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Leading Cannabinoid Scientist Professor Raphael Mechoulam Celebrates His 92nd Birthday This Year

JERUSALEM–If ever there was a person who deserved a Nobel Prize in Chemistry, it's the famous Cannabis Scientist Raphael Mechoulam.  On November 5th, 2022, Professor Raphael Mechoulam celebrates his 92nd birthday. The distinguished professor is a chemist and biologist. He is widely recognized as one of the greatest scientists in the field of cannabinoid research. ...

January 10th, 2022|

Master Hashish Maker Frenchy Cannoli Has Died

SAN FRANCISCO–Frenchy Cannoli, the legendary Californian-French Hashish Maker has died, according to a post on his company Instagram account. Frenchy was a California-based teacher, consultant, artisan, and activist dedicated to the production and appreciation of traditional cannabis concentrates. Born and raised in the South of France, he left home as soon as he could, inspired by ...

July 20th, 2021|

Harborside Announces Management Changes

OAKLAND–Harborside Inc. (CSE: HBOR), (OTCQX: HBORF) a California-focused, vertically integrated cannabis enterprise, today announced that Peter Bilodeau has been asked to step down from his role as Interim Chief Executive Officer effective immediately, and Matt Hawkins, Chairman, will assume the position of Interim CEO while the Company completes its search for a successor. In addition, ...

July 19th, 2021|

A LIFE IN A DAY: Sebastian Casalenuovo: Vicente Sederberg

SEBASTIAN CASALENUOVO works at Vicente Sederberg, LLP (VS). His professional journey within the legal field before joining VS in 2019 spanned over eleven years and included work as an executive assistant at California cannabis business specialty law firm Frontera Law Group, as a Field Support Specialist with the records retrieval team of premier nationwide litigation ...

July 18th, 2021|
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A LIFE IN A DAY: Jeffrey Batliner: Cannabis Industry Personalities

Jeffrey Batliner, Chief Financial Officer of Unrivaled Brands, Inc., joined the company in December of 2018 when he was hired as the Director of Financial Reporting, where his responsibilities focused on SEC Reporting as well as Financial Planning and Analysis. During Mr. Batliner’s tenure in that role, he was instrumental in improving internal and external ...

July 16th, 2021|
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Power and Collaboration Will Be The Name of the Game at New WEIC Women’s Leadership Summit

San Francisco, CA — July 15, 2021 — WEIC, the largest global community of women working in cannabis and ancillary industries, kicks-off its first virtual Women’s Leadership Summit on July 21, 2021. Themed “Power and Collaboration”, the one day summit is designed to address the rapid loss of female leadership and power in cannabis and ...

July 15th, 2021|Tags: , |

Curaleaf Appoints Ranjan Kalia As Chief Financial Officer

WAKEFIELD–Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (CSE: CURA / OTCQX: CURLF), a leading international provider of consumer products in cannabis, announced today that Ranjan Kalia (pictured) will join the company as Chief Financial Officer on July 19, 2021. Kalia will succeed Michael Carlotti, who is stepping down from the role of Chief Financial Officer for medical reasons. Boris Jordan, ...

July 12th, 2021|

Cardiol Therapeutics’ Board of Directors Appoints Dr. Guillermo Torre-Amione as Chairman

TORONTO- Cardiol Therapeutics Inc. (TSX: CRDL) (OTCQX: CRTPF) (FSE: CT9), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing innovative anti-inflammatory therapies for the treatment of cardiovascular disease, today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Dr. Guillermo Torre-Amione as the new Chairman. Dr. Torre-Amione has been an independent director of Cardiol since August 2018 and is taking over ...

July 7th, 2021|

Former Grassroots Cannabis Co-Founder Rejoins Cannabis Industry As CEO of Big Plan Holdings

CHICAGO–Joshua Joseph, one of the former Co-Founders of Grassroots Cannabis - which sold to Curaleaf for $850 million in July 2020 - has officially returned to the cannabis industry. Joseph, along with a partner, recently entered the Maine cannabis market with an investment made to Silver Therapeutics of Maine which includes three dispensaries and one grow and processing facility. They anticipate the openings ...

June 25th, 2021|

Humble & Fume Appoints Chief Executive Officer Joel Toguri From Supreme Cannabis

TORONTO–Humble & Fume Inc. (CSE: HMBL), an integrated cannabis and distribution platform in North American, announced today the appointment of Joel Toguri as Chief Executive Officer, effective July 5, 2021. "Armed with significant leadership experience and a proven track record of delivering superior execution and sales growth in the cannabis industry, we welcome Joel to ...

June 24th, 2021|

Charlotte’s Web Appoints Former Canopy Growth Executive, Tim Saunders, to Board of Directors

DENVER–Charlotte's Web Holdings, Inc. (TSX: CWEB) (OTCQX: CWBHF), a market leader in hemp CBD extract products, announced the appointment of Tim Saunders to its Board of Directors. Tim Saunders was Chief Financial Officer of Canopy Growth Corporation from its entrepreneurial beginning and led its public up-listing to the Toronto Stock Exchange, and subsequently to the New ...

June 22nd, 2021|

A LIFE IN A DAY: Jeffrey Welsh: Cannabis Industry Personalities

JEFFREY WELSH is a partner at Vicente Sederberg LLP, the main attorney group in cannabis. For over 10 years, Vicente Sederberg LLP have been at the cutting edge of cannabis laws. Vicente Sederberg are also famous legalization and social justice advocates in cannabis.  Jeffrey focuses his practice on advising companies, brands, entertainment and media properties, ...

June 22nd, 2021|

PharmaCielo Welcomes Bill Petron as Chairman of the Board

TORONTO– PharmaCielo Ltd. (TSXV: PCLO) (OTCQX: PCLOF), the Canadian parent of a Colombian cultivator and producer of medicinal-grade cannabis extracts, PharmaCielo Colombia Holdings S.A.S., today announced that all of the nominees listed in the Management Information Circular dated May 11, 2021, were elected as directors of the Company, as a result of a vote conducted ...

June 11th, 2021|

CENTR Brands Corp. Hires Carlyle Group Executive David Young as CFO

VANCOUVER, B.C.– CENTR Brands Corp. (CSE: CNTR) (FSE: 303) (OTCQB: CNTRF), a CBD beverage company today announced that current Board member David Young has joined the Company as Chief Financial Officer. Young brings more than 20 years of executive and financial leadership to CENTR, drawing on roles in both industry and private equity settings. He ...

June 7th, 2021|

Neptune Announces Appointment of Steve West as Vice President, Investor Relations

LAVAL, QC–Neptune Wellness Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ: NEPT) (TSX: NEPT), a diversified and integrated health and wellness company focused on plant-based, sustainable, and purpose-driven lifestyle brands, today announced it has appointed Steve West as Vice President, Investor Relations to build a leading Investor Relations outreach program across both retail and institutional investors.  Steve brings with him ...

June 3rd, 2021|

MariMed Names Howard Schacter as Chief Communications Officer

NORWOOD, Mass.,–MariMed, Inc. (OTCQX: MRMD), a multi-state cannabis operator focused on health and wellness, today announced Howard Schacter has been appointed as the Company's Chief Communications Officer and a member of the MariMed Executive Management Team. "I am thrilled to welcome Howard to the MariMed team and look forward to him significantly elevating visibility of ...

June 2nd, 2021|
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A LIFE IN A DAY: Shayda Torabi: Cannabis Industry Personalities

Shayda Torabi has been voted best Texas Hemp Educator, Advocate, and Influencer, and she’s one of the women leading the cannabis reformation conversation building one of Texas’ premier CBD brands. She's currently the CEO and Co-Founder of RESTART CBD, a female and family-run education first CBD wellness brand. Shayda is the host of a podcast ...

May 25th, 2021|

WEEDCon Cup Awards Best Cannabis Products for 2021

LOS ANGELES–On Friday May 21st, the 6th WEEDCon Cup awards took place in Los Angeles, CA awarding for excellence in cannabis products for Best Flower, Concentrate, Extract, Edible, Beverage, Tincture, Topical, Best Product and Best Dispensary.  The WEEDCon Cup is 15lbs of cut crystal with sterling silver handles and was awarded at WEEDCon on the Green a two ...

May 25th, 2021|

10 Cannabis Events Cannabis Investors Must Attend in 2021

OAKLAND–For the booming cannabis space, networking opportunities are crucial for long-term success. Trade shows, conferences, and parties celebrating all things industry are a beloved part of doing business. And while the COVID-19 shifted many events online, it appears in-person events are slowly making a comeback.  Here are Highly Capitalized's top picks for the 2021 North ...

May 21st, 2021|

Canopy Growth Welcomes Martha Stewart as Official Strategic Advisor

SMITHS FALLS, ON–Canopy Growth Corporation (TSX: WEED) (NASDAQ: CGC), a world-leading diversified cannabis, CBD and vaporization device company announced the appointment of Martha Stewart as the company's official strategic advisor. In this new role, Martha will expand upon her existing relationship with the company, leveraging her vast knowledge of product development and branding expertise, to ...

May 21st, 2021|

WEEDCon Cannabis Rock N’ Roll Golf Tournament Benefits Charity, Attracts Celebs

LOS ANGELES, May 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- on Friday, May 21st, the Inaugural WEEDCon On The Green Dispensary Invitational will take place promoting the medical benefits of cannabis and benefitting nonprofit Safety Harbor Kids.  The one day tournament will be a two man scramble format with a hole in one contest, putting contest and longest drive. The tournament ...

May 18th, 2021|

GrowGeneration Names Dennis Sheldon SVP Global Supply Chain

DENVER–GrowGeneration Corp. (NASDAQ: GRWG), a chain of specialty hydroponic and organic garden centers with 53 locations across 12 states, today announced the appointment of Dennis Sheldon to Senior Vice President of Global Supply Chain, effective May 10, 2021. Mr. Sheldon is a seasoned operation's executive with more than three decades of experience in the global ...

May 13th, 2021|
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