an enterprise software, compliance technology provider, and developer of the cannabis industry's first seed-to-sale enterprise resource planning (ERP) software technology (MJ Platform®), predicts that the upcoming Labor Day weekend, September 3 – September 6, will bring in over $240,000,000 in legal national cannabis sales. Friday, September 3, will be the largest sales day ...
Pervasip Executes Definitive Agreements to Acquire Artizen Corporation
Seattle, Washington-- Pervasip Corp. (OTC PINK: PVSP), a developer of companies and technologies in high value emerging markets, announced today the execution of definitive agreements to acquire 100% of the stock of Artizen Corporation, the parent of Zen Asset Management LLC, a diversified asset management company that was founded to acquire, develop, and support companies ...
Nabis More Than Doubles Southern California Distribution Capacity to Meet Growing Demand
OAKLAND, Calif., -- Nabis, California's licensed cannabis wholesale marketplace, today announced a 150% increase in its Southern California distribution capabilities to meet the industry's surging demand for compliant, rapid wholesale delivery service. In addition to adding a 25,000 square foot, climate-controlled storage space, Nabis is the first major distributor to introduce semi-trailer trucks to its ...
GrowGeneration Acquires Los Angeles County’s Commercial Grow Supply, Strengthens Foothold in Southern California
DENVER, -- GrowGeneration Corp. (NASDAQ: GRWG), a chain of specialty hydroponic and organic garden centers, announced its acquisition of Commercial Grow Supply, a hydroponic superstore located in Santa Clarita, California. Founded in 2011 by Sevan Derohanian, Commercial Grow Supply is one of the largest hydroponic suppliers in Los Angeles County, with annual revenues approaching $10 million. The acquisition brings ...
NCIA Hosts the Midwest Cannabis Business Conference in Detroit, Michigan September 22-23
WASHINGTON -- The National Cannabis Industry Association, the trade association representing legal cannabis businesses, will hold its Midwest Cannabis Business Conference from September 22-23 at the TCF Center in downtown Detroit, Michigan. Former Detroit Lions and current cannabis activists and entrepreneurs Calvin Johnson Jr. (aka Megatron) and Rob Sims will be presenting as keynote speakers. The Illinois and Michigan cannabis markets are reportedly showing great ...
Weedmaps Announces Multi-Year Partnership with Kevin Durant
IRVINE, Calif.–Weedmaps, a leading technology platform for cannabis consumers and businesses, announced today a multi-year agreement with Kevin Durant and Thirty Five Ventures as well as a sponsorship deal with Boardroom. As part of Weedmaps’ mission to power a transparent and inclusive global cannabis economy, this strategic partnership will aim to further deconstruct the negative stereotypes associated ...
COOKIES and Terrascend Partner To Bring Top-Shelf Genetics To The Garden State
BOONTON, N.J.–International cannabis brand Cookies announced today licensing agreements with TerrAscend NJ LLC, a subsidiary of TerrAscend Corp. (CSE: TER, OTCQX: TRSSF), a leading North American cannabis operator. The parties entered into a multi-year deal under which TerrAscend will be the sole cultivator and manufacturer of Cookies branded products in New Jersey, subject to certain conditions and regulatory approval. ...
Rosario Dawson Joins Board of Celebrity Backed Cannbis Drinks Brand Cann
LOS ANGELES–''Male, pale and stale'' is how the management in the cannabis industry have been described. Somewhat accurately. In fact there's only one black CEO of a major publicly listed company. That one CEO is Troy Dachter, CEO at The Parent Company. But now, the actress and activist Rosario Dawson is hoping to add some ...
Panaxia and Neuraxpharm Expands Strategic Collaboration to Poland
The companies Panaxia and Neuraxpharm are reported to have signed an agreement for the distribution of advanced medical cannabis-based products in Poland. First sales are expected during H1 of 2022 TEL AVIV, Israel-- Panaxia Labs Israel Ltd. (TASE: PNAX), a global pharma company, specializes in developing, manufacturing and marketing advanced medical cannabis products in pharmaceutical quality ...
Goodness Growth Holdings Opens Two Additional Green Goods Cannabis Dispensaries in New Mexico
MINNEAPOLIS-- Goodness Growth Holdings, Inc. (CSE: GDNS; OTCQX: GDNSF), a physician-led, science-focused cannabis company and IP incubator, today announced that it has officially opened two new Green Goods® cannabis dispensaries in the state of New Mexico, located in Albuquerque and Las Cruces. These openings follow the Company's strategic investments in cultivation operations to prepare ...
ALT Cannabis Announce Agreement with Grow Group for Expansion into European Medical Cannabis Markets
LOS ANGELES–Pioneering liquid cannabis company ALT (Advanced Liquid Technology), announced it has entered into an agreement with Grow (Grow Group Plc) to market and distribute ALT’s proprietary, fast-acting, liquid medical cannabis products across Europe. ALT uses emulsion technology to create unique flavor neutral, zero calorie, sugar-free, vegan, keto, and paleo friendly water-compatible medical cannabis products ...
Cann Launches Cannabis-Infused, Caffeinated Social Tonic
LOS ANGELES-- Cann, today announced Passion Peach Mate, a caffeinated cannabis beverage designed in collaboration with musician and Cann investor Tove Lo, Sweet Flower and Airfield Supply Co. Inspired by the popularity of vodka mate beverages in Berlin clubs, Passion Peach Mate is reported to deliver a sweet peach taste with an uplifting, energetic ...
Nation’s Largest Event for Black Cannabis Professionals Returns, Kicks Off in New Orleans from November 18-20
NEW ORLEANS–Black CannaBusiness Magazine, the premier publisher of B2B content for African Americans doing business in the cannabis industry, is pleased to announce the second annual Black CannaConference & Expo (“Black CannaCon”), the only B2B conference for Black professionals in cannabis. The event, which attracts the largest gathering of BIPOC cannabis professionals, takes place November ...
Ex-Army Captain Inspires Service Members to Pursue Entrepreneurship After the Military
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.,–The United States military can only hold on to its' service members for so long before they go in their own directions. Even the most esteemed General Officers need to find a life after the military. (main picture: Dale Hewett) According to numbers directly from the Department of Veterans Affairs, there are currently ...
Tikun olam-Cannbit continues to expand its footprint in the pharmaceutical arena
TEL AVIV, Israel -- Tikun-Olam Cannbit (TASE:TKUN) reported the first and exclusive partnership of its kind with Wavelength, an Israeli company that develops, manufactures, and exports active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for the pharmaceutical industry, to over 280 pharmaceutical companies in 50 different countries. Wavelength is a portfolio company of SK Capital Partners, a US-based investment firm with over $5 billion in assets under management, ...
The Parent Company Extends Retail Footprint Into the Central Valley with DELI by Caliva
SAN JOSE, Calif.,–TPCO Holding Corp. (NEO: GRAM.U) (OTCQX: GRAMF), a vertically-integrated cannabis company, announced the opening of its latest DELI by Caliva location in Hanford today. The new store will service the Central Valley in conjunction with the brand's existing operational delivery hub, which increased the Company's consumer reach to 65% of the largest legal ...
High Tide Closes Acquisition of Leading Online Retailer DankStop
CALGARY, AB,–High Tide Inc. (TSXV: HITI) (Nasdaq: HITI) (FSE: 2LYA), a retail-focused cannabis corporation involved in the manufacturing and distribution of consumption accessories, announce the Company has completed the acquisition of DS Distribution Inc., operating as DankStop.com. The acquisition is just one of a series of recent steps the Company has taken to expand its footprint ...
Pelorus Equity Group Opens New York City Office, Announces New Hires, as Empire State Prepares for Adult-Use Cannabis Market
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.,– Pelorus Equity Group, a leading provider of value-add bridge commercial real estate loans to cannabis businesses and owners with cannabis-related real estate, announced the opening of its New York office, which is led by Travis Goad, Managing Partner, and located in Union Square. With an office already in Newport Beach, California, Pelorus’ ...
Weedmaps Adds In-App Cannabis Purchasing for iPhone Users
SAN FRANCISCO–Thanks to Apple's new pro-pot App Store guidance, Weedmaps users can now purchase cannabis within the popular app. This means Weedmaps users can browse, select and purchase cannabis and have it set for pick-up or delivery — all inside of the app. Previously, users could only locate and browse menus of local retailers thanks in ...
NUGL Inc. Enters Into Strategic Joint Venture With Jamaican Medical Cannabis Company
Los Angeles, California--NUGL Inc. (OTC Pink: NUGL) , a search directory and multimedia platform for the cannabis industry, announced its joint venture agreement with Kaya Group, Jamaica's leading, vertically-integrated group of medical cannabis companies, to share intellectual property as an interim step to a proposed merger with Kaya. As part of the joint venture agreement ...