Participate in Rehmann’s Michigan Cannabis CFO Outlook Survey

It’s no secret that the cannabis industry in Michigan is experiencing its fair share of challenges and many businesses operating within the industry are struggling just to survive in the current market. 

Rehmann launched the first Michigan Cannabis CFO Outlook last year to help cannabis licensees make empowered decisions based on peer feedback. We’re excited to conduct this statewide research study again this year and we’d like to invite your business to participate!

A&K Research, an independent research firm, has been hired by Rehmann to conduct the survey. It will take about 6-8 minutes to complete and responses will be kept anonymous.

To start your survey, simply click on the unique link below or copy and paste it into your browser.

https://www.research.net/r/2023CFOv2

We value your input and hope that you’ll consider completing the survey by Monday, August 14. If you have any problems accessing the survey, please contact Allan Benedict from A&K Research at abenedict@ankresearch.com.

Benefits of participation:

• Your business will be a part of a leading-edge research study that will be distributed as a free digital resource nationwide this fall.
• You’ll receive an invitation to an exclusive pre-launch webinar to get a preview of the report and gain insights from our industry experts.
• You will be entered to win a Solo Stove® Pi Pizza Oven valued at $500! To review terms and conditions for the drawing, click here.

Who should participate: 

Participants should be a decision maker or decision influencer when it comes to the business’ financial and operational matters. If another person within your organization would be a better fit, please feel free to pass the survey on to them to complete. (Note: we are only looking for one completed survey per licensed Michigan cannabis business.) 

Mobius Releases an Updated Guide To GMP For Cannabis Processing

Cilicon Launches the Aesthetic Game Changer Disposable CBD/THC Vape- ELEV Box7

Cilicon®, a top-tier cannabis vape solution provider, brings over a decade of expertise in producing advanced cannabis vape devices with innovative technologies and user-friendly designs.

As the technology foundation of the cannabis vaping industry, Cilicon® proudly introduces the newest member of its disposable vape collection– ELEV Box7, an all-in-one disposable cannabis vape, showcasing its commitment to always building higher standards. 

Concealed Central Post, New Aesthetic

ELEV Box7 implements an unrivaled fully transparent and ultra-clear oil tank design, showcasing the pinnacle of advanced engineering and meticulous craftsmanship. Delivering an exceptional vaping experience, it combines cutting-edge smart technology with a captivating aesthetic appeal, elevating it to extra heights of distinction. By using a concealed central post to expose maximized oil status, users would be always available to monitor the oil mass and status with no hassle. Prepare to be captivated by the elegance and innovation of the ELEV Box7.

Pressing to Operate, Forget About Burning

The intuitive button-activated feature of the ELEV Box7 simplifies operations in the most effortless manner. With just a few presses, users can effortlessly navigate through various functions such as on/off, pre-heating, and voltage settings, all within a matter of seconds. Powered by AutoTemp™ technology, the device automatically adjusts the temperature to an optimal level at any time. This intelligent mechanism guarantees a delightful vaping experience by eradicating any unpleasant burnt notes or lackluster flavors.

Everlasting Freshness, Potent Experience

Presenting the groundbreaking Reoregin® ceramic heating technology, specifically engineered to extract the distinct nuances of every terpene flavor profile with meticulous accuracy. This technology enhances the potency of the vapor while safeguarding the authenticity of each component through the implementation of lower temperatures and a strategically distributed heat system. Cilicon®’s exceptional mesh coil, combined with a complementary ceramic porosity, ensures the diffusion of aromas, affirming that molecules encapsulated within the cannabis oil are fully accessible to the discerning palate of the user.

Can you ever imagine a little vape is the closest thing to magic?  Try ELEV Box7 now to figure it out!

Eteros Technologies Launches GMP Solutions

Eagle Protect Warns Cannabis Industry of Glove Contamination Threat

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Media Contacts:
Jeff Cheatham and Meagan Byrne
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Eagle Protect Warns Cannabis Industry of Glove Contamination Threat

Cross-contamination entering the supply chain have led to several product recall incidents

(SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif.) Feb. 16, 2023 – Eagle Protect, specialist supplier of disposable gloves and PPE, is warning cannabis cultivators and processors about the potential risk of microbial cross-contamination from gloves, which may lead to costly product recalls and even threaten the health and safety of cannabis consumers, particularly those who are immunocompromised.

The culmination of Eagle Protect’s five-year study on the risk of glove contamination included findings from the independent testing of the interior and exterior glove surfaces of 26 different brands. The testing and analysis revealed fecal indicators on up to 50% of gloves, potentially harmful yeast species, and distinct genera of fungi including Penicillium, Cladosporium and Aspergillus – all capable of causing cross-contamination in cannabis-related supply chains. As for the source, significant contributing factors that have led to documented cases of glove contamination include inadequate process controls, putrid water quality, poor regulatory standards, and lax oversight and enforcement.

“As sales of cannabis and cannabis-related products continue to grow, so does the risk of product recalls – which can have costly consequences, regardless of the manufacturer’s size,” said Steve Ardagh, CEO of Eagle Protect. “Among the many case studies we reviewed, the threat of bacterial, fungal, and allergen-related contamination may have been avoided if the industry adhered to higher glove compliance standards for handling products. Considering the different microbial testing thresholds across the U.S., it’s important to stay up to date on the regulations and requirements for cannabis-related products on a state-by-state basis.“

The FDA previously identified inadequate glove manufacturing process controls, leading to gloves contaminated with Aspergillus sp. and Fusarium sp. and recalled from the market. Investigations have also shown that damp boxed gloves can be contaminated with Aspergillus species. Eagle’s recent research findings give reason for concern, especially when combined with previous FDA recalls related to the presence of Aspergillus and Fusarium species and deaths caused by severe cutaneous aspergillosis infections. A cannabis-related recall due to gloves contaminated by ortho-phenylphenol (OPP) fungicide, has also been well documented.

With glove imports having dropped considerably since Aug. 2022, the industry is overstocked – awash with poor quality gloves dating back to the scarcity of supply immediately following the Covid outbreak. Several instances of unscrupulous manufacturers attempting to import tens of millions of filthy, re-used, and even fraudulent disposable gloves, have made global headlines.

For glove and PPE suppliers, recall prevention and consumer health begins with setting high manufacturing standards and the implementation of in-depth quality control measures. Stringent, third-party testing procedures, product traceability, and routine auditing, are all part of Eagle Protect’s proprietary Delta Zero™ glove quality verification program – indicative of the company’s commitment to mitigating and eliminating the threat of supply chain contamination. Delta Zero verified Eagle gloves have undergone third-party laboratory testing, passing a stringent set of standards that guarantee adherence to the highest levels of consistency, safety, and performance. Eagle’s certification includes a five-factor verification process, authenticity of quality raw materials, and the absence of unsafe chemicals, toxins, and microbial contaminants – guaranteeing against fungal, microbial, and pesticide-related contaminants. All of the aforementioned threats have the potential to cause cross-contamination of any type of cannabis-related products.

“Our customers are assured of high-quality and performance products, manufactured to the strictest standards of safety, hygiene, and performance.” said Ardagh. “As included in our unique Eagle Protect Standard, Delta Zero solidifies our commitment to reliable quality assurance, safeguarding our customers and consumers.” For further company information on Eagle Protect and their Delta Zero glove quality verification program, please visit https://eagleprotect.com.

About Eagle Protect

Eagle Protect was founded in New Zealand in 2006 by Steve Ardagh and Lynda Ronaldson, whose purpose has focused on the responsible sourcing of quality products to ensure customer safety and impact reduction, ultimately mitigating customers’ risk. Since its founding, the company has grown rapidly to supply disposable gloves and protective clothing to 80 percent of the primary food processing industry in New Zealand. After successfully tackling challenges faced by the New Zealand food industry, Ardagh and his family relocated to California in January 2016, to bring Eagle Protect’s advanced technological approach and philosophy around the supply of single-use gloves to the U.S.

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Zoned Properties Announces New Brokerage Office in Alabama

Chey Garrigan will serve as Qualifying Broker for Alabama with a focus on securing compliant properties to support the state’s medical cannabis market.

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., – December 6, 2022 /Einpresswire/ — Zoned Properties®, Inc. (the “Company”) (OTCQB: ZDPY), a leading real estate development firm for emerging and highly regulated industries, including legalized cannabis, today announced the launch of its new brokerage office in Alabama. Chey Garrigan will serve as Qualifying Broker for the state market.

“We are thrilled to expand our national brokerage and create a local presence in Alabama. The state has a comprehensive application process and Chey brings extensive experience in commercial real estate. In addition, her advocacy background as one of the leading voices for Alabama’s medical cannabis program is an asset for our team,” stated Berekk Blackwell, COO and President at Zoned Properties.

Garrigan has built a strong presence in her home state of Alabama as a leading, licensed real estate broker specializing in land issues. For the past three years, Garrigan has served as the Chief Executive Director of the Alabama Cannabis Industry Association, an organization that she founded in 2019.

“I’m excited to join Zoned Properties and represent Alabama,” said Chey Garrigan, Qualifying Broker for Alabama. “Identifying and securing a site location is often the most challenging requirement for applicants. At Zoned Properties, we have both local and national experts to assist stakeholders throughout the process.”

State license applications must be submitted by December 30th to the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission. No more than 5 vertically integrated licenses, 12 cultivation licenses, four dispensary licenses, and four processor licenses will be awarded, making it a competitive market to enter.

“Our Alabama brokerage provides applicants with direct access to Zoned Properties’ integrated cannabis commercial real estate services,” explained Bryan McLaren, CEO and Chairman at Zoned Properties.

The firm has multiple divisions to support the cannabis industry’s commercial real estate sector, including Property Technology, Site Identification Advisory, Commercial Brokerage, and a Property Investment Portfolio.

Throughout 2022, Zoned Properties has focused on expanding its market presence in the South to address market demands, recently adding Niki Hardy as a Designated Broker and Senior Advisor for the Company’s recently launched brokerage office in Mississippi.

For more information on Zoned Properties’ advisory and brokerage services for the Alabama cannabis market, visit www.zonedproperties.com.

About Zoned Properties, Inc. (OTCQB: ZDPY):

Zoned Properties is a leading real estate development firm for emerging and highly regulated industries, including regulated cannabis. The company is redefining the approach to commercial real estate investment through its integrated growth services.

Headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, Zoned Properties has developed a full spectrum of integrated growth services to support its real estate development model; the Company’s Property Technology, Advisory Services, Commercial Brokerage, and Investment Portfolio collectively cross-pollinate within the model to drive project value associated with complex real estate projects. With national experience and a team of experts devoted to the emerging cannabis industry, Zoned Properties is addressing the specific needs of a modern market in highly regulated industries.

Zoned Properties is an accredited member of the Better Business Bureau, the U.S. Green Building Council, and the Forbes Real Estate Council. Zoned Properties does not grow, harvest, sell or distribute cannabis or any substances regulated under United States law such as the Controlled Substance Act of 1970, as amended (the “CSA”). Zoned Properties corporate headquarters are located at 8360 E. Raintree Dr., Suite 230, Scottsdale, Arizona. For more information, call 877-360-8839 or visit www.ZonedProperties.com.

Twitter: @ZonedProperties

LinkedIn: @ZonedProperties

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Investors@zonedproperties.com

www.zonedproperties.com

Eteros Technologies Acquires Bloom Automation

FOR RELEASE ON November 3, 2022
Contact: Amanda James, Director of Strategy and Business Development
Phone: 778-574-0800
Email: info@eteros.com

Eteros Technologies Acquires Bloom Automation

Automation Leader Eteros Acquires Bloom to Deliver Ground-Breaking Computer Vision and Artificial Intelligence to the Cannabis Industry

Las Vegas, NV, November 3, 2022 — Eteros Technologies USA, Inc., a global leader in cannabis harvesting equipment, acquired Bloom Automation, creating the first agricultural technology (Ag-tech) company focused on the post-harvest cannabis market. 

Founded in Canada in 2016, Eteros Technologies is now the premier manufacturer of cannabis automation equipment globally. As the parent company of the Triminator and Mobius brands, Eteros seeks to provide post-harvest processing solutions for all levels of cannabis production. The acquisition of Bloom strengthens Eteros’ ability to deliver on that goal by bringing computer vision and artificial intelligence (AI) to cannabis producers.  

Although Ag-tech has been one of the fastest-growing sectors in conventional farming and is expected to top 15.3 billion in 2025, Ag-tech in cannabis is still in its infancy. Eteros hopes to change this with the acquisition of Bloom. “As competitive as the cannabis market is today, this is only expected to increase as the market matures. In cannabis, there are so many areas where producers use manual labor because they need human intelligence. At Eteros, we see a tremendous opportunity to implement Bloom AI into harvest automation to gain a competitive advantage. By combining Bloom’s technology with Mobius, we can equip operators with a powerful new data set to help them make better decisions and enhance their level of automation,” said Aaron McKellar, CEO of Eteros. 

This Ag-tech integration comes at a critical time for cannabis cultivators facing price reductions of up to 62% in mature markets like Colorado.  These price reductions are forcing cultivators nationwide to evaluate their harvesting methods. Although many of the processes have been mechanized previously, Eteros believes that integrating Bloom technology, which uses a sensor array and AI-driven algorithms to collect data, will improve the precision, accuracy, and efficiency of existing automation. In addition, the technology will enable an entirely new wave of processing capabilities, including defoliation, harvest weight predictions, pathogen identification, and foliage density assessment, which was one of the main drivers for the acquisition. “Our mission has always been to bring AI and robotics to all areas of the cannabis industry. By joining Eteros, we can seamlessly create intelligent automation across a broad ecosystem of new and existing products,” said Jon Gowa, the CEO of Bloom.

With a shared vision for empowering cannabis farmers with actionable data, Eteros and Bloom expect to quickly begin offering turn-key AI automation across a broad spectrum of applications. For more information, contact Eteros at info@eteros.com.

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Together Vape-Jet and AVD Provide a Streamlined Vape and Cartridge Filling System

Cutting Edge Filling Technology Meets Hardware Innovation with Vape-Jet’s Latest Collaboration

Early on Vape-Jet recognized that developing superior products for their customers meant working with like-minded companies who prioritize cannabis expertise. That’s why they structured their Vape-Jet Partner Program to provide customers with seamless hardware solutions that maximize the efficiency of their fully-automatic Vape-Jet or semi-automatic Jet Fueler workflow. Teaming up with Advanced Vapor Devices (AVD) was an obvious choice. This partnership creates a streamlined vape and cartridge filling system that makes it easier than ever to produce at scale. AVD cartridges are among Vape-Jet’s most frequently filled vape cartridges. They also share core company values like equipment accessibility, advanced customer support, and hardware reliability.

“AVD’s commitment to consistency, innovation, and quality control is the reason all Vape-Jet systems get pre-shipped with AVD profiles. Their hardware is what we use for final validation because we can count on it to be reliable.”  

Ryan Hoitt, Vape-Jet CEO

Vape-Jet x AVD 

As two tech-driven companies at the leading edge of the cannabis vaporizer industry, our partnership with AVD has many benefits for our customers:  

• Seamless Cartridge Production — unlock end-to-end efficiency with Vape-Jet filling and capping automation and AVD’s reliable, designed-to-scale hardware.
• Proprietary Technology — backed by decades of cannabis, chemistry, and engineering knowledge, Vape-Jet and AVD both navigate the cannabis space with innovation and quality at the forefront.
• Expert Support — both the Vape-Jet and AVD teams are available for expert product support and guidance with superior customer service.
• Tested in the Field — Vape-Jet partners are thoroughly vetted for hardware compliance and integration with our products. Just ask our customers.
• Precision Calibrated — protect your oil with two companies that don’t take shortcuts. Rigorous R&D and quality testing goes into every product delivered by both AVD and Vape-Jet to ensure the best possible end product.
• Dependable Supply — Vape-Jet and AVD emphasize strict inventory management and in-house development, allowing total control of stock inventory. Exceptional lead times and reduced product delays decreases your stock outage risks and maintains your products consistently on the shelf.

Customer Success  

True North Collective MI  

True North’s dedication to safety, compliance, and consistency makes their cannabis flower, edibles, and concentrates some of the highest quality products out there.   

The team at True North Collective are devoted users of Vape-Jet’s vape cartridge-filling machines – not only for their reliability and speed, but for their ability to scale. This allows them to meet demand at a moment’s notice.

With their move to Vape-Jet cartridge-filling automation, True North also switched to AVD EazyPress cartridges for a seamless production workflow.

Distillation Director Joey Stutz reports, “We did R&D on a bunch of different disposables, pods, and other carts that aren’t EazyPress. Ultimately the best flavor came from the EazyPress AVD [cartridges].”

So, if you were still on the fence about combining Vape-Jet and AVD hardware, True North’s success might help ease your mind. After all, True North Collective couldn’t be happier with the quality oil they can offer their customers, which allows them to scale in a highly competitive market. 

Punch Edibles

At Punch Edibles, the partnership potential of Vape-Jet x AVD quality is no secret either. To get the inside scoop, we spoke with Lab Director Brennan Beasley, who uses AVD Eazy-Press Cartridges, combined with AVD’s Eazy-Press jig, a Vape-Jet fully-automatic for filling, and the Squish-o-Matic 1000 for capping. 

“Vape-Jet makes filling our AVD cartridges seamless,” Brennan says. “The technology of the two together provides an elevated filling experience with little to zero downtime.”  

As Brennan explains, “[Combining AVD and Vape-Jet products] allows us to fill with precision and provide our customers with an end product that expresses all the qualities we are trying to preserve. I recommend Vape-Jet and AVD hardware for anyone serious about keeping the quality of their product intact, volume filling, and having the best support in the market.” 

Perfect Your Production Process

If you are interested in taking your production to the next level, while providing a premium product for your customers, reach out to our crew to find out how AVD and Vape-Jet together provide a seamless solution for your production needs. 

About AVD

After cultivating decades of cannabis knowledge, AVD understands the relationship between cannabis extraction, formulation, absorption, and heating. This allows them to develop a superior vaporization delivery experience trusted by hundreds of cannabis oil brands across North America.  As a leading vaporizer technology company, AVD provides: No-Burn Technology™, reliability, cannabis expertise, rapid stock replenishment, and post-sales support.

Learn more about AVD technology.

About Vape-Jet

At Vape-Jet data is at the forefront of everything we do. We focus on streamlining vape production by automating repetitive processes and eliminating inefficient procedures. Our rapid iteration process allows us to quickly apply the most advanced technological solutions to common industry challenges while continually evolving to meet the ever-changing demands of our customers. Vape-Jet filling machines are the most innovative, adaptive and accurate on the market, each one backed by our industry-leading proactive product support. 

Reach out to our crew to learn how you can start filling smarter.

Selig Group Announces New Global Sales and Marketing Leadership

Naperville, IL – October 17 – Global packaging solutions provider, Selig Group is pleased to announce that David Griffin has assumed the role of Vice President, Global Sales and Marketing. Selig Group’s Bill Radek, Executive Vice President, Global Sales and Marketing, will be retiring at the end of the year.

“Bill has led sales for the last 32 years and spent nearly 50 years in the packaging industry, “ said Adam Sheridan, Selig Group’s President. “His passion, energy, and ambassadorship have been essential to the sustained growth of both Selig and the liner industry at large. Selig would not be the company it is today without Bill’s contributions and leadership. David’s experience, customer focus and passion for Selig’s business make him well prepared to lead Selig’s Sales and Marketing organization. I am confident David will build upon the strong foundation created by Bill and continue to enhance Selig’s world class service, quality, and product solution capabilities globally.”

David joined Selig in 2020 after spending 15 years with dispensing and packaging provider Aptar.  David has led the Americas sales organization throughout the global pandemic and the commercial integration of Selig’s recent acquisitions, MGJ and Performance Systematix (PSI). 

In addition to David’s appointment, BJ Radek has been promoted to Director, Sales Americas.  BJ’s experience managing Selig relationships over the last thirty plus years make him uniquely qualified and well prepared for his new role.

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About Selig Group 

Selig Group is a leading global provider of innovative packaging solutions. The company is the leading global supplier of innovative, technically differentiated container sealing and venting solutions for food, beverage, wine, pharmaceutical, healthcare, personal care, and industrial applications. Selig also manufactures a range of technical laminates and flexible packaging products in Europe for these applications. The company’s products are designed to serve customers’ needs for ensuring freshness, providing packaging integrity, extending shelf life, providing tamper evidence, expanding in e-commerce, and protecting brand identity. Selig is headquartered in Naperville, Illinois, USA with manufacturing and distribution locations worldwide.

For further information contact

Selig Global Communications Department
Tel: +1 (630) 615-7240

Email: seligcommunications@seliggroup.com Web: http://www.seligsealing.com

Cannecht Announces Membership Badging Program with the National Cannabis Industry Association

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact Carlos Perez, cannecht
Phone 541.699.1455‬
Email media@cannecht.com

Cannecht Announces Membership Badging Program with the National Cannabis Industry Association

Bend, Oregon 10.12.2022 Cannecht is proud to announce that the NCIA is the first industry association to be accepted into the Cannecht Membership Badging Program. This program verifies and validates cannabis business owners and prospective service partners using association logos (“badges”). Anyone (or any business) on the cannecht platform selects associations they are a member of. Then, cannecht validates against active member lists securely integrated with their partners, like NCIA. 

Additional ratings on the cannecht platform extend the credibility of these partnerships. But, the real power of the cannecht platform is in its project and service matching functionality, which the cannecht team is excited to introduce to NCIA members.

In addition to existing new customer sign-up credits, cannecht is offering verified NCIA members additional “bonus” credits towards their first “deals” on the platform. The cannecht platform is always free for licensed cannabis operators. Now with the launch of the Membership Badging Program, it is even more accessible for professional service providers who are NCIA members.

The cannecht membership badging program is active today for all NCIA members. It will be coming soon to other cannabis industry associations in the United States.

“Super excited to partner with NCIA. And, in particular, with the shared vision of Amy and Bethany on that team. We look forward to seeing how our partnership evolves and how we can help members close more deals with less hassle than ever before,” says Pete Crawford, Founder & CEO of cannecht.

Amy Rose, Deputy Director of Sales & Partnerships at NCIA says, “We see great value in the notion of meaningful connections between our members and service partners in the industry, and look forward to working with cannecht as they grow.”

About cannecht

The cannecht platform is where cannabis business begins.

Developed by a diverse and talented group of Oregon cannabis industry veterans, the cannecht platform is a digital cannabis marketplace built to bring cannabis industry project partners together. Unlike directory sites, cannecht leverages powerful AI to refine project criteria and perfectly match licensed cannabis businesses with their ideal service providers. 

https://cannecht.com/

About NCIA
The National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA) is an American non-profit organization based in the District of Columbia, with an additional office in Denver, Colorado. NCIA is the largest cannabis trade association in the U.S. and the only organization representing state-sanctioned cannabis-related businesses at the federal level.

https://thecannabisindustry.org/

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Zoned Properties Expands Executive Leadership and National Team Names Berekk Blackwell President and Chief Operating Officer

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., – September 27, 2022 /Einpresswire/ – Zoned Properties®, Inc. (the “Company”) (OTCQB: ZDPY), a leading real estate development firm for emerging and highly regulated industries including legalized cannabis, today announced the appointment of Berekk Blackwell as President and Chief Operating Officer. Additionally, Zoned Properties has hired, engaged, and partnered with new commercial real estate professionals to support its quickly expanding national services in the regulated cannabis industry.

As Chief Operating Officer, Blackwell will oversee the Zoned Properties’ PropTech, Advisory, and Brokerage Divisions, with a focus on unlocking national commercial real estate potential in new cannabis markets. As President, Blackwell will maintain the strong connection between the Company’s boots-on-the-ground operational activities and high-level corporate growth objectives.

Blackwell has been an instrumental asset to the Zoned Properties team since 2020, when he joined the Company as a Business Development Advisor. He was promoted to Chief Operating Officer in 2021, leading the launch of the firm’s in-house advisory services and licensed brokerage. Since then, the advisory and brokerage teams have closed well over $50 million in real estate transactions for cannabis dispensaries, cultivation, processing, and warehouse facilities.

“I’m excited to take on this new role at Zoned Properties as a core member of its executive leadership team. Our goal is to support third-party clients and our own acquisition projects throughout all phases of the cannabis real estate process while on a larger scale, helping legacy cannabis successfully transition to the modern marketplace in a positive way,” explained Berekk Blackwell, COO and President at Zoned Properties.

With this appointment, Zoned Properties has further solidified its presence as a national leader in commercial real estate development for the cannabis industry. Over the past few months, the Company has expanded its advisory and brokerage talent in key U.S. markets and advanced its investment in PropTech software to broaden the Company’s tech-stack.

“By expanding our executive leadership and growing our regional teams, Zoned Properties is able to further our capabilities in the field with a focus on technological expertise while positioning the company for property acquisitions and revenue growth,” stated Bryan McLaren, CEO and Chair at Zoned Properties.

Blackwell will continue to expand Zoned Properties’ network of Advisors and Brokers  across the country in tandem with overall business development. To assist Blackwell in these efforts, the Company has promoted Joseph Lewis as its National Managing Broker, and Kyle Gere as its Associate Director of Advisory Services.

Additionally, Zoned Properties has hired two new research associates to its advisory team focused on expanding its PropTech capabilities and supporting the Company’s national expansion. Michelle Collins, will be based in the Midwest region, and Michelle Sather at Company headquarters in Scottsdale, Arizona.

“Having additional talent to assist with data, mapping, permitting, and zoning capabilities for local jurisdictions in new cannabis markets has amplified our ability to find qualified properties for our clients expeditiously so that they can move their operation forward successfully,” explained Blackwell.

The Company also recently announced the appointment of Niki Hardy as Senior Advisor and Brokerage Partner in the state of Mississippi. Blackwell will continue to expand Zoned Properties’ team across the country in tandem with overall business development.

The continued investment in executive talent will increase the Company’s ability to identify, develop, and deliver critical needs for complex real estate projects from start to finish.

For more information regarding Zoned Properties visit www.zonedproperties.com.

About Zoned Properties, Inc. (OTCQB: ZDPY):

Zoned Properties is a leading real estate development firm for emerging and highly regulated industries, including regulated cannabis. The company is redefining the approach to commercial real estate investment through its integrated growth services.

Headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, Zoned Properties has developed a full spectrum of integrated growth services to support its real estate development model; the Company’s Property Technology, Advisory Services, Commercial Brokerage, and Investment Portfolio collectively cross-pollinate within the model to drive project value associated with complex real estate projects. With national experience and a team of experts devoted to the emerging cannabis industry, Zoned Properties is addressing the specific needs of a modern market in highly regulated industries.

Zoned Properties is an accredited member of the Better Business Bureau, the U.S. Green Building Council, and the Forbes Real Estate Council. Zoned Properties does not grow, harvest, sell or distribute cannabis or any substances regulated under United States law such as the Controlled Substance Act of 1970, as amended (the “CSA”). Zoned Properties corporate headquarters are located at 8360 E. Raintree Dr., Suite 230, Scottsdale, Arizona. For more information, call 877-360-8839 or visit www.ZonedProperties.com.

Twitter: @ZonedProperties

LinkedIn: @ZonedProperties

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements. All statements other than statements of historical facts included in this press release are forward-looking statements. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “potential,” “continue” or similar expressions. Such forward-looking statements include risks and uncertainties, and there are important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These factors, risks and uncertainties are discussed in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Investors should not place any undue reliance on forward-looking statements since they involve known and unknown, uncertainties and other factors which are, in some cases, beyond the Company’s control which could, and likely will, materially affect actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. Any forward-looking statement reflects the Company’s current views with respect to future events and is subject to these and other risks, uncertainties and assumptions relating to operations, results of operations, growth strategy and liquidity. The Company assumes no obligation to publicly update or revise these forward-looking statements for any reason, or to update the reasons actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements, even if new information becomes available in the future.

Media Relations

Proven Media

Neko Catanzaro

Tel (401) 484-4980

neko@provenmediaservices.com

Investor Relations

Zoned Properties, Inc.

Bryan McLaren

Tel (877) 360-8839

Investors@zonedproperties.com

www.zonedproperties.com

S2S Insurance Specialists Announces David Rahn as VP of Account Services

BOCA RATON, FL.; SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 – S2S Insurance Specialists, an independent insurance broker focused exclusively on providing comprehensive seed-to-sale insurance coverages for cannabis, CBD, and hemp businesses nationwide, announced today that David Rahn has rejoined the company as Vice President of Account Services. 

David is a highly specialized insurance professional with deep cannabis industry knowledge and experience. As an All-Lines Insurance Broker with strong analytical skills, he performs detailed risk assessments for both start-up and established cannabis companies, and develops customized strategies and solutions designed to minimize risks, safeguard and grow their business. 

Upon graduating from Lynn University, David launched his career in digital marketing and technology before transferring his skills sets to S2S Insurance Specialists in 2016. Most recently, he was the Southeast Territory Manager for CannGen Insurance Services, a position that enabled him to bridge and strengthen the broker-carrier relationship. 

“David’s unique experience having worked on both the broker and carrier side of the business, and his profound ability to understand a company’s risks and match it to the right coverages is a tremendous advantage for our clients,” said Eric Rahn, Managing Director. “We are excited that he has returned to our company.” 

“I am eager to leverage my relationships with leading insurance carriers and knowledge of all the various coverages available to cannabis companies, as well as what underwriting teams need, in order to secure the right coverages for my clients,” said David Rahn. 

If you have questions regarding cannabis insurance coverages or would like a detailed risk assessment and analysis, please contact David Rahn for a consultation at (954) 790-6604 or email david@s2sinsure.com.

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About S2S Insurance Specialists

S2S Insurance Specialists is an international insurance intermediary and brokerage firm focused specifically on the difficult-to-insure businesses operating in the medical and recreational CBD/Hemp, Cannabis/THC and Psychedelic Medicinal industries.

With over 30 years of experience and deep knowledge of each state’s specific cannabis and psychedelic medicinal laws, in addition to being backed by the support of our underwriters both domestic and foreign, S2S Insurance Specialists can make insurance coverage both cost effective and tailored to your specific needs.

S2S Insurance Specialists is a division of Rahn & Associates, a Bespoke Insurance Broker that provides specialty lines of insurance products and services for highly regulated and complex industries. For more information, visit https://www.s2sinsure.com/. 

Mobius Releases New Cannabis Grinder Based on Trickle-Down Tech

FOR RELEASE ON

August 30, 2022
Contact: Emma Levine, Marketing Coordinator
Phone: 866-874-6244
Email: info@mobiustrimmer.com

Small Pre-Roll Producers Get Big Equipment Upgrade

Mobius Releases New Cannabis Grinder Based on Trickle-Down Tech

Las Vegas, NV — Mobius, a leading manufacturer of pharmaceutical-grade cannabis processing equipment, today released a scaled-down cannabis mill that delivers the precision and grind quality of industrial mills at a lower price point.

The newly released M60 Mill draws technology from Mobius’s flagship M210 Mill. Both utilize slow rotational speeds to reduce heat degradation, and precision cutting matrixes to maintain uniform particle sizes without THC loss.

Precision milling is important because an inconsistent grind can adversely affect how ground cannabis packs within the cone, how it burns, and if the cone breaks during transport or consumption.

In a crowded market sector like pre-rolls, brands need to deliver consistent quality to survive and thrive. 

“We’re excited to fit full-scale technology into our Mobius M60 Mill,” said Amanda James, Director of Strategy at Mobius. “It empowers smaller pre-roll and extract producers to achieve a top-quality grind at a much lower price point.”

Conventional cannabis mills destroy high-value cannabinoids (e.g., THC) by creating unnecessary heat. Mobius mills use low-friction internal mechanisms that prevent temperature elevation to optimize potency and smokeability.

The Mobius M60 has the in-demand features of the flagship M210 Mill, including:

• Low-friction rotational system for enhanced product preservation
• Precision milling configurations for 1/16”, 1/8″ and 3/16” grind size
• Tool-free disassembly and easy maintenance
• GMP-readiness

The Mobius M60 Mill — which processes up to 20 pounds of dry cannabis flower per hour — will enable small and medium-sized pre-roll producers to thrive in the competitive and ever-expanding pre-roll market. 

Smaller extract producers will also benefit because grind consistency improves cannabinoid-extraction completion rates, oil yield percentages, and revenue.

“At 20 pounds per hour, the Mobius M60 Mill will serve a wide range of established licenses, as well as market entrants looking to access the pre-roll niche,” said James. “We’re shipping the new units starting this week.

For more information about the Mobius M60 Cannabis Mill, contact a Mobius representative at info@mobiustrimmer.com

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Cilicon Partners with Vape-Jet to Offer an Intelligent & Integrated Vaporizer Solution

Cilicon, a global provider of cannabis vape hardware, and Vape-Jet, a U.S.-based infrastructure platform for cannabis oil-filling, announced today that they have formed an official partnership to provide an intelligent one-stop product solution for cannabis brands around the world. Based on a mutual understanding of the value of technology orientation for business growth in today’s digital economy, Cilicon and Vape-Jet have launched services for cannabis vaping technology development, hardware manufacturing, filling machine in cannabis vaporization industry to all cannabis brands. They are aiming to reduce the time and financial budget for industry practitioners focused on cannabis vaporization with smart technology and integrated services.

Both Cilicon and Vape-Jet recognize that in the cannabis vape industry, their customers’ needs are varied, driven by constant shifts in market trends, policies and regulations, and purchasing patterns. Through the partnership, they hope to work smarter by working together, addressing these needs in the intelligent and integrated product solution. 

By partnering with Vape-Jet, Cilicon now offers comprehensive product solutions, growing the network of providers and expanding market analyses to inform hardware designs down the road. As a one-stop solution provider, Vape-Jet and Cilicon offer guaranteed hardware compatibility and standardized operating procedures, all under the unified mission to elevate the customer’s vape cartridge production. Vape-Jet’s professional equipment like Vape-Jet 4.0 Fully Automatic Cartridge Filling Machine, Jet Fueler 2.0 Semi-Automatic Cartridge Filling Machine, Squish-o-Matic 1000 Cartridge Capping Machine, will be combined with Cilicon’s technology and products to form more intelligent product services than ever. Cilicon’s brand partners can choose the appropriate service solutions according to their production conditions and manufacturing needs, optimizing the product mix, improving product quality, and shortening the time-to-market cycle.

“We aim to provide more integrated, hassle-free, smarter hardware from filling to vaping through our collaboration with Vape-Jet.” Chris Lin, Cilicon Chief Brand Officer, said, “This daily-changing industry requires us to work closer than ever to bring ‘real’ stuff to our cannabis vapor communities and cannabis companies. Working with Vape-Jet absolutely fits our values and culture, and we bond together to provide benefits to changing the industry pain points and unsolved problems. To make the whole journey from filling to final vaping easier and smarter.”

“Our crew has learned time and time again that we can work smarter by working together,” says Ryan Hoitt, Vape-Jet CEO, Developer and Founder. “By partnering with Cilicon we aim to prove that collaboration—rather than competition—will create better outcomes for our customers and provide smarter solutions for their production challenges. With our two companies equally dedicated to innovation and the power of technology, we look forward to working with Cilicon to lead this niche of the industry into the future.”

The Intelligent and Integrated Vape-Filling Solution by Cilicon and Vape-Jet is now available worldwide. For more information, please visit https://www.ciliconplus.com/filling-solutions.aspx. 

About Cilicon

Cilicon was born with one dream: to improve everyday lives through vaporization technology with innovation, enthusiasm, and compassion. Innovation is in our blood. We are tired of inferior products driving out high-quality products and messing with the market. Therefore, Cilicon was founded without compromising quality, safety, and customer satisfaction. Cilicon derives a game-changing Cilicon Designed platform from generating diverse cannabis vaporizer options available for increasing customer brand competitiveness from the crowd. For Cilicon, your brand success is our priority. Your customer satisfaction matters!

For media inquiries: pr@ciliconplus.com

About Vape-Jet

At Vape-Jet data is at the forefront of everything we do. We focus on streamlining vape production by automating repetitive processes and eliminating inefficient procedures. Our rapid iteration process allows us to quickly apply the most advanced technological solutions to common industry challenges while continually evolving to meet the ever-changing demands of our customers. Vape-Jet filling machines are the most innovative, adaptive and accurate on the market, each one backed by our industry-leading proactive product support. Reach out to our crew to learn how you can start filling smarter.

For media inquiries: contact@vape-jet.com 

For sales inquiries: sales@vape-jet.com  

Item 9 Labs Corp. Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Sessions Cannabis, One of Canada’s Largest Cannabis Retail Franchisors

• Transformative Acquisition Creates the Largest, Global and Publicly Traded Cannabis Franchise Company
• Sessions Cannabis Generates Approximately CA$70 Million in Annual Systemwide Sales With 43 Stores Currently Open

PHOENIX (May 25, 2022) — Item 9 Labs Corp. (OTCQX: INLB) (the “Company”) — a vertically integrated cannabis dispensary franchisor and operator that produces premium, award-winning products — announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Sessions Cannabis (“Sessions”), one of Canada’s largest cannabis retail franchisors.

This is a transformative acquisition that fast-tracks our entry into the Canadian market and brings tremendous value to our shareholders,” said Item 9 Labs Corp. CEO Andrew Bowden. “With an exponential increase in store count across North America, this acquisition would transition us from being a multi-state operator to an international cannabis company and the largest global cannabis franchisor. The potential to accelerate growth through both franchising and additional opportunistic acquisitions is immense. This is simply the first step to much deeper market penetration, both in Ontario and other provinces.”

Founded in 2019, Sessions currently has 43 stores throughout the Province of Ontario, the majority of which are located in prime retail shopping centers, typically anchored by national tenants such as Costco, Walmart, well-known grocers, quick service restaurants and more. The Ontario-based business has a franchise system comprised of 18 franchisees, the majority of which are multi-unit owners, and plans to continue its growth across Canada with multiple openings already planned for this year. Sessions also anticipates it will continue its consistently strong performance.

Item 9 Labs Corp. acquired ONE Cannabis Group (“OCG Inc.”) in March 2021, the parent company to U.S. cannabis dispensary franchise, Unity Rd. – marking the Company the first national vertically integrated cannabis dispensary franchisor. The combination of the Unity Rd. franchise system—which currently has 20-plus partners developing more than three dozen stores across 10-plus U.S. states—with Sessions makes Item 9 Labs Corp. the largest global and publicly traded cannabis franchise company.

Canada, the world’s second-largest cannabis market, brought in CA$3.9 billion in cannabis sales in 2021, a 50 percent year-over-year growth, according to federal data agency Statistics Canada. Ontario is the country’s largest cannabis market with CA$1.47 billion in 2021 sales. According to BDSA, the Canadian market is expected to climb to $4.7 billion in 2022 and nearly $6.3 billion by 2026.

“The Canadian cannabis market has grown tremendously over the past few years, and we have certainly felt that impact and benefitted from first-mover advantage in several markets,” said Steven Fry, CEO and co-founder of Sessions, noting that Sessions’ locations that have been open for more than a year see an average annual revenue of CA$2.46 million. “We have amazing multi-unit franchisees and a solid franchise system that is dedicated to their success, but to further innovate within the industry and expand our reach, we need the right partner. We believe we have found that with Item 9 Labs Corp. and their franchise brand, Unity Rd.”

The Company’s Chief Franchise Officer Mike Weinberger agrees with Fry that this is the perfect synergy. He added, “From the brand values and education-first approach with customers to the rock-solid franchise program Steven and his team have built, there are several similarities across Sessions and our Unity Rd. franchise brand. This is a huge opportunity for Item 9 Labs Corp. and further solidifies our mark as leaders in cannabis franchising.”

The Company’s merger and acquisition activities for the 2022 calendar year have ramped up quickly. Item 9 Labs Corp. acquired a dispensary license and storefront in North Denver, Colorado and recently signed an Asset Purchase Agreement (“APA”) for a medicinal and recreational dispensary and cultivator, The Herbal Cure, also located in Denver. Colorado is among the top markets where Item 9 Labs Corp. is actively seeking acquisitions of cannabis dispensaries.

“We are serious about accelerating our growth and opening the doors for more prospective entrepreneurs to enter the complex cannabis space, and it is reflected in our merger and acquisition activity,” said the Company’s Vice President of Mergers & Acquisitions, Mark Busch. “Acquiring one of Canada’s largest cannabis retailers is a great milestone for our team and demonstrates our ability to close large transactions.”

The closing of this acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions, details of which can be found in the Company’s 8k filing on May 24, 2022.

Invest in Item 9 Labs Corp. at keepcannabislocal.com. For more information about the Company and its brands, visit item9labscorp.com.

For potential merger and acquisition opportunities, contact Mark Busch at acquisitions@item9labs.com.

About Item 9 Labs Corp. 

Item 9 Labs Corp. (OTCQX: INLB) is a vertically integrated cannabis operator and dispensary franchisor delivering premium products from its large-scale cultivation and production facilities in the United States. The award-winning Item 9 Labs brand specializes in best-in-class products and user experience across several cannabis categories. The company also offers a unique dispensary franchise model through the national Unity Rd. retail brand. Easing barriers to entry, the franchise provides an opportunity for both new and existing dispensary owners to leverage the knowledge, resources, and ongoing support needed to thrive in their state compliantly and successfully. Item 9 Labs brings the best industry practices to markets nationwide through distinctive retail experience, cultivation capabilities, and product innovation. The veteran management team combines a diverse skill set with deep experience in the cannabis sector, franchising, and the capital markets to lead a new generation of public cannabis companies that provide transparency, consistency, and well-being. Headquartered in Arizona, the company is currently expanding its operations space by up to 640,000-plus square feet on its 50-acre site, one of the largest properties in Arizona zoned to grow and cultivate flower. For additional information, visit investors.item9labscorp.com/.

About Sessions Cannabis

Sessions Cannabis is a community focused retailer selling safe, Health Canada regulated cannabis. Sessions is one of Ontario’s first brick and mortar cannabis retailers with multiple locations in Ontario. The company’s mission is to bring people together by providing a retail experience that is inviting, comfortable and educational. More information can be found at www.sessions.ca.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements involve risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, risks and effects of legal and administrative proceedings and governmental regulation, especially in a foreign country, future financial and operational results, competition, general economic conditions, proposed transactions that are not legally binding obligations of the company and the ability to manage and continue growth. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual outcomes may vary materially from those indicated. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements we make in this news release include the introduction of new technology, market conditions and those set forth in reports or documents we file from time to time with the SEC. We undertake no obligation to revise or update such statements to reflect current events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

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Introducing Cognitive Harmony Technologies: New Platform Levels Playing Field for Cannabis Licenses

Digital Platform Launches for New Jersey Applicants; New York Pre-Sales Available 

Chicago, Ill.– May 23, 2022 – Calling all cannabis start-ups and aspiring entrepreneurs! Today, Cognitive Harmony Technologies (CHT) announced the launch and rollout of the CHT Accelerator to streamline the cannabis business license application process, making it as simple as filing taxes online.  The company’s game-changing service and platform offers materials, resources, live support, and guidance by industry leaders through every part of the process to allow all applicants – regardless of the amount of investment capital – an alternative to compete effectively and at an affordable price, paving the way for a more equitable and just cannabis industry where small businesses have a fair shake. 

Like most disruptive technologies, Co-Founders, software engineer Walter Moore and physicist Charles Cherqui, founded CHT when they ran into their own set of obstacles. When launching their own cannabis company and social equity incubator, Perception Farms, the application process was not only intimidating, but most applicants were set up for rejection from the beginning, even in states whose laws include restorative justice components.  “One mistake. Come back in two years,” said Walter Moore, CHT Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Technology Officer. This set the stage for the creation and need for the CHT Accelerator, which uses AI and machine learning algorithms to streamline the process to create a competitive application. The software automates redundant processes, enabling applicants to submit without missing materials or making other common mistakes.

The CHT Accelerator is now available for New Jersey cannabis business license applicants. Pre-sales for New York applicants are also available, with expansion into additional states’ licensed markets rolling out later this year. 

“Producing a compliant application typically requires an expensive consulting service that can cost upwards of $150K, creating a huge gap between the goodwill of legislators passing social equity laws and equitable cannabis business ownership,” Moore said. “The CHT Accelerator is designed to level the playing field to support social equity initiatives and bring change to an industry which has historically whitewashed the past injustices served in its former prohibition.”

The CHT Accelerator provides applicants with a master checklist, automated templates and live chat features that guide the submission and is much more affordable than its hundred-thousand-dollar-plus competitors: CHT charges $30K for general applicants and $15K for social equity applicants, with additional opportunities for significant discounts, including their offer of a 20 percent discount on pre-sales until June 30, 2022. 

“As a cannabis business license owner, I know just how difficult it is to put together a competitive application. We developed the CHT Accelerator to help lower the barrier of entry for others willing to put in the hard work of assembling an application, but who would otherwise be priced out of the competition,” said Charles Cherqui, Co-Founder and Chief Business Development Officer.

Additionally, Cognitive Harmony Technologies (CHT) will be working with Justice Cannabis Co as its content partner to offer its clients the same quality content that has won dozens of licenses in numerous states. Co-founded by civil rights attorney Jon Loevy, one of the most successful trial lawyers in the United States, the Justice Cannabis team has spent their careers fighting for the rights of the wrongly convicted and currently have 11 dispensaries around the country, as well as an impressive range of world class cannabis products in development.

“CHT has the potential to turbo-charge social equity participation in cannabis,” said Jon Loevy, Co-Founder of Justice Cannabis Co. “There is nothing like CHT in the existing marketplace. Justice Cannabis appreciates the opportunity to partner with CHT and share our technical knowledge of the industry with license applicants.”

For more information on Cognitive Harmony Technologies and how to apply for a cannabis business license in New Jersey today, visit https://cognitiveharmony.tech/. 

About Cognitive Harmony Technologies
Our mission is to open the doors for equitable cannabis business ownership by making the application process easy as filing personal income taxes online. The CHT Accelerator streamlines the entire application process into one easy-to-use software platform so you can create a complete and competitive application. Follow us on LinkedIn or visit our website.  

Cannabis Facility Construction Expands into West Virginia with Design-Build Projects for Harvest Care Medical

By renovating former banks and drive-thru restaurants, dispensaries will be drive-thru ready

CHICAGO, IL (MAY 17, 2022) – Cannabis Facility Construction (CFC), a national, full-service, cannabis design-build construction firm, is pleased to complete construction on a new Country Grown Cannabis medical dispensary for Harvest Care Medical in West Virginia. CFC is currently working on multiple design-build projects for Harvest Care. This Martinsburg location is a former bank building, making its existing drive-thru a logical choice for renovation to support customer demand for online ordering and speed of service once dispensary drive-thrus are permitted by cannabis regulations.

“We’re thrilled to enter the West Virginia cannabis market and partner with Harvest Care to support their entry into the emerging medical cannabis market,” said Andy Poticha, Founder and CEO at Cannabis Facility Construction. “Our clients value our longstanding cannabis design-build expertise and our ability to provide speed to market, which is essential to opening quickly and correctly.”

The new 2,650-square-foot Country Grown Cannabis medical dispensary is located at 1321 Edwin Miller Blvd in Martinsburg, WV in a former bank facility. The dispensary was designed to create a differentiated and welcoming customer experience with careful consideration given to ensure customer flow, easy-to-browse product displays and point of sale stations for speed of service and retail convenience. In addition to the retail space up front, the dispensary includes private consultation rooms for medical patients to discuss their needs with staff, secure vaults for inventory storage, back-office space, and a highly-advanced security system.

“Cannabis Facility Construction was a strategic design-build choice for us,” said Kevin Gibbs, Senior Vice President of Operations at Harvest Care Medical and Co-Founder of Merida Capital Holdings, a leading private equity fund in the medical cannabis space. “CFC’s extensive experience has positively supported our business and will allow us to efficiently start serving customers all across West Virginia in the near future.”

Cannabis Facility Construction has renovated, and is in the process of renovating, four Country Grown Cannabis dispensaries for Harvest Care Medical in West Virginia, including Martinsburg, Charles Town, Fairmont and Huntington.

For more information on these and other projects by Cannabis Facility Construction, visit www.cannabisfacility.net.

About Harvest Care Medical, LLC

Harvest Care Medical, LLC is a West Virginia-owned medical cannabis company committed to bringing high-quality medical cannabis products to West Virginia’s registered patients. Its cultivation and processing operations are based out of a 40,000-square-foot facility in Bridgeport, WV. The company also holds 10 statewide dispensary licenses to launch its own Country Grown Cannabis premium retail store locations. Led by West Virginians, Harvest Care Medical’s experienced team has successfully built and overseen cultivation, processing, and dispensary operations in highly-regulated medical market states across the country, including Connecticut, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.

About Cannabis Facility Construction

Cannabis Facility Construction (CFC), a division of Mosaic Construction, is a national, industry leader in full-service cannabis facility design-build. Since 2015, the company has renovated more than 80 cultivation facilities, processing centers, and dispensary projects in 12 states, including Arizona, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia. Its principal leadership team led by Andy Poticha, Ira Singer, and Mike Frazin, offers more than three decades of experience in construction, design-build, diverse operational and financial management, and facility development. For more information, visit www.cannabisfacility.net.

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Royal 4 Systems Forms Strategic Partnership with Arise Cannabis

LONG BEACH, CA. – Royal 4 Systems, a leading cloud-based WMS, Seed-to-Sale, ERP and POS for Cannabis businesses, announced today that their platform will automate the following at Arise Cannabis: point-of-sale,  B2B wholesale distribution, cultivation, processing, manufacturing, reporting and METRC compliance. 

Salespeople pick up a predefined inventory from the warehouse to deliver to the dispensaries that is tracked and recorded via METRC ID. Warehouse and salespeople log status via mobile devices. Royal 4 engineers are also providing in-depth cannabis knowledge, and unlike other implementations where outside 3rd party consultants are used, Royal 4 engineers are in-house, factory-trained employees which ensures a successful implementation.  

According to Dan Haggard, Arise Director of Operations, before engaging Royal 4 and their Cannabis solution, spreadsheets ruled the day from managing space, work in process, strain/tissue culture and inventory replenishment. Arise needed an easier way to track inventory, eliminate the on-the-fly inventory management for its sales reps and create a dashboard for owner and investor viewing. “The main goal was to eliminate the manual drudgery of maintaining and supporting spreadsheets in order to free up more time to manage the business and be able to proactively plan hot strains and customer demand”, said Haggard. 

Jess Noguera, President of Royal 4 Systems says, “The ROI on our warehouse management software is usually less than one year. Our customers have realized as high as 99 percent inventory accuracy and a 25 percent increase in warehouse efficiency resulting in room for growth without having to add additional people. This  represents a significant impact to the P&L bottom line each and every year.”  

About Royal 4 Systems, Inc. – Since 1984 Royal 4 Systems has been providing leading software solutions for the supply chain. With customer and industry direction, Royal engineers have focused on designing the definitive warehouse management solution. Royal 4’s staff of professional engineers has spent decades on research and development solving some of the most difficult challenges facing the supply chain industry. They  know from years of experience what their client’s requirements are and they strive to fulfill their customers’ requirements in every aspect of their work. You can find Royal 4 Cannabis Solutions at: www.royal4.com 

About Arise Cannabis. – Based in Veneta, Oregon, Arise has harnessed the next generation technology to grow unique cannabis flower, strains and phenotypes. Cultivators tailor growing conditions down to the level of individual plants and each plant, flower and bud grows to the best possible version of itself. Its advanced farming approach provides unprecedented control over every element per air, water, light and nourishment.  Arise Cannabis has pioneered development in pod farming designed to control and advance cultivation cycles.  In addition to cultivation, Arise Cannabis manufactures distillate THC products and distributes through direct sales to dispensaries. https://www.arisecannabis.com/