Plant Amplifier Gifts Safe Climate Products
After 55 years of self-funded research by Ioan Davidoni, a modern day Nicola Tesla, https://www.plantamplifier.com/ is shipping free samples. Commercial growers of any crop and healthcare providers should text 936-718-2747. We cover shipping. At http://www.goldenopportunitiesdevelopment.com/ click Global Restoration for products, history and documented benefits in 13 articles for plants, people and the planet based on quantic era science. Quantic science is a unified field foundation for all sciences and arts.
A one year University of Michigan study documented higher yields and nutrition using Plant Amplifier products. An Oregon master cannabis grower with 40 years of experience reports 20% higher yields three years in succession. Hemp Inc, a publically held world leader in hemp and kenaf, will begin a Plant Amplifier trial in September. A 500 acre California hemp farm completes a 90 day trial on 9/18. Virginia’s professor of hemp and other crops starts studies 9/9. A Florida citrus green experiment starts 9/18. A lab, federally appointed in 1960, issues a peer reviewed report on quantic coral restoration on 9/23. We’re designing a Great Barrier Reef renewal plan for Queensland University’s Scott Bryan.
See USA Today’s 8/29, Massive Raft of Rock To the Reef’s Rescue. In Australia’s 12 year drought, trees that never grow over1-2 feet in the first year, grew 10-30 feet in year one. The Coomara River’s red tide remediated, in two years, in a 60 mile radius. On the coast, whales and aquatic life not seen in 99 years, returned. Hear us on Lancaster Farming.com podcast, 11:45, 9/3.
Plants thrive in extended 107 degree heat. Pakistan’s Tsunami Reforestation Director requested we amplify their 5 billion tree planting. We plan to offer the Tibetan Plateau reforestation team, the Brazil team and Ethiopia, Iceland, New Zealand, Indonesia, Niger, Kenya and the faster forest polygenomies campaign an amplifier compliment.
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Plant Amplifier seeks distributors on any scale in any country. No charge to become a reseller. Advertising and support may be available to active resellers. We seek advisers for a quantic era foundation by extending a standing invitation to quantic era safe science national and international experts in the fields of agroforestry, fisheries and ocean remediation, especially if you are from one of the 44 Caribbean nations. We are formulating a safe permafrost climate proposal to compliment/accelerate the goals of https://pleistocenepark.ru/, Nori Carbon Removal Marketplace and various indigenous/minority owned agroforestry projects. Text or email us.
What You Need to Know When Opening a Dispensary in Michigan and Missouri
When a new cannabis market opens like Missouri and Michigan, there’s always a mix of excitement and trepidation for entrepreneurs. The complex legalities of any cannabis market can feel intimidating and, as a result, many people interested in opening a dispensary never make it past the first page of the license application.
New cannabis markets attract hundreds, even thousands of applicants, but only a select group will receive one of the limited cannabis licenses available. To be one of the chosen few, applicants must learn everything they can to make their application stand out, increasing their chances of winning a coveted license. That’s why Cova is hosting free, educational seminars this summer on how to open a dispensary in Missouri and Michigan. And for those who have already received a license, these seminars will teach them how to be successful and stand out in a crowded field.
With Missouri’s final cannabis regulations released, the state will begin accepting cannabis license applications on August 3, 2019. The licenses will be granted to the first 192 highest-scored applicants. In Michigan, to get in the game now and ready your business for recreational cannabis, it’s wise to apply for a medical marijuana license now. MMJ licensed businesses in Michigan will be grandfathered in to open a recreational retail store.
With these developments quickly approaching, it’s time to prepare. By attending Cova’s free seminars, canna-preneurs can avoid major mistakes in the licensing process, learn best practices for opening a dispensary, and feel confident about their decision to trailblaze in a quickly growing industry.
Cova’s free spring seminars will take place in the following cities. All you have to do is sign up and show up to get a wealth of free knowledge.
- Kansas City, Missouri (June 11th)
- St. Louis, Missouri (June 12th)
- Livonia, Michigan (July 9th)
- Saginaw, Michigan (July 10th)
4 Takeaways You’ll Gain from Cova’s Michigan & Missouri Cannabis Seminars
How to Open a Cannabis Dispensary in Missouri & Michigan
In this session, you will learn exactly what it takes to open a dispensary in Missouri and Michigan. This includes the 1) key costs of opening and operating a dispensary; 2) the information you need for a successful dispensary business plan and marijuana license application; and 3) tips on dispensary design that will make your store functional and memorable.
Michigan & Missouri Dispensary Regulations
To be a successful cannabis dispensary owner in these new markets, it’s crucial to understand the basics of dispensary regulations in Michigan and Missouri. Cova’s team will highlight some of the most common compliance issues and how you can avoid them. Plus, they’ll explain the cannabis tax structures and reporting requirements.
Best Practices for Opening a Cannabis Store
Now you know what it takes to get your cannabis license approved in Michigan and Missouri and how to avoid compliance issues. Next, you’ll learn best practices for running a cannabis shop. This session includes information on cannabis inventory management, what metrics you need to track to measure your store’s success, and employee recruiting and management tips.
How to Use POS Technology to Manage Your Dispensary
Running a dispensary without proper technology can lead to a compliance disaster fast. Cova will show how a cannabis-friendly Point of Sale (POS) system is essential for managing a compliant dispensary.
With 20 years of retail experience and drawing on years of cannabis business knowledge from experts, these free seminars will save you costly consultant fees and set you up for success in running a compliant cannabis business.
To learn how to open a marijuana dispensary in Missouri, RSVP here. To RSVP for a free seminar in Michigan, click here.
About Author
Faai Steuer is VP of marketing at Cova Software, the fastest growing cannabis retail POS in North America. An entrepreneur at heart, she has a passion for growing startups and building brands. With 20 years of marketing experience in CPG and retail tech, she lends her knowledge and best practices to help cannabis entrepreneurs in the US and Canada open their first store and grow their business through vital thought leader content. Faai oversees the strategies and executions of Cova public relations, content marketing, social media, events, and campaigns.
Predictive Analytics Will Drive The Cannabis Industry’s Future
Discover what Consumer Characteristics Really Predict Cannabis Consumption
Chicago, IL / Houston, TX. May 21, 2019: Consumer Research Around Cannabis, a leader in cannabis consumer surveys, is partnering with marketing insights firm Radium Research to provide advanced multivariate analysis to identify the most significant consumer predictors that are driving cannabis consumer opinions, usage, product choice, and consumption.
Applying these advanced techniques to a robust national dataset with the ability to drill down at the market level provides cannabis verticals with an unprecedented opportunity to understand consumers and identify new opportunities. For example, companies can identify which cannabis need states are predictive of higher dollar spend and which products attributes are most important to higher value consumer segments.
“Radium Research has 20 years of creative analytics in CPG and they really know the cannabis category as well. I believe their approach to analyzing consumer data will provide companies with a huge competitive advantage, especially to those trying to gain market share as well as those determining how to enter the cannabis market”, noted Jeff Stein, VP of Consumer Research Around Cannabis.
Dr. Paul Crowe, President of Radium Research, added “Consumer Research Around Cannabis conducts over 110,000 surveys every year across 85 US markets and the greater Toronto area. That’s a huge sandbox to play in and we’re very excited to be able to bring these types of advanced analyses to help our mutual clients. It really allows even small companies to have big insights into their markets and consumers.”
The attached sample analysis, which uncovers the demographic and behavioral characteristics most predictive of one’s attitude toward recreational cannabis legalization in Illinois, highlights the kind of unique insights that this partnership enables.
ABOUT RADIUM RESEARCH LLC
Radium provides consulting and contract work for select FMCG/CPG and Cannabis companies in the areas of brand positioning, brand tracking, early-stage screening, claims, innovation, concept development and optimization, retail and e-commerce, consumer segmentation, occasion-based segmentation (needs states, jobs-to-be-done), packaging, market landscape, as well as line, portfolio, and category optimization.
WEBSITE: www.radiumresearch.com
CONTACT: Dr. Paul Crowe, paul@radiumresearch.com
ABOUT CONSUMER RESEARCH AROUND CANNABIS
Consumer Research Around Cannabis is a sister company to The Media Audit which has nearly 50 years of local market qualitative survey experience. With the addition of cannabis consumer targets to match the wide array of consumer data segments such as demographics, income, education, plan to purchase, stage-in-life, political persuasion, etc. – the company offers an extensive ability to deep dive into the consumer drivers of cannabis and, many other consumer verticals.
WEBSITE: www.consumerresearcharoundcannabis.com
CONTACT: Jeff Stein, jstein@consumerresearcharoundcannabis.com 281-845-6000
ClearPath Strategic enters the Cannabis Market
ClearPath Strategic, a planning and business advisory firm announces its full suite of services is now available to cannabis businesses. ClearPath specializes is growth and strategy management for early stage and small to medium size organizations. From strategic planning and project management to organizational development and capability planning, ClearPath is positioned to support emerging businesses in the cannabis industry.
Learn more at www.clearpathstrategic.com or call 231.632.0006.
Valued Farming Clients – Pre-Order your FIBC Totes/Super Sacks @ $6.88/bag by May 10th
Valued Farming clients,
It’s spring, you’re busy, we get it…so to the point.
What: FIBC Totes/Super Sack Pre-Order
When: May 10th is deadline to place your order and secure a price of $6.88, with 30% down
Why: Save $$$ (~50%) AND Secure supply chain
Details:
As your strategic/trusted supply chain partner, we’ve secured a quality source for FIBC Totes/Super Sack and are offering you the opportunity to lock down a price of $6.88/bag for this necessary/important harvest supply. Due to the logistics involved, this is a limited time offer. Your order must be received by May 10th, and your 30% deposit made by May 31st. Lead time is ~14 weeks, which would result in delivery to your facility during the last 2 weeks of August. SDS sheets along with other relevant compliance docs are available for review. Please reach out if you have any questions.
CONTACT:
Rocco Iannapollo, Sales Director
www.cannabiskitchensupplies.com
riannapollo@etundra.com
Office/CustomerService:800-594-4183
Cova is the Vital Tech Company Behind Ontario Cannabis Stores Opening April 1st
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contacts
Cova | Faai Steuer | Faai@covasoftware.com
Spiritleaf | Heidi Gammuac | media@spiritleaf.ca
The Hunny Pot | Laura Fracassi | Pr@thehunnypot.com
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 28th, 2019. Cova is the point-of-sale (POS) solution of choice for nearly every major cannabis retailer entering the coveted Ontario market. The key province has proven a serious challenge for private cannabis retail, with elusive licenses, strict regulations, and high expectations. With no room for error, 20 of the 25 retail license winners, including The Hunny Pot Cannabis Co., Ganjika, Ameri, Superette, Hobo Recreational Cannabis Store, Fire & Flower, and Spiritleaf are putting their trust in Cova software to ensure smooth sailing when they open their doors.
“Cannabis retail is far more complex than other retail environments, and compliance is a big factor,” said Gary Cohen, CEO of Cova. “We wanted to help our customers protect their hard-earned license and investment, that’s why we carefully designed our product to align with the nuances of cannabis laws and regulations. Our POS is equipped with automated compliance features like age verification, sales limit alerts and batch tracking to help prevent human error.”
Cova’s experience in technology and retail spans 20 years. Rooted in a successful enterprise environment, the passionate retail technology company brings robust resources and infrastructure, while remaining agile enough to incorporate customer feedback and keep pace with the evolving cannabis retail industry.
Cova’s advanced platform has earned industry favour largely because the easy-to-learn software is backed by comprehensive support. The company’s premier launch team and ongoing help with processes and best practices was vital to retailers like The Hunny Pot Cannabis Co. and Spiritleaf.
“We are very pleased to be opening our flagship Ontario Spiritleaf store in Kingston,” said Darren Bondar, President and CEO of Inner Spirit Holdings, the company behind the growing Spiritleaf franchise. “We trust Cova as our POS partner to support this milestone and power all our store operations. Having been in retail for 20 years, we know that an easy-to-use and reliable POS system is crucial for the success of a retail business. After spending over a year evaluating various POS systems, we chose Cova and have not looked back.”
The Kingston store marks the 6th location for Spiritleaf, Canada’s largest cannabis retail franchise concept. The Calgary-based company is rapidly expanding, with 50 approved permits in Alberta alone, over 20 franchise agreements in Ontario with more than 100 potential stores in development across the nation. Cova will continue to serve as a close partner to ensure that successful expansion.
In Toronto, The Hunny Pot Cannabis Co. – one of the first companies to be granted a license in the province – will open a 3500 square-foot store in the heart of downtown.
“As we approach the finish line, we couldn’t be more excited for April 1st and to welcome our first customers. As the first legal retailer to open its doors in the city of Toronto, we have a duty to set an example for current and future retailers, which means paying close attention to all of our vendors, from designers to POS software. We are confident in Cova’s overall approach, service offerings and their dedication to compliance, which is incredibly valuable to us at The Hunny Pot,” said Hunny Gawri, Owner of The Hunny Pot Cannabis Co.
“Cova is very excited to work with such dedicated entrepreneurs who share our values and commitment to propel the cannabis industry forward,” Cohen said. “These retailers worked hard to make an incredibly challenging deadline and meet all the government requirements. We’re committed to working hard and to continue earning their trust while we help them succeed in this incredibly exciting journey.”
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About Cova
Cova is the leading POS solution in the cannabis industry. The Cova team’s relentless pursuit of creating the industry’s first lovable POS has led to solutions that help retailers simplify compliance, reduce operational costs, and increase revenue through automated compliance, inventory management, mobile reporting dashboards, and Cova’s Express Checkout app. With a growing network of cannabis industry partners including Leafly, Baker, I Heart Jane, greenRush, springbig, Enlighten, GeekTek, and Budvue, Cova’s seamless tech ecosystem gives retailers access to the best tools available to run their business. Cova’s offices are located in Denver, CO, Vancouver, BC, Winnipeg, MB and Regina, SK. Learn more at www.covasoftware.com.
About Inner Spirit Holdings
Inner Spirit Holdings is establishing a chain of recreational cannabis stores under its Spiritleaf brand. Supporting local entrepreneurs by applying its award-winning franchise and retail models, Inner Spirit has more than 100 franchise agreements in place for potential Spiritleaf locations and also plans to operate corporate outlets in certain jurisdictions. Developing a diverse portfolio of quality and curated lifestyle cannabis products – including Spiritleaf’s own locally sourced lines – Spiritleaf is positioned to be an iconic Canadian brand and the most trusted source for recreational cannabis. More information can be found on Inner Spirit’s website at www.innerspiritholdings.com.
About The Hunny Pot Cannabis Co.
The Hunny Pot Cannabis Co. will be one of the first 25 legal retail cannabis stores set to open its doors in Ontario. The Hunny Pot Cannabis Co. is owned and operated by Hunny Gawri and is located at 202 Queen St West, Toronto. The doors are set to open on April 1, 2019. You can find more information about the store at thehunnypot.com and you can follow the store on Instagram at @thehunnypotcannabisco.
VRX Labs Grand Opening
VRX Labs is excited to announce their Grand Opening Event on Friday, April 26th.
For more information contact marketing@vrxlabs.com.
InstantGMP, Inc. announces the release of an all-in-one affordable quality management system, InstantGMP™ QMS
InstantGMP, Inc., creator of the InstantGMP™ batch and quality management software, announces the release of an all-in-one affordable quality management system, InstantGMP™ QMS https://www.instantgmp.com/solutions/quality-management-system.
Designed by quality and regulatory experts, InstantGMP™ QMS is a quality management system (QMS) software that satisfies a renewed commitment to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) compliance through a complete QMS platform that stands-out from other systems by streamlining, enhancing, and automating workflows for quality-related actions. Coupling specially developed logs with the electronic batch records and inventory controls of InstantGMP™ creates a fully connected manufacturing environment.
Through integrating several aspects of the software, companies benefit by ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations, maximizing batch production, reducing human errors and improving their manufacturing processes. This all-encompassing system is appealing to both experts of GMPs and those within emerging industries looking to implement these process improvement workflows.
Some of the pre-structured built-in logs include:
• Deviation management
• Customer Complaint tracking
• CAPA
• Change control
• Room and equipment monitoring
• Personnel training
Striving to encourage efficiency, process improvements, and integration with InstantGMP™’s electronic batch records and inventory management; InstantGMP™ QMS shines by organizing data, unifying investigative processes, and expediting resolutions. By leveraging the connection to other software modules, redundant data input is eliminated, and users can appreciate centralized record creation within InstantGMP™ QMS.
Delving deeper into components of the software, users can capture root causes, dispositions, launch investigations, monitor statuses, email notifications about personnel assignments, link related documents via the document management system (DMS), and track incidents with pre-configured workflows.
The Quality Management module is available for separate purchase for companies looking to make a partial transition.
About InstantGMP, Inc.
InstantGMP, Inc. https://www.instantgmp.com is the creator behind the InstantGMP™ software that organizes and manages manufacturing processes with the goal of improving batch quality and consistency across several different industry verticals; including biopharmaceuticals, biotech, cannabis, CBD & hemp, dietary supplements, e-liquids, and medical devices. The software is the brain-child of Dr. Richard Soltero, pharmaceutical veteran, and quality extraordinaire. InstantGMP, Inc.’s focus is developing software for products that are regulated by the FDA.
WEBINAR: Going Public in Canada – Is Your Cannabis Company Ready?
Join our panel of experts from MNP, Aird & Berlis, the Canadian Securities Exchange, MGO | Ello Cannabis Alliance and Haywood Securities Inc. as we take you through the steps needed to go public in Canada.
Listing in Canada provides greater access to capital and liquidity for shareholders, and provides a currency with which to grow your business. Trading in Canada also provides access to investment bankers and analysts, executive talent and independent directors, and legal and accounting professionals who have accumulated vast expertise working in the sector over several years.
What lessons have we already learned from the Canadian market and how can these lessons be applied to emerging markets around the world? How can global companies get listed on the Canadian Securities Exchange as the industry moves into its next phase?
Our speakers will identify best practices and advantages for cannabis businesses listing in Canada and what considerations may arise when doing so.
Topics include:
· How to go public in Canada
· Access to capital
· Professional services and other resources
· Lessons learned and what may come next
Date: Wednesday, February 6, 2019
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. ET (8:00 – 9:00 a.m. PT)
Cost: FREE
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Chantal M. Roberts will be part of an expert panel discussing claims trends among the cannabis market at Insurance Business’ 2019 Cannabis Coverage Masterclass in Denver
CMR Consulting Corporation’s president, Chantal M. Roberts, CPCU, AIC, RPA, will take part in an expert panel discussing cannabis claim trends and their potential hazards. Ms. Roberts has previously spoken on this issue at the National Association of Insurance Commissioners Western Zone meeting and published an article about cannabis coverage and adjusting in the CPCU trade journal, Insights.
Ms. Roberts states, “The cannabis medical- and recreational-use growth has created a myriad of new risks for the business owner and lay person. Often times neither the insurer nor the insured are aware of the issues until a claim is presented. This is why discussing coverages not only with the insured’s agent or broker is important, but also the claims department because that is where the rubber meets the road.”
The one day seminar is perfect for agents, brokers, risk managers, and carriers.
For more information, please visit http://cannabis.ibamag.com/denver/
To find out more about CMR Consulting, please visit https://www.cmrconsulting.net/ or call 913-335-0612.
Leafbuyer Technologies, Inc. Launches Blockchain
Leafbuyer Technologies, Inc. (OTC:LBUY) announced today it launched Phase One of its multiphase blockchain initiative on December 20, 2018. This first phase integrates with the Company’s loyalty platform, Leafbuyer Loyalty. This launch creates the bridge for cannabis consumers to eventually complete monetary transactions electronically with dispensaries and product companies. Now, within the Leafbuyer Loyalty application, consumers can choose to create their own blockchain wallet, called the Leafbuyer Wallet. Immediately, when a consumer creates a Leafbuyer Wallet account at a participating dispensary, a link is sent through SMS to their mobile device. Through this link, the consumer can view their account, track all transaction history, and see their loyalty points. Leafbuyer Wallet consumers can visit their account at any time through their smartphone without needing to be onsite at a participating dispensary.
“This first step in our blockchain initiative lays the groundwork for Leafbuyer to utilize blockchain and cryptocurrencies in our business plans,” said Leafbuyer CTO Michael Goerner. Blockchain allows for a digitized, decentralized, secure environment in which transactions are made and information is stored in a verifiable, permanent way. This leading, anti-fraud technology supports Leafbuyer’s initiative to provide transparency with its customers and consumers. “The sky is the limit with blockchain,” said Leafbuyer CEO Kurt Rossner. “The technology will help shape the cannabis industry and open doors to new revenue possibilities for Leafbuyer. We want to offer the highest level of transparency with customers, and blockchain will help us accomplish this goal.”
About Leafbuyer
Leafbuyer.com is one of the most comprehensive online sources for cannabis deals and information. Leafbuyer works alongside cannabis businesses to showcase their unique products and build a network of loyal patrons. The Company’s online network reaches millions of marijuana consumers every month. Leafbuyer is the official cannabis deals platform of LA Weekly, Voice Media Group, Dope Media, Grasscity, and The Stranger. Learn more at Leafbuyer.com
Cresco Labs Co-Founder And CEO Charles Bachtell Appointed To Cannabis Legalization Subcommittee Of Illinois Governor-Electt JB Pritzker’s Transition Team
Cannabis Legalization One of Four Subcommittees Under the Restorative Justice and Safe Communities Transition Committee
CHICAGO–December 12, 2018–Cresco Labs (CSE: CL) (“Cresco” or “the Company”), one of the largest verticallyintegrated multistate cannabis operators in the United States, today announced that Charles Bachtell, Co-founder and CEO of Cresco Labs, has been appointed to the Cannabis Legalization Subcommittee of Illinois Governor-elect JB Pritzker’s transition team. Cannabis Legalization is one of four subcommittees under the Governor-elect’sRestorative Justice and Safe Communities Transition Committee. Bachtell will collaborate other civic, judicial and social justice leaders named to the committee. Within the group, he is the only cannabis industry operator appointed to provide input that will shape the possibility of legal adult-use cannabis in Illinois.
The primary goals of the Cannabis Legalization Subcommittee are to evaluate and develop implementation recommendations for the Governor-elects platform on legalizing cannabis. As outlined during the campaign, these priorities include safely legalizing and decriminalizing cannabis, reviewing and commuting the sentences of people incarcerated for cannabis offenses in Illinois, intentionally including black and brown entrepreneurs in the planning and licensing of new cannabis dispensaries and reinvesting in communities hit hardest by the war on drugs and the legacy of mass incarceration.
“It is a great honor to be appointed by Governor-elect JB Pritzker to work with an esteemed group of leaders to advance legalization of cannabis in Illinois, a state that has been historically been one of the most highly regulated markets in the country,” said Bachtell. “At Cresco, we were one of the first cannabis companies to successfully win licenses and scale our business in this highly competitive market. We understand the Illinois market – our home state – very well and have been active in endorsing legislation that will protect and support the well-being of our citizens.”
Named one of the “Top 100 Cannabis Leaders of 2018” by Entrepreneur, Bachtell co-founded Cresco Labs in 2016 with the vision of normalizing and professionalizing the cannabis industry. Bachtell is an attorney with deep legal expertise in regulatory compliance and is recognized as one of the foremost authorities on regulatory affairs in some of the nation’s most heavily regulated industries. He serves as an adjunct professor at the Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law teaching classes on legal and regulatory matters concerning the emerging cannabis industry and has leadership positions in numerous cannabis trade associations across the country.
About Cresco Labs, LLC:
Cresco Labs, based in Chicago, is a leading U.S. cannabis company with experienced management, access to capital and a demonstrated growth strategy. As a differentiated grower, processor and retailer of premium cannabis operating in seven states, the company focuses on entering highly regulated markets with outsized demand potential and high barriers to entry. Its impressive speed-to-market gives Cresco a distinct competitive advantage as it replicates its model to expand its national footprint. Cresco’s proven ability to execute is complemented by a cutting-edge brand strategy spearheaded by several of the brightest minds in consumer marketing in the nation. Cresco’s products are tailored to all major consumer segments: everyday cannabis, medicinally focused, connoisseur grade, and chef inspired edibles by James Beard Award-winning pastry chef Mindy Segal. Learn more about Cresco Labs at crescolabs.com.
Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation and may also contain statements that may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking information and forward-looking statements are not representative of historical facts or information or current condition, but instead represent only the Company’s beliefs regarding future events, plans or objectives, many of which, by their nature, are inherently uncertain and outside of the Company’s control. Generally, such forward-looking information or forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as, ‘may,’ ‘will,’ ‘should,’ ‘could,’ ‘would,’ ‘expects,’ ‘plans,’ ‘anticipates,’ ‘believes,’ ‘estimates,’ ‘projects,’ ‘predicts,’ ‘potential’ or ‘continue’ or the negative of those forms or other comparable terms. The Company’s forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the Company’s actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, including but not limited to: the illegality of the Company’s business at the U.S. federal level and the risk of prosecution; the U.S. State level regulatory uncertainty; clearing of the securities; risks to Canadian investors being barred from entering the U.S.; restricted access to banking; the availability of additional financing; the lack of approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration; constraints on marketing products; limited trademark protection; unfavorable tax treatment; the tax classification of the Company in the U.S.; lack of access to U.S. bankruptcy protections; proceeds of crime statutes; liability and enforcement; risks inherent in the agricultural business; environmental risks and regulations; access to third-party service providers; product liability; personal information breaches; liability for fraudulent or illegal activity by employees, contractors and consultants; the Company’s limited operating history; the difficulty quantifying the target market; planned expansion; the limited market for securities; security risks; public and consumer perceptions; contracts may not be legally enforceable; restricted transfer of securities; voting control; reliance on management; risks related to the Illinois Medical Cannabis Pilot Program; reliance on management; the risks discussed under “Risk Factors” in the company’s CSE Listing Statement filed with SEDAR; and other factors, many of which are beyond the control of the Company. Readers are cautioned that the foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive. Because of these uncertainties, you should not place undue reliance on the Company’s forward-looking statements. No assurances are given as to the future trading price or trading volumes of Cresco’s shares. The Company does not intend to update any of these factors or to publicly announce the result of any revisions to any of the Company’s forward-looking statements contained herein, whether as a result of new information, any future event or otherwise. Except as otherwise indicated, this press release speaks as of the date hereof. The distribution of this press release does not imply that there has been no change in the affairs of the Company after the date hereof or create any duty to update or supplement any information provided in this press release or otherwise.
Contacts:
Media
Jason Erkes, Cresco Labs
Chief Communications Officer
press@crescolabs.com
312-953-2767
Investors
Aaron Miles, Cresco Labs
Vice President, Investor Relations
310-622-8255
InstantGMP, Inc.’s Groundbreaking Greenfield Grant Winner to be Announced at MJ Biz Con Vegas
Helping Cannabis, CBD, Hemp, and Medical Marijuana Startups Hit the Ground Running
Cary, NC September 30th, 2018 – InstantGMP, Inc., along with a partnership with the American Herbal Products Association (AHPA), California Cannabis Industry Association (CCIA), and National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA) created the Greenfield Grant to provide startups with an encompassing quality management system to help a new brand to gain a competitive edge.
In recent years, cannabis legalization ignited a green rush across the world to help consumers gain access to alternatives to pharmaceuticals and recreational products. Though federally prohibited, some degree of legalization is recognized nationwide.
Despite its popularity and level of regulation, the cannabis industry is still evolving and experiencing industry growing pains. To ensure companies are producing high-quality, consistent, and compliant products, InstantGMP, Inc. created the Greenfield Grant.
One startup will receive a license of InstantGMP™ MES software, a set of over 110 Standard Operating Procedures, and an Implementation Package consisting of 200 hours of hands on consulting, training, and assistance in getting started with daily software use.
The Greenfield Grant aims to elevate a brand to a new level through operations management, scalability, traceability, and risk reduction for investors. Cannabis processors and extractors, CBD and Hemp companies, and Investors/investment management companies can still apply for the Greenfield Grant ahead of an October 26th application deadline.
For the inaugural Greenfield Grant, InstantGMP, Inc. will be announcing a grand prize winner at the Marijuana Crash Course at the Marijuana Business Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada on Tuesday, November 13th, 2018.
About InstantGMP, Inc.
InstantGMP, Inc. is the creator behind the InstantGMP™ software that organizes and manages manufacturing processes with the goal of improving batch quality and consistency across several different industry verticals; including biopharmaceuticals, biotech, cannabis, CBD & hemp, cosmetics, dietary supplements, e-liquids, and medical devices. The software is the brain-child of Dr. Richard Soltero, pharmaceutical veteran, and quality extraordinaire. InstantGMP, Inc.’s focus is developing software for products that are regulated by the FDA.
The Hemp Biz Conference™ Announces “Call for Speakers” for its inaugural conference May 1st and 2nd 2019.
The Hemp Biz Conference 2019 Will Connect Hemp Business Leaders, Policymakers and Investors to Discuss Key Issues Facing the Hemp Industry Today.
Denver, Colorado – October 1st, 2018– The Hemp Biz Conference today announced its “Call for Speakers” for The Hemp Biz Conference 2019, the first-ever B2B conference designed to develop the hemp industry by bringing together hemp business and investment savvy newcomers. The conference will be May 1st and 2nd, 2019, at the Crown Plaza Airport Conference Center in Denver, Colorado.
Speaker proposals will be accepted through 5 PM EST November 15, 2018. Detailed information including the speaker submission form, are available online. Please contact The Hemp Biz Conference with any questions. The Hemp Biz Conference program will feature industry speakers addressing the latest trends, strategies and upcoming business opportunities through cutting-edge sessions. Our B2B program will empower attendees with the knowledge to stay at the forefront of the hemp advances.
“While Wall Street looks at marijuana as a great disruptor, hemp has far more potential to disrupt every facet of daily life but deeply impact international markets as well.” Stated Christie Lunsford, chief executive officer, The Hemp Biz Conference, “We are creating the go to place to take the pulse of the industry, learn about the latest trends and hear from top hemp thought leaders. We encourage industry leaders to submit speaker proposals and look forward to hearing about what’s on the horizon for the transformative hemp industry.”
More than 900 industry professionals from the hemp agricultural, extraction, processing and hemp manufacturing of food, oil, seed, CBD wellness products, textiles, bio-fuel and plastics will attend The Hemp Biz Conference. Corporate buyer and retailers, media and investors will also be in attendance. The Hemp Biz Conference will feature a select group of exhibitors unveiling the latest hemp products, services and innovations to fill the current gaps in the hemp industry ecosystem.
ABOUT THE HEMP BIZ CONFERENCE™
The Hemp Biz Conference supports the growth of the hemp industry by bringing together industry professionals, policy makers and investors to develop a sustainable commodity supply chain. Our focus is an exploration of new hemp technologies that will reframe our understanding of the world in agriculture, processing, manufacturing, extraction, food, medicine, textiles, plastics and bio-fuel.
For more information and to explore sponsorship and booth opportunities for the conference please visit https://thehempbizconference.com/.
Leafbuyer Technologies Announces Letter of Intent to Acquire Leading Mobile Ordering App
Leafbuyer Technologies, Inc. (“Leafbuyer”) (OTCQB:LBUY) announced today a non-binding letter of intent to acquire California-based Greenlight Technologies (“Greenlight”).
Greenlight provides cannabis consumers real-time mobile ordering and loyalty rewards through a native application that integrates with the local dispensary’s point of sale system. Once the acquisition is complete, Leafbuyer’s customer base in California will more than double. The company expects higher sales in the California market due to the opportunity for cross-selling of the complementary platforms. The company projects that the acquisition will be accretive to earnings within six months. Greenlight’s technology will support Leafbuyer’s customers and allow consumers to pre-order cannabis products via mobile app and pick the orders up in their local store.
“We believe Greenlight’s technology and team will be a tremendous addition to Leafbuyer. Their presence in California will allow us to serve that rapidly growing market and tap into a significant new revenue stream. Offering mobile app pre-ordering will allow consumers to skip long lines and enjoy a better overall experience. We believe this service will offer dispensaries a powerful new tool and will allow us to cross-sell the Leafbuyer suite of solutions to a much larger sector of the market,” said Kurt Rossner, Chairman and CEO of Leafbuyer. “The acquisition brings together two leading brands, that combined, will deliver unparalleled world-class technology and solutions for the cannabis space.” said Michael Gabriel, Co-Founder of Greenlight Technologies.
About Leafbuyer Technologies, Inc.
Leafbuyer.com is one of the most comprehensive online sources for cannabis deals and information. Leafbuyer works alongside businesses to showcase their unique products and build a network of loyal patrons. Leafbuyer’s national network of cannabis deals and information reaches millions of consumers every month. Leafbuyer is the official cannabis deals platform of Dope Media, LA Weekly, and Voice Media Group. About Greenlight Technologies Greenlight is the leading loyalty rewards and order ahead software in the cannabis industry, designed to give businesses a competitive edge and to better retain their customers. Greenlight’s mission is to help businesses serve more customers, grow their revenue, and increase patient retention. Learn more at Leafbuyer.com.
Contacts
Leafbuyer Technologies, Inc.
Andre Leonard, +720-432-5593 andre@leafbuyer.com
or Greenlight Technologies Inc.
Alysha Light, 310-740-7539 FLIGHT PR @greenlightapp.com
Cova Software Announces Plan to Retain Retail Cannabis Data in Canada
Media Contact:
Faai Steuer
Faai@covasoftware.com
+1 778-866-6649
Cova Software Announces Plan to Retain Retail Cannabis Data in Canada
Cova to host all Canadian Customer Personally Identifiable Information in Microsoft Azure Canada-Central
Vancouver BC and DENVER, Sept. 26, 2018 – Retail cannabis point of sale software company and part of the iQmetrix group, Cova Software today announced plans to help retailers in Canada improve protection of retail data and Canadian consumer information by migrating all Canadian cannabis retail data to Azure Canada-Central located in Toronto. The move is set to begin September 27.
Currently, Cova hosts its data in the United States, which is in compliance with PIPEDA and relevant provincial legislation. However, ahead of legalization on October 17, Cova is creating a footprint in Canada to host all customer Personally Identifiable Information (PII). After the move, all Canadian customer data will remain in Canada.
“Cova understands how important data privacy and cannabis retail data protection are to our retailers and their customers, especially given the recent media attention on cross-border travel,” said Cova CEO, Gary Cohen. “That’s why we are going the extra mile to secure PII in Canada, over and above the current legal requirements. Moreover, as a Canadian company, we believe a proactive approach to data protection is critical, and by hosting data in Canada we are not only adding an extra layer of security, but we are giving retailers and their customers peace of mind.”
With a move to Canada, cannabis retailers operating throughout the country can trust that Cova Software’s integrated point of sale system is secured safely and in turn can assure customers that their information will remain in Canada, where cannabis is legal.
“We want retailers to understand how critical it is to find a cannabis retail technology partner that can protect sensitive cannabis retail data,” added Cohen. “Because Cova is in the iQmetrix family — a leading provider of retail management in the cellular industry — we have the most robust data protection solution in the cannabis industry. By sharing organizational infrastructure, we leverage this system at a much lower cost, truly taking advantage of the economies of scale that iQmetrix brings.”
The infrastructure that powers Cova Software securely handles more than $16 billion across 200 million transactions every year from Canadian and American companies. Cova is part of an organization that is SSAE18 and PCI-DSS level one complaint and undergoes third-party audits on internal process, change management, physical security, personnel backgrounds, and data infrastructure security.
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About Cova
Cova is the leading POS solution in the cannabis industry. Cova helps retailers simplify compliance, reduce operational cost, and increase revenue through automated compliance, inventory management, mobile reporting dashboard, and express checkout app. The Cova team is relentlessly pursuing the goal of creating the industry’s first lovable POS. With a growing network of cannabis industry partners including Baker, I Heart Jane, greenRush, Springbig, Enlighten, and Budvue, a seamless tech ecosystem gives retailers access to the best tools available to run their business. Cova’s main offices are in Vancouver BC and Denver.
For more information about the Cova POS suite, Touchscreen Menu, and Express check-out, visit www.covasoftware.com.
InstantGMP, Inc. Announces Standard Operating Procedures for California Cannabis Regulations
Promoting Quality & Compliance in California’s Recreational Market
Cary, NC September 5th, 2018 – InstantGMP, Inc., the developer behind the InstantGMP™ suite of software, created a set of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) specifically for the recreational cannabis industry in California. When used together with InstantGMP™ Track & Trace software, companies can elevate their brand’s quality while adhering to current regulations. The SOPs are also ideal for companies in the Series A and Series B investment stages to demonstrate risk management to potential investors.
Working directly from the Bureau of Cannabis Control’s regulations, the more than 100 policies and procedures cover topics from leadership policies to transportation manifests and everything required in-between.
The cannabis SOPs provide licensees and potential licensees with affordable documentation in lieu of investing extensive resources into consultants and other experts. With the high entrance cost into the cannabis industry, companies can focus on growing their operations without breaking the bank. The cannabis SOPs are best utilized by taking advantage of a document management system called InstantGMP™ DMS.
InstantGMP, Inc. started in pharmaceuticals as an innovator of electronic batch records and seeing the regulatory confusion in other industries, sought to take the guesswork out of compliance while optimizing the production process.
In addition to cannabis SOPs, InstantGMP, Inc. offers sets for cannaceuticals; holders; distributors; packagers; and e-cigarette companies wishing to lay a quality foundation. For a full breakdown of InstantGMP, Inc.’s entire catalog, be sure to check out all available software and services.
About InstantGMP, Inc.
InstantGMP, Inc. is the creator behind the InstantGMP™ software that organizes and manages manufacturing processes with the goal of improving batch quality and consistency across several different industry verticals; including biopharmaceuticals, biotech, cannabis, CBD & hemp, cosmetics, dietary supplements, e-liquids, and medical devices. The software is the brain-child of Dr. Richard Soltero, pharmaceutical veteran, and quality extraordinaire. InstantGMP, Inc.’s focus is developing software for products that are regulated by the FDA.
“Who’s Who in the Cannabis Industry” to Showcase Leading Individuals and Companies
Initially incubated by the National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA) and now powered by Brainsy, the Who’s Who in the Cannabis Industry (http://www.whoswhoincannabis.com) was opened to the industry today to provide an interactive, knowledge-sharing, and promotional platform to showcase leading individuals and companies in the legal cannabis industry.
By all accounts, the cannabis industry is growing rapidly with some analysts estimating the global legal marijuana market will reach as much as USD 146.4 billion by the end of 2025. “As a highly regulated industry coming out of the shadows of prohibition in many U.S. states, one of the biggest challenges for legal cannabis operators and entrepreneurs is ensuring an open and free flow of knowledge that brings transparency to all aspects of the business,” stated Brian Christie, CEO of Brainsy. “We expect the Who’s Who in Cannabis will allow leading personalities and companies in the industry to share knowledge and become more accessible to government policymakers, entrepreneurs, cultivators, small businesses, researchers, dispensary owners, and others. We also hope the platform might become a forum to discuss social justice issues because the poor and communities of color are disproportionately arrested and incarcerated for marijuana possession.”
Qualified individuals featured in the Who’s Who will have access to cutting edge interactive tools to promote themselves and to generate business leads. The Who’s Who includes an “InCall” feature so that featured individuals can get paid for private one-on-one phone calls. “We are excited to have so many members of NCIA as part of the Who’s Who in Cannabis, offering their unique advice, experience and insight to help educate others about our industry,” stated Aaron Smith, Executive Director of NCIA. “We’re pleased to continue to work with Brainsy on this initiative and to know that our members will get discounts for services or sponsorships on the Who’s Who platform.” NCIA members will receive 10% off any premium listings or advertising sponsorships on the Who’s Who in Cannabis.
To get a discounted Personal Premium Profile or an SEO-enhanced Company Marketing Microsite on the Who’s Who, NCIA members should follow this link: https://www.whoswhoincannabis.com/a/ncia-member-discount
The categories of expertise in which companies or individuals will be invited to participate in the Who’s Who in the Cannabis Industry include: Accounting, Advertising / PR / Marketing, Advocacy or Non-Profit, Banking & Payment Processing, Branding Services, Accessories, Dispensaries, CBD Products, Compliance & Policy, Construction & Contracting, Consulting Credit & Collection Services, Cultivation Data, Services Delivery, Service Education & Training, Energy & Sustainability, Events & Conferences, Extraction, Greenhouses, Health Care Professionals, Hemp Products, HR / Recruiting / Staffing, Infused Products & Edibles, Insurance, Investment / VC / PE Financing, Labs & Testing, Services, Lawyers & Legal Services, Lighting, Nutrients, Packaging & Labeling, Publications & Media, Real Estate, Security, Software & Point Of Sale, Water & Irrigation
About Brainsy, Inc.:
Brainsy offers Software as a Service (SaaS) to power online knowledge-sharing and bounty networks including patented Expert Calling Network (ECN), Expert Communities Online (ECO), Who’s Who and Digital Buyers Guides. Brainsy offers these services to associations, professional societies, franchisors, membership organizations, and crypto or token sponsors. Brainsy is a portfolio company of TomorrowVentures, an investment firm co-founded by former Google Chairman, Eric Schmidt.
More information is at:http://www.brainsy.com
Newest Member Duramax Building Products joins NCIA and supports the Cannabis Industry
Many entrepreneurs and venture capitalists have joined the cannabis industry in the cultivation, processing, and distributing of cannabis products in California, Oregon, Colorado, Ohio, and many more states. The huge growth in the cannabis industry goes all the way up the supply chain and has affected many businesses in different industries as well. The booming commercialization of Cannabis has gained a lot of speculation in the states, but many rules and regulations have followed since.
The Cannabis Industry was deeply unregulated in the start of legalization with several incidents involving fires, explosions, and contaminations occurring as new startups formed. As a result, building codes and regulations have been implemented that involve certain criteria in fire grade for walls and standards for hygiene and sanitation. Although a hurdle for businesses in the Cannabis Industry, the standards generate new demand for specialized products and services in existing industries.
Currently a PVC panel supplier has found new demand in the emerging cannabis facility development. Duramax Building Products have been a distributor in Polyvinyl products since 1983. Duramax Trusscore, their PVC wall panel, has been used in many industries such as indoor farming, food processing, refrigerated warehouses, and more. By catering to several other industries, their product has evolved and adapted to follow several of the same regulations like the fire grade standard, FDA hygiene standard, and Building and Safety codes.
The convenience of installation and maintenance has given PVC panels a reputable name in the cultivation field. Startups and investors are looking at the long-term effects of all their initial decisions, but they are also trying to begin as soon as possible. In the long-term side, waterproof, light-reflective, and smooth-surfaced walls can make a huge difference in monthly to daily maintenance. In the short-term, installation and labor of a material that can be finished in 1 day versus several days can be the deciding factor of meeting the rest of the months deadlines.
Overall the current Cannabis Industry has provided a positive emergence of demand for existing businesses all over the state. It has given new opportunity to entrepreneurs and investors that are passionate about the industry. And it has also provided safer and regulated access for the consumer. With the invigoration of the economy, the future looks promising.
If interested in receiving a Free Sample of Duramax Trusscore, visit https://www.duramaxpvcpanels.com/get-a-sample/
If you would like more information about Duramax PVC Panels, visit our website at Duramaxpvcpanels.com
Upcoming Webinar: Cannabis Law Basics for Lawyers – How Attorneys can Serve this Cutting-Edge Industry!
I’m so excited to share Cannabis Law Basics for Lawyers.
This webinar is designed to introduce attorneys, law students, and curious minds to the fundamentals and opportunities of this emerging industry. Think of it as Cannabis Law 101 that didn’t quite make it into your law school curriculum.
Join for the live webinar on Tuesday, August 7th at 1:00PM MT (3pm ET).
For $75, you’ll receive:
Brief history of the legal status of marijuana in the U.S. It’s a long and tumultuous history, so I’ll be sharing the important highlights from the initial prohibition of marijuana use and sales, and the legal implications for cannabis law.
Snapshot of the current legalization status while cannabis is still federally outlawed, the changes in legalization vary from state to state.
We’ll walk through the differences between medicinal and recreational legalizations, and touch on which states are currently being affected (spoiler: they are all, just in different ways – more on this in the course).
Overview of legal services you can offer with the growth in the cannabis industry, more businesses and entrepreneurs are looking for legal counsel in setting up a business that is compliant with state and local regulations and policies.
Additionally, the budding cannabis industry effects various aspects of life and law.
You do not have to be a business attorney to work with the cannabis industry! Cannabis legalization involves taxes, real estate, family law, criminal defense, estate planning, health law, dispute resolution, bankruptcy, and more. I’ll discuss the different services you can offer, how they benefit your clients, and how they’ll benefit you! Recommendations on next steps to grow your legal offerings with this introductory content under your belt, I’ll explain how you can expand your firm or pivot the focus to incorporate cannabis law – just like I did. I’ll share my insights, lessons learned, and recommendations on how to do so successfully. Answers to all of your burning questions live during this webinar, I’ll be sharing my experience in a Q&A format. Bring your questions about the cannabis industry, legal challenges, and business opportunities!
This is for you if:
You’ve watched the cannabis industry grow and want to get in before your competition does
You’re a law student or graduate interested in embarking on an unique niche
You have an established practice, but want to expand your offerings
You’re looking to grow your client list, and need to tap into a growing market
You’re interested in pivoting your law firm’s focus, but aren’t sure what’s right for you
You’re hesitant to add a seemingly complex and controversial industry to your offerings
You’re a curious mind interested in learning about the fundamentals of cannabis law
Sign up today! https://coursecraft.net/courses/z9TyG
ResponsiTech Offers Special Discount to All NCIA Members: Save $$$ and Gain Access to State-of-the-Art Youth Safety Technology
ResponsiTech Offers Special Discount to All NCIA Members: Save $$$ and Gain Access to State-of-the-Art Youth Safety Technology
July 23, 2018
REDONDO BEACH, Calif. – Celebrating the launch of its technology and policy-focused youth safety services, ResponsiTech is offering all National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA) members a special 10 percent discount on its membership and sponsorship programs.
ResponsiTech provides technological solutions to pressing needs around youth safety – an issue of growing interest to lawmakers and regulators. It offers the cannabis industry shelter from regulatory threats by offering tried-and-tested solutions for online youth safety including state-of-the-art age verification technology, age-restricted ad buying services, industry-specific parental filtering label, member and affiliate website monitoring, a youth safety plan for applications, and more.
The discount will be available on the first day of the NCIA’s annual Cannabis Business Summit & Expo for sponsorship and covers ResponsiTech’s membership program, to be launched later this year.
ResponsiTech Co-Founder and CEO Joan Irvine said of the agreement: “The NCIA does an amazing job of keeping track of policy developments as well as advocating for the cannabis industry. We see ourselves as a natural partner, taking that work forward by offering real solutions to real issues for youth safety as we have done for other industries since 2002. Our solutions allow owners to focus on their core business.”
NCIA Executive Director Aaron Smith said: “We are pleased to launch this strategic partnership with ResponsiTech in order to provide greater value to our members and to further the industry’s efforts to keep cannabis out of the hands of minors. ResponsiTech is building a strong alliance of cannabis business leaders committed to youth safety and the development of a responsible adult cannabis industry from coast to coast. Through this partnership with NCIA, they are helping to drive the federal policy changes needed for the nation to finally reach the day when criminal marijuana markets are completely replaced by a thriving and regulated small business sector.”
As a member of NCIA and sponsor of the Cannabis Business Summit, ResponsiTech would like to encourage anyone interested in hearing more about its services to visit its booth (#1420), attend our ‘Protecting Your License by Protecting Youth’ discussion on Thursday at 12:30 – 2:00 PM at the Dispensary & Retail Lounge, or contact its staff through the ResponsiTech website.
About ResponsiTech
Responsible Internet Technology Company (ResponsiTech) provides a broad range of youth safety technology and services including state-of-the art age verification technology and age-restricted ad buying services. ResponsiTech assists companies in restricting illicit youth access and demonstrates the industry’s ability to self-regulate and comply with government restrictions with regards to youth safety. It helps shelter its members from regulatory threats by providing best practices for the industry.
About NCIA
The National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA) is the largest cannabis trade association in the U.S. and the only organization broadly representing cannabis-related businesses at the national level. NCIA promotes the growth of a responsible and legitimate cannabis industry and works toward a favorable social, economic, and legal environment for that industry in the United States.
For additional details, please contact:
Joan Irvine
joan@responsitech.com
P – 011 (424) 262 7204
BDS Analytics Expands GreenEdge™ Retail Cannabis Sales Tracking Platform to Include Arizona Medical Dispensaries
Cannabis Data and Market Intelligence Leader, BDS Analytics, Expands GreenEdge™ Retail Sales Tracking Platform to Include Arizona Medical Dispensaries
BOULDER, Colo. — July 16, 2018 — BDS Analytics, the leader in comprehensive, actionable and accurate cannabis market intelligence and consumer research, today announced that the company has added the Arizona market to their state-of-the-art GreenEdge™ Retail Sales Tracking Platform. In addition to existing data from Colorado, California, Oregon and Washington, GreenEdge will now feature Arizona medical dispensary point-of-sales data dating back to January 2017.
GreenEdge provides clients access to the most accurate and actionable data available on what is selling, when, where and for how much on a daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual basis. Companies can leverage real data to make strategic decisions that will advance the financial goals of their business and gain an understanding of the cannabis markets – from what is selling in different states to pricing strategies, brand concentration, market segmentation, how trends flourish over time and more.
“We are thrilled to expand our data tracking efforts into Arizona, a state that saw the first three months of 2018 bring in $160 million in sales,” said Liz Stahura, president and co-founder of BDS Analytics. “With 130 medical dispensary licenses and 115 currently operational locations, we’re confident Arizona’s medical market will continue to grow and that our clients should be paying attention to the state’s cannabis industry.”
In 2010, Arizona legalized medical marijuana after previously failed attempts. In 2017 alone, Arizona’s cannabis industry directly created 6,779 full-time positions and 9,435 employment opportunities. According to The State of Legal Marijuana Markets, Sixth Edition report recently published by Arcview Market Research in partnership with BDS Analytics, by 2022, the estimated number of legal Arizona consumers is on track to reach 508,378, driving $1.19 billion in state revenue.
“In an industry where so much is still unknown due to prohibition, access to accurate market data is an absolute must for the cannabis industry to move forward effectively,” said Aaron Smith, executive director of the National Cannabis Industry Association. “NCIA members are investing in work that will ultimately end the failed policies of prohibition and allow our industry to reach its full potential. We are proud to work with BDS Analytics to provide our membership with this invaluable tool to help them gain a competitive advantage in Arizona and beyond.”
As part of an ongoing strategic partnership, all registered NCIA members will receive access to the newly released Arizona data along with their existing access to GreenEdge™ sales data from Colorado, California, Oregon and Washington.
About BDS Analytics:
Headquartered in Boulder, Colo., BDS Analytics provides businesses with comprehensive, actionable, and accurate cannabis market intelligence and consumer research. The company provides a holistic understanding of the cannabis market by producing insights from dispensary point-of-sale systems through its market-leading GreenEdgeTM platform, driving consumer research with its Cannabis Insights Group, and generating market-wide cannabis industry financial projections. To learn more about how you can utilize BDS Analytics’ superior market research, please visit www.bdsanalytics.com.
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Media Contact:
Carrie Booze
North 6th Agency (for BDS Analytics)
212-334-9753 ext.142
bdsanalytics@n6a.com
