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SUNBURN CANNABIS OPENS 10TH FLORIDA RETAIL LOCATION IN KEY WEST
Launches New Piattella Aged Water Hash and Live Rosin Nectar in Time for 4/20
April 17, 2023- Sunburn Cannabis, a Florida-based and licensed vertically integrated cannabis operator, today announced the opening of its Key West Sunburn Cannabis dispensary, the company’s 10th retail location in the Sunshine State. “As a kid that grew up on Sugar Loaf Key and went to Key West elementary school, opening a Sunburn dispensary on Duval Street in Key West is quite the full circle moment for me”, said Brady Cobb, CEO and Founder of Sunburn Cannabis. “Sunburn is a brand inspired by Florida’s rich cannabis history, and we are proud to pay homage to the legacy left by pioneers like my father, whose journey in cannabis started in Key West, by providing high quality products crafted by Floridians, for Floridians.”
In addition to the new retail location, Sunburn Cannabis is excited to announce the launch of two new products, Piattella Aged Water Hash and Live Rosin Nectar. Piattella Hash is a type of aged hash made using a traditional technique from Spain known as the “Piattella” method, which involves rolling or pressing cannabis resin collected from trichomes into thin sheets or plaques, and then aging it to produce next-level effects and aroma. Sunburn’s Rosin Nectar is an edible cannabis concentrate infused with live rosin, created through a solventless extraction process that separates trichomes using only ice and water. Rosin Nectar is strain-specific, with unique cannabinoid profiles still intact, delivering a more potent and consistent experience, and will be available in Watermelon, Cherry, Blueberry, Peach and Mango flavors.
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COLUMBIA CARE CONTINUES MOMENTUM IN VIRGINIA WITH OPENING OF NINTH DISPENSARY AHEAD OF 4/20 HOLIDAY Cannabist Norfolk is Company’s 35th Cannabist Location and 85th Active Dispensary Nationwide
NEW YORK—April 19, 2023– Columbia Care Inc. (NEO: CCHW) (CSE: CCHW) (OTCQX: CCHWF) (FSE: 3LP) (“Columbia Care” or the “Company”), one of the largest and most experienced cultivators, manufacturers and retailers of cannabis products in the U.S., today announced it has opened its ninth of twelve planned dispensaries in Virginia. Cannabist Norfolk, located at 7635 Granby Street, is now serving registered medical patients. This is the fifth Columbia Care retail location to open in Virginia within the past six months.
“We’re excited to bring the Cannabist experience to patients in the Norfolk area, especially in time to celebrate 4/20 with the community,” said Jesse Channon, Chief Growth Officer, Columbia Care. “We are committed to opening all 12 of our retail doors in Virginia to accommodate the expanding patient base, which stands at more than 55,000 and counting. As our market-leading footprint continues to grow, we remain committed to patient advocacy and education to help normalize cannabis and get patients the access they need to this critical medicine. We are thankful to the Board of Pharmacy, our local legislators and the welcoming Norfolk community.”
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RISE DISPENSARIES LAUNCHES E-COOKBOOK “SMOKE IT. EAT IT. DRINK IT.” CONTAINING RECIPES INFUSED WITH CANNABIS, THE NEWEST PANTRY STAPLE
RISE Helps Consumers Celebrate 4/20 Like a Real Holiday with Cannabis E-Cookbook, Greeting Cards, Exclusive Product Drops and Month-Long Deals
CHICAGO and VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 12, 2023 — RISE Dispensaries, a fast-growing cannabis retail chain owned by Green Thumb Industries (“Green Thumb”) (CSE: GTII) (OTCQX: GTBIF), today announced that all RISE Dispensaries in participating markets will host a month-long 4/20 celebration including deals, exclusive product drops, store events, branded swag, a RISE e-cookbook and more.
To help customers and patients prepare for their upcoming 4/20 holiday gatherings, RISE has published “Smoke It. Eat It. Drink It.” The cannabis e-cookbook, available to adults 21 and over, can be found on RISEcannabis.com and features 25 THC-infused dishes and beverages, like No-Bake Oatmeal Cookies, Hot Honey Pizza and Canna-Coffee. The book also features recipes from RISE Dispensary team members across the country like Christopher R.’s Albondigas de Cordero and Angi G.’s Dump Cake.
“It’s amazing to be able to share my homemade cannabis recipes with our RISE patients and customers in preparation for 4/20,” said Angi G. from RISE Bloomfield in New Jersey. “The joy of cooking with cannabis has helped normalize the plant in my household and with my extended family and friends. Our recipes are a great way for readers to get inspired with festive cannabis-infused food and drink ideas for their guests during the 4/20 holiday season.”
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RISE DISPENSARIES OPENS RISE GROVE CITY IN PENNSYLVANIA ON APRIL 17TH
CHICAGO and VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 17, 2023 — RISE Dispensaries, a fast-growing cannabis retail chain owned by Green Thumb Industries Inc. (“Green Thumb” or “the Company”) (CSE: GTII) (OTCQX: GTBIF), today announced the opening of RISE Grove City, the Company’s 79th retail location in the nation. Profits from the first day of sales will be donated to Grove City Community Food Pantry.
“We are excited to expand our retail footprint and increase access to well-being for more people in the state of Pennsylvania,” said Tim Hawkins, Commercial General Manager at Green Thumb. “Each of our new store openings begins with community impact, and Grove City Community Food Pantry makes vital contributions to the community by feeding hundreds of families in the area and providing additional education programs on nutrition and life skills.”
Grove City Community Food Pantry is a local nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting underprivileged individuals and families residing in the Grove City School District. The organization also incorporates education programs on nutrition and life skills to help their clients make small changes for a brighter tomorrow.
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CRESCO LABS OPENS SECOND SUNNYSIDE IN MIAMI, FLORIDA
April 17, 2023 — Cresco Labs (CSE:CL) (OTCQX:CRLBF) (“Cresco” or “the Company), a vertically integrated multistate cannabis operator and the No. 1 U.S. wholesaler of branded products, today announced it has expanded in Miami, Florida, with the addition of a second store on the west side located at 8717 SW 24th St. The Company’s Florida retail footprint has grown to 29 total dispensaries. Nationwide, Cresco has 64 operating locations.
“We’re continuing our Florida expansion effort to bring our highly productive retail model and differentiated portfolio of branded products to more patients living in populous regions,” said Charlie Bachtell, Cresco Labs’ CEO & Co-Founder. “Miami-Dade is the eighth most populous U.S. county, with nearly 2.7 million residents, and we look forward to our new Westchester store joining our existing west Miami store to better serve the growing patient base in South Florida. We’re excited to add our newest Sunnyside store to our growing store network.”
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IANTHUS COMMENCES ADULT-USE AND EXPANDS MEDICAL OPERATIONS IN NEW JERSEY
NEW YORK and TORONTO, April 19, 2023 – iAnthus Capital Holdings, Inc. (“iAnthus” or the “Company”) (CSE: IAN) (OTCPK: ITHUF), which owns, operates and partners with regulated cannabis operations across the United States, announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary, MPX New Jersey LLC (“MPX NJ”) will commence adult-use operations at its Atlantic City, New Jersey dispensary located at 153 S. New York Avenue on April 20, 2023, and is expanding its medical operations with the opening of its second New Jersey medical dispensary in Gloucester Township, located at 581 Berlin Cross Keys Road the week of April 23, 2023, after having received the requisite regulatory approvals from the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (“CRC”) during its April 13, 2023 public meeting.
MPX NJ’s expansion into adult-use also includes MPX NJ’s cultivation and manufacturing facility in Pleasantville, New Jersey, which broadens the availability of MPX NJ’s wholesale sales and distribution to all medical and adult-use operators within the state, including with respect to its Anthologie flower, Black Label cartridges and soon-to-be released MPX concentrates. These additional MPX NJ operations enable additional access to patients and customers in Southern New Jersey and across the state.
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JUSHI ANNOUNCES SUPPORT AND APPRECIATION FOR VIRGINIA’S PASSAGE OF MEDICAL CANNABIS AND CANNABINOID PRODUCT-RELATED BILLS BOCA RATON, Fla., April 18, 2023 — Jushi Holdings Inc. (“Jushi” or the “Company”) (CSE: JUSH) (OTCQX: JUSHF), a vertically integrated, multi-state cannabis operator, announced support and appreciation for the Virginia General Assembly’s passage of medical cannabis and cannabinoid product-related bills amended by Governor Glenn Youngkin.
Last week, the Virginia General Assembly gathered to take up seventy-eight (78) bills amended by the Governor, including medical cannabis bills designed to enhance program accessibility for patients, improve operational efficiency for pharmaceutical processors and fully transfer regulatory oversight to the Virginia Cannabis Control Authority (“CCA”). Most patient-focused and operations-based changes will become effective on July 1, 2023, and CCA will take over regulating the program on January 1, 2024. We believe these measures illustrate the continued importance of the medical cannabis program in the Commonwealth and Jushi appreciates the General Assembly’s work on behalf of patients in need.
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FORWARD-THINKING PARTNERSHIP BRINGS NEW CANNABIS-INFUSED ICED TEA TO QUÉBEC
ROSE LifeScience, Entourage Health Corp. and The Boston Beer Company collaborate for innovative launch
HUNTINGDON, Quebec, April 17, 2023 — ROSE LifeScience Inc. (“ROSE”), a major Québec cannabis producer, distributor, and marketer, today announced the launch of cannabis-infused iced tea beverage ‘TeaPot’ in the Québec market.
As part of its existing partnership with Entourage Health Corp. (“Entourage”), ROSE has commercialized and distributed the sativa lemon black iced tea beverage. The new beverage is now available to consumers at Société québécoise du cannabis (“SQDC”) stores and on its website. The launch of ‘TeaPot’ is an extension of the work between Entourage and the Boston Beer Company who partnered in 2021 to develop the innovative line of cannabis-infused beverages in Canada.
“Pure collaborative work can have great potential,” said Davide Zaffino, President and CEO, ROSE. “Our partnership with Entourage is proof of that, and we want to congratulate our friends at The Boston Beer Company on a launch that is already changing how people consume cannabis responsibly in Québec. We are grateful for the expertise and creative thinking of these forward-thinking companies, and proud that ROSE has the opportunity to bring this product to Québec consumers.”
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MARIMED EXPANDS BOARD WITH THE ADDITION OF KATHLEEN TUCKER NORWOOD, Mass., April 17, 2023 — MariMed Inc. (CSE: MRMD), (OTCQX: MRMD) (“MariMed” or the “Company”), a leading multi-state cannabis operator (“MSO”), today announced that Kathleen Tucker has been appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors.
Ms. Tucker has more than 25 years of senior executive experience in consumer marketing, product development, operations, finance, and technology with both iconic U.S. brands and cannabis companies. Since 2016, she has served as the Chief Executive Officer and founder of Presence Enterprises, LLC, a distributor of CBD-infused health and wellness supplements and products. From 2015 to 2016, she was the Chief Operating Officer of one of MariMed’s operating subsidiaries and for the two years prior, she served as the Chief Operating Officer and co-founder of 3C Compassionate Care Center, a medical cannabis dispensary. Earlier in her career, Ms. Tucker gained valuable experience as Vice President and Head of Engineering at worldwide floral company FTD, Inc. and as Senior Vice President, Global Application Development at VISA, Inc.
Ms. Tucker received an M.B.A. and B.S. degree in Operations and Computer Science from Northern Illinois University. She is the fifth member of the MariMed Board of Directors and its fourth independent director.
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NEXT WAVE INSURANCE CANADA ANNOUNCES NAME CHANGE TO CANNGEN INSURANCE CANADA
CannGen Canada Gains International Synergy With Established CannGen Brand
TORONTO, Ontario , April 17, 2023 — via NewMediaWire – CannGen Canada Insurance Services (“CannGen Canada” or the “Company”), the premier insurance provider writing comprehensive “seed to sale” insurance protection policies in the cannabis, CBD and hemp industries, announced today a Company name change and new growth strategies. Since 2018, CannGen Canada was previously Next Wave Insurance Canada, and will offer the same coverage options for clients in the cannabis industry under the new corporate name, which has international recognition for insurance excellence.
Based in Toronto, ON, Next Wave Insurance Canada (“NWIC”) is a subsidiary of Diversified Risk Holdings, LLC (“DRH”). NWIC was launched to provide insurance solutions to the cannabis, CBD and hemp industries in Canada. DRH is a holding company that also owns CannGen Insurance Services, LLC (“CannGen”). With origins dating back to 2008 in California, CannGen is the first and largest Managing General Underwriter exclusively focused on offering an all lines solution to medicinal and recreational cannabis operations in all legal U.S. states. The name change from NWIC to CannGen Canada represents synergy among the CannGen brands internationally, including the United States and European Union.
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ORGANIC REMEDIES EXPANDS ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITMENT BECOMING FIRST CERTIFIED CARBONFREE PA MEDICAL MARIJUANA ORGANIZATION
Partnering with Carbonfund, Organic Remedies has been certified a net-zero carbon emissions company
CARLISLE, Pa., April 19, 2023 — Organic Remedies, a medical marijuana cultivation and research organization based in south central Pennsylvania, has announced the organization has officially been certified carbon neutral by Carbonfund’s Carbonfree Certification Program. Organic Remedies becomes the Commonwealth’s first in the industry to be certified carbon free. Carbonfund is leading the fight against climate change, helping individuals, businesses, and organizations to reduce and offset their climate impact. Through its rigorous assessment, Carbonfund determined Organic Remedies generates 1626.5 tonnes of CO2e which will be offset through global forestry projects.
“Organic Remedies is proud to become the first in the state to be certified carbon neutral in our industry. As one of the leading medical marijuana organizations in PA, we understand our responsibility is to not only produce quality products, but also to do so in a way that does not harm the environment. We have always cultivated our plants through natural, organic farming practices. Offsetting our carbon emissions is another step we are taking to reduce the strain on the environment and protect our planet for generations to come. We are strongly committed to our sustainability initiatives and focused on responsible consumption and production,” said Organic Remedies CEO Mark Toigo.
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CANNABIS NEWS FLORIDA APRIL 2023 SPOTLIGHT PAULA SAVCHENKO, ESQ. – FOUNDER OF CANNACORE GROUP APRIL 2023 |
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It is important to have proper guidance while navigating, entering or operating in the cannabis industry. Whether you need an expert to help you enter the industry or if you are already an operational business in the space and need consultation, we are here to lead the way. We handle each step of the Cannabis Business Licensing process. From working with your team to identifying new market opportunities, putting together a strong team using our expansive network, drafting a thorough application, challenging agency action (if needed), business structuring, tax planning, and consulting to keep your business compliant and successful.
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QUALIFIED PATIENTS OVER 807,000 AND 559 DISPENSING LOCATIONS |
LATEST OMMU REPORTS FROM OFFICE OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA USE IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA Highlights from
APRIL 14, 2023 Report BY THE NUMBERS Qualified Patients: (Active ID Card): APR 14 2023- 807,438 APR 07 2023- 805,491
MAR 31 2023- 804,066 MAR 24 2023- 802,251 MAR 17 2023- 800,356
MAR 10 2023- 797,505
Patients Last Week: 1,947 Qualified Ordering Physicians: 2,494 New Doctors Last Week: - 1` Reporting Period: APR 7- APR 13 2023
Amount of Medical Marijuana Dispensed - (mgs THC) 282,792,497 Amount of Low-THC Cannabis Dispensed - (mgs CBD) 3,020,377 Amount of Marijuana in a From for Smoking (oz) 100,267.313 Approved Dispensing Locations: 559 ADD LAST WEEK +4
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