urban-gro Hires Additional Cultivation Technologists for Growing Commercial Cannabis Client Base
Lafayette, Colo. (November 3, 2016) –
As the United States experiences rapid growth in the legal commercial Cannabis industry, urban-gro–the product solutions expert for the commercial Cannabis cultivator–has augmented its team with two new staff members including Cultivation Technologies Specialist Lydia Abernethy and Cultivation Technologies Business Coordinator Ben Barrett to the Lafayette, Colo., national headquarters.
“Commercial Cannabis cultivators are operating in 25 states and every state has a different regulatory environment,” noted John Chandler, Vice President of Cultivation Technologies. “Our Cultivation Technologies team helps cultivators implement large-scale agricultural practices that will get their cost-per-pound down, while focusing on compliance in each jurisdiction.”
Lydia Abernethy, urban-gro
Abernethy joins urban-gro with over five years’ experience as a plant researcher and scientist within FDA-regulated biopharmaceutical manufacturing, large-scale agrichemical, and horticultural industries. Her vast knowledge and understanding of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and biocontrol systems serves urban-gro customers in the pursuit of sustainable, efficient and economic solutions to optimize cultivation. She has a degree in Biological Sciences from North Carolina State University with additional studies in Polymer and Color Chemistry and Calculus. “I am passionate about validating our product solutions with peer-reviewed, scientific research and assisting cultivators in overcoming the challenges associated with growing Cannabis,” Abernethy said.
“urban-gro is making a nationwide impact in the Cannabis space by impressing the importance of appropriate horticultural practices and equipment to assist in the production of safe, effective medicine for patients and adults.” Chandler noted, “Lydia’s experience within the horticulture industry, specifically her plant research and automation background, immediately made her an exciting new addition to our team. She brings qualifications and know-how to this flourishing industry.”
Ben Barrett joins the urban-gro team with two years of business and production experience in agriculture. After earning a master’s degree in physiology and biophysics from George Mason University, Barrett turned his attention to acquiring sales experience where he could apply his interest in biology and other sciences to the horticulture industry. In his current role, Barrett crafts irrigation designs, assists in the procurement of vendors, serves as a contact for customer inquiries, and more. “I have witnessed the growth of Cannabis industry for the past several years,” Barrett said. “I look forward to working with urban-gro customers and developing the best designs in this burgeoning market.” urban-gro will meet with the industry at many upcoming events including the Cannabis Sustainability Symposium (Denver, Oct. 26) where Chandler will present his expertise during the integrated pest management panel; CannaGrow Expo in Denver, Oct. 29-30 (Booth #403); the 5th Annual Marijuana Business Conference & Expo, Nov. 16-18, Las Vegas (Booth #501); NCIA’s Denver 2017 Seed to Sale Show, Jan. 31-Feb. 1, 2017 (Booth #613); Cannacon Seattle, Feb.16-18, 2017 (Booth #400); and Cannacon Santa Rosa, April 20-22, 2017 (Booth #1004).
For more information or to schedule an interview, please contact Shawna McGregor, 917-971-7852 or shawna@rosengrouppr.com. About urban-gro urban-gro provides product solutions for the commercial Cannabis cultivator. We provide commercial grade LED and HPS grow light systems, integrated pest management, automated fertilization / irrigation solutions, and a complete line of water treatment solutions. We understand that each grow is unique and every facility presents a different set of opportunities and challenges. By taking the time to understand your unique circumstances, we offer customized product solutions to help you meet your cultivation goals.
CANNABIS, OPIATES AND THE TREATMENT OF AGERELATED PAIN
November 2, 2016 (SANTA ROSA, CA):
CARE BY DESIGN (cbd.org), one of California’s leading medical cannabis companies released a new study today, providing a compelling look at how its patients utilize medical cannabis in their personal lives. The new study surveyed 800 patients mostly between 50 and 70 years of age. Of those surveyed, over 80 percent reported suffering from chronic pain; half reported suffering from acute pain; and 42 percent reported suffering from both.
On average, respondents had tried four different treatment methods for their pain. Twenty-five percent of respondents reported having tried six or more. Patients reported that cannabis was a highly effective pain management tool with few negative side effects. Patient-reported outcomes for cannabis therapy contrasted particularly sharply with those for opiates, which while effective for pain, had a negative impact on quality of life measurements in a significant number of patients. Notably, around half of patients said that opiates had a negative impact on their lives. Furthermore, a significant number of patients reported that using cannabis led to lower rates of opiate usage.
Said Care By Design spokesperson, Nick Caston, “The study’s most striking finding was cannabis’ apparent impact on opiate reliance: Ninety-one percent of survey respondents reported that they decreased the amount of opiates they were taking or eliminated them altogether.” These observations are supported by public health statistics. The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health reported in 2015, “In states where it is legal to use medical marijuana to manage chronic pain and other conditions, the annual number of deaths from prescription drug overdose is 25 percent lower than in states where medical marijuana remains illegal.” “This survey brings some very important information to light,” say Nick Caston. “We see here in our patient data that cannabis is improving the quality of life of our patients—particularly elderly patients suffering from age-related pain—and that it does so without the dangerous side effects of other pain management modalities.”
The study concluded: “A tenet of healthcare in the United States is ‘First, do no harm.’ Patient reports of cannabis’ efficacy together with its low side effect profile suggest that it should be considered as a first-line treatment for pain and/or as an adjunct treatment to opiates rather than as a medication of last resort.”
Holistic Cannabis Academy Provides Online Certificate Education To Practitioners & Consumers Worldwide
Boulder, CO (November 1, 2016)
Co-founded by two integrative registered dietitian nutritionists, the Holistic Cannabis Academy (HCA), a division of the Holistic Cannabis Network (HCN), has launched an online curriculum dedicated to the needs of the holistic-minded health professional, caregiver, patient and canna curious consumer.
According to a recent Gallup poll, 60% of Americans now say medical marijuana should be legal – the highest level of support in nearly a half-century of polling on this question. The consumer need and demand is obvious and what’s even more obvious is the lack of education in the health professional community. “We created this training and education because our colleagues and peers know virtually nothing about the therapeutic aspects of cannabis, cannabinoids, such as CBD, and the endocannabinoid system,” states co-founder Laura Lagano, MS, RDN, CDN.
“Our recent online Holistic Cannabis Summit (HCS), where 16,000 people tuned-in worldwide, demonstrated the demand for credible, reliable cannabis information. By getting cannabis competent, practitioners can offer an enhanced client experience, differentiate themselves, and build their business – all at the same time,” adds co-founder Donna Shields, MS, RDN. The Academy offers two learning paths – certificate programs as a Holistic Medical Cannabis Practitioner™ and Holistic Medical Cannabis Counselor™. Lectures are delivered by leading medical cannabis experts, such as Dr. Ethan Russo, and include healing modalities such as acupuncture, aromatherapy, nutrition, chiropractic care, yoga, and Ayurveda demonstrating the integrative approach for cannabis care. Collateral materials for practitioners plus printable handouts for distribution to patients accompany each module. Plus, value-added monographs and devices make this a turnkey solution for the busy health professional.
About the Holistic Cannabis Network
The Network is shifting the healthcare paradigm through education, training, live events, and botanical-based products, focusing on the therapeutic application of cannabis for a myriad of health conditions and wellness. # # #
James R. Ott, Founder & CEO of Precision Cultivation Company, Ltd. Appointed to Colorado Department of Agriculture’s Industrial Hemp Advisory Committee
Longmont, Colorado, October 21, 2016-
The Office of the Colorado Commissioner of Agriculture has announced that the Chair of the House Agriculture, Livestock and Natural Resources Committee and the Chair of the Senate Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Energy Committee have jointly appointed James R. Ott, Founder and CEO of Precision Cultivation Company, Ltd. to the Industrial Hemp Advisory Committee as one of a four member committee. The committee’s efforts are to guide and direct the development of the Hemp Industry in Colorado.
With over 30 years in the Agriculture Industry, James R. Ott founded Precision Cultivation Company, Ltd. to advance the development, delivery & utilization of crops for the enhancement of human health. Precision Cultivation Company, Ltd.’s model utilizes proven plant bioscience technology & successful controlled environmental crop & vegetable production methods, facilities, equipment and automation and applies it to Cannabis production. PCC’s strategy is to develop the most efficient, least cost, production method & system for cannabis cultivation involving the integration of genetics, production methods and environmental controls that deliver desired traits most effectively and consistently.
Precision Cultivation Company Ltd. is involved in the Biotech and Cultivation sectors with a focus on Recreational and Medicinal Cannabis & CBD. http://precisioncultivationcompany.com/
Good Chemistry Nurseries to showcase STATS, share insights at industry events
Good Chemistry Nurseries, a leading producer of Cannabis products and related services, will offer Cannabis industry insights at the following events over the next four months.
Drawing from the company’s experience in cultivation, consumer education, and innovative best practices, Good Chemistry Nurseries executives and team members will participate as moderators, exhibitors, and speakers at a series of public educational and outreach events listed below.
“Good Chemistry Nurseries is rooted in the belief that the Cannabis experience should be user friendly for customers of all interests,” said Matthew Huron, CEO of Good Chemistry. “As Cannabis cultivators and retailers focused on consumer education and experience, we look forward to discussing good practices alongside industry leaders at the nation’s top Cannabis conferences and expos.”
Good Chemistry Nurseries executives are participating at the following events: 2016 Cannabis Sustainability Symposium (October 26-28, 2016, Colorado Convention Center, Denver, Colorado): Meg Collins, VP of Public Affairs at Good Chemistry, will moderate the Energy Efficiency panel on Wednesday, October 26. Panelists will discuss the evolution of cannabis cultivation lighting and how to optimize HVAC systems for efficiency and performance.
Good Chemistry Nurseries is a leading producer of Cannabis and will participate in several upcoming industry events. Photo by Ellen Jaskol.
5th Annual Marijuana Business Conference & Expo (November 16-18, 2016, The Rio All-Suites Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada: With the entire marijuana business ecosystem under one roof, the MJBiz Conference & Expo is the longest running and largest conference in the industry. Good Chemistry Nurseries (Booth #1722) will meet with the industry to discuss their new capabilities in Nevada as well as the newly launched S.T.A.T.S (Sight, Touch, Aroma, Taste, Sensation) Guide to High Quality Cannabis, a five-step process for identifying high quality cannabis, develop exclusively by Huron and Good Chemistry Nurseries gardeners.
National Cannabis Industry Association Seed to Sale Show (January 31, 2016 – February 1,2017, Colorado Convention Center, Denver, Colorado): Huron will speak on Wednesday, February 1 in a discussion titled “From Novice to Aficionado: How Dispensaries are Educating our Customers.” Huron will discuss the importance of consumer tools such as S.T.A.T.S., and Good Chemistry’s pioneering category system to help people navigate their Cannabis experience.
In addition, Huron will focus on the importance of Craft (or high quality) Cannabis, and how the industry as a whole will benefit with an increase of Cannabis aficionados. Cannabis Business Times Cannabis 2017 Cultivation Conference (March 20-22, 2017, Oakland Marriott City Center, Oakland, California):Huron was recently named to the Conference Advisory Board for the Cannabis 2017 Cultivation Conference. The Cannabis Business Time Cannabis 2017 Cultivation Conference is the only North American conference combining high-level educational programming on cannabis cultivation and business management, along with an exhibition hall featuring industry-leading technologies, solutions and services for the professional cannabis cultivator.
Headline: First “Juana Career” Fair draws hundreds of qualified candidates interested in cannabis
SEATTLE, WA, September 26, 2016 – Viridian Staffing, the cannabis industry’s first and best known professional staffing and recruiting firm held its inaugural career fair last weekend under the banner of its new “Juana Career” brand.
The first ‘Juana Career’ Fair provided an opportunity for producers, processors, labs, as well as a number of non-profits and ancillary firms, over 15 exhibitors in total, to tap into the deep pool of talent Viridian Staffing has been cultivating in Washington state for years. Exhibitors included such notable industry leaders as Have a Heart, Solstice, Dockside, Evergreen Herbal, New Leaf Enterprises, and Eden Labs, among others.
Based on feedback, the vast majority of exhibitors found the event to be well-organized and professional and the candidates who attended to be more plentiful, experienced and diverse than expected. All exhibitor respondents rated their experience as highly satisfactory, none reported leaving the event without potential hires and 90% indicated they would definitely participate in the future. All respondents reported identifying prospective candidates for entry-level positions, and a majority claimed to have found solid candidates for their mid-level and specialized openings as well.
The consensus among respondents was that the event saved their companies approximately 2 weeks-worth of recruiting and interviewing. “It’s one thing to hype an event and fill a room with random people with a general interest in the cannabis industry, it’s quite another to curate a diverse pool of qualified candidates, who aren’t going to waste our exhibitors’ time. With well over a decade of professional recruiting experience, we know how to do that,” remarked Kara Bradford, Viridian Staffing’s Chief Talent Officer.
In addition to the career fair itself, attendees were treated to a Career Readiness Workshop as well as a special keynote address and panel discussion with leading cannabis industry media personality, Shango Los, former host of the groundbreaking Ganjaprenuer podcast and current host of Shaping Fire. Over 95% of attendees rated their experience from good to outstanding and stated that they would recommend it to a friend. A clear majority of respondents indicated they walked away inspired, better informed and hopeful of an interview with a company they met. Attendees described the event as: “Enlightening!” “A fantastic networking opportunity!” “It gave me direction and hope.”
Founded in 2013, Viridian Staffing was the cannabis industry’s first professional staffing & recruiting firm. Viridian Staffing serves producers, processors, retailers and ancillaries coast-to-coast in North America. (www.ViridianStaffing.com) (www.Juana.Careers)
Adaptive Plastics Adds Horticultural Engineer to its Team
Salem, Oregon – September 7th, 2016 –
Adaptive Plastics, best known as the manufacturer of Solexx, is pleased to announce the addition of Kayla Bertsch as Horticultural Engineer.
Kayla Bertsch Horticultural Engineer at Adaptive Plastics Inc
Kayla graduated from the University of Arizona with a Masters in Agriculture and Biosystems Engineering with a focus in Controlled Environment Agriculture. She will utilize her background studying greenhouse spectrums, energy usage and automation processes, to help develop next-level greenhouses systems and technologies that increase yields while saving time, money and resources.
Kayla shares our passion for creating innovative products that better the lives of future generations and looks forward to collaborating with industry growers to re-imagine how the world grows food.
On September 13th, readers of Variety became a part of history when, for the first time in its 111 years of existence, the respected film industry publication shifted focus to another major California industry — Cannabis.
The issue, Variety’s Legalization AND Entertainment report, explores the impact of marijuana legalization upon the entertainment industry. A select number of major cannabis brands and businesses were approached with the first-ever opportunity to publish advertisements in this special edition. W Vapes, an award-winning and respected California vaporizer manufacturer, jumped at the opportunity to make history.
“We’re ecstatic at the opportunity to have a more mainstream audience get informed about the cannabis industry. So many of the celebrities being featured in Variety’s Legalization and Entertainment Report are already big fans of our products. It’s a perfect fit.” (Juli Crockett, Chief of Strategy and Compliance)
W Vapes featured in Variety Magazine
For this momentous occasion, W Vapes chose to launch a new ad campaign featuring co-founder Amber Abbott, a former Elite model and partner of W Vapes’ founder/Master Extractor, photographed by long-time collaborator Kaylan Libby. Recent collaboration for ads and videos have featured the talents of street artist #FreeHumanity and electronic artist, Tipper. The Variety special report focuses on a fast-growing number of major entertainment figures who are becoming prominent entrepreneurs in the legalized marijuana industry as well as the impact of cannabis (and cannabusiness) upon the entertainment scene across all mediums, including, film, television, music, and more. Show business figures featured in the section as increasingly important entrepreneurs include Whoopi Goldberg, Willie Nelson, Snoop Dogg, Wiz Khalifa, Woody Harrelson, et al. Film projects such as “Pineapple Express,” TV productions from Vice, Warner Bros., Netflix, Chuck Lorre, FX, et al and countless music projects have been transformed by all the ways that legalization is changing the cultural landscape.
No stranger to celebrities, W Vapes products have appeared in Chris Brown’s “Leave Broke” video, backstage at Snoop Dogg and Wiz Khalifa’s recent High Road Tour California stops, and on social media in the possession of Tommy Chong, Joe Rogan, and LaGanja Estranja, to name a few.
W Vapes launched in August of 2015 with their premier products, sleek, organic, CO2 extracted, and strain-specific medicinal cannabis oil W Vapes at HempCon Cup San Francisco in August 2015. Within a few months W Vapes won “Best New Product” at HempCon Dab Cup San Jose, “Best New Product” at HempCon Cup San Bernardino and “Best Concentrate” at The Green Games in San Diego at the 420 Pot Luck. Now adding “Best Personal Vaporizer” from HempCon San Francisco 2016 and “Best Vape Cartridges” (Chalice Cup California) to its growing list of awards.
The W Vapes team is personally committed to the quality of their products, the patient’s experience and customer care. For more information about the company or products, contact Juli Crockett, 877-929-5859.
Leading Cannabis Industry Staffing Firm Launches International Career Fair Series
SEATTLE, WA, September 6, 2016 –
Viridian Staffing, the cannabis industry’s first and best known professional staffing, recruiting & HR consulting firm is launching a national career fair series under the banner of its new “Juana Career” brand.
Being a Washington-based company, founded in 2013, before a single i502 license was issued, Viridian Staffing will be holding its inaugural “Juana Career” Fair on Sunday, September 18 at the Red Lion in Bellevue, Washington. Tickets as well as exhibiting and sponsorship packages available at www.Juana.Careers.
The first “Juana Career” Fair will provide an opportunity for i502 licensed cannabis companies, as well as the ecosystem of ancillary businesses that support them, to tap in to the deep pool of talent Viridian Staffing has been cultivating in Washington state for years, as well as those who attend to learn how their existing skills might translate into a career in the fastest growing industry in the country.
Participating companies already confirmed include such industry leaders as the Dockside Coop, Solstice, Have a Heart, Evergreen Herbal, Eden Labs, The Werc Shop, Higher Leaf, Cultivar Syndicate, New Leaf Enterprises, Absolute Origin, Paper & Leaf, The CPC and Herban Legends with additional companies being added daily.
In addition to the career fair itself attendees will be treated to a career readiness workshop taught by Viridian Staffing’s Chief Talent Officer, Kara Bradford, a fortune 100-level recruiter with well over a decade of experience, as well as a special keynote address and panel discussion with leading cannabis industry media personality, Shango Los, former host of the groundbreaking Ganjaprenuer podcast and current host of Shaping Fire.
Founded in 2013, Viridian was the cannabis industry’s first professional staffing, recruiting & HR consulting firm. Viridian Staffing serves producers, processors, retailers and ancillaries coast to coast in North America.
Portland, OR September 2, 2016 — HISIERRA: Renewable Sustainable Child Resistant Packaging is pleased to announce Pre-Approval by the Oregon OLCC for immediate use. Oregon packaging laws change effective October 1st. The OLCC has posted HISIERRA on the official website and can be viewed here http://www.oregon.gov/olcc/marijuana/Pages/PackagingLabelingPreApproval.aspx
HISIERRA CRREO style Exit bags are Renewable, Sustainable Earth Friendly Cannabis Packaging. HISIERRA is made in USA with Sugarcane based raw materials using 100% wind generated electricity in our LEED certified Silver factory. HISIERRA bags are Child Resistant packaging conforming to ASTM D3475, protocol 16 CFR 1700.20 and the Poison Prevention Act of 1970. HISIERRA bags are Renewable Sustainable packaging conforming to ASTM 6866.
Mike Greenfield, creator of HISIERRA bags said “It’s very exciting to bring new true green packaging technology to the cannabis market. HISIERRA is the only renewable sustainable packaging made in USA in a wind powered LEED certified factory using bio-based raw materials and certified to child resistant ASTM standards. There is nothing else like it”. He continued — “We call HISIERRA Eco-Responsible packaging – it is certified child resistant safe and earth friendly in material and manufacturing. It is new technology and perfect for Cannabis packaging. To simplify – We turn plants and wind into HISIERRA bags! It’s time for people to think about where their MMJ bags are made and made from. By using HISIERRA they automatically Go Green!”
HISIERRA bags are available in 2 sizes — the DAYTRIPPER 9 x 6 flat bag and larger WEEKENDER 12 x 9 x 4 big bottom bag. Both sizes are packed 420 bags per case (7 dispenser boxes of 60 each). For more information please visit our website www.hisierrabags.com or contact Mike Greenfield mike@hisierrabags.com HISIERRA bags are available for every state Child Resistant Packaging is required.
Faces Human Capital Management celebrates its one-year anniversary as it breaks new ground in the legal cannabis HR sector
Faces Human Capital Management (HCM), a leader in assisting the rapidly-evolving legal cannabis industry with its unique human resources issues, marks a double milestone this month; as it celebrates its one-year anniversary and the acquisition of its 14th client.
“We’ve been working with a pioneering group of cannabis companies, who are successfully applying our management solutions to issues like HR and payroll, as well as workers’ compensation and benefits,” says Faces HCM co-founder and managing director Caela Bintner. “It’s been exciting and rewarding to know that we’re helping make the legal marijuana industry that much more of a legitimate business sector.”
Along with its current governmental and regulatory challenges, the legal cannabis industry is coping with some garden-variety, corporate growing pains; as companies struggle to attract and retain the best employees. According to a recent survey of employees in the legal marijuana sector, 80 percent consider cannabis to be their career – but only one-third of those surveyed say they would recommend their current employee to a friend. Chris Cassese, Faces HCM’s co-founder and managing director, says cannabis business owners are often so preoccupied with crucial regulatory issues such as compliance, packaging, taxation and transportation that they forget about “the people side” of their industry. “Turnover is a real issue,” he notes, “Along with the toll on morale, it can end up costing a business owner around 40 percent of a person’s annual salary to replace some of the more specialized positions in the cannabis industry; jobs like budtenders, dry-curers and extraction technicians.”
“The industry leaders, the people with the most promising dispensaries and grow houses, they’re coming from a place of passion when it comes to cannabis,” says Bintner. “But that passion for marijuana doesn’t always translate into an in-depth understanding of business and regulatory compliance. So we’re helping them get that set up, to become successful and to avoid the pitfalls that would otherwise get them shut down.”
But that work is not a one-size-fits-all operation. The staff at Faces HCM will go over metrics such as job costs, supply chain issues and creation of work force units as part of their consultative process. “Each client has been so different when it comes to their company’s needs,” says Bintner. “So we drill down and work out the best solutions in each case.” And their clients agree. “(We’ve) been pleased with the effective and efficient process and the quality of candidates they have provided us,” says Jeanette Ward, director of data and marketing at MJ Freeway, one of the cannabis industry’s leading software and small business services companies — which has a recruiting contract with Faces HCM.
The key, adds, Cassese, is education. “We thought this industry was ready for the business tenets, the principles that other big-box, non-cannabis companies are using; that could be recreated and tailored towards the cannabis industry. And after years of research, we’ve been able to create PEO (professional employer organization) models that fit the needs of cannabis businesses.” Faces HCM is also taking their HR and management template beyond their Colorado headquarters. They’re currently working with businesses in Massachusetts and Nevada and have plans to expand into other states. “We’ve taken a fresh approach to a proven model and applied it to a new industry,” says Bintner. “This is how we ensure these unique cannabis companies can retain the mission, spirit and values of the cannabis culture, but also evolve into what mainstream America will see as legitimate, responsible businesses.”
Pro MAX Grow Names Cannabis Industry Veteran Christie Lunsford Chief Operating Officer
Tappan, New York — August 10, 2016 — Pro MAX Grow has announced the hiring of Christie Lunsford as its new Chief Operating Officer, reporting directly to Chief Executive Officer Jeff Gasman. Mrs. Lunsford will drive Pro MAX Grow’s rapid national growth through managing operations, developing entrepreneurial relationships and building infrastructure around the company’s specialized horticultural LED lighting technologies.
“We are thrilled to welcome Christie Lunsford to the Pro MAX Grow family,” said CEO Jeff Gasman. “As majority support for cannabis legalization fuels a national policy shift and our company continues to experience rapid growth, this is a great time to bring Christie on board. Her unique blend of skills and cannabis industry experience will be a great asset toward our development of innovative horticultural lighting technologies.”
Christie Lunsford, COO
Christie Lunsford brings a track record of more than 10 years in cultivation, manufacturing and medical cannabis advocacy to Pro MAX Grow. Over the past decade she has held senior level positions from notable companies such as Dixie Brands and the National Cannabis Industry Association. Most recently Christie founded Endocannabinoidology, a consulting firm providing cannabis science, technology and education management to the cannabis industry. Additionally, she was voted Cannabis Woman of the Year at the 2015 Cannabis Business Awards.
“I am excited to join Pro MAX Grow, a dynamic company with the overall goals of promoting sustainability within the cannabis industry and assisting state legal cultivators in producing energy sufficient, high-yield grows,” said Christie Lunsford. “I look forward to spreading the word about energy consumption stewardship as well as the unique ability cultivators have to impact the outcome of carbon footprint in the world’s fastest growing industry.”
Pro MAX Grow’s technologically advanced LED grow lights are designed and assembled in the United States, based upon LED technology with optimized spectral wavelengths for optimal growing and yields. The company is a subsidiary of Eco-Lite, a powerhouse in the specialized lighting industry for over 30 years. Pro MAX Grow is a proud member of National Cannabis Industry Association and a Cornerstone Member of Women Grow.
For more information about Pro MAX Grow, please visit www.promaxgrow.com.
urban-gro Expands Regional Sales Teams; New Sales Representatives for Western Region
urban-gro, the product solutions expert for the commercial Cannabis cultivator, continues to bolster its sales force with the addition of Todd Friesen as Director of Sales, Western Region, and Kendra Minkler as Regional Sales Manager for the Western region, covering Southern California.
Friesen, who is based out of Lafayette, Colo., joins urban-gro with more than 20 years of industry experience in sales, business development, and management. His agricultural sector experience helps cultivation operations remain in compliance with local and state regulations related to water quality and discharge. Additionally, Friesen has collaborated with teams in implementing solutions for water tempering, reverse osmosis, and fertilizer and chemical containment solutions.
“I am passionate about minimizing the environmental impact of cultivation operations and supporting the Cannabis industry’s sustainable solutions around water treatment,” Friesen said. “The array of product solutions offered by urban-gro, coupled with the company’s strong desire to maximize efficiency in large scale operations is unmatched by any provider in the industry. I look forward to being a trusted contact for all of urban-gro’s products from lighting to fertigation to pest management.”
urban-gro CEO Brad Nattrass noted: “Todd’s vast understanding and passion for sustainable best-practices will help further our growth efforts and enhance our product sales capabilities in the critical Western region market.”
Minkler, who is based out of San Diego, Calif., comes to urban-gro after earning five years of sales experience in the water filtration industry, where she worked hand-in-hand with researchers to provide highly complex water systems. Her experience in a highly regulated industry makes her an asset to urban-gro and its customers, who are enduring the ever-changing landscape of federal and local regulations.
“I am an advocate for the Cannabis industry where innovative and creative ideas thrive in the same arena as traditional business practices,” Minkler said. “urban-gro is committed to quality, compliant and sustainable product solutions. I look forward to developing a relationship with commercial Cannabis cultivators in Southern California.”
“Kendra has worked and excelled in an extremely regulated field,” Nattrass added. “Her passion for nurturing productive relationships and advocacy in the Cannabis industry makes her a great addition to the urban-gro team.”
The Cannabis industry has seen solid growth in the Western region of the United States over the last few years. From 2014-2016, Washington state reported more than $435 billion in Cannabis retail sales. In 2015, California sold an estimated $2.7 billion of medical marijuana alone.
urban-gro will meet with customers at the Southern California Cannabis Conference & Expo in San Diego August 6-7 (Booth #911-917) where experts J. Chandler and Shelly Peterson will participate in a panel on Growing Cannabis in California on Sunday, Aug. 7 at 9:00am; Florida Medical Cannabis Conference & Exhibition in Tampa on Oct. 5-7, where Mark Doherty, Director of Sales, Eastern Region will speak; Southwest Cannabis Conference & Expo in Phoenix, Oct. 22-23 (Booth #911-917) where J. Chandler and Shelly Peterson will provide their expertise on panels; the 5th Annual Marijuana Business Conference & Expo, Nov. 16-18, Las Vegas (Booth #501); NCIA’s Denver 2017 Seed to Sale Show, Jan. 31-Feb. 1, 2017 (Booth #613); Cannacon Seattle, Feb.16-18, 2017, (Booth #400); and Cannacon Santa Rosa, April 20-22, 2017 (Booth #1004).
Leafbuyer.com Names Top Colorado Cannabis Industry Leaders “Power List” of 2016
July 26, 2016
DENVER, CO – The nation’s leading marijuana dispensary finder and deal website, Leafbuyer.com, has named the top Cannabis Industry Leaders on it’s 2016 “Power List.”
The “Power List” profiles the top business leaders in the Colorado cannabis industry. These individuals were nominated by their peers and professionals in the legal marijuana space. They lead the way when it comes to running the most influential and profitable dispensary chains, infused product companies, tech companies, and ancillary businesses in the state of Colorado.
The “Power List” men and women have gone “above and beyond” in working to advance the leal cannabis industry. Many on the list helped pave the way in legalizing cannabis in Colorado and continue to be leaders in the legalization efforts nationwide.
Leafbuyer.com works with a majority of cannabis companies in Colorado and has the connections to identify and recognize the valuable business owners. Leafbuyer asked the business leaders questions about their background, their most pressing challenges along the way, and their vision for the future American cannabis.
According to Forbes, the legal U.S. cannabis industry is expected to grow 25% over last year and will reach nearly $7 billion in 2016.
People & Businesses in the Power List:
Mike Lord, Livwell Enlightened Health
Tripp Keber, Dixie Brands, Inc.
Josh Ginsberg, Native Roots
Jeremy Heidl, O.penVAPE
Andy Williams, Medicine Man
Meg Sanders, MiNDFUL
Steve Brooks, Lightshade
Max Cohen, The Clinic
Tim Cullen, Colorado Harvest Company
Isaac Dietrich, MassRoots
Bob Eschino and Rick Scarpello, incredibles
Rodney Hurlbut, Sticky Buds
Matthew Huron, Good Chemistry
Ron Kolb, Sensi Media
Lance Lambert, The Cannabist
David Maddalena, The Hemp Connoisseur
Amy Poinsett and Jessica Billingsley, MJ Freeway
Jake Salazar, MMJ America
Ean Seeb, Denver Relief
Jane West, Jane West
Nichole West, Sweet Leaf
Chris Woods, Terrapin Care Station
CONTACT:
To Learn More About the Power List, Contact
Andre Leonard
LB Media Inc., (720) 235-0099
Leading Colorado Marijuana Law Firm Looking to Expand, Hiring Additional Lawyers in Colorado and California
McAllister Law Office, P.C. is hiring additional lawyers in Colorado and Southern California. The Firm is a full service six-lawyer law firm that pioneers legal strategies and services for the marijuana industry. Beginning with the very first marijuana businesses that emerged in 2009, the Firm has represented hundreds of medical and recreational dispensaries, grows, infused-product manufacturers, and testing laboratories. The Firm currently represents some of the leading marijuana companies in Colorado and nationwide and represents a large number of ancillary and related businesses.
Founding lawyer Sean McAllister recently passed the California bar exam in anticipation of the full legalization of marijuana in California in November 2016 and the Firm’s Colorado practice continues to grow. The Firm plans to open an office in Southern California in the next 12 months and hire at least one lawyer to manage the Firm’s new office in California. As a result, the Firm is hiring at least one and possibly more lawyers in both Colorado and California to keep pace with its growth. The Firm is accepting applications for one or more of the following types of lawyer:
1. Real estate lawyers
2. Corporate/transaction lawyers
3. Lawyers with experience in resolving tax disputes or audits with IRS and other taxing authorities
4. Civil litigators with experience with commercial disputes and business breakups
5. Land use lawyers with local experience in Denver, San Diego, and/or Los Angeles
Qualifications: The Firm is seeking lawyers with a minimum of 7 to 10 years of experience, but will consider exceptional candidates with 5 to 7 years of experience.
Compensation: Compensation will depend on the applicant’s experience, book of existing business, and experience in or connection to the marijuana industry. Beyond a salary, the Firm is open to granting profit sharing and shareholder status to exceptionally qualified candidates who bring a strong book of business to the Firm.
Work Environment: The Firm is an equal opportunity employer and strongly values diversity on its team. There are no yearly minimum billable hour requirements at the Firm. The Firm prides itself on having a hard working, collaborative, and respectful work environment.
How to Apply: Applicants interested in applying should send a cover letter and resume to Sean McAllister at sean@mcallisterlawoffice.com.
THE DREAM TEAM OF CANNABIS CONSULTING: CANNA ADVISORS ANNOUNCES NEW TOP-LEVEL PROFESSIONALS EXPANDING ITS NETWORK OF EXPERTISE
Leading cannabis consulting firm Canna Advisors announced the addition of Bob Wagener as Vice President of Business Development and Marcy Leventhal as Managing Consultant to its expanding team of top-level professionals.
Bob Wagener, Vice President of Business Development
Wagener brings more than 25 years of experience at an executive level. He successfully grew a Boulder startup from eight to over 100 employees, and increased annual revenue from $240 million to one billion dollars as Marketing Executive for Serta Mattress Company.
Leventhal is an influential cannabis entrepreneur who has been at the forefront of the industry since its inception. In 2003, she opened The Green Door medical dispensary in Oakland which remains one of the premier dispensaries in the Bay Area. For nearly a decade, Leventhal served as co-owner and operator before leaving to join one of the first licensed operations in Colorado.
Marcy Leventhal, Managing Consultant at Canna Advisors.
“Bob and Marcy add to the value of our overall team,” said Canna Advisors co-founder Diane Czarkowski. “Bob’s development strategies have led to more qualified opportunities and diverse engagements, and Marcy’s knowledge of the California and Colorado markets has been invaluable. She is a true cannabis pioneer.”
Canna Advisors’ signing of Wagener and Leventhal has broadened the Boulder-based firm’s extensive network of industry contacts and has further enhanced its distinguished reputation. “We have an inherent understanding of the industry and the requirements for success within it,” said Leventhal.
Founded by husband and wife, Jay and Diane Czarkowski, Canna Advisors has a proven track record with 15 license wins in competitive state markets across the country. The company”s success and industry credibility is due to its charismatic team of veteran business leaders and insider experts.
“It’s very exciting to work in an industry that combines massive growth potential with such tangible benefits to communities,” stated Wagener, “Canna Advisors stands out from the crowd. It”s a team that prides itself on professionalism combining hands on experience with a passion for the industry.”
Cannabis Regulatory Solutions is pleased to announce the offering of a new Colorado Marijuana Packaging and Labeling training program. The program provides regulatory insight to comply with new requirements that go into effect on October 1, 2016. So, now is the opportune time for industry to learn, and to prepare for, the changes on the horizon.
Why Marijuana Packaging and Labeling Are Important: Colorado’s marijuana packaging and labeling rules were established to prevent underage usage of marijuana and the reduction of accidental marijuana consumption by children and others. The State Licensing Authority finds it essential to regulate the lawful sales of marijuana and marijuana products in a packaging that is not easily opened by, or attractive to, children. For example, the rules specifically prohibit packaging designed to appeal to children through the avoidance of the words “candy” or “candies” and images of cartoons. Many packaging and labeling infractions are considered license violations affecting public safety. Penalties for this type of violation may include license suspension, a fine per individual violation, a fine in lieu of suspension of up to $100,000, and/or license revocation depending on the mitigating and aggravating circumstances. Sanctions may also include restrictions on the license. Conversely, adherence to the rules will result in improved public health and safety, and the reduction in regulatory and business risk to due to fewer instances of non-compliance.
Agenda and Course Materials: The training program provides Colorado licensed marijuana businesses with knowledge to meet new Marijuana Packaging and Labeling requirements (most of which are found in the 1000 series of rules). To ensure compliance, participants must also obtain a working understanding of both the Inventory Tracking System and transport rules. The training therefore introduces the requirements of using the Inventory Tracking System, compliance to transport, waste management, and record keeping rules.
Who Should Attend: Medical and Retail Marijuana Business Owners and Licensees, Marijuana Cultivators, Marijuana Product Manufacturers, employees who package and label product, and employees that transport packaged marijuana and marijuana product. Anyone who physically packages and labels marijuana and marijuana products would benefit from attending the course.
Cost: The cost is $329 per person and includes the first year access fees to our Training Resource Center. Thereafter, access fees are $100 per year per company, or $39 per individual. National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA) Members receive a 20% purchase discount.
Secure Online Store and Training Resource Center: Classroom training materials may be found within our password-protected Training Resource Center. These includes classroom presentations, 14 packaging and labeling compliance checklists, and 19 packaging and labeling regulatory flowcharts. The checklists are suitable for compliance audits. The flowcharts help to remove what is oftentimes confusing regulatory language for better overall understanding. Our secure online system takes the hassles out of record keeping by allowing users to download course materials, test results, certifications, and even course evaluations (if completed).
About Us: Cannabis Regulatory Solutions is a Colorado MED approved Responsible Vendor Program Training Provider. We were established to introduce quality training programs and innovative after-training tools and services to the marijuana industry. We are passionate about helping compliance professionals meet the ever-changing regulatory requirements of the marijuana industry. We seek to enter into long-term relationships by providing clients with exceptional training programs and regulatory support long after the training has ended. Please visit our website at https://CannabisRegulatorySolutions.com
urban-gro Introduces New Line of LED Products for Cannabis Market
urban-gro, the product solutions expert for the commercial Cannabis cultivator, announced today P.L. Light Systems’ new line of LED lighting, HortiLED, for the Cannabis market. The new product line, which consists of three LED fixtures, will be on display at the National Cannabis Industry Association’s Business Summit and Expo in Oakland from June 20-22.
HortiLED products feature unique LED optics, custom engineered to deliver optimum lighting performance for specific indoor and greenhouse Cannabis cultivations. The products will allow growers to achieve the same lighting performance as they would from traditional sources.
HortiLED
“P.L. Light Systems’ new LED fixtures provide the advancement in light performance that the Cannabis industry has been waiting for,” said Brad Nattrass, CEO of urban-gro. “Up until now, LED light performance has not matched its promise of providing efficient light solutions for growers. HortiLED will change the way growers look at LED light fixtures, and optimize Cannabis grows and energy performance.”
P.L. Light Systems’ HortiLED Fixtures:
— HortiLED TOP: Designed for performance and efficacy, the HortiLED TOP is a versatile top-lighting system with a light output of 860 mol/m2.s and a system efficacy of 2.7 mol/J, which will deliver optimum performance and energy savings for growers.
— HortiLED INTER: With its unique design, the HortiLED INTER delivers up to 125 mol/m2.s uniformly to the top surface of the leaves, even at the lowest levels of the canopy while also delivering system efficacies as high as 2.63 mol/J. The narrow-profile modules are also designed to provide optimal heat-management, which enables close-to-canopy mounting without any burning.
— HortiLED MULTI: This product is a small fixture that offers big energy savings that can lead to maximum space utilization and system efficacies as high as 2.5 mol/J. Designed to deliver exceptional uniformity, in limited daylight, multilayer applications, the HortiLED MULTI ensures level illumination to each individual plant, regardless of its position in the layer.
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urban-gro’s Vice President of Lighting Product Solutions, Shelly Peterson, travels across the country to discuss lighting solutions with commercial Cannabis cultivators and to look for the best products for lighting efficiency. “The HortiLED suite of fixtures is the most efficient lighting solution currently on the market with 2.7umol/J, which is a tremendous advancement. This efficiency will help bring energy costs down and make our rapidly growing industry more sustainable,” Peterson said.
urban-gro experts will speak at the Imperious Expo in Tacoma, Wash., July 20-21; the Southwest Cannabis Conference San Diego August 6-7 and Phoenix Oct. 22-23; urban-gro will participate at the Fifth Annual Marijuana Business Conference & Expo, November 16-18, Las Vegas, Booth #501.
ABOUT URBAN-GRO urban-gro provides product solutions for the commercial Cannabis cultivator. We provide commercial grade LED and HPS grow light systems, integrated pest management products, automated fertilization / irrigation solutions, and a complete line of water treatment solutions. We understand that each grow is unique and every facility presents a different set of opportunities and challenges. By taking the time to understand your unique circumstances, we offer customized product solutions to help you meet your cultivation goals. Visit www.urban-gro.com to learn more. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Google+.
First of its kind container now in stock!
Meet SneakGuard, the ultimate cannabis container designed to keep everything fresh and secure.
Unassuming design removes air, the enemy of freshness, and eliminates odors.
It features a built in vacuum pump, (batteries not required) a keyless resettable lock, and convenient reconfigurable dividers. SneakGuard is humidity control capable, removing dryness and mold. It’s refrigerator safe, perfect for flower and edibles and best of all the vacuum feature and double seal eliminates odors. This is a quality product that will differentiate your store or dispensary from the rest.
As Denver City Council passes an odor-control ordinance for commercial marijuana grow facilities and other businesses that release odors in the Mile High City, urban-gro, the product solutions expert for the commercial Cannabis cultivator, offers up a cutting-edge solution: FOGCO odor control system.
“Communities are seeking practical solutions from the Cannabis industry to mitigate the odor associated with flowering Cannabis. The good news is that FOGCO is an easy solution that will keep commercial Cannabis cultivators compliant,” said urban-gro CEO Brad Nattrass. “urban-gro is the preferred provider of FOGCO, a cost-effective system that eliminates the Cannabis smell from grow facilities’ exhaust systems. This makes it easy for cultivators to comply with the new ordinance. FOGCO can be an important component to being a good neighbor.”
By injecting a proprietary blend of all natural and biodegradable ingredients into a high-pressure fog system, FOGCO provides billions of atomized droplets that attach to and eliminate the smell of Cannabis. FOGCO has over 25 years of experience mitigating industrial odor, and this system provides numerous benefits to the Cannabis industry including facilitating licensing and application process approvals; neutralizing odors; and eliminating complaints, violations and fines. The system provides maximum coverage with minimum investment, and is non-toxic with no contamination impact.
The City of Denver’s recent odor-control ordinance is designed to reduce the strong odors produced from businesses such as marijuana grows, pet food factories, asphalt factories, wood preservation companies, oil refining factors and sewage treatment plants. The Colorado Cannabis industry occupies large industrial space in clustered areas around the I-25 and I-70 Junction. Since legalization, the Cannabis industry has boosted the industrial market in Denver and has lead to record-high rents and low vacancy rates according to director of research and analysis for CBRE in Denver.
urban-gro will present and exhibit at Home Grown Maine 2016 from June 3-5; urban-gro’s integrated pest management expert John Chandler and energy expert Shelly Peterson will provide industry perspective at NCIA’s Cannabis Business Summit & Expo 2016 in Oakland from June 20-22 (Booths #122-123). They will present at Imperious Expo in Tacoma, Wash., July 20-21; as well as the Southwest Cannabis Conference San Diego August 6-7 and Phoenix Oct. 22-23; urban-gro will participate in the fifth Annual Marijuana Business Conference & Expo, November 16-18, Las Vegas, Booth #501. ‘
For more information or to schedule an interview, please contact Shawna McGregor, 917-971-7852 or shawna@rosengrouppr.com.
ABOUT URBAN-GRO urban-gro provides product solutions for the commercial Cannabis cultivator. We provide commercial grade LED and HPS grow light systems, integrated pest management products, automated fertilization / irrigation solutions, and a complete line of water treatment solutions. We understand that each grow is unique and every facility presents a different set of opportunities and challenges. By taking the time to understand your unique circumstances, we offer customized product solutions to help you meet your cultivation goals. Visit www.urban-gro.com to learn more. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Google+.
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URBAN-GRO INTRODUCES PROCIDIC2 THE FIRST REGISTERED PESTICIDE FOR THE CANNABIS INDUSTRY
urban-gro, the product solutions expert for the commercial Cannabis cultivator, has launched nationwide sales of Procidic2, a FIFRA 25b product, the first state-registered organic pesticide labeled specifically for Cannabis crops. urban-gro is the sole U.S. distributor of Procidic2. Procidic2, a fungicide and bactericide, is registered with WSDA for Organic Agricultural Use. Procidic2 works on contact and systemically with the Cannabis crop. It is rapidly absorbed into the plant and moves towards the apex, allowing new tissues to be free of infection and reducing the risk of future bacterial and fungal growth. Procidic2, with Cannabis listed on its label, meets many States’ stringent requirements for Cannabis application. Procidic2 is now labeled and cleared for use on Cannabis in 18 states, including Alaska, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, New York, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Vermont and Washington. The next three states, Maryland, New Hampshire and Oregon, and the District of Columbia, are in final process to clear for State approval. The remaining two states, Arizona and New Mexico, are in the first application process with State Departments of Agriculture.
The Cannabis industry continues to respond to changing regulations regarding pesticide use for Cannabis. “Growers are grappling with the issue of protecting their plants while still remaining compliant with the industry’s fluctuating regulatory landscape,” said John Chandler, Vice President of Cultivation Technologies, urban-gro. “Procidic2 is the first Cannabis-labeled and legally approved pesticide product to protect growers’ harvests and fight against common fungi, specifically Powdery Mildew. urban-gro has been working to get this product approved since the beginning and we are pleased to be the sole U.S. distributor of this product nationwide.”
“Greenspire Global’s exclusive affiliation with urban-gro offers our outstanding Procidic2 product the national reach and in-house expertise of a strong Cannabis-focused distributor to service this rapidly growing industry,” said Steve Knauss, President, Greenspire Global. The combination of organic acids comprised in Procidic2 are ingredients classified as GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe), which reduces the risk for pesticide applicators, and because the product has no REI (restricted entry interval), it allows growers to spray the product and still work in the same vicinity. When used properly and integrated into a regimented pest management plan, Procidic2 is a FIFRA 25b exempt organic broad-spectrum bactericide and fungicide compound formulated to protect crops during all stages of growth. Following Procidic2 label instructions allows the producer to work with beneficials (organisms such as ladybugs, lacewings and bacteria) that feed on or parasitize pests of crops, an emerging pest control solution for the Cannabis industry today. urban-gro recommends spraying the crop from the vegetative to the budding stage to ensure the pesticide has fully traveled through the inside of the plant.
In addition to providing organic pesticide options, urban-gro also offers beneficial biologicals for commercial scale grow operators’ integrated pest management (IPM) plans. urban-gro has formed an exclusive partnership with Biobest, a Belgian-based global leader in biological control of pests. Biobest’s organic bio-control solutions for natural crop care help growers achieve high yields of premium quality residue-free crops. Their range of bio-control products serves as the cornerstone of a successful integrated pest management strategy and helps cultivators grow a successful organic harvest. Chandler will participate in the NCIA panel “The Wild West of Marijuana Pesticides” at NCIA’s Cannabis Business Summit & Expo 2016 in Oakland from June 20-22 (Booths #122-123).
Canopy Boulder Demo Day
CanopyBoulder‘s Demo Day for the 2016 Spring Cohort is upon us!
Join us during Boulder Startup Week on May 17th along with the Students for Sensible Drug Policy for a presentation of cutting-edge products and services.
Starting at 5pm, pioneering startups will present their business ideas developed over the course of an intensive 13-week business accelerator program.
Come hear their pitches, celebrate their hard work, network with investors, mentors, Canopy alumni, community members and participants in the national cannabis industry.
Afterwards, stick around for the AFTER PARTY and enjoy some cocktails in the iconic Boulder Theater.
This year, the CanopyBoulder Demo Day coincides with Boulder Startup Week, and should be very well attended, so RESERVE YOUR TICKETS TODAY!
BSW is an incredible week of panels and events surrounding Boulder’s dynamic entrepreneurial community.
AnnaBis is proud to announce the expansion of their fashion brand to accommodate bags for vegans and men!
To refresh, AnnaBis,pronounced Anna-Bee, designs bags and purses with Odor-Loc Technology allowing people to feel comfortable and fashionable while using cannabis responsibly.
The Chelsea Cross Body bag mixes high style and functionality with unique Odor-Loc technology.
Since their launch in 2014, AnnaBis has listened closely to customer needs and expanded to include options for men, vegans and new color/texture options unique to individual styles. The company sold out almost immediately of their Whoopee Vape Cases last fall and now have more than a dozen new looks.
Check out the new line including the Melissa Multi Case, the Whoopee Vape Case, the Chelsea Cross-Body, and the Frankie Vape Case at www.annabisstyle.com.
Witlon, Inc. and Adherence Compliance Enter Strategic Reseller Partnership
Witlon, Inc., a full service administrative services company for the cannabis industry, today announced it has entered into a strategic Certified Reseller partnership with Adherence Compliance. The partnership allows Witlon to resell Adherence Compliance software and services to its clients in the cannabis industry. The partnership integrates a full regulatory compliance offering with Witlon’s current services, such as payroll administration, staffing and recruiting, human resources administration, and product representation. Witlon will be providing regulatory compliance audits for cannabis clients in more than 8 states, as well as offering Adherence’s SCORE App to its current client base for regulatory compliance self assessment.
¿This partnership is designed to provide cannabis related businesses with the tools needed to be compliant across all license types. We can now review more than 250 regulatory checkpoints per operational license and provide a detailed compliance report for immediate improvement,¿ said Nicholas Murer, CEO of Witlon, Inc. “Through the use of Adherence’s software, Witlon is providing the industry’s first automated risk solution in terms of regulatory compliance. Witlon also leverages 15 years of regulatory experience in the energy sector.”
“We’re thrilled to have Witlon join our Certified Reseller program. As an industry leader in payroll, staffing, human resource services, Witlon will now be leading the way in delivering regulatory compliance audits to the cannabis industry.” said Steve Owens, CEO of Adherence Compliance. “With Adherence audit training and our SCORE App, Witlon has a new profit center with compliance services and continues to strive to improve the industry as a whole.”
Both Witlon and Adherence will be at CannaCon in Seattle, February 18-19. Please contact either company to set up an introduction or meeting about our services.
Witlon Inc. is an administrative services company providing payroll management, human resource implementation, accounting solutions, recruiting and staffing, product representation, and construction and maintenance project management. Witlon supports the legal cannabis industry by providing customized solutions to help clients grow their business and execute operations.
Adherence Compliance, the global leader in regulatory and financial compliance software for the cannabis market, developed the industry’s first license-based risk score in June 2014. Since then, its SCORE App has delivered more than 350 audits across the country. Adherence offers compliance programs for Owner/Operators, Banking, Insurance, Regulatory and Certified Resellers via its secure cloud-based Enterprise Compliance Platform.
AOCS partners with Emerald to provide proficiency testing reports following ISO 13528 guidelines
In an effort to work towards an internationally accepted standards for proficiency testing, AOCS and Emerald have joined forces to provide reports that follow the ISO 13528 statistical guidelines.
The pilot program has several goals including providing more information to participating laboratories, demonstrating competency for accrediting bodies and collecting data that can be used by the industry to make recommendations on testing schemes in the future.
Ken Snoke and Cynthia Ludwig will be discussing the program at the MJBiz conference and NCIA meetings this summer.
If you have questions, please contact Cynthia Ludwig at cynthia.ludwig@aocs.org or call (314)780-3798.
Jane Announces Program That Combines Banking, Transport and Cash Management To Solve the Cannabis Retailer’s Biggest Challenge
The Jane “Triple Play” is unlocking banking for the cannabis industry.
Jane, the kiosk solution for cannabis retailers, announced an exclusive program that combines Banking, Cash Transport and Cash Management. The all-in-one solution solves the biggest challenge facing licensed medical and recreational dispensaries today: limited access to legitimate banking.
Cannabis retailers are forced to run their business without traditional banking and financial services. This creates very real challenges around safety, security, cash management and running an efficient business. It also puts a massive strain on resources and takes employee focus away from what is most important – customers.
In response to these challenges, Jane launched the Triple Play to provide dispensaries with the same financial services available to every other retailer. The Triple Play combines Jane’s cash management kiosk with cash transport from one of several top security firms and banking with an insured and fully compliant financial institution. The banking services would include depository accounts, checking accounts, wire transfers and more.
Cannabis retailers can also increase the level of protection, accountability and traceability of a dispensary’s cash with secure and discrete cash transport in fully armored vehicles by highly trained armed personnel with law enforcement and military experience.
“Jane was born from the belief that cannabis retailers should have access to the same financial services as any other retailers,” commented David Ellerstein, CEO, Jane. “The Triple Play is an example of our commitment to empowering dispensary owners with the tools they have been forced to do without because of the irrational discrimination facing our industry.”
About Jane:
At Jane we understand the many banking, operational and regulatory challenges facing cannabis retailers. Our mission is to empower cannabis retailers with the tools to grow their business in a secure, compliant and efficient manner while fulfilling the desire of today’s consumers for greater control over their shopping experience. The Jane kiosk is a cash management solution for licensed medical and recreational cannabis dispensaries. Jane was developed by a team with over 100 years of combined experience in payments, banking, kiosks and cannabis, who are laser focused on driving measurable results for dispensary owners. Learn more at www.trustjane.com.
Sell-SMaRT Launches in Boulder, Colorado
The Sell-SMaRT course, the first Responsible Vendor Course approved by the Marijuana Enforcement Division, has now been customized to include specific city of Boulder rules.
Cannabis Trainers is thrilled to invite Colorado license holders to this detailed course designed to ensure your front line sales team is selling safely and compliantly.
Join us at the Recreational Marijuana Conference on April 12th!
When // Tuesday, April 12th, 2016
Location // Embassy Suites // 1420 Stout Street // Denver, CO 80202
Featured Speakers // Sam Kamin, Andrew Freedman, Lewis Koski, Rachel K. Gillette, Esq., Brad Hamilton, Esq., Bill E. Kyriagis, Esq., Richard B. Collins, Colin McCallin, Esq., Marley Bordosvky, Todd P. Blakely, Esq., Miriam Trudell, Esq., Eli Wald & Eric B. Liebman, Esq.
Guardian is a mite spray previously manufactured by All In Enterprises that was labeled as all natural, with ingredients like cinnamon and lemongrass oil. The product was being sold through grow stores across America, and was in heavy use by cannabis cultivators because of its effectiveness against mites and its proposed harmlessness. Unbeknownst to the growers and growshops that were supporting the product, it actually contained a harmful chemical not listed on the label called abamectin.
Abamectin is an EPA registered insecticide, with strict tolerances in effect due to its acute toxicity to mammals. The failure to include this active ingredient on the product label is not only misleading and potentially harmful to both the applicator and consumer of the end product, it’s also a federal violation. To further the controversy, the Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) released a list of approved pesticides to use in cannabis cultivation and Guardian was on it.
OG Analytical discovered the issue when clients repeatedly complained about the finding of abamectin in their organic flowers. After the third client told us they were only using Guardian, we encouraged one of these clients to bring in a sample of the Guardian itself for us to test. Sure enough, it came up hot for abamectin. Because this finding poses both a state and federal violation, we contacted the ODA and turned the issue over to them. By the next morning, they had launched a full investigation into the issue and were already visiting growshops to collect samples of their own. They confirmed our finding from several independent sources across Oregon. The Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA), upon notice from the ODA, subsequently launched their own investigation and further confirmed the finding in several samples in Colorado.
The ODA and CDA have both turned the issue over to the EPA for further investigation. The ODA issued a Stop Sale order on February 5th, and the product has been pulled from grow shop shelves across the nation. They also removed Guardian from the approved list of pesticides, and are encouraging growers to stop using the product. On February 16th, the EPA issued a Federal Stop Sale Order.
OG Analytical hosted a brief info-session on this issue at our January Cannabis Science Pub in Eugene, OR. You can check out the video recording at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSP1dc0D0nk for more information, including what to do if you’ve used Guardian in your garden.
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Our clients are hiring! Here are the positions we are currently recruiting for:
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Lafayette, Colo. (November 3, 2016) –
Tappan, New York — August 10, 2016 — Pro MAX Grow has announced the hiring of Christie Lunsford as its new Chief Operating Officer, reporting directly to Chief Executive Officer Jeff Gasman. Mrs. Lunsford will drive Pro MAX Grow’s rapid national growth through managing operations, developing entrepreneurial relationships and building infrastructure around the company’s specialized horticultural LED lighting technologies.
Friesen, who is based out of Lafayette, Colo., joins urban-gro with more than 20 years of industry experience in sales, business development, and management. His agricultural sector experience helps cultivation operations remain in compliance with local and state regulations related to water quality and discharge. Additionally, Friesen has collaborated with teams in implementing solutions for water tempering, reverse osmosis, and fertilizer and chemical containment solutions.
urban-gro will meet with customers at the Southern California Cannabis Conference & Expo in San Diego August 6-7 (Booth #911-917) where experts J. Chandler and Shelly Peterson will participate in a panel on Growing Cannabis in California on Sunday, Aug. 7 at 9:00am; Florida Medical Cannabis Conference & Exhibition in Tampa on Oct. 5-7, where Mark Doherty, Director of Sales, Eastern Region will speak; Southwest Cannabis Conference & Expo in Phoenix, Oct. 22-23 (Booth #911-917) where J. Chandler and Shelly Peterson will provide their expertise on panels; the 5th Annual Marijuana Business Conference & Expo, Nov. 16-18, Las Vegas (Booth #501); NCIA’s Denver 2017 Seed to Sale Show, Jan. 31-Feb. 1, 2017 (Booth #613); Cannacon Seattle, Feb.16-18, 2017, (Booth #400); and Cannacon Santa Rosa, April 20-22, 2017 (Booth #1004).
annabis Regulatory Solutions is pleased to announce the offering of a new Colorado Marijuana Packaging and Labeling training program. The program provides regulatory insight to comply with new requirements that go into effect on 
By injecting a proprietary blend of all natural and biodegradable ingredients into a high-pressure fog system, FOGCO provides billions of atomized droplets that attach to and eliminate the smell of Cannabis. FOGCO has over 25 years of experience mitigating industrial odor, and this system provides numerous benefits to the Cannabis industry including facilitating licensing and application process approvals; neutralizing odors; and eliminating complaints, violations and fines. The system provides maximum coverage with minimum investment, and is non-toxic with no contamination impact.
Guardian is a mite spray previously manufactured by All In Enterprises that was labeled as all natural, with ingredients like cinnamon and lemongrass oil. The product was being sold through grow stores across America, and was in heavy use by cannabis cultivators because of its effectiveness against mites and its proposed harmlessness. Unbeknownst to the growers and growshops that were supporting the product, it actually contained a harmful chemical not listed on the label called abamectin.
Abamectin is an EPA registered insecticide, with strict tolerances in effect due to its acute toxicity to mammals. The failure to include this active ingredient on the product label is not only misleading and potentially harmful to both the applicator and consumer of the end product, it’s also a federal violation. To further the controversy, the 