Cannabis Facility Construction Expands into New Jersey with Ascend Dispensary Renovation for AWH

CHICAGO, IL (FEBRUARY 17, 2021) – Cannabis Facility Construction (CFC), a national, full-service, cannabis design-build construction firm, is expanding its footprint into New Jersey with the completion of construction on a medical dispensary for AWH located at 395 Bloomfield Avenue in Montclair, NJ.

“We’re thrilled to be working with AWH as their design-build partner on the remodel of their Montclair, NJ dispensary,” said Andy Poticha, Principal at Cannabis Facility Construction. “We are working with them in multiple states and are pleased to provide design-build solutions and lend our cannabis industry expertise to a new region.”

The 1,400 square foot remodel started in early-January; work was performed during evenings and weekends, allowing the dispensary to remain open without business interruption. The renovation tripled the amount of point-of-service stations and opened up the floor to increase sales capacity, enhancing customer flow and alleviating lines and wait times. The interior renovation took only eight days to complete and was followed by an update to the exterior façade.

“Cannabis Facility Construction’s team worked around the local municipal challenges and pushed all trade partners to achieve project completion. Their industry experience was utilized here to work around operations and keep our store clean and operating daily during the project.” said KC Downer, Director of Construction at AWH.

The recently acquired medical dispensary in the New Jersey suburb is a key strategic location for the brand.

A leader in serving the construction needs of the cannabis industry since 2015, Cannabis Facility Construction has built more than 40 cultivation centers, processing laboratories and retail dispensaries customized for the needs of medical and recreational cannabis clients in 11 states. For more information, visit www.cannabisfacility.net.

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ABOUT AWH

AWH is a vertically integrated operator with assets and partners in Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, Massachusetts and New Jersey.  AWH owns and operates state-of-the-art cultivation facilities, growing award winning strains and producing curated selection of products with effect-based categorization.  AWH produces and distributes Ozone branded products. For more information, visit www.awholdings.com.

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 40 cultivation facilities, processing centers, and dispensary projects in 11 states. Its principal leadership team led by Andy Poticha, Ira Singer, and Mike Frazin, and offers more than three decades of experience in construction, design-build, diverse operational and financial management, and facility development.

For more information on CFC or to connect with principals Andy Poticha, Ira Singer, and Mike Frazin, please visit www.cannabisfacility.net.

InSpire Launches Cloud-Based Grow Room Controls and Automation for Commercial Cannabis Cultivators

Scalable, secure enterprise solutions offer full control and integration with HVACD systems to help cultivators improve yield, save time, and reduce costs

SAN FRANCISCO — February 16, 2021 — InSpire Transpiration Solutions, a leading HVACD products and services provider focused on controlled environmental systems for indoor horticulture, today introduced its new Integrated Room Automation systems to bring cannabis cultivators unprecedented levels of environmental monitoring and control. InSpire’s integrated cloud-based controls for heating, ventilation, air conditioning and dehumidification (HVACD) systems allow growers to leverage advanced crop steering techniques with real-time dashboards and control from any device, anywhere in the world.

Integrated Room Automation helps cultivators maximize plant biomass and phenotypic expression, strengthen top-line performance and mitigate risk. Combined with InSpire’s plant-centric HVACD systems, cultivators can achieve 24-hour vapor pressure deficit (VPD) control and greater resistance to pathogen introduction and expression.

“Historical wisdom and technology provides a very solid foundation on which to build, but we can’t ignore that the commercial cannabis industry is rapidly evolving,” said Adrian Giovenco, CEO of InSpire Transpiration Solutions. “It is becoming increasingly important for legal cannabis cultivation operations to leverage cutting-edge strategies in order to maximize profitability. When growers can monitor, control and analyze a full range of environmental data, they can drive yields and innovate in ways that will move the entire industry in exciting new directions.”

InSpire’s Integrated Room Automation provides cannabis cultivators with the ability to:

• Leverage environmental crop steering techniques with real-time control

• Optimize plant performance with transpiration and carbon assimilation insights

• Monitor moisture content of harvested flower during the dry/cure process for consistent product weight and quality

• Schedule temperature and relative humidity setpoints, plus automate light schedules and carbon dioxide enrichment by room to optimize phenotypic expression run after run

• Access a fully functional IOT platform with customizable alerts and bank-level security from anywhere in the world

Giovenco continued, “Integration like this is essential for success. Using independent units to heat, cool, dehumidify and clean the air leads to high operating costs, prevents plants from reaching maximum metabolic rates, and puts the entire operation at risk of pathogen contamination. Cannabis operations can successfully meet their KPIs by implementing repeatable, precise environmental control for greater consistency in product quality, optimized phenotype and chemotype expression.”

To learn more about InSpire’s Integrated Room Automation, visit: https://inspire.ag/hvac-products/controls-monitors/.

About InSpire Transpiration Solutions

InSpire Transpiration Solutions provides integrated heating, ventilation, air conditioning and dehumidification (HVACD) solutions for indoor horticulture with a mission to help clients maximize revenue, optimize product quality and output, mitigate risk and reduce operating expenses. Leading the way with over 50 years of combined HVACD experience and nearly two decades in the cannabis industry, InSpire is an equipment and controls manufacturer specializing in building large-scale and commercial grow room HVACD systems to deliver stable climate control across the entire cannabis supply chain. Combining a background in mechanical engineering and cannabis science, InSpire partners with clients to meet their specific goals through all phases of commercial grow room HVACD. Based in San Francisco, InSpire works with clients throughout the United States and Canada. https://inspire.ag @inspire_transpiration

UHY certified public accountants have been exceeding clients’ expectations for over 50 years.

UHY certified public accountants have been exceeding clients’ expectations for over 50 years.

In 2017, the firm stepped into the cannabis industry full swing and is now the leading accounting firm of choice for the cannabis industry in the Great Lakes region. UHY provides end-to-end advisory, strategy, planning and compliance for cannabis clients and are involved in each step of their business journey.

We invite you to watch this brief introductory video from new NCIA member UHY LLP.

Todd Tigges, leader of UHY’s national cannabis practice, discusses the service offerings for cannabis companies including tax compliance, reviewed financial statements, 280E compliance, consulting, and M&A/due diligence.

Thinking about entering the space? This is a conversation they have often with entrepreneurs. UHY’s team will guide you every step of the way from startup capital requirements, entity structuring, to licensing and compliance.

CLIO CANNABIS ANNOUNCES THE JURY OF INDUSTRY LEADERS WHO WILL DETERMINE ITS 2020 AWARD WINNERS

NEW YORK—(August 26, 2020)— Clio Cannabis, the awards program that celebrates creators at the forefront of cannabis marketing and communications, today announced the industry leaders who will determine the program’s winners in 2020. The group is comprised of leading creative talent from top cannabis brands, services, and dispensaries, as well as the agencies who are setting the high mark for work in the industry.

“As the world faced a crisis that caused many traditional businesses to shut down this year, the cannabis industry was deemed an essential service,” said Michael Kauffman, Director, Clio Cannabis. “It’s a huge transition for any sector to go from subversive to vital in such a short time and it has been the responsibility of the marketers in this space to shift cultural norms, work towards social justice and introduce a wide variety of new products to consumers. The creators who are leading this change deserve to be rewarded and we are so honored to be able to assemble this group of leaders to select the year’s most outstanding work and set the bar for what’s next.”

The 2020 Clio Cannabis award recipients will be decided by:

• Cory Rothschild, SVP of Brand Marketing, Cresco Labs
• Ann Skalski, President, Double Barrel
• Daniel Stein, Founder, EVB, Essential Good
• Ricardo Baca, Founder, Grasslands
• Hope Wiseman, Founder & CEO, Mary & Main
• Rob Dhoble, Managing Director, Havas ECS
• Jenn Wong, VP Marketing, Select Cannabis at Curaleaf
• Lily Sensimilla, CEO & Co-Founder, Cannabis Influencer, Silipuffs & My Happy Yoni
• Mario Guzman, Founder, Sherbinskis
• Ophelia Chong, Owner & Founder, Stockpot Photography
• Mary Pryor, CMO & Founder, Tonic CBD, Cannaclusive
• Willie Mack, CEO, Think Big
• Ericka Pittman, CMO, Viola Brands
• Juanjo Feijoo, CMO, Weedmaps

Clio Cannabis is also committed to pledging a portion of proceeds from 2020 to the Cannabis Impact Fund, which aims to make meaningful change, build a national narrative, and elevate the work of our black and brown leaders in the cannabis marketplace. The fund currently supports Minority Cannabis Business Association, Minorities 4 Medical Marijuana, The Hood Incubator, Color Of Change, The Bail Project, and Black Futures Lab.

Clio Cannabis is currently accepting submission in the Advocacy, Brand Design, Digital/Mobile, Experience/Activation, Film/Video, Film/Video Craft, Partnerships & Collaborations, Print & Out of Home, Print & Out of Home Craft, Product/Service Innovation, Public Relations, Social Good and Social Media mediums. For information, submission deadlines and to enter work, visit www.cliocannabisawards.com.

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About Clio Cannabis

Expanding on Clio’s enduring reputation for establishing best-in-class programs honoring creative ideas in a variety of specialized verticals, Clio Cannabis celebrates the creators at the forefront of cannabis marketing and communications. Launched in 2019, Clio Cannabis sets the bar for creative work in a rapidly growing industry, builds a greater understanding of a developing category, and elevates creative contributions from top talent and agencies.

About Clio 

Clio is the premier international awards competition for the creative business. Founded in 1959 to celebrate creative excellence in advertising, Clio today honors the work and talent at the forefront of the industry in a variety of specialized fields, including sports, fashion, music, entertainment, cannabis, and health. As a leading authority on the diverse and ever-changing creative landscape, Clio celebrates creativity 365-days-a-year via its global ad database Ads of The World and its content platform Muse by Clio.

Introducing Distru Data Series: $1 Billion Of Wholesale Cannabis Transactions

After launching Distru in 2016, we’ve added over 500 licenses to our platform and recently surpassed $1 billion in wholesale cannabis transactions, and we.are.pumped. While cannabis culture typically calls for commemorating milestones by sharing a joint (damnit, COVID), we’re celebrating by sharing some no-bulls*t insight with you instead!

This is not another consumer report or cannabis-COVID update. It’s dedicated to the middle of the supply chain, and helping companies scale intelligently using the information at your fingertips.

Since recreational cannabis legalization went into effect two years ago, California’s manufacturers, distributors, brands, and retailers have been functioning under an unpredictable supply chain with razor-thin margins. While some companies have found success in running lean operations, the absence of data blurs the full picture and ultimately stagnates growth. Without the ability to centralize and comprehend data, many questions go unanswered, and obstacles become embedded into the business model.

So Distru poses the questions:

What type of data is readily available to you? How can that data be used for better decision-making across teams? How can last month’s sales help set next quarter’s KPIs?

We answer these questions and more in our Distru Data Series kicking off next week.

Over the next few weeks, we’ll help you examine the treasure trove of data at your disposal. Our three-part webinar series will focus on establishing what data is available, how you can utilize your sources, and how to tap into your company’s numbers for valuable insight.

Metrics are central to becoming competitive in the cannabis market, but don’t take our word for it, our partners at Cookies, Headset, and Lowell Herb Co. will be joining us on September 2 to tell you themselves.

DISTRU DATA SERIES LINEUP:

5 Steps to Becoming a Data-Driven Cannabis Company 

Thursday, 8/27 at 2:00 P.M. PT – Register here.

Cannabis Data Roundtable with Distru, Headset, Lowell Herb Co. & Cookies

Wednesday, 9/2 at 2:00 P.M. PT – Register here.

Insights from $1B in Wholesale Cannabis Transactions 

Thursday, 9/10 at 2:00 P.M. PT- Register here.

This is an interactive webinar series where you can pose some of your most burning data questions to our host and CEO, Blaine Hatab (resident data junkie).

Register today and stay tuned for our full report coming 9/10.

Distru is a software solution for cannabis manufacturers and distributors. Consider us the central hub for your whole operation, from inventory management and order fulfillment to sales and distribution, all while keeping you compliant with Metrc. Ditch the spreadsheets, keep your teams aligned (pro tip: accountants love us) and focus on growing your market share.

Maverick Public Relations Expands to Meet Growing Client Roster

Operations and Marketing Communications Leadership Expands Expertise in Areas of Professional Services, Building Efficiency and Legal Cannabis Markets

DENVER (August 10, 2020)—Maverick Public Relations, a boutique public relations and communications agency promoting health, horticulture, science and sustainability customers across North America, is pleased to announce the addition of 20-year agency veteran Stan Wagner. As a Managing Partner, Stan leads the marketing communications for professional services. He is based out of Maverick’s City Park office in Denver.

Established in 2018, Maverick Public Relations is led by seasoned publicist Shawna Seldon McGregor. Maverick PR provides public relations, media training, investor relations, content development, thought leadership development, speaking engagements, response strategy/crisis management and event support.

“In a year of historic events, we have the responsibility to amplify our clients’ stories to a market eager for good news and company solutions,” McGregor noted. “My working relationship with Stan dates back to 2013. Stan was one of the first marketing professionals to enter Colorado’s newly legal cannabis market and I credit him for bringing me into the industry, so I’m thrilled he is joining the Maverick team. Our team benefits through his strategic, creative approach to marketing communications and operations.”

“Since my early days of collaborating with Shawna, I have admired her business acumen and unwavering dedication to high-quality deliverables,” Wagner remarked. “In our years working together, we have collaborated as complementary agencies and I have been her client at multiple companies. It’s an honor to join the Maverick team to contribute to company growth and support the growing client roster.”

Wagner joins Maverick Public Relations from urban-gro, Inc. where he served as Vice President of Marketing and was responsible for the marketing and public relations efforts of the company as it grew from five people to over 60 and a successful navigation of being publicly traded. Wagner’s experience also includes working in the built environment with a focus on energy and resource efficiency, engineering and commissioning firms across the United States. With a cross-functional background in marketing and operations, which includes a decade at Sterling Communications, a West Coast technology-focused PR agency, Wagner provides operations expertise to ensure a positive customer experience.

Maverick PR has grown exponentially since launching in 2018 and represents some of the biggest names in cannabis, including Wana Brands, Lightshade, Quicksilver Scientific, Mary Jane’s Medicinals, Resource Innovation Institute, Fortis Law Partners, Cannabis Doing Good and Harvey’s All Naturals.

The Observer included Maverick PR on its PR Power List Cannabis Honor Roll of 2019 (December 2019). Maverick PR earned a spot on Green Market Report’s 2020 Top 12 Most Effective Cannabis PR Firms (February 2020). McGregor was named one of Green Market Report’s Top 10 Most Influential Communication Professionals to Watch in Cannabis 2020 (January 2020). 

About Maverick Public Relations

Maverick Public Relations is a boutique communications consultancy focused on providing big agency experience with outstanding client service. Offerings include public relations, media training, investor relations, content development, thought leadership development, speaking engagements, response strategy/crisis management and event support. Maverick Public Relations is recognized as one of the most effective cannabis PR firms of 2019, according to Green Market Report. McGregor has been named a top PR pro by MG magazine (June 2017), Civilized (January 2018) and Cannabis Industry Journal (December 2017). Continue the conversation of advocacy on LinkedIn and Facebook.

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MA Cannabis’ First-Ever Certified MBE and WMBE Issued Provisional Licenses

Cannabis Consulting and Marketing Firm Goes Through Rebrand After 11 Years

Alexander Kennedy
412-779-8361 (media inquiries only)
Email: akennedy@mostcg.com

Cannabis Consulting and Marketing Firm Goes Through Rebrand After 11 Years

Philadelphia, PA — With the rapid growth of the cannabis industry in the US and abroad, demand for niche-specific consulting, advertising, marketing, and design services are continuing to grow exponentially. Baby boomer Claudia Post and Millennial Jonathan Monk are leading the charge. 

Over 11 years ago, MOST launched as Smokin’ Hot Solutions – “We create the buzz”. Their name and brand represented who they were, and the demographics of cannabis business owners at the time, but not now, because things have changed dramatically. As time went on, their agency and expertise, as well as their reputation spread. 

In 2019 they knew that it was time to meet the “new” industry, so they planned their rebrand. Stepping into 2020, their new brand MOST Consulting Group represents who they are now, the types of clients they are working with, their new service offerings, and their mission as a company. That mission is to “challenge the status quo, offer an expanded level of thinking, and achieve sustainable success for cannabis industry companies.”

With their 11 years in this explosive industry, they know they are in the right place at the right time. Their work has taken them across the US and abroad, working with dispensaries, growers & processors, hemp farms, testing labs, CBD companies, smoking accessories companies, and more. In the ultra-competitive world of cannabis, companies are looking for new ways to stand out from the pack, and that’s why they hire MOST.

Strategy, marketing, and advertising for cannabis companies are like no other. There are tremendous restructure challenges, as well as advertising restrictions and laws to navigate. These barriers have pushed them to be extremely creative and color outside the traditional challenges. 

They are ever-evolving, innovating, and thinking differently, and that’s what distinguishes them the MOST. 

To learn more about MOST and how they are helping companies in the cannabis industry, visit their website www.mostcg.com or reach out to them at welcome@mostcg.com.

Cannabis Software Solutions from Royal 4 Systems

Today the Cannabis industry is quickly becoming big business. Choosing the right software to run your operation becomes a challenge:

“Do I start small with a piecemeal solution or do I invest in a software solution that is easily configured and scalable to meet my needs NOW with a solid foundation for future growth?”

 “The best answer:  You don’t have time for short term fixes and partial solutions. You need to invest in a solution that is proven, functional and fully integrated.”

Royal 4 Systems provides a proven solution based on 36 years of expertise in the Logistics and Manufacturing industries along with Food & Beverage. This expertise has helped us pave the way for our Cannabis Solutions with common required elements such as traceability, lot tracking, and regulatory compliance. 

The Royal 4 solution is highly configurable, scalable and rules-based. The system is complete with our Tier 1 WMS integrated to our full ERP solution enabling you to start small, accurately track/align cost to process and address the following:

·     Grow Operations

·     Financial and ERP Management

·     Inventory Management

·     Regulatory Compliance

Cannabis Logistics Assessment – In addition, Royal 4 provides a no-cost Logistics Assessment to prioritize your immediate needs, help minimize cost and identify future requirements so you can “start small and grow big”.

Please call me at 1-888-8ROYAL4 X726 to get started with your no-cost analysis.

Introducing A Boutique Design Dispensary For The Cannabis Industry

Over the past decade, EBD has helped shape the cannabis industry through creative marketing, strategy and design. From branding, packaging, merchandise and more, we’ve grown a blooming portfolio of cannabis clients. So we decided to branch out.

Introducing Tinnie & Smalls – our own boutique cannabis marketing and design shop. Check out our latest creations.

Check out what the EBD team has been up to, and never hesitate to reach out.

Kate Lucks
Director of Strategic Partnerships
kate@ebd.com

Etagg solutions announces participation at NCIA’s 2019 California Cannabis Business Confrence

Etagg solutions™ a leading U.S. company in Electronic Digital labels, is proud to announce their company’s participation at the 2019 California Cannabis Business Conference, October 8- 9, Long Beach, CA.  

Etaggs™ ESLs are wireless, efficient state of the art labeling platform where product details, pricing and other information can be electronically displayed and updated from anywhere. 

Stop by our booth #520 and let us demonstrate to you how to improve your store’s operation and save your money.

For further information or to set up a specific time to meet at our booth, please contact:

Vera Maalouf
Marketing Director
Etagg Solutions, Inc.
www.etaggsolutions.com
vmaalouf@etaggsolutions.com
262-496-9807

Kukuza Associates CEO Joins NCIA’s Banking & Financial Services Committee

Kukuza Associates LLC, a subsidiary of RoseRyan that helps cannabis companies with finance and accounting, is pleased to announce that its CEO, Dave Roberson, has been selected as a member of the National Cannabis Industry Association’s Banking & Financial Services Committee. In the one-year volunteer position, Roberson will contribute to the committee’s mission of advocating for the cannabis industry’s equity in these fields and fair treatment under state and local laws.

NCIA committees are designed to develop best practices and guidelines that will shape the future of the industry. NCIA is the country’s largest cannabis trade association and industry advocacy organization and has been one of the nation’s most effective lobbyists regarding banking access.

Says Roberson about the new committee position, “I’m looking forward to being a part of such a dynamic group of industry leaders, as we tackle crucial concerns in the areas of banking and financial services that are central to growth. I’m excited to bring the perspective of our clients to the mix as well as my own expertise in business and finance.”

A Silicon Valley powerhouse and the former president and CEO of Hitachi Data Systems, Roberson heads Kukuza Associates, a Silicon Valley-based consulting firm that solely focuses on cannabis companies. The firm draws upon the full strengths and capabilities of its parent company, RoseRyan, which entered the cannabis sector in 2014 and has more than 110 finance and accounting pros.

Roberson was recently featured as a guest on NCIA’s Cannabis Industry Voice weekly podcast to discuss how cannabis companies can thrive in the face of marketplace volatility, and an opinion piece about how companies benefit from having a solid financial foundation was published this month by Marijuana Venture. Earlier this year, he was tapped for an Accounting Today story about the few “pioneering” firms that have dedicated solutions to the accounting and finance needs of cannabis companies.

About the NCIA
Representing nearly 2,000 member businesses and tens of thousands of cannabis professionals, NCIA is leading the charge to protect legal cannabis businesses, defend state laws, and advance federal policy reforms. Successful businesses are joining NCIA every day to become stronger, smarter, and more prosperous by working together to defend and expand the responsible cannabis industry. Learn more at https://thecannabisindustry.org/about-us.

About Kukuza Associates
Kukuza Associates LLC is a Silicon Valley-based consulting firm dedicated to helping cannabis businesses go further, faster with great finance that’s steeped in sound operations. As a RoseRyan company, we deliver strategic finance, outsourced accounting, financial reporting and analysis, internal controls and business transaction support. Learn more about our robust, flexible solutions at www.kukuzaassociates.com.

InstantGMP, Inc. Releases California Cannabis Annual License SOP Set

InstantGMP, Inc., the developer of the affordable all-in-one California track and trace software, InstantGMP TNT™ recently released a unique set of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for applicants of the California cannabis annual licenses.

Not only has this set assisted companies with successful applications but also laid the foundation for Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) – a fantastic, leverageable differentiating factor in a competitive market.

Written from the source documents from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) regulations, the CDPH standard operating procedures contain not only the required policies and procedures but also include value-added benefits.

By adopting the CDPH SOPs, companies become:

• Familiarized with GMPs
• Empowered through tailoring the templates to their specific needs
• Avoid the cost of a pricey consultant The CDPH SOP set comes comprised of documentation that covers the core requirements of an Annual License Application:
• Inventory Control Plan
• Quality Control Plan
• Transportation Plan
• Security Plan
• Waste Management Plan

Beyond the minimum SOPs essential to a license application, the set features 34 broader CDPH-sourced documents.

Additionally, InstantGMP, Inc.’ s California Cannabis set contains more encompassing, and GMP reinforced SOPs. For those looking to take their business to the next level and avoid navigating the complexes of the track and trace requirements, the California set comes included with the purchase of an InstantGMP™ TNT software license.

About InstantGMP, Inc.

InstantGMP, Inc. is the creator behind the affordable all-in-one batch and quality management software, [InstantGMP™, available across several different industry verticals; including biopharmaceuticals, biotech, cannabis, CBD & hemp, dietary supplements, e-liquids, and medical devices. The software is the brain-child of Dr. Richard Soltero, pharmaceutical veteran, and quality extraordinaire. InstantGMP, Inc.’s focus is developing software for products that are regulated by the FDA.

RoseRyan creates Kukuza Associates to focus on Cannabis market

Building off its wave of success in the cannabis industry, RoseRyan has launched a new company, Kukuza Associates LLC, that concentrates solely on the cannabis market. The new company is a finance and accounting consulting firm that closely mirrors its parent, RoseRyan, and packs the full strength, depth and capabilities of it.

Kukuza Associates works with startups and established companies in every segment of the cannabis market at every stage of the lifecycle. Its clients benefit from RoseRyan’s large team of finance experts as well as the firm’s best practices. Says Dave Roberson, CEO of Kukuza, “Kukuza’s finance and cannabis accounting solutions are vital for businesses that are growing, vertically integrating and eyeing deals. Our experienced team steps in, brings order to the chaos and navigates cannabis companies ahead by putting a solid finance foundation in place.” He notes that Kukuza’s cannabis solutions address strategic finance as well as day-to-day accounting, emphasizing that both are prerequisites for sustainable success.

Kukuza’s Cannabis Solutions: Based off of RoseRyan’s original offering for the cannabis industry, Kukuza sports a newly refined and expanded set of cannabis solutions. Kukuza flexibly delivers these six solutions:

Assessment – Quickly diagnoses gaps in a company’s finance and accounting and uncovers underlying issues in other key operational areas.

Strategic Finance – Provides CFO and controller expertise to ready the company for investors, fundraise, plan and budget for intelligent growth. Forms the basis of the company’s strategic and operational plans and helps propel its value creation.

Outsourced Cannabis Accounting – Creates the overall framework for systems and processes for all of the company’s accounting and provides outsourced accounting professionals on an ongoing basis. Can also provide cost accounting, audit prep, and other resources and interim experts on a “plug and play” basis, to help the company manage its hypergrowth. Financial

Reporting and Analysis – Digs into the numbers to truly understand the business. Focuses on trends and insights within the business for informed decision-making and scenario planning based on various assumptions.

Internal Controls – Helps protect assets, mitigate fraud and other business risks by designing internal controls that matter and are based on the company’s size and situation. Can be leveraged to scale as the company ramps up with growth or strategic plans.

Transaction Support – Prepares the company and guides it through transformational moves like M&As, RTOs, IPOs, vertical integration, and expansion into new products and geographical locations.

About Kukuza Associates: Kukuza Associates LLC is a Silicon Valley-based consulting firm dedicated to helping cannabis businesses go further, faster with great finance that’s steeped in sound operations. As a RoseRyan company, we deliver strategic finance, outsourced accounting, financial reporting and analysis, internal controls and business transaction support. Grow like a weed with the right financial foundations in place with Kukuza.

Learn more about our robust, flexible solutions at www.kukuzaassociates.com.

Follow us on Twitter @Kukuza_Assoc and on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/kukuza-associates-llc.

About RoseRyan: RoseRyan takes dynamic companies further, faster, by delivering specialized finance and accounting solutions at every stage of your company’s growth. Versed in Silicon Valley’s rapid pace and unique business environment, our firm has helped more than 850 companies since 1993. Our focus is on tech, life sciences and private equity yet our experience and expertise allow us to consult in other industries as well. No matter what stage of the business lifecycle you’re at, the size of your business or the scale of your next endeavor, RoseRyan has tailored finance solutions just when you need them. Learn more at www.roseryan.com.

David Roberson Joins RoseRyan as Vice President to Lead Cannabis and Private Equity Initiatives

Media contact:
Sarah Grolnic-McClurg
Pounce PR
510.898.183
sarah AT pounce-pr.com

Former Hitachi Data Systems CEO to expand firm’s presence in new markets

Newark, Calif., January 16, 2019—RoseRyan, the San Francisco Bay Area finance and accounting consulting firm that takes companies further, faster, with proven finance solutions, today announced that David “Dave” Roberson has joined as vice president.

As a member of RoseRyan’s leadership team, he will lead the firm’s cannabis business, deepen client engagements, head up large-scale client engagements across all of its solutions, and expand the firm’s presence in the private equity space.

Says Kathy Ryan, CEO of RoseRyan, “Dave’s leadership skills, business acumen and C-suite experience will help propel our growth, especially in the two markets he’ll be leading.”

A seasoned executive who led Hitachi Data Systems as CEO, Roberson is no stranger to RoseRyan, having recently led the firm’s largest engagement ever, as measured by dollars and team members: 13 of the firm’s finance pros spent 11 months ramping up the finance operations of DigiCert following the company’s purchase of Symantec’s web security business. The complex project ended in May of last year and successfully executed and streamlined the deal’s Transition Services Agreement (TSA).

Comments Roberson about his new position, “RoseRyan appeals to me because I’m a business-person who loves to create success and get things done. This consulting firm has a can-do culture. Our flexible and operationally experienced teams expertly dive in to our customers’ business to eliminate barriers and set them up to meet future challenges. It’s rare and a beautiful thing.”

He adds, “I’m excited to be a part of growing a firm—especially one that values excellence. I can’t wait to help move the needle on the cannabis and PE fronts.”

RoseRyan’s Cannabis Business Poised for Growth

RoseRyan’s cannabis business is taking off, with companies in the burgeoning sector tapping it to manage their finance operations through hyper growth, lead them through merger and acquisition deals and prepare them for investors.

RoseRyan’s first cannabis engagement was a reverse merger in 2014. It joined the National Cannabis Industry Association in 2016. Last spring, the firm rolled out its Cannabis Solution, a multi-layered solution that attacks the common finance pain points of cannabis companies. In October, the NCIA wrote up a Q&A with RoseRyan for its monthly spotlight on members, and last week RoseRyan was featured in Accounting Today’s look at the cannabis field and the firms that are leading the way in the surging, dynamic sector.

More About David Roberson

Prior to joining RoseRyan, Roberson spent six years as an advisor to tech companies, leading major projects in the areas of finance, strategy, due diligence, capital structure, corporate governance, sales and human resources. He also served as a senior vice president for Hewlett-Packard before that.

Before HP, he was president and CEO at Hitachi Data Systems, where he held the titles of COO, CFO, CIO and general counsel, and worked for 26 years. He has served as a director of 12 companies including Brocade, Quantum, IGT, Spansion and IDT.

Roberson received a BA from the University of California at Irvine and a JD from Golden Gate University School of Law. He studied financial management at Harvard Business School. In his spare time, he mentors a diverse group of leaders, from recent college grads to CEOs, in various disciplines.

About RoseRyan

RoseRyan takes dynamic companies further, faster, by delivering specialized finance and accounting solutions at every stage of your company’s growth. Versed in Silicon Valley’s rapid pace and unique business environment, our consulting firm has helped more than 850 companies since 1993. Our focus is on tech, life sciences, cannabis, and private equity yet our experience and expertise allow us to consult in other industries; ecommerce, mobile, internet and social media among them. No matter what stage of the business lifecycle you’re at, the size of your business or the scale of your next endeavor, RoseRyan has the tailored finance solutions just when you need them to accelerate growth. Learn more at www.roseryan.com.

The Great Wall Panel Giveaway

Mike at Duramax Building Products

Email: Mikew@uspolymersinc.com

THE GREAT WALL PANEL GIVEAWAY

Chance to win up to $5,000 worth of materials

[ Los Angeles, California, December 7, 2018 ]

The perfect opportunity has arrived to remodel your facilities, retrofit old rooms, or simply expand out for the new year! Duramax Building Products is giving away $5,000 worth of walling material to one lucky winner that is willing to share their project. Duramax vinyl panels provide a Complete walling solution that includes a built-in backer and interlocking panels. This means you save on half the material costs and install twice as fast. Specifically designed for wet environments or high sanitary standards, Duramax vinyl panels are anti-mold, anti-bacteria, and easy to clean. No more unsightly stains, yellowing, or water absorption with vinyl panels.

Apply to our contest by going on our site here:https://www.duramaxpvcpanels.com/show-us-your-project/

“I chose Duramax Trusscore for the built-in, anti-mold inhibitors and the FDA approval ratings. The inch spacing between PVC panels provides some added insulation from the cold and heat from the exterior elements. The product also allows for effortless installation that saves time, money, and labor which is crucial in my business, and the quality of Duramax Trusscore product shows in my customers comments to us. My competitors use green board for the interior. This material doesn’t last as long as PVC, and with the humidity in a grow/dry room, the green board WILL start to mold and rot in a very short period of time and that is bad news for the crop inside… We take pride in the high standard of workmanship,and the durability of our mobile units, one reason for that high quality and durability is the use of Duramax Trusscore PVC panels, which can be washed and sanitize after each session, and will last for many years for our clients” – Greg at Elite Builders Construction LLC

Duramax Building Products is a manufacturer of vinyl building materials located in Los Angeles, California.

Learn more at duramaxpvcpanels.com If you would like more information about this topic, please contact Mike Wight at email mikew@uspolymersinc.com

Announcing the InstantGMP, Inc. Greenfield Grant, a Ground-Breaking Grant for the Cannabis Industry

InstantGMP, Inc. and their partners are excited to announce the annual Greenfield Grant designed to take Cannabis processors, CBD and Hemp manufacturers from zero to production superstars and for brands within investor portfolios. The Grand Prize winner will receive a comprehensive system that will instantly establish their Good Manufacturing Practices.
Information about the Greenfield Grant is available here: https://www.instantgmp.com/2018-greenfield-grant

Fulfilling a Brand’s Vision
Starting a processing or manufacturing operation from square one is a tremendous undertaking especially in an up and coming industry filled with fierce competition under the watchful eye of regulators. It’s critical to hit the ground running with a solid quality system and batch management software. Now more than ever, companies must work past the risks and tasks associated with building their brand empire, to focus on product differentiation; operations expansion; and building consumer trust through high quality offerings.

Looking Ahead
Creating and implementing a quality and production system takes time, expertise, multiple resources, and plenty of planning for the future. Many entrepreneurs and startups do not fully understand the process nuances involved in reinforcing Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) that is a well-known, proven path to producing high quality products. InstantGMP, Inc. will award one Grand Prize Winner a fully encompassing manufacturing and quality system in the form of InstantGMP™ software, a full set of Standard Operating Procedures, extensive training, and a complete roll-out with skilled consultants. All together, these components provide the foundation for success in manufacturing. Greenfield Grant Partners InstantGMP, Inc. has partnered with the American Herbal Products Association (AHPA), the California Cannabis Industry Association (CCIA), and the National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA) to publicize this incredible opportunity for startups, investors, and investment management companies.
About InstantGMP, Inc.
InstantGMP, Inc. is the creator behind the InstantGMP™ software that organizes and manages manufacturing processes with the goal of improving batch quality and consistency across several different industry verticals; including biopharmaceuticals, biotech, cannabis, CBD & hemp, cosmetics, dietary supplements, e-liquids, and medical devices. The software is the brain-child of Dr. Richard Soltero, pharmaceutical veteran, and quality extraordinaire. InstantGMP, Inc.’s focus is developing software for products that are regulated by the FDA.

About our Partners
American Herbal Products Association Founded in 1982, the American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) is the national trade association and voice of the herbal products industry. AHPA is comprised of more than 350-member companies, consisting primarily of domestic and foreign companies doing business as growers, processors, manufacturers and marketers of herbs and herbal products as foods, dietary supplements, cosmetics, and non-prescription drugs, and but also includes companies that provide expert services to the herbal trade. AHPA’s mission is to promote the responsible commerce of herbal products to ensure that consumers continue to enjoy informed access to a wide variety of herbal goods.

“Markle Sparkle” Royal Wedding Cannabis Strain Unveiled Exclusively on Leafbuyer.com

Megan Markle’s Nephew Partners with Leafbuyer.com to Showcase New Cannabis Strain in Honor of His Soon-To-Be Royal Aunt

DENVER—Leafbuyer.com, a website that connects cannabis consumers to dispensaries has unveiled exclusive photos and video of “Markle Sparkle,” a new cannabis strain developed by Meghan Markle’s nephew. Tyler Dooley, 25, is the son of Meghan’s half-brother Thomas Markle Junior. Dooley is currently in London providing commentary for the royal wedding on the UK morning show Good Morning Britain. Dooley partnered with Denver-based Leafbuyer.com to release the first photos, video and information about his new hybrid strain.

“We’re thrilled Tyler chose Leafbuyer to help launch his new ‘royal’ strain,” stated Kurt Rossner, CEO of Leafbuyer Technologies Inc. “Our job, as the premier cannabis deals, news, education and product website in the country, is to help consumers find Markle Sparkle once it’s available for purchase at local dispensaries.” Dooley is a licensed medical marijuana grower in Grants Pass, Oregon who is legally growing the special strain of marijuana in honor of his aunt, Meghan Markle, and her upcoming marriage to Prince Harry.

The product, in flower and concentrate form, will be officially unveiled on June 2 at the High Times Cannabis Cup event in Santa Rosa, California. Dooley, along with representatives from Leafbuyer.com, will be showcasing samples of Markle Sparkle, which will ultimately sell at dispensaries for approximately $280/oz. Markle Sparkle is a potent sativa-dominant hybrid that helps relieve pain, anxiety and insomnia. Dooley says it’s a high-yielding plant that grows best outdoors in the Pacific Northwest. “I can’t reveal too much at this point,” states Dooley, “but what I can say is it smells like blueberries and it’s made up of three different strains – Blue City Diesel, Blueberry Northern Lights and a third secret strain, which you’ll find out on June 2!”

To learn more about the new Markle Sparkle marijuana strain, go to Leafbuyer’s strains and blog page at Leafbuyer.com.

About Leafbuyer: Leafbuyer.com is one of the most comprehensive online sources for cannabis deals and specials. It connects consumers with dispensaries and works alongside cannabis businesses to showcase their unique products. The company’s national network reaches millions of marijuana consumers monthly. The company also operates one of the larges cannabis-based employment boards in the industry.

Contact: Leafbuyer Technologies, Inc. Ginger Delgado, 303-916-8166 ginger@leafbuyer.com

RoseRyan’s New Cannabis Solution Helps Companies Level Up Their Finance and Accounting So They Can Scale and Grow

RoseRyan, the San Francisco Bay Area finance and accounting consulting firm that takes companies further, faster with proven finance solutions, today unveils its Cannabis Solution.

“Today, we’re formally introducing RoseRyan’s Cannabis Solution, which tackles cannabis companies’ most pressing finance and accounting needs so they can accelerate growth, be investor-ready and tap into our strong partner network to help them build their own,” explains RoseRyan Vice President Maureen Ryan. “We’re taking best practices from our experience and bringing it forth, tailored, for the canna industry.”

The solution offers:
• A rapid diagnostic review of key finance and business processes to swiftly expose gaps.
• An outsourced finance team to establish a solid finance framework, bringing both strategic-level expertise plus day-to-day accounting support. The framework includes best practices, systems and processes for reliable and accurate financial reporting, business planning and forecasting, cash management, inventory tracking and more.
• Guidance on optimal fundraising levels, capital uses and growth plan strategies from CFO experts.
• Strategic-level game planning on exit strategies, M&A and partnership scenarios for perpetual readiness for opportunities.
• Access to an ecosystem of expert firms including tax, legal, valuation, payroll and marketing, to help companies build up, or round out, their own ecosystem.

The Cannabis Solution uses best practices at every stage of growth, from startup to enterprise. “I’m impressed with what RoseRyan has brought to the table in terms of a flexible combination of CFO-level thinking and everyday accounting as our outsourced finance team,” says Dr. Paul Lessard, president and chief scientist of Delta 9 Laboratories, a medical and recreational cannabis company based out of Santa Cruz, Calif. “They helped us get our books in order at a critical time with just the right finance expertise for what we needed. I’m confident they will be a valuable resource to those seeking financial compliance and accountability in a newly regulated market.”

RoseRyan has added its finance and accounting expertise to the field with a number of published articles, a webinar and its own blog series. In June 2017, the National Cannabis Industry Association published the firm’s look at how to build a company’s financial backbone. In October, RoseRyan produced a webinar, The Pot Thickens: Building a Successful Cannabis Business in California, that was covered by Cannabis Business Times. Available as a replay, the one-hour panel covers legal considerations, business structures, and several industry issues and opportunities. The consulting firm plans another webinar this year.

Chris Vane, a RoseRyan director adds “Despite some unique challenges to this industry, most business issues facing cannabis companies are common to what others in explosive growth markets experience. They need to get their financial house in order.” He adds, “Our solution professionalizes their finance operations, brings CFO-level insights and preps them for whatever lies ahead. In a highly volatile market, establishing a stable financial framework and a partner ecosystem is critical for success.”

Contact Chris Vane at cvane@roseryan.com to learn how RoseRyan can boost and transform your cannabis company. Learn more at www.roseryan.com