Understanding The Social Equity Cannabis License Rules
Free public webinar to help prospective social equity applicants seeking one of 26 cannabis licenses.
PHOENIX, AZ, UNITED STATES, May 26, 2021 /EINPresswire.com/ — The Arizona Cannabis Chamber of Commerce is holding a public webinar on June 16 at 5:30 p.m. to discuss why expungement is a critical topic for any social equity applicant.
The current Arizona draft rules place expungement front and center to the application process. Our panel will dive into the details about expungement and how it will factor into being awarded one of the 26 social equity licenses. Our panelists will also discuss how the industry can influence The Arizona Department of Health Services to create an even more robust social equity program.
Khadijah Adams, CEO of Girl Get That Money and a member of the NCIA Diversity Committee will moderate the panel. Confirmed panelists include:
Tom Dean – Attorney & Founder at Attorney for Cannabis
George W. Biederman – Attorney & Partner at Biederman Law
Janet Jackim – Attorney & Partner at Zuber Lawler
Gary Smith – Attorney & Partner at Guidant Law
Seun Adedeji – CEO and Owner of Elev8 Dispensary
Mike Robinette – Southern Arizona Executive Director, AZ NORML
The public can register for the webinar at https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CmbZWv3-Q42tzLgdIpNmqQ
About AZ Cannabis Chamber of Commerce
The Arizona Cannabis Chamber of Commerce https://www.azc3.org/ is a networking organization established in late 2018 for the purpose of providing education, support and networking for those currently involved, or those who want to become involved, in the emerging industry. Board members include interim board president Susan S. Hwang, Melissa Diaz, Barbara Dow, Danielle Hernandez, Janet Jackim, Dustin Klein, Kim Prince, Gary Smith and board secretary Tina Dancer. For information, visit AZC3.org, email info@azc3.org, or write 60 E. Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe, Arizona 85281.
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Proven Media
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The Hub Craft Announces Licensing Agreement with Whoopi Goldberg
The Hub Craft proudly announces the launch of Emma & Clyde by WHOOPFAM in Massachusetts
Fitchburg, Massachusetts–(Newsfile Corp. – May 19, 2021) – The Hub Craft, LLC, a Massachusetts cannabis company announced today that Whoopi Goldberg’s elevated and socially conscious cannabis product line will be exclusively licensed through The Hub Craft and distributed throughout the state of Massachusetts. Emma & Clyde, Whoopi’s lifestyle management brand, is named after her late mother and brother.
“I am thrilled to be working with the Hub Craft and see the great response from the MA dispensaries about this collaboration with The Hub Craft,” says Goldberg. “Whoopi Goldberg’s newest foray into the cannabis space after the groundbreaking Whoopi & Maya, has her paired with The Hub Craft to bring WHOOPFAM to the forefront, along with their signature brand Emma & Clyde. This top tier brand will include edibles, vapes, pre-rolls, flower, accessories as well as Award-Winning strains and recipes,” states Shivani Dallas, Chief Strategy Officer / The Hub Craft. “Our organization is honored to announce Ms Goldberg as the first of many celebrities in collaboration with The Hub Craft.”
“It’s great to see the support and societal acceptance of cannabis as we move this industry into a regulated and safe market. It’s an honor to have someone with the caliber of Ms Whoopi Goldberg supporting this business here in Holyoke,” Aaron Vega, Director of the Office of Economic Development & Planning, City of Holyoke.
“Whoopi Goldberg was one of the first celebrities to highlight the benefits of cannabis and advocate for legalization, despite years of social stigma. As one of the most accomplished celebrities, we are so proud to be working with such an inspiring and amazing person,” says Howard Tanyu, Founder and CEO of The Hub Craft, LLC.
About The Hub Craft, LLC
The Hub Craft, LLC is a minority-led business which holds CCC provisional licenses for Cultivation, Manufacturing and Retailing Cannabis products. Their facilities are currently under construction in Fitchburg, MA and Holyoke, MA. The Hub Craft, LLC will be one of the only licensed cultivators on the east coast producing products using living soil methodologies.
Shivani Dallas
The Hub Craft
Chief Strategy Officer
978 424 4202
info@thehubcraft.com
www.thehubcraft.com
Flourish Software Expands Leadership Team With New Vice President of Growth
Nationally Recognized Cannabis Evangelist Brings Proven Strategies For Client Service Growth
ATLANTA/DENVER/LOS ANGELES, May 20, 2021 – Flourish Software welcomes Denver-based Vice President of Growth Brad Bogus to the company’s growing leadership team. In this role, Bogus is responsible for growing and managing the sales and marketing teams as well as focusing on customer service and improving retention. He has a proven track record of cultivating company cultures as an extension of sales and marketing by aligning the entire company on a singular growth mission and vision, allowing them to achieve great results.
“We are excited to add Brad to our leadership team as he is a passionate evangelist and advocate for driving this industry forward,” said Colton Griffin, CEO of Flourish Software. “Brad’s experience in building high-performing sales and marketing operations paired with his ability to communicate Flourish’s vision of the modern supply chain for this industry will help us better reach operators who desire to leverage technology as a competitive advantage to drive their organizations forward.”
“I am interested in working with companies trying to solve big problems in the industry with best-in-class solutions. I also expect those companies to care about the industry they serve,” said Brad Bogus, vice president of growth at Flourish Software. “Flourish checks all those boxes for me. I look forward to helping businesses in our industry make money by using our software to improve their operations.”
After spending 11 years as an entrepreneur, Bogus joined the cannabis industry five years ago. He has since focused his expertise on cannabis chemistry, supply chain dynamics, and an insatiable love for the plant and what it means for the world, which informs his approach to sales and marketing.
Previously he served as vice president of sales and marketing at Dama Financial focusing on integrating marketing and sales operations to drive their growth. Additionally, he served as the vice president of growth and marketing at Confident Cannabis where he helped navigate the company through an $11M Series A funding round and built the marketing team from the ground up. At Confident Cannabis, Bogus focused on converting users to the marketplace platform, brand awareness and a competitive content and press strategy. He first entered the industry by joining The Denver Post where he was General Manager of The Cannabist, a subsection of the publication that covered national marijuana news and culture.
Bogus studied theatre, acting, and directing with an emphasis on Shakespeare at Texas State University and the University of Houston. He’s unreasonably passionate about punk rock. It’s his everything. Bogus also currently serves as the co-host of NerdAF, a semi-monthly podcast about all things nerd, headquartered in Denver, CO.
About Flourish Software
Flourish Software is a leading technology provider of enterprise supply chain and inventory management software built for the cannabis, CBD and hemp industries. Flourish currently serves cultivators, manufacturers, processors, wholesalers, distributors and retailers. Flourish is integrated with state compliance systems, so cannabis operators remain compliant while they capture critical business data, operate more efficiently, track product from seed to sale, and leverage advanced analytics. Flourish Software was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. For more information, visit https://www.flourishsoftware.com/. For other updates, visit Flourish on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.
InSpire Transpiration Solutions Announces the Return of Free Webinar Series for Cannabis Cultivators
InSpire’s resident cultivation experts will lead an in-depth discussion on cannabis phenotypes
SAN FRANCISCO — May 19, 2021 — InSpire Transpiration Solutions, a leading HVACD products and services provider focused on controlled environmental systems for indoor horticulture, is excited to announce the return of its free webinar series designed specifically for cannabis cultivators. “Getting The Most Out Of Your Cannabis Phenotype” will take place on Thursday, May 27 at 10:00 a.m. PST.
“In the fast-paced cannabis industry, new data is constantly emerging and the latest cultivation trends are always changing – it’s easy for the basic fundamentals to be forgotten along the way,” said Jesse Porter, Cannabis Business Specialist for InSpire Transpiration Solutions and co-host of the webinar series. “In this webinar, we want to take a step back and focus on the meaning of a phenotype in cannabis and why it is a foundation to success for indoor cultivation businesses.”
Indoor cultivation facility design can greatly influence what cultivators can achieve with phenotypic expression, and it serves as the backbone of a cannabis company’s financial performance. Attendees of “Getting The Most Out Of Your Cannabis Phenotype” will learn more about subjects including the factors that influence a phenotype; the impact of facility design and equipment selection on phenotypic expression; and the financial advantages and brand recognition that optimal phenotypic expression can provide for cultivators and owners in the cannabis marketplace.
The May 27 webinar will be hosted by Jesse Porter and Anders Peterson, InSpire’s Cannabis Operations Specialist. Porter has spent his professional career operating and consulting on commercial cannabis cultivation facilities, is a previous Cannabis Cup winner and an avid genetics collector. Peterson is a business-minded cannabis scientist who has dedicated his career to better understanding and unleashing the potential of the cannabis genome.
To learn more about this webinar or to register for free, visit: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_rAiYpNmGSS-alvveOMzazg.
About InSpire Transpiration Solutions
InSpire Transpiration Solutions provides best in class heating, ventilation, air conditioning and dehumidification (HVACD) systems for indoor horticulture with a mission to help clients maximize plant biomass and phenotypic expression to strengthen financial performance and mitigate risk. Leading the way with more than 50 years of combined HVACD experience and nearly two decades in the cannabis industry, InSpire works with plant medicine and food system pioneers to optimize indoor environments with plant-centric commercial grow room HVACD products and data-driven cloud services to deliver consistent climate control across the entire cannabis supply chain. Combining a background in mechanical engineering and plant physiology, InSpire partners with cannabis professionals to provide purpose-built solutions that significantly impact overall business profitability. Based in San Francisco, InSpire works with clients throughout the United States and Canada. https://inspire.ag @inspire_transpiration
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Cookies and WebberWild Join Forces to Launch Cookies U
A purpose-driven partnership to fund opportunities aimed at achieving an equitable cannabis industry
HUMBOLDT, Calif., May 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Cookies’ Social Impact Program, an initiative by international cannabis brand COOKIES dedicated to creating a more equitable and accessible cannabis industry, and WebberWild Impact Foundation “WebberWild,” a non-profit organization that funds education and training for persons of color pursuing careers in the cannabis sector, announced today the formation of a purpose-driven partnership to provide resources and create opportunities within the cannabis industry that empower communities and people who have been marginalized.
Initially, the partners will leverage their shared resources to establish Cookies U, a high-impact, hands-on educational experience being launched in Humboldt County that will become the model for subsequent campuses across the country. Cookies U will recruit students from communities impacted by the War on Drugs and provide a three-month long intensive and comprehensive educational curriculum to prepare them for a sustainable career in the cannabis industry. Tuition and housing will be covered through the partnership, and eligible students can receive additional coverage for lost wages, daycare expenses, and other necessities that may otherwise make participation in the program inaccessible.
“Knowledge and hands on experience are priceless. I wouldn’t be here today, in the position I’m in, if it wasn’t for the 20 years of hands on experience,” said Berner, Founder and CEO of Cookies. “I started as a budtender and worked my way up. Cookies U will provide people from groups that have been marginalized with the opportunity to learn the Business from A-to-Z. It feels good to be in a position to share this knowledge, passion, and love for the industry with people. I truly believe this is one area that has been missing for Social Equity in cannabis.”
“Not only have minorities been excessively punished and incarcerated for cannabis while others profited, but they have had unequal access to education, which perpetuates cycles of low-pay and unemployment. It is crucial that we allow those who have been impacted by the Drug War and racism to participate and benefit from the cannabis industry,” said Chris Webber, entrepreneur, five-time NBA All-Star, 2021 Basketball Hall of Fame, and Co-Founder of WebberWild. “Working with Berner and Cookies allows us to diversify representation within the cannabis industry and provide people from these communities with the tools they need for long-term success.”
Cookies U participants will be priority hires for Cookies and also all of Cookies’ partners (if they so choose) across the supply chain, including retail, cultivation, extraction and distillation, marketing and corporate finance. In addition to Cookies U, the partners will pursue other opportunities central to the mission of tearing down inequalities and creating a more accessible industry, such as community outreach, government relations, and engaging with other curriculum partners.
Students interested in applying for Cookies U can fill out a form online anytime from May 20-June 3 at https://www.impact.cookies.co/cookies-campus on the Cookies’ Social Impact Program website. Applicants must be California residents in order to apply.
About Cookies Social Impact Program
Cookies is a cannabis brand formed by a shared vision: bringing communities together for positive impact. Cookies’ Social Impact Program is comprehensive. Their mission is to target issues crucial to creating a more equitable and accessible industry. To accomplish this goal, they support social equity initiatives through public outreach, education, and reinvestment in communities negatively impacted by the War on Drugs. They partner with local organizations already making positive impacts, helping to restore the livelihood of families and individuals while providing opportunities to advance careers.
About WebberWild
The WebberWild Foundation is a non-profit organization focused on training and education for persons of color pursuing careers in the cannabis sector. The foundation is affiliated with the Webber Wild Impact Fund, LP that invests in companies led by entrepreneurs of color pursuing careers in the cannabis sector and provides them with an ecosystem of business resources that will facilitate research and development (R&D), cultivation, retail licensing, distribution, branding and marketing. The fund was co-founded by five-time NBA All-Star and 2021 Basketball Hall of Fame Chris Webber and Jason Wild, Founder and CEO of JW Asset Management.
Contact:
Rosie Mattio
Mattio Communications
rosie@mattio.com
Cannabis Injustice Inspires Creation of New Social Equity Certification Mark
The Original Equity Group (OEG) Announces USPTO Approval of the EQUITY TRADE Certification Mark and Launch of National Equity Trade Certification Program.
SAN FRANCISCO — The Original Equity Group (OEG), creators of the first federally-recognized social equity certification program for cannabis products and other goods, announces the official registration of the EQUITY TRADE certification mark (U.S. Registration No. 6310040) by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
Known for their innovative, community-first approach to social equity, OEG is focused on delivering life-changing solutions to social equity applicants and business owners everywhere. With the recent launch of the Equity Trade Certification (ETC) Program, the company is significantly increasing the visibility of social equity brands by building strategic partnerships with local retailers (“allies”), who will dedicate 20-40% of their shelf space to equity brands. Moreover, the creation of a program where qualified equity businesses can identify their products using an easily-recognizable mark will make it easier for conscious consumers to seek out and buy these products.
Frustrated with the lack of visibility and access being offered to San Francisco Social Equity Applicants by local retailers, OEG strategized as a group to create loose rules (broad standards) for a certification. Led by co-founder Ed Brown, Vice President Nina Parks, and President and Chief Equity Officer Ramon Garcia, OEG began working in 2018 with the city of SF to develop and implement a Social Equity Program (SEP). After the city created the SEP, they began to approve legacy retailers permits to allow them to sell adult-use cannabis products, while equity applicants were still waiting for their applications to be approved. They (The OEG) had heard, from equity businesses like SF Roots, that local retailers were refusing to buy equity products.
This lack of respect for equity-owned businesses infuriated the OEG team and drove them to create the ETC.
OEG sought out the legal support of The Law Offices of Omar Figueroa, who provided (two years worth of) pro-bono hours to help them formalize the certification program and apply for federal intellectual property protection. The EQUITY TRADE certification mark was officially registered on March 30, 2021(U.S.Registration No. 6310040 ):
“The certification mark [confirms] that the goods provided have been produced by a business that meets the standards set by a U.S. state, county, or city social equity program that seeks to address social inequalities and policy concerns related to gender and sexuality, race, age, mental or physical disability, class, ethnicity, language, education, civil rights, socioeconomic status or religion, by requiring that a business’s ownership structure, operations, employment practices or charitable contributions demonstrate a commitment to justice and equality. According to the [application / registration certificate], OEG may allow usage of the EQUITY TRADE certification mark by businesses who meet their certification standards, which relate to social justice and equity.”
According to Lauren Mendelsohn, an attorney at the Law Offices of Omar Figueroa, “the Equity Trade Certification program is significant because it is, to the best of our knowledge, the first time a certification mark indicating that a particular product has been produced by an equity business has been, not only created, but also officially recognized by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). This will make it easier for customers to seek out and buy these products.”
After creating the ETC, Original Equity Group has been able to successfully advocate for 10 cannabis equity brands to be on the shelves at various dispensaries across California, as well as a growing number of non-cannabis brands throughout the Bay Area made by equity businesses.
“The Equity Trade Certification solves the issue of visibility for equity products. When you look on the shelves in dispensaries, all you see is a bunch of random brands but there is nothing that differentiates equity products from the rest. The ETC is the first equity-focused certification that works to create visibility [for these businesses and their products] under a standard identifier,” shared Brown.
To learn more about OEG and their Equity Trade Certification you can follow them on their Instagram @equitysessions and @equitytradecertification.
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About The Original Equity Group
Original Equity Group is a social impact company and a social purpose organization founded by San Francisco cannabis activists who came together because they saw a growing lack of resources and support for BIPOC. They are a group of Verified Equity Applicants, Equity Business Partners, consultants, and other technical support specialists that are passionate about creating pathways to resources that support the creation and success of cannabis equity programs, their applicants, and their allies. OEG was formed with the promise to always advocate for Black, Brown, and Indigenous people who meet at the intersection of veteran, criminal justice impacted, LGBTQ+, and those who exist outside of the power majority.
About The Law Offices of Omar Figueroa
The Law Offices of Omar Figueroa is a boutique Northern California law firm focusing on cannabis. Our service areas include permitting and licensing for medical and adult-use cannabis businesses; regulatory and entity compliance; contract drafting, review, and negotiations; intellectual property; representation before governmental entities; policy analysis and drafting; alternative dispute resolution; criminal defense for charges related to cannabis and psychedelics; and more.
PR Contact:
OEG@vivrantworld.com
(You can learn more about Original Equity Group and hear a conversation with its founders here.)
Duallok Support Canadian Cannabis Brands With Toronto Stock of Child-Resistant Packaging Available Now
Marketing Cannabis in Canada is a complex process, and rightly so, but making one step easier to navigate, Duallok have announced the expansion of their child-resistant packaging inventory to Toronto, Canada.
Already available in the USA out of Los Angeles and New Jersey, this new inventory location makes a speedy and safe packaging solution accessible to an even wider geographic. Presenting an immediately available rolling stock of child-resistant packaging in their most popular format, Duallok inventory is suitable for a wide range of products enabling you to move quickly to market.
So how does it work? The Duallok patented double-lock design is certified under the
16 CFR 1700 guidelines for child-resistance, meaning you can take your product to market knowing confidently that you are also keeping kids safe and your brand compliant.
Based In these three prime locations are a large inventory of unbranded black and white packages ready to customize as needed to meet local legislation for vape carts, pre-rolls, edibles and much more.
Once you’ve selected your choice of colour and unit quantity, the packs are available for collection or dispatch in just 2-3 working days, a super-fast turnaround, and fit directly into your existing packaging process. No need to provide artwork or prepare labelling, these packs are ready to ship directly to you.
Duallok partners stationed across America and Canada, can also support you with any additional requirements for bespoke internal product fitments or further customizations. It’s a streamlined process with a dedicated project manager ready to help you at every stage.
Accessible to fledgling companies and well-established brands, the minimum order quantity for this solution is just 240 units and is scalable to much higher volumes. If you’re worried about your supply chain, needing a speedy turnaround or looking for a simple and safe solution get in touch and keep things moving.
If you’d like to learn more about Duallok child-resistant inventory available across the USA and Canada, request a free sample and information kit for review on info@duallok.com.
Be sure to sign up to the official mailing list here, for all the latest news, innovations and up-coming limited designs from Duallok and sister company Burgopak.
About Duallok
Duallok is an award-winning child-resistant packaging solution dedicated to the legalised Cannabis market. With a highly creative and experienced collaborative team, together we design to brief, to provide an engaging opening experience to your customers, creating a higher perceived value of your product with clever cardboard engineering, and make your life easier by managing the process right from conception to completion.
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Black Cannabis Equity Initiative and Minorities for Medical Marijuana Host Pre 4/20 National Social Equity Zoom
DATE: April 1, 2021
CONTACT: John Bailey, Event Organizer (BCEI) 720-629-0964 Roz McCarthy, Event Organizer (M4MM) 877-900-0832
Imani Dawson, Communications (M4MM) 877-900-0832
CANNABIS INDUSTRY SOCIAL EQUITY ALERT
“CHALLENGES, CHOICES AND OPPORTUNITY IN A BILLION DOLLAR INDUSTRY”
Black Cannabis Equity Initiative and Minorities for Medical Marijuana Host Pre 4/20 National Social Equity Zoom | Not Looking For A Seat at The Table, But Bringing The Table To The Community
MONDAY, APRIL 19, 2021 | 1:00PM – 6:00PM (EST)
DENVER — Longtime social equity advocate John Bailey, Founder of the Black Cannabis Equity Initiative (BCEI) and Roz McCarthy, Founder & CEO, Minorities for Medical Marijuana announce a national social equity collaboration today to advance the needle on social equity in United States by bringing authentic transparency, awareness, accountability and opportunity to the social equity conversation. These Black cannabis leaders have agreed to host a national pre-420 social equity zoom entitled “Challenges, Choices, and Opportunity in A Billion Dollar Cannabis Industry”. This national social equity zoom will be held on Monday, April 19, 2021 from 1pm-6pm EST. By peeling back the curtain with concerned stakeholders, regulators, industry leaders and elected officials from around the country, the two cannabis power players are collaborating and working to bring others to the table to lift up more voices and
accelerate the social equity conversation and journey that needs to happen in America.
“There will be more opportunities for cannabis products availability and Black community participation in the next 18 months than we’ve ever seen in legalized adult use “recreational” states. While legalization sparked what has now grown into a billion-dollar industry worldwide, people of color were largely excluded from ownership in legal cannabis, said Bailey. These new social equity licenses in cannabis legal states present a rare and limited opportunity to make real progress by providing local governments and states a framework for which social equity applicants can access these opportunities.”
Bailey went on further to say, “in order to be a successful cannabis business, our communities must be united around the social equity message. There is a lot of discussion and dialogue going on around social equity, but no clear definition or shared best practices or examples. BCEI and M4MM will take the lead role in bringing the Black community and stakeholders together on social equity clarity, social equity definitions and moving the dialogue forward on social equity in the cannabis industry in the US.” “In putting together this collaboration I was looking for progressive people who were as passionate as myself about social equity and had a history of positive community, governmental, and business commitment to leveling the cannabis playing field.
Roz McCarthy is the first person to come to mind. Roz and I have met over the years and I have admired her work. In discussions we found there was some common ground in our organizational efforts. We shared ideas on working together on social equity corporate – community engagement in the cannabis space, thus the pre-420 social equity zoom was born. We agreed there are so many committed people around the country who believe in social equity, why not join forces and try to pull them together to share information, expertise, time, talent and hear about the crucial and important work being done.
This national social equity event will mobilize and engage industry leaders, elected officials and concerned citizens in a collaborative social equity dialogue. This cannabis social equity dialogue will attempt to bring and keep the social equity conversation at the forefront of the current cannabis industry agenda as we take a broader look at how we define, hold one another accountable, and measure social equity.
“This is a limited time opportunity for communities of color and the stakes have never been higher,” said Roz McCarthy. “If the country decides to be effective and efficient in the support of national social equity opportunities in the existing cannabis industry, the Black community will have to lead the way. The Black communities’ experience in the “War on Drugs”, Model Cities, Affirmative
Action, the Great Society, and Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives makes us more than qualified to provide guidance in this space.” Minorities for Medical Marijuana (M4MM) the country’s largest community based nonprofit organization provides advocacy, outreach, education, and training to communities of color as it relates to social equity, social justice, health equity, and public policy on a daily basis.
Anyone wanting to participate in this national social equity zoom can pre-register at:
Register in advance for this 4/19 meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0vd-6trj4jGNQerF-fPOTvgGVZ_mpoN8pz
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Get in the weeds with UHY as they host their first annual Cannabis Summit
27725 Stansbury Blvd, Suite 200
Farmington Hills, MI 48334
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Get in the weeds with UHY as they host their first annual Cannabis Summit
DETROIT, March 11, 2021 – UHY LLP, certified public accountants, the leading service provider in the cannabis space, will hold their first Cannabis Summit virtually, on Thursday, March 25 from 11am-12pm EDT.
The much-anticipated virtual event, titled “Cannabis Summit: Financial and Business Aspects of a Booming Market” will be led by Todd Tigges and Ali Baydoun, the leaders of UHY’s national cannabis practice. The webinar will feature discussions on entity structures that will enable companies to grow, and unintended consequences surrounding 280E for those not properly set up. Bill Secinaro and Rama Gupta of Kapnick Insurance Group will discuss making sure your business is adequately insured at all phases to protect your assets.
The webinar will be extremely useful for owners and CFOs of licensed cannabis companies that are just starting out, those that have plans to continue to grow and expand, or those companies that may be looking for an exit transaction in the next couple of years.
This is a complimentary event, and registration is available on our website. Visit https://uhy-us.com/industries/cannabis[BK1] for more information
Vitalis Extraction Technology Adds Cosolvent Injection System to Its Premium Fleet of Extraction Solutions
The Patent-pending Technology Combines the Benefits of CO2 and Power of Ethanol for Unmatched Operational Efficiency and Quality
KELOWNA, British Columbia, March 9, 2021 (Newswire.com) – The global leader in CO2 extraction solutions, Vitalis Extraction Technology, Inc. (Vitalis) today announces the introduction of its latest innovation, the Cosolvent Injection System (CIS). The patent-pending technology delivers the purities of CO2 extraction process while leveraging the power of ethanol to significantly reduce
runtime and operational costs, as well as improve post-processing.
As Vitalis CEO, Joel Sherlock, explains the Vitalis CIS has been designed to help companies scale their operations, by reducing their cost per gram. “From the beginning, our innovation has been led by customer collaboration, and the launch of Vitalis CIS is no exception. The industry has matured, demand has increased, and our customers need to be able to keep pace. Backed by data from real- world application, we have developed a flexible solution for greater operational efficiency and extraction accuracy.”
The Vitalis CIS provides versatility in extraction and offers a cost-effective solution to future scaling ambitions. By injecting a controlled amount of ethanol into the CO2 extraction process, the cosolvent system is designed to increase the extraction efficiency for hemp and cannabis processors by leveraging the benefits of CO2 extraction (capturing terpenes, targeting desired cannabinoids, lowering operating cost) and the power of ethanol.
The novel Vitalis cosolvent option provides flexibility that extractors need to expand their operations and grow their product lines. Compared to a CO2 extraction using conventional winterization methods, or a cold ethanol extraction, the cosolvent process significantly reduces the volume of ethanol used for each gram of oil produced. Engineered as a plug-n-play add-on rather than alteration to CO2 extraction equipment, the Vitalis CIS design allows for continued operation of Q- series and R-series equipment for mono-solvent CO2 processing when desired.
Chief Technology Officer and Co-founder, James Seabrook, who led the team in developing the Vitalis CIS, commented, “We set out to create a product that would enhance the extraction process for our customers. Vitalis CIS retains the ability to capture terpenes, operate using CO2 as a mono-solvent if desired, and remediates residual ethanol from the spent biomass as part of its standard design and operation. The system also integrates solvent management controls to automate the collection from the extractor and maintains a non-hazardous room classification. All of this while significantly increasing throughput, reducing the volume of ethanol required, and no compromise on quality.”
The development and launch of Vitalis CIS is the culmination of 12 months of intensive research and controlled real-world testing on both cannabis and hemp with the support of Licensed Producer partners. While differing operational variables are taken into account, the results from the implementation of the cosolvent system were consistent. Each partner saw a staggering decrease in extraction runtime, lower operating pressures, greater selectivity in the extraction process, an increase in extract quality, and utilized minimal quantities of ethanol.
“The best part is, it can be added to your existing system, with a small footprint designed to fit into any facility layout and casing created to satisfy fire regulations. The Vitalis CIS really has been designed to deliver efficiencies at every operational level,” Seabrook concluded.
Vitalis’s continued drive to pioneer products and engineer ground-breaking systems has seen the company become a global industry leader in the manufacturing of industrial-scale, supercritical CO2 extraction systems for a broad range of industries. The introduction of Vitalis CIS aims to best serve the company’s core customer base that includes producers of cannabis and hemp while maintaining the bar for safety, service and performance. Vitalis CIS is currently patent pending.
About Vitalis
Vitalis Extraction Technology Inc. (Vitalis) is a privately-owned, Kelowna BC-based engineering and manufacturing company, producing industrial supercritical CO2 extraction solutions for the cannabis, hemp, pharmaceuticals, F&B and essential oil industries.
For media inquiries, please contact:
Raush Salhi at Vitalis Extraction Technology Inc. raush.salhi@vitaliset.com
+1 844 248 2326
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About Vitalis Extraction Technology
Vitalis Extraction Technology Inc. is a privately-owned, Canadian-based engineering and manufacturing company, producing industrial supercritical CO2 extraction systems for the legal cannabis, pharmaceuticals, F&B and botanical industries.
http://Vitaliset.com
Company Address
Vitalis Extraction Technology
591 Gaston Ave Kelowna, BC V1Y 7E6 Canada
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Join Clark University for a Master Class on Social Equity and Cannabis: Challenges and Opportunities
The legalization of cannabis has created many challenges for policy makers and the businesses and individuals wishing to participate in the budding industry. Is it possible to achieve equity amidst the misinformation and often shifting needs and policies of diverse stakeholders?
At Clark University, we offer graduate programs that seek to address these challenges by providing skills that are relevant, transformative, and have real-world applications. Experience the depth of our Certificate for Regulatory Affairs for Cannabis Control by attending a Master Class “Social Equity and Cannabis: Challenges and Opportunities.”
How does the cannabis industry create a pathway for businesses and individuals who are disadvantaged due to their race, gender, or socioeconomic status? Our master class will focus on medical cannabis to illustrate the obstacles and challenges to achieving social equity.
Presenter Laury C. Lucien is a marijuana attorney, professor, and entrepreneur who has extensive cannabis policy experience. She is CEO of Major Bloom, LLC, a vertically integrated marijuana business with two licensed locations in MA, sits on the Boston Bar Association’s Cannabis Advisory Committee, and is an adjunct professor at Suffolk University Law School and Clark University. Lucien is passionate about giving back to underserved communities and believes in the power of knowledge to effect social justice and equity.
Please join us for an online Master Class presented by Clark University’s School of Professional Studies Certificate in Regulatory Affairs for Cannabis Control
Social Equity and Cannabis: Challenges and Opportunities
Presented by Laury C. Lucien
March 18, 2021 at 12:00 pm
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About Clark University’s Certificate in Regulatory Affairs for Cannabis Control
Build confidence and clarity by understanding the challenges of this budding industry. Our program gives individuals access to leaders in the field and an opportunity to develop needed policy knowledge and skills to implement solutions to the complex public health and safety challenges surrounding cannabis legalization.
Learn from experts including municipal officials, public health experts, and law enforcement leaders who are deeply involved in the day-to-day industry and have firsthand experience. Clark’s cannabis certificate can help you act as an informed change agent in an industry with exponential growth potential.
The certificate consists of three, seven week online graduate level courses: Cannabis Education and Enforcement, Regulatory Framework for Cannabis Control, and Health and Public Safety Implications of Cannabis Use. All three credits can be applied to a Clark MPA degree, and the program can be completed in two semesters. Scholarships are available for MA public sector employees and government officials. We are currently accepting applications on a rolling admission basis, with program start dates in May, July, and September.
We hope that you will join us for our Online Master Class on March 18.
If you would like to discuss the Cannabis Certificate in greater detail, please email me at mpiecewicz@clarku.edu.
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Dear {Name},
There’s still time for you to join us tomorrow for our online master class “Social Equity and Cannabis: Challenges and Opportunities.”
Presented by Laury C. Lucien, this class will focus on medical cannabis to illustrate the obstacles and challenges to achieving social equity in the cannabis industry. Lucien will explore how the cannabis industry can create a pathway for businesses and individuals who are disadvantaged due to their race, gender, or socioeconomic status.
Register Now: Master Class – March 18 at 12:00 pm
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Through this session, learn about how Clark University’s Certificate for Regulatory Affairs for Cannabis Control can help you act as an informed change agent in an industry with exponential growth potential.
The program allows you to learn from leading experts including municipal officials, public health experts, and law enforcement leaders who are deeply involved in the day-to-day industry and have firsthand experience.
The certificate consists of three, seven week online graduate level courses: Cannabis Education and Enforcement, Regulatory Framework for Cannabis Control, and Health and Public Safety Implications of Cannabis Use. All three credits can be applied to a Clark MPA degree, and the program can be completed in two semesters. Scholarships are available for MA public sector employees and government officials.
We are currently accepting applications on a rolling admission basis, with program start dates in May, July, and September.
If you would like to discuss this opportunity in greater detail, you can email me at mpiecewicz@clarku.edu.
We hope you will join us for this timely event.
Sincerely,
Mary M. Piecewicz, MBA, MSPC, PMP
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Inkbrite Develops Cannabis Packaging Platform
Easy-to-Create, Impactful, Compliant Cannabis Packaging Platform
Oakland CA, March 1, 2021: Today Inkbrite announced the development of easy-to-use and affordable software, available at Inkbrite.com, to create custom branded packaging for independent cannabis growers. At launch, Inkbrite’s platform supports California growers and manufacturers and will expand from there. This milestone is a major move for Inkbrite towards its mission to make it easy for brands to create compliant packaging.
“While tagging along with a friend at a cannabis conference I got swept up in the excitement. I thought, ‘I can bring my skills to cannabis, and invent cooler packaging!’ says Laurie Peterson, CEO and Founder at Inkbrite. “It turns out the needs for cannabis packaging are more complicated than I thought. I heard of a pre-roll brand who threw out $30k in non-compliant packaging, a distributor’s warehouse log jammed by packaging that had to be relabeled, and a large edibles brand who described navigating packaging regulations as, ‘a total nightmare’. We realized we needed to solve the compliance headache.”
Cannabis packaging is tricky. Each state has its own nuanced label requirements, leading to costly mistakes that require relabeling, recalling and destroying, and even lawsuits. “There are three cannabis regulating bodies in California alone. Our platform is embedded with regulatory intelligence that takes away the brand’s needs to learn individual regulations per state, which change regularly. We handle the complex details of your labeling so that you can focus on what you do best: crafting top-tier cannabis with integrity.” says Marya Gomez, Co-Founder and Head of Compliance at Inkbrite. Marya sits on the Packaging and Labelling committee for the National Cannabis Industry Association.
While the larger cannabis companies have in-house compliance experts, the majority of the industry is filled with emerging brands who can’t afford hiring for this complicated task. Inkbrite wants to be accessible to the craft brands who are the heart and soul of this industry. Therefore, they have also made it affordable: design is free to get started and you don’t pay until you are completely satisfied and ready to order. For one inclusive per-unit price, Inkbrite handles packaging design, sourcing and compliance, eliminating the need for brands to work with multiple vendors. With Inkbrite’s online customization platform, a process that normally takes months is now available in minutes. To view a brief demo (3 min) of the platform, click here.
To learn more about Inkbrite, click here.
About Inkbrite: Inkbrite makes creating compliant cannabis packaging simple and affordable with designs that are impactful, unique and on-brand. For one inclusive per-unit price, Inkbrite handles your packaging design, sourcing, and compliance in a fraction of the time and cost versus using multiple vendors. Need a logo? Inkbrite can do it. High quality, child-resistant containers? No problem. Endless branding opportunities? Inkbrite can handle it. And pay only when your designs are ready to order. Inkbrite’s platform allows indie brands to focus on what they do best: creating high-quality craft cannabis products with heart and integrity. Not convinced? Create a design at Inkbrite.com
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Applied DNA and TruTrace Technologies™ Unveil Complete Cannabis Product Validation and Authentication Solution
– Companies Enter into Strategic Alliance, Referral and Technology Integration Agreement –
STONY BROOK, N.Y. – January 26, 2021 – Applied DNA Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: APDN) (the “Company”), a leader in Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)-based DNA manufacturing, today announced the signing of a definitive agreement with TruTrace Technologies, Inc. (CSE: TTT) (“TruTrace”), developer of a fully-integrated blockchain platform for the legal cannabis, food and pharmaceutical industries, to approach the cannabis industry with an integrated solution comprised of Applied DNA’s CertainT® platform and TruTrace’s StrainSecure™ platform to deliver a complete cannabis product validation and authentication platform differentiated in the marketplace by linking together the power of proprietary SaaS platforms, blockchain and molecular tagging technology to create a secure ecosystem which provides end-to-end traceability and full transparency.
The companies have entered into a Strategic Alliance, Referral and Technology Integration Agreement (the “Agreement”) that allows each company to introduce the other into existing accounts, prospects, as well as cultivate new joint opportunities. The Agreement also calls out the integration of the companies’ respective platforms through APIs to exchange data elements as part of the complete chain of custody solution from source materials to product on the shelf. There is a mutual payment structure in place as engagements are brought online.
TruTrace’s blockchain-based SaaS software is designed to guarantee product quality and strain genetics throughout global supply chains. Protecting consumers and brands from contaminants and counterfeiting is a key benefit of the platform under development. Shoppers Drug Mart, Canada’s largest retail pharmacy chain, currently uses TruTrace’s platform as its underpinning technology infrastructure for traceability and accountability associated with its medical cannabis program.
Applied DNA’s CertainT platform provides the physical tagging of cannabis products using a unique molecular tag to represent the brand and product. That tag is then tested at key nodes within a domestic or international supply chain. All of this authentication and chain-of-custody data is captured in the CertainT portal, which under the Agreement will be integrated with the TruTrace platform. The molecular tag can be applied to cannabis plants, oils, lotions, tablets, edibles and packaging to serve as an immutable indicator of authenticity, origin, and provenance.
“We believe there are clear benefits for collaboration by our two companies to deliver a complete, end-to-end solution to cannabis companies. We believe our combined solution will protect our clients’ brands and IP while also assuring the consumers use authentic and safe products,” said Dr. James A. Hayward, president and CEO, Applied DNA.
Robert Galarza, CEO, TruTrace, said, “Partnering with Applied DNA is a natural progressing of our go-to-market strategy to align ourselves with best of breed technology solutions to bring additional value to our customers and the industry as a whole. CertainT is the perfect technology complement to our platform — providing that extra level of true transparency and traceability the industry needs as we enter the next phase of legalized cannabis across the globe.”
About Applied DNA Sciences
Applied DNA is a provider of molecular technologies that enable supply chain security, anti-counterfeiting and anti-theft technology, product genotyping, and pre-clinical nucleic acid-based therapeutic drug candidates.
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The Company’s common stock is listed on NASDAQ under ticker symbol ‘APDN’, and its publicly traded warrants are listed on OTC under ticker symbol ‘APPDW’.
Applied DNA is a member of the Russell Microcap® Index.
Forward-Looking Statements
The statements made by Applied DNA in this press release may be “forward-looking” in nature within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements describe Applied DNA’s future plans, projections, strategies, and expectations, and are based on assumptions and involve a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the control of Applied DNA. Actual results could differ materially from those projected due to its history of net losses, limited financial resources, limited market acceptance, including Applied DNA’s ability to successfully enter into commercial contracts for the implementation of its CertainT® platform, shifting enforcement priorities of US federal laws and other international laws relating to cannabis, and various other factors detailed from time to time in Applied DNA’s SEC reports and filings, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on December 17, 2020, and other reports we file with the SEC, which are available at www.sec.gov. Applied DNA undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements to reflect new information, events, or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, unless otherwise required by law.
Investor contact: Sanjay M. Hurry, Applied DNA Sciences, 917-733-5573, sanjay.hurry@adnas.com
Program contact: John W. Shearman, Applied DNA Sciences, 631-707-0675, john.shearman@adnas.com
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About TruTrace Technologies
TruTrace Technologies is the developer of fully-integrated software, secured on a blockchain infrastructure, that gives clients’ the ability to store, manage, share and immediately access quality assurance and testing details, COAs, as well as motion and movement intelligence on inventory. The platform was specifically designed to power the traceability of testing standards within the legal cannabis, nutraceutical, food and pharmaceutical space with a focus on the authentication of source materials or ingredients used in formulation. For more information, please visit www.trutrace.co.
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Byers Scientific Announces New Company Structure to Deliver Innovative and Sustainable Industrial-Scale Odor Mitigation Solutions
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | Feb 15, 2021 –– Marc Byers and his team of odor mitigation experts recently announced the launch of Byers Scientific (“Byers”), which brings two industry-leading companies—Byers Scientific & Manufacturing and Pacific Environmental Analytics—together under one roof. Through this internal restructuring, Byers has expanded their comprehensive and data-driven odor mitigation solutions across multiple industries.
Byers Scientific & Manufacturing, now Byers Mitigation Technologies, has been a leading designer, engineer and manufacturer of equipment for the industrial odor management industry since 2014. Byers’ patented dry vapor-phase odor mitigation systems are an integral part of the odor mitigation plan for numerous industrial-scale facilities. With these vapor-phase systems, in conjunction with their industry-leading MT-6 Molecular Filtration System, Byers is innovating state-of-the-art odor mitigation. This comprehensive approach helps customers and clients achieve regulatory compliance and effectively reduce water and energy consumption paving the way for a more sustainable future.
Pacific Environmental Analytics, now Byers Emissions Analysis (BEA), was formed in 2019 to provide a bottom-up approach to assessing and managing commercial agriculture and industrial emissions. Innovated by globally-recognized scientists Dr. Alex Guenther and Dr. William Vizuete, BEA employs pioneering gas-phase emissions testing and analysis to determine the impact of cultivation, processing and extraction on air quality using site-specific emissions modeling.
Finally, the newest division, Byers Intelligent Systems, offers other industrial manufacturers the same Bolt-OnTM Cloud-based SCADA (IoT) functionality on-board all Byers’ manufactured equipment. This proprietary technology is made available to other OEMs to increase automation capabilities, improve equipment efficiencies, collect critical data and drive revenue.
By bringing Byers Mitigation Technologies, Emissions Analysis and Intelligent Systems together, Byers equips customers and clients to tackle today’s most complex odor and emissions challenges across various industries. With science and data-driven mitigation and monitoring solutions, Byers helps significantly reduce liability associated with odor and emissions from commercial cannabis, solid waste, industrial-scale composting and more.
About Byers Scientific
Byers Scientific is a globally-recognized leader in emissions assessment and odor mitigation solutions. Leveraging cutting-edge research and technology, Byers offers best-in-class industrial-scale odor mitigation solutions, data-driven emissions analysis and scalable Cloud-based technology to help companies future-proof their growth strategies.
IMEPIK RELEASES ITS FULL ONLINE COURSE FOR SAFE CANNABIS EDIBLE PRODUCTION
ORLANDO, FLORIDA, FEB. 09, 2021 — As the demand for cannabis-infused edibles continues to grow, producers who put the quality and safety of their products above all will be the most successful.
To support these responsible edibles producers, ImEPIK has the Cannabis Edibles Safety Course©.
“The new course offers interactive food safety training for those making cannabis-infused edibles and must adhere to GMPs,” said Jill Droge, ImEPIK’s Chief Creative and Business Development Officer. “Cannabis edibles aren’t federally regulated yet, but those who take this course will be ahead of the competition when it happens.”
The course consists of two levels:
- Level I: GMPs and the Pyramid of Edible Safety covers the fundamentals of edible production. Essential safety concepts like GMPs and SOPs are explained, and the Pyramid of Edible Safety is introduced. This training is for employees with titles such as technician or specialist.
- Level II: The Edible Safety Plan dives deeper into hazard analysis and risk-based preventive controls for processing, sanitation, allergens and the supply chain during production. How to prevent product contamination is covered using real edibles production scenarios. This course also contains the Level I content, and is for employees with titles such as manager, supervisor or director.
“The cannabis industry has embraced the effectiveness of online training, as every company must attain regulatory compliance and be GMP audit ready,” said Kathryn Birmingham, Ph.D. ImEPIK’s Chief Operating Officer. “ImEPIK’s 100% online cannabis edible course provides the both the competencies and certificate needed by the industry today and into the future.”
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ImEPIK is a market-driven, research-based online training company that creates 100% online, self-paced food safety training for global food manufacturers. To find out more about our courses for cannabis edibles, go to https://imepikcannabissafety.com.
The Hub Craft Signs Deal to Acquire Majority Ownership of Four Trees Holyoke
Partnership combines operational expertise of California and Massachusetts Cannabis industry experts and completes a fully vertical supply chain
Holyoke, Massachusetts–(Newsfile Corp. – January 27, 2021) – The Hub Craft, a Massachusetts Cannabis company provisionally licensed for Cultivation and Manufacturing in Fitchburg, and Four Trees Management Company, parent company to Four Trees Holyoke, a Massachusetts Cannabis company provisionally licensed for Cultivation and Adult-Use Retail in Holyoke, have entered into a definitive agreement under which The Hub Craft will acquire majority ownership of Four Trees.
In acquiring majority ownership of Four Trees, The Hub Craft will gain control over its first Adult Use Retail Cannabis license, serving to complete its vertical supply chain and establish a flagship dispensary location at 1 Cabot Street in Holyoke. In partnering with The Hub Craft, Four Trees’ dispensary gains a constant supply of craft Cannabis flower, manufactured infused products and exclusive west coast branded products. Benefits also include expanded resources for R&D, breeding programs, and Cannabis cup winning genetics.
“The Four Trees deal is a major milestone and will provide shareholders with an immediate and substantial value as it completes The Hub Craft’s vertical integration goals ahead of plan. The Hub Craft is a fast-paced, performance driven company. Our focus is on fast growth, emphasizing technological and operational efficiencies. Our core fundamental principle is integrity and comprehensiveness. Our drive for a positive culture, community involvement, education and social justice is important. Our diversity and merit-based team building approach will help us continue to attract the best-in-class talent to fill key roles. These positive socio-economic belief systems are in unison with Four Trees and we are excited to have them join our leadership team,” said Howard Tanyu, CEO of The Hub Craft. “This marks a tremendous phase of growth for our company, while also providing us with a partner that shares in our commitment to customers and employees. Based on our extensive engagement with Four Trees over the past several months, we are confident that Four Trees’ support will enable The Hub Craft to execute on its strategy and next phase of growth.”
“Cross coast collaboration makes a lot of sense as we move closer to federal legalization. The opportunity we see together by combining our operational expertise is massive,” said Noni Goldman, Four Trees Management Company CEO and Co-Founder. “As scalable cultivation and manufacturing become more and more critical to the success of every Cannabis organization, we share a vision of streamlined operations from seed to sale, without sacrificing the quality of flower or integrity of our company culture.”
The Hub Craft Expands Its Executive Team to Push the Company Forward
Four Trees Co-Founders Arthur Brownsey, Steve Goldman, and Noni Goldman will join The Hub Craft’s executive team, which includes west coast professionals and industry veterans. Founding Advisor and Board Director Tim Stoddart will join the Four Trees management team as Executive Director.
Acquisition to Complete Vertical Supply Chain
The Hub Craft’s 3.9 acre lot, which houses it’s 55,000 sq ft cultivation, manufacturing, and distribution facility will supply the first dispensary location in Holyoke, as well as a number of select retail partners. An on-site cultivation center in Holyoke is anticipated to serve as the company’s future breeding program headquarters and nursery.
Award Winning Genetics and Ongoing Research and Development
The Hub Craft and Four Trees leadership will serve to strengthen the companies’ collective focus on product and genetics research and development. Arthur Brownsey, co-founder of Four Trees, will join The Hub Craft as Director of R&D. His exclusive cultivar “Davy Jones” led the Four Trees team to win two consecutive titles for Best Indoor Flower at the New England Harvest Cup. The Hub Craft will also leverage their existing industry relationships by introducing legacy, multi-cup winning breeders and other leading multi-state Cannabis brands to the Massachusetts market.
About The Hub Craft
The Hub Craft is a minority-led business which holds CCC provisional licenses for Cultivation and Manufacturing of Cannabis products. Their facility is currently under construction in Fitchburg, MA. The Hub Craft will be one of the only licensed cultivators on the east coast producing products using living soil methodologies.
About Four Trees
Four Trees Management Company is the parent company to Four Trees Holyoke, a minority-led business which holds CCC provisional licenses for Cultivation and Adult Use Retail in Holyoke, MA. Three Four Trees founders also own and operate Four Trees Management LLC, where they serve as official cultivation educators for the CCC’s Social Equity Program and have served as cultivation consultants. Co-Founder Noni Goldman currently serves as the chairwoman of the Cultivation Committee of the National Cannabis Industry Association. Four Trees anticipates opening their Holyoke dispensary location in late 2021.
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CLIO CANNABIS ANNOUNCES 2020 AWARD WINNERS
Snoop Dogg and The Last Prisoner Project to be Honored with Specialty Awards at Virtual Ceremony
Charlotte’s Web, Puffco and Kiva Confections Earn Grand Clio Cannabis Statues
NEW YORK—(December 17, 2020)— Clio Cannabis, the awards competition celebrating creators at the forefront of cannabis marketing and communications, today announced the winners of its second annual program. For the first time since the competition was launched, the jury selected three entries to be elevated to Grand Clio Cannabis status, the competition’s highest honor. Charlotte’s Web scored the top prize in Partnerships & Collaborations for its mesmerizing ‘Trust The Earth Farm Art’ installation, a 76-acre rendering of a hand holding a hemp stalk mowed into farmland. Puffco, also a Grand winner, was honored in Product/Service Innovation for ‘The Puffco Peak Pro,’ a portable vaporizer with the largest ceramic chamber in the industry. The final Grand Clio Cannabis award went to Kiva Confections in Public Relations for the ‘It’s All Gravy’ campaign for the company’s limited-edition, cannabis-infused Turkey Gravy.
“The cannabis industry has made huge strides in 2020, from being deemed an ‘essential service’ during the pandemic to prevailing in every single marijuana ballot measure of the 2020 election,” said Michael Kauffman, Director, Clio Cannabis. “These battles were won in part because of the creativity, tenacity and tireless work of countless cannabusiness leaders and we’re humbled to be able to honor cannabis creators in this way.”
The winners of the Clio Cannabis awards will be honored today at a virtual ceremony as part of the Emerge Virtual Cannabis Conference; tickets for the event are available now. The ceremony, hosted by podcasters Weed & Grub, will feature a tribute to 2020 Clio Cannabis Lifetime Achievement Award honoree Snoop Dogg and appearances by Steve DeAngelo, Evelyn LaChapelle and Jim Belushi on behalf of The Last Prisoner Project, this year’s Clio Cannabis Impact Award winner.
“With the Emerge conference, we’re always looking to spotlight the industry’s leading voices, ideas, innovations, companies, and people,” said Charles Warner, Emerge Conference Co-Founder. “By hosting the Clio Cannabis awards at our event, we’re not only able to deliver on that commitment but we’re also able showcase creative work that hopefully inspires the thousands of industry leaders exploring our 3D platform to drive their business forward in groundbreaking new ways.”
Top overall 2020 Clio Cannabis winners include: Kiva Confections with six total awards; Charlotte’s Web and Puffco with four trophies; and Arnold, Artisans on Fire and Weedmaps all receiving three statues. To view the full gallery of winning work, visit www.cliocannabisawards.com.
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About Clio Cannabis
Expanding on Clio’s enduring reputation for establishing best-in-class programs honoring creative ideas in a variety of specialized verticals, Clio Cannabis celebrates the creators at the forefront of cannabis marketing and communications. Launched in 2019, Clio Cannabis sets the bar for creative work in a rapidly growing industry, builds a greater understanding of a developing category, and elevates creative contributions from top talent and agencies.
About Clio
Clio is the premier international awards competition for the creative business. Founded in 1959 to celebrate creative excellence in advertising, Clio today honors the work and talent at the forefront of the industry in a variety of specialized fields, including: sports, fashion, music, entertainment, cannabis and health. As a leading authority on the diverse and ever-changing creative landscape, Clio celebrates creativity 365-days-a-year via its global ad database Ads of The World and its content platform Muse by Clio.
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Director of Public Relations, Clio
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NEW DISPENSARY FRANCHISE THE OPEN DØR OFFERS TURNKEY RETAIL MODEL FOR CANNABIS STAKEHOLDERS
NEW DISPENSARY FRANCHISE THE OPEN DØR OFFERS TURNKEY RETAIL MODEL FOR CANNABIS STAKEHOLDERS
The Open Dør franchise removes the complexities from dispensary operations and is led by industry experts in franchising, cannabis, and real estate.
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., (December 29, 2020) — The Open Dør, a cannabis retail franchise model specializing in operational compliance and an inviting consumer experience, officially launched today. The company will offer dispensary license holders an opportunity to be a part of a new, national retail brand established by experienced cannabis and franchise industry veterans.
In an industry poised for national expansion and increasing consumer buying power, The Open Dør provides a modern cannabis retail model with a turnkey approach. Headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, cannabis franchise opportunities with The Open Dør are available in states throughout the U.S. with legal medical and adult-use marijuana programs.
Co-founded by international franchisor Kathryn Blackwell and cannabis compliance expert Chelsea Mulligan, The Open Dør concept was designed to remove the complexities from cannabis and help license holders get to market faster and with more efficiency.
The Open Dør leadership team includes Strategic Real Estate Advisor Bryan McLaren, Chairman and CEO of Zoned Properties, Inc., which specializes in commercial real estate development in the Regulated Cannabis Industry. Together, the trio infuses over forty years of cannabis regulatory and mainstream business expertise into The Open Dør franchise.
“In an industry fragmented by disparate state regulations, our design plans, operational support, and community focus offers dispensary retailers a smooth and quick entrance to the market with a compliant and proven franchise framework,” stated Blackwell, who will serve as CEO at The Open Dør.
With over three decades in the Quick Service Restaurant sector, Blackwell transitioned her corporate background in building iconic franchise brands like Cold Stone Creamery to the cannabis market, applying proven quality service and marketing initiatives to The Open Dør.
Mulligan, who has been involved in the launch of over 30 dispensaries throughout her cannabis consulting career, brings an astute knowledge of the inner workings of the cannabis business environment specializing in operational compliance, cannabis licensing, and quality management at the executive level.
“The Open Dør provides best-of-industry processes and standards for the ultimate dispensary retail experience. License holders who can bypass operational learning curves with a turnkey model have the ability to outpace competitors and position themselves for cannabis industry growth,” said Mulligan, COO at The Open Dør.
McLaren, a licensed REALTOR who sits on the Forbes Real Estate Council, delivers an added layer of support as a cannabis zoning and permitting expert with a focus on identifying compliant site locations, design, and development.
“Something that we continuously see lacking for new and even tenured dispensary owners is the high level real estate expertise integrated into the overall strategy. Through my experience with a focus on the social, economic, and environmental factors related to real estate development in the cannabis industry, having this key component as an offering through The Open Dør relieves an important initial pain point for business operators,” said McLaren.
With the combined experience, The Open Dør team has created an in-depth support system for franchisees through zoning, real estate, compliance, corporate social responsibility, operations, marketing, and overall cannabis consulting.
Social equity and community forward initiatives will be assimilated into The Open Dør franchise resources with a focus on increasing prosperity and promoting the health and wellness of citizens.
For more information on franchise opportunities and services visit TheOpenDor.com.
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About The Open Dør
Established in 2020, The Open Dør is a national cannabis retail franchise offering license holders and industry stakeholders the opportunity to invest in a turnkey dispensary model in legal medical marijuana and adult-use markets. Headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, The Open Dør leadership team includes co-founder and CEO Kathryn Blackwell, co-founder and COO Chelsea Mulligan, and Strategic Real Estate Advisor Bryan McLaren.
Designed to remove the complexities from dispensary operations, The Open Dør cannabis franchise opportunity includes license to brand name, access to architectural dispensary drawings, product contracts and negotiations, operational procedures and support, staff training and educational modules, real estate and zoning guidance, corporate social responsibility assimilation, as well as ongoing support.
The Open Dør headquarters are located at 14269 N 87th Street, Suite 205, in Scottsdale, Arizona, 85260. For more information visit TheOpenDor.com or phone (888) 317-3677.
The Open Dør Naming Convention
The Open Dør name is an ode to the Scandinavian culture of health and wellness. Co-Founder Kathryn Blackwell is of Swedish descent, and it was important to incorporate elements of this heritage into the The Open Dør mission and branding. The Open Dør invites the community to learn how premium cannabis can benefit a healthy lifestyle and provide a solution for various ailments. The Open Dør helps patients easily walk into this health process and find a welcoming community through their wellness journey.
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Pipp Horticulture Acquires Vertical Air Solutions
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
December 10, 2020
Pipp Horticulture Acquires Vertical Air Solutions
This acquisition solidifies Pipp’s position as the preeminent Mobile Vertical Grow Rack provider for indoor vertical farming and horticulture industries
December 10, 2020 – Walker, Michigan – December 10, 2020 – Pipp Horticulture (a division of Pipp Mobile Storage Systems, Inc., backed by Novacap) (“Pipp”), the leading provider of space-saving, multi-level mobile cultivation systems, announced today that it has acquired Vertical Air Solutions LLC (“VAS”). Based in Santa Cruz, California, VAS is a leader in providing air circulation systems and related products to the global indoor vertical farming industry.
“We are excited to welcome the entire VAS team, led by innovative entrepreneurs and powered by a dedicated group of employees, to the Pipp family of companies” said Craig Umans, President and CEO, Pipp. “We have gotten to know the VAS team well in recent years, as they have been an integral part of our horticulture business, and their products are the ideal addition to our Mobile Vertical Grow Rack Systems. We look forward to integrating their leading technology into our continually expanding product offering to better serve the fast-growing vertical indoor farming industry.”
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“In 2017, when our ‘first of its kind’ airflow technology couldn’t fit into standard mobile racking configurations, Pipp Horticulture was prepared and willing to customize their system in order to accept ours. Our companies have since built a strong relationship and we’re excited to make the partnership official.” said James Cunningham, Founder of VAS. “We look forward to continuing our focus on innovation, while providing top tier solutions for the vertical farming industry. Pipp’s 40 years of experience in equipment sales and manufacturing is exactly the support VAS needs in order to facilitate our growth into new markets.”
“The acquisition of VAS continues our mission of expanding our product offering to better serve the vertical farming industry. Pipp Horticulture brings a combination of the most knowledgeable and experienced Team along with the best products, competitive pricing and best in class customer service” said Craig Umans, President and CEO, Pipp.
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About Pipp Horticulture
Pipp Horticulture is the industry-leading provider of vertical farming and space optimization solutions. We work with commercial agriculture professionals globally, to design, install, and optimize operational spaces throughout cultivation, post-harvest, manufacturing, and distribution facilities through the implementation of vertical and mobile rack and cart systems. The Pipp team merges over 40 years of commercial mobile storage experience with horticulture industry experts with over 30 years of operational experience in commercial agriculture and seed-to-sale production. Pipp provides expertise, insight and network connections far beyond our mobile systems in support of our mission to augment financial performance and mitigate risk for our partners. For more information, please visit www.pipphorticulture.com
About Vertical Air Solutions
Vertical Air Solutions™ leads the business of providing air circulation systems and related products to the global indoor vertical farming industry. With a relentless focus on innovation in improving the efficiency and yield of its customers and an unwavering commitment to stable and interdependent partnerships in its route to market, Vertical Air Solutions positions itself as a responsible, customer-focused, responsive, and politically and socially involved player in the horticulture ecosystem. For more information, please visit www.vertairsolutions.com
About Novacap
Founded in 1981, Novacap is a leading Canadian private equity firm with CA$3.6 billion of assets under management. Its distinct investment approach, based on deep operational expertise and an active partnership with entrepreneurs, has helped accelerate growth and create long-term value for its numerous portfolio companies. With an experienced management team and substantial financial resources, Novacap is well positioned to continue building world-class businesses. Backed by leading global institutional investors, Novacap’s deals typically include leveraged buyouts, management buyouts, add-on acquisitions, IPOs, and privatizations. Over the last 39 years, Novacap has invested in more than 90 companies and completed more than 140 add-on acquisitions. Novacap has offices in Brossard, Quebec and Toronto, Ontario. For more information, please visit www.novacap.ca.
For more information:
Craig Umans, President and CEO
Pipp Mobile Storage Systems, Inc.
616-988-4044
info@pipphorticutlure.com
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