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Trulieve Announces Partnership with Professional Pickleball Association and Major League Pickleball
Trulieve is the first cannabis operator to partner with either professional pickleball organization
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Aug. 27, 2024 — Trulieve Cannabis Corp. (CSE: TRUL) (OTCQX: TCNNF) (“Trulieve” or “the Company”), a leading and top-performing cannabis company in the U.S., today announces a partnership with the Carvana PPA Tour (“PPA Tour”) and MLP by Margaritaville (“MLP”) to sponsor premier pickleball events in Arizona, Florida, and Georgia.
The Professional Pickleball Association stands as the largest professional and amateur pickleball tour in the world, boasting an impressive 25 tour stops nationwide. With over 39,000 amateur players and a 50% growth in registered players from 2022 to 2023, the PPA Tour has also captured the attention of over 275,000 spectators and 20 million fans watching on broadcast in 2023, solidifying its status as a premier sporting event.
Major League Pickleball is the leading team-based, coed pickleball league featuring nearly 100 players across 22 celebrity-owned teams. The 2024 league schedule will showcase 11 events across 10 different states, bringing MLP’s exhilarating competition and energetic atmosphere to more places and fans than ever before.
“We are excited to welcome Trulieve as a partner for the PPA Tour and Major League Pickleball,” said Jacob Cohen, Vice President of Sales for the United Pickleball Association, the parent organization of the PPA Tour and MLP. “This is an innovative collaboration, and we are looking forward to working with Trulieve as both of us continue to grow rapidly.”
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Trulieve to Open Medical Cannabis Dispensary in Orlando, Florida
New Orange County location will host grand opening celebration Friday, August 30th
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Aug. 23, 2024 — Trulieve Cannabis Corp. (CSE: TRUL) (OTCQX: TCNNF) (“Trulieve” or “the Company”), a leading and top-performing cannabis company in the U.S., today announced the opening of a new medical cannabis dispensary in Orlando, Florida on Saturday, August 24.
A grand opening celebration will be held Friday, August 30, beginning at 9 a.m., featuring music, specials, discounts, and opportunities to register for upcoming patient education sessions as well as learn about #YesOn3 and the ballot initiative to legalize adult cannabis use in Florida.
“We are excited to offer Orlando-area patients another convenient shopping option with our Semoran location,” said Trulieve’s Chief Executive Officer Kim Rivers. “We look forward to bringing more of our renowned value and quality to patients in Orange County.”
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The Cannabist Company Announces Definitive Agreements for Florida Assets
Leading Multistate Operator to Acquire One Cultivation Facility; a Joint Venture between MINT Cannabis and Shango to Acquire All 14 Cannabist Dispensaries in Market and Two Cultivation and Manufacturing Facilities
Total Consideration is $16.4M; The Cannabist Company will Retain One MMTC License
NEW YORK—August 23, 2024– The Cannabist Company Holdings Inc. (Cboe CA: CBST) (OTCQX: CBSTF) (FSE: 3LP) (“The Cannabist Company” or the “Company”), one of the most experienced cultivators, manufacturers and retailers of cannabis products in the U.S., announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement with a leading multistate operator to acquire the Lakeland cultivation facility (the “Lakeland Transaction”). Additionally, The Cannabist Company entered into a definitive agreement with MINT Cannabis and Shango, as joint venture partners (the “MINT Shango JV”), to acquire all 14 Cannabist dispensaries in Florida and the Company’s cultivation and manufacturing facilities in Alachua and Arcadia (the “MINT/Shango Transaction”). MINT Cannabis and Shango are leading, privately held multi-state dispensary operators and cultivators that will bring strong operational expertise, award-winning genetics and innovative customer experience to these dispensary locations, which post-closing are expected to be rebranded to “MINT Cannabis”.
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AYR Cannabis Dispensary Expands Retail Footprint in Florida with Two New Dispensaries
MIAMI, Aug. 23, 2024 — AYR Cannabis Dispensary, a cannabis retail chain owned by AYR Wellness Inc. (CSE: AYR.A, OTCQX: AYRWF) (“AYR” or the “Company”), a leading vertically integrated U.S. multi-state cannabis operator, today announced the opening of a retail store located in Jacksonville, Florida and the anticipated opening of a retail store in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. The openings of the Jacksonville-Dunn and Palm Beach Gardens stores will expand the Company’s retail presence to 66 locations in the state of Florida, and 96 locations nationwide. AYR Cannabis Dispensary Jacksonville-Dunn opened as of Thursday, August 22, 2024, and AYR Cannabis Dispensary Palm Beach Gardens is expected to open in early September 2024.
AYR Cannabis Dispensary Jacksonville-Dunn, located at 1319 Dunn Avenue, Jacksonville, Florida 32218, is a 2,808-square-foot retail storefront with ample parking space, five point-of-sale stations, and drive-thru service. AYR Cannabis Dispensary Palm Beach Gardens, located at 12300 Alternate A1A, Ste #117-120, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33410, is a 3,638 square-foot storefront venue conveniently located in the heart of scenic Palm Beach Gardens, near Gardens Mall and the PGA Business Corridor.
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Verano Announces Closing of Acquisition of Arizona and Virginia Subsidiaries of The Cannabist Company, Becomes Exclusive Cannabis Operator for HSA 5 in Eastern Virginia and Strengthens Arizona Footprint
CHICAGO, Aug. 22, 2024 — Verano Holdings Corp. (Cboe CA: VRNO) (OTCQX: VRNOF) (“Verano” or the “Company”), a leading multi-state cannabis company, today announced the closing of acquisitions pursuant to agreements previously announced on July 29, 2024, and acquired all of the ownership interests of three subsidiaries of The Cannabist Company Holdings Inc. (Cboe CA: CBST) (OTCQX: CBSTF) (“The Cannabist Company”), one of the most experienced cultivators, manufacturers and retailers of cannabis products in the U.S. Two subsidiaries, 203 Organix, L.L.C. and Salubrious Wellness Center, Inc. (together, the “Arizona Operations”) operate in Arizona, and the third subsidiary, Columbia Care Eastern Virginia LLC, operates in Virginia (the “Virginia Operations”).
In Virginia, Verano will be the sole vertical cannabis operator in HSA 5 in Eastern Virginia – a region with nearly two million residents and 14 million annual tourists – and gains an active cultivation and production facility and six operational dispensaries in Hampton, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Virginia Beach and Williamsburg. In Arizona, Verano gains an active cultivation and production facility and raises the Company’s retail footprint to eight locations with the addition of stores in Tempe and Prescott, complementing its existing six Zen Leaf dispensaries and multiple cultivation and processing facilities in the state.
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This Week's Viridian Regional Tracker dives into YTD capital raise activity for legal U.S. states and countries so far in 2024 vs. the same period in 2023 -- the type of data we've been tracking since January 2015. There's been a consistent rotation of capital in and out of these regions over time. Our data provides insight as to how to interpret and capitalize on these trends.
For this week, Florida takes the top spot among U.S. states, with an 18.2% increase in the number of capital raises for cannabis companies in the state, and a 165.1% increase in the dollar amount of these investments. Investors continue to bet on the passage of adult-use cannabis in November.
View This Week's Viridian Regional Deal Tracker For a Deep Dive Into M&A and Capital Raise Transactions by U.S. State
Wondering if Now is the Time to Sell Your Company? Contact Us We'll Give You the Facts of What Buyers Are Looking for in the Current Market About The Viridian Cannabis Deal Tracker
Launched in January 2015, and having analyzed more than $75B in deals, the Viridian Cannabis Deal Tracker is a proprietary data service that monitors and analyzes capital raise and M&A activity in the legal Cannabis, Hemp, and Psychedelics industries. Our insights help companies, investors, lenders and acquirers make informed capital allocation decisions. Each week the Deal Tracker provides proprietary data and market intelligence on transactions, including:
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- Key Deal Terms (Deal Size, Valuation, Pricing, Warrants, Cost of Capital)
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NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL NEWS |
Breckenridge Brewery Announces Latest Concert Series With Kaleo, Hippo Campus and Cassandra Lewis
Concert Proceeds to Support Project C.U.R.E.
LITTLETON, Colo., Aug. 26, 2024 — Breckenridge Brewery (“Breck Brew”), a subsidiary of Tilray Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: TLRY and TSX: TLRY), is excited to announce the next On Tap concert series in partnership with 97.3 KBCO (iHeartMedia-Denver) and live music by Kaleo, along with Hippo Campus and Cassandra Lewis.
The On Tap concert taking place on Saturday, October 12, 2024, will be an unforgettable night at Breckenridge Brewery’s scenic farmhouse in Littleton, Colorado. Proceeds from the event will support Project C.U.R.E., an organization dedicated to providing medical supplies and equipment to those in need across the globe. Founded in Evergreen, Colorado, Project C.U.R.E. has grown to be the largest provider of donated medical resources, with an impressive network of volunteers and minimal overhead costs.
“We’re excited to bring Kaleo to our October On Tap concert series,” said Ryan Workman, Brand Director at Breckenridge Brewery. “Partnering with KBCO and supporting Project C.U.R.E. makes these events just that much more special for us. We can’t wait to enjoy amazing music and make a positive difference together.”
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BRIGHT GREEN EMBARKS ON MAJOR PARTNERSHIP WITH BENUVIA OPERATIONS, LLC. WILL SUPPLY PHARMA EXPERT WITH AMERICAN MADE RAW MATERIALS FROM ITS INDUSTRY LEADING AND DEA-APPROVED SCH I & II DRUG FACILITY.
GRANTS, NEW MEXICO, Aug. 23, 2024 — Bright Green Corporation (Nasdaq: BGXX) (“Bright Green” or the “Company”) today announced that it has signed a letter of intent to supply its DEA-approved marijuana extracts and plant-based psychedelics to Benuvia Operations, a FDA registered, DEA licensed and cGMP certified leader in pharmaceutical cannabinoids, as well as psychedelic molecules currently under investigation for clinical use.
This completely homegrown agreement signals Bright Green’s ability and commitment to supply US pharmaceutical partners with high quality organic materials. As part of the supply agreement proposed in the LOI, Benuvia intends to leverage Bright Green’s unique position to produce Schedule I & II raw materials in full compliance with Good Agricultural and Collection Practices (GACP), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and the DEA, all within the USA, to produce domestically manufactured cGMP pharmaceutical-grade Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (“APIs”) for US and global markets.
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Craft Cannabis Brand, Broken Coast, Launches Latest Artisanal Strain, ‘Milk & Cookies’ for Avid Indica Enthusiasts
TORONTO, Aug. 22, 2024 — Tilray Brands, Inc. (“Tilray”) (Nasdaq: TLRY; TSX: TLRY), a leading lifestyle and consumer packaged goods company, announced the release of premium cannabis brand, BROKEN COAST’s latest small batch flower strain, ‘Milk & Cookies’, joining the brand’s renowned craft cannabis portfolio of Cherry Cheesecake, EmergenZ, Sour OG, Holy Grail Kush, and Amnesia Haze. This potent indica strain features sweet vanilla and nutty earthy flavors, making it the perfect choice for unwinding after a long day or sharing with friends.
“We are excited to add Milk & Cookies to our premium cannabis strains lineup,” said Kevin Anderson, Master Grower at Broken Coast. “Crafted with care, this small batch strain offers a warm and comforting experience with a potent punch, making it a perfect choice for passionate indica lovers. We’re proud to share this latest addition with our community and can’t wait to see how they enjoy it.”
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MedX Holdings, Inc. (MEDH) Resumes Trading on the OTC Markets, Emerges from Expert Market Dormancy
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 22, 2024– MedX Holdings, Inc. (OTC: MEDH), an upcoming dynamic player in the cannabis sector, is thrilled to announce that the company is now trading on OTC Markets, marking its emergence from the expert market after two years of dormancy. This pivotal milestone comes as MedX Holdings repositions itself on the cusp of cannabis legalization, opening new avenues for growth and expansion.
After two years of strategic planning, restructuring, adding key personnel and critical roles, MedX Holdings is ready to capitalize on the burgeoning opportunities within the cannabis industry. The company’s return to trading OTC reflects the culmination of extensive efforts to rejuvenate operations, improve financial health, and align with the evolving regulatory landscape.
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BELOW ARE THE LINKS TO THE DIRECTORY OF FLORIDA CANNABIS DOCTORS AND
DISPENSARIES IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA |
QUALIFIED PATIENTS
OVER 885,000
AND 665 DISPENSING LOCATIONS |
LATEST OMMU REPORTS FROM OFFICE OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA USE IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA Highlights from
AUGUST 23, 2024 Report BY THE NUMBERS
Qualified Patients: (Active ID Card) AUG 23 2024- 885,409 AUG 16 2024- 885,040
AUG 09 2024- 884,982
AUG 02 2024- 884,941
JUL 26 2024- 885,196
Pattients Last Week: 369
Qualified Ordering Physicians: 2,344
New Doctors Last Week: 15 Reporting Period: AUGUST 16 TO AUGUST 22, 2024
Amount of Medical Marijuana Dispensed - (mgs THC) 343,526,510
Amount of Low-THC Cannabis Dispensed - (mgs CBD) 3,114,727
Amount of Marijuana in a From for Smoking (oz) 116,245.210
Approved Dispensing Locations: 665
ADD LAST WEEK : 1 TRULIEVE - ORLANDO |
UPCOMING MEETING AND CONFERENCES |
Don’t miss this important one-day event! September 25th – FSU Turnbull Center – Tallahassee
The most comprehensive information related to Florida’s changing marijuana marketplace. Florida could soon be the biggest marijuana market in the country! Register now to meet the people and hear the voices that will shape the future of Florida’s marijuana industry. For more information visit our website or contact MMBAFL@tmcshows.com. (850) 385-3595.
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2024 Florida Cannabis Festival
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