NEW YORK, Jan. 31, 2018 /Weed Wire/ — The Green Market Report (GMR), the cannabis industry’s source for credible in depth financial reporting, unveiled the official launch of its industry cannabis stock index.
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Amber Senter Wins 2017 Industry Power Women “Leadership Award”
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 14, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — Amber Senter, COO of Magnolia Wellness and co-Founder of Supernova Women, was awarded the 2017 Industry Power Women “Leadership Award” at the Industry Power Women (IPW) launch party in Las Vegas for her work in the cannabis industry.
Recipient of LA’s First Cannabis Business License, Yvonne DeLaRosa Green, Awarded 2017 “Business Woman of the Year”
MALIBU, Calif., Dec. 13, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — Yvonne DeLaRosa Green, award winning actress and activist as well as founder of the world’s first upscale dispensary (99 High Art) and the luxury medical cannabis brand 99 High Tide, was awarded the 2017 “Business Woman of the Year” award by the organization Industry Power Women (IPW).
Amanda Reiman Awarded “Influencer of the Year” by Industry Power Women
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 12, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — Amanda Reiman PhD, MSW, and Vice President of Community Relations at Flow Kana, was awarded the Influencer of the Year award at the Industry Power Women (IPW) launch party and award show in Las Vegas for her work in the cannabis industry.
Maricann Group Inc. Partners with International Cannabrands Ltd., and Julian Marley to bring JuJu Royal™ Products to Canada and Western Europe
TORONTO, Ontario, Oct. 6, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — Maricann Group Inc. (CSE:MARI, OTCQB: MRRCF) (“Maricann” or the “Company”), has partnered with Julian Marley and International Cannabrands Ltd. (“International Cannabrands”) a wholly owned subsidiary of GEA Technologies Ltd. (CSE:JUJU.A) to cultivate and formulate JuJu Royal™, a premium and market established group of products.
G FarmaBrand to Distribute Julian Marley’s JuJu Royal Brand Products in Southern California
CALGARY, Alberta, Oct. 3, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — Julian Marley’s, son of late Reggae star Bob Marley, ultra-premium cannabis brand JuJu Royal (CSE: JUJU) will now be distributed to southern California dispensaries through an agreement with Finka Distribution, a G FarmaBrand company.
U.S. Wholesale Cannabis Prices Down 18.6% During First Half of 2017, Despite Relative Stability
STAMFORD, Conn., Sept. 25, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — Cannabis Benchmarks®, a division of New Leaf Data Services, LLC and the cannabis industry’s only independent assessor of wholesale prices, has released its 2017 Mid-Year Wholesale Market Report.
GEA Technologies Announces Closing of Merger
CALGARY, Alberta, Sept. 22, 2017 /Weed Wire/ – GEA Technologies Ltd. “NEX:GEA.H” (“GEA” or the “Company”), an Alberta corporation listed on the NEX exchange, and DropLeaf LLC (“DropLeaf”), a limited liability company governed by the laws of Nevada, are pleased to announce (further to the press release dated September 8, 2017), that the merger transaction has been completed.
First Half of Greenhouse Ventures and Thomas Jefferson Univserity’s PA Medicinal Cannabis Education Tour Educates Upwards of 200 Healthcare Professionals Across PA
PHILADELPHIA, Penn., Sept. 20, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — Greenhouse Ventures has hosted three of six PA Medicinal Cannabis Education Tour events to date in Philadelphia, Allentown, and Pittsburgh, totaling upwards of 200 healthcare professionals from across Pennsylvania.
Green Market Report Central News Platform Announces Official Launch
NEW YORK, Sept. 13, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — The Green Market Report (GMR), the cannabis industry’s newest source for in depth financial reporting, launched on Tuesday, September 12, 2017 in New York.
MassRoots Acquires CannaRegs, Leading Industry Technology Platform for Cannabis Regulatory Research & Compliance, at Approximately $12 Million Valuation
DENVER, Aug. 23, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — MassRoots, Inc. (OTCQB: MSRT) is pleased to announce the acquisition of CannaRegs, Inc. (“CannaRegs”), a leading technology platform that tracks changes in cannabis regulations and taxation at the municipal, state, and federal levels.
Julian Marley’s JuJu Royal Brand Fulfills Promise: Donates 1% of annual sales to Weed For Warrior Project
DENVER, May 3, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — Making good on a promise from November 2015, Dropleaf, the brand management firm that has obtained the exclusive rights to the Julian Marley’s JuJu Royal brand, has paid $3,800, or 1% of annual sales, to the Weed for Warriors Project.
Delaware Executes Cannabis Tracking Contract with BioTrackTHC™
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., May 2, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — The State of Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS), the government agency responsible for regulating the medical use of cannabis in Delaware, has executed the state’s cannabis seed-to-sale tracking and patient registry contract with BioTrackTHC.
BioTrackTHC™ COO Joins ASTM International Standardization Group
FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 27, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — BioTrackTHC COO Moe Afaneh announces membership with ASTM International. This will allow Dr. Afaneh to offer his years of experience in the cannabis industry to the ASTM International decision-making process.
ebbu™ Unveils Patent Pending Water Soluble “Aqua Drops”
EVERGREEN, Colo., April 25, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — ebbu™, an industry leader in cannabis research, has developed the industry’s first line of fast-acting, 100% water-soluble, truly consistent edible products that deliver a predictable and reliable experience.
Tikun Olam, the World’s Original Medical Cannabis Company, Announces US Expansion of Health & Wellness Brand: Tikun™
NEW YORK, April 20, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — The United States will experience a wellness revolution through a new line of clinically-proven, proprietary cannabis products from Tikun Olam
Former AGs Legally Weigh In: BioTrackTHC is Cole Memo Compliant
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 11, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — Washington State’s former Attorney General Rob McKenna, Washington State’s former Chief Deputy Attorney General Brian Moran, and Maryland’s former Chief Deputy Attorney General Kay Winfree have gone on record with a legal memo asserting, “It is our opinion that the BioTrackTHC seed to sale inventory system is fully compliant with the requirements of the Cole Memorandum.”
BioTrackTHC Launches First Live Seed-to-Sale Cannabis Traceability System in a FedRAMP Authorized Environment for Hawaii Department of Health
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., March 30, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — BioTrackTHC has partnered with the Hawaii Department of Health (DOH) to be the first in the history of the cannabis industry to deploy a live seed-to-sale cannabis Traceability System in a FedRAMP authorized environment.
Cannabis Benchmarks® and Guardian Data Systems Partner To Provide Cannabis Businesses Real-Time Pricing and Transaction Data for Better Inventory Management
STAMFORD, Conn., March 23, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — Cannabis Benchmarks®, a division of New Leaf Data Services, LLC, and Guardian Data Systems, a leading ERP and POS solution provider, have announced a partnership to bring real-time transaction and cost data to cannabis businesses.
Double-Digit Price Declines in Wholesale Cannabis Markets in 2016 Driven by Changes in Cultivation Methods and Greater Supply
STAMFORD, Conn., Feb. 9. 2017 /Weed Wire/ — Cannabis Benchmarks®, a division of New Leaf Data Services, LLC and the cannabis industry’s only independent assessor of wholesale prices, has released its Annual Review & Outlook: 2016-2017 Edition.
Humboldt’s Finest Sets the Industry Standard in Sustainable Sun Grown Cannabis
HUMBOLDT, Calif., Feb. 7, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — Humboldt’s Finest, the leader in craft cannabis production, is setting the standard for sustainable cannabis cultivation with advanced “sun grown” and “rain grown” farming techniques.
Leading Cannabis Technology Innovators Partner to Launch World’s First Cannabis Wholesale Pricing Estimator
PALO ALTO, Feb. 2, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — Confident Cannabis™, a division of CC Software, LLC, and Cannabis Benchmarks®, a division of New Leaf Data Services, LLC, have announced a partnership to bring customized wholesale pricing estimates to cannabis businesses.
ISA Scientific Announces Completion of Corporate Rebrand to Ananda Scientific In Preparation for Leadership in Global CBD Sales
SALT LAKE CITY, Dec. 21, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — ISA Scientific, a Delaware (USA) corporation, whose activities are centered on making non-psychoactive, safe and effective therapeutic products based on cannabis plant chemistry, has announced completion of its full rebrand and is now operating under a new name, ANANDA Scientific.
Humboldt’s Finest Launches as America’s Craft Cannabis Brand Leading the Way in Sustainable Cultivation
HUMBOLDT, Calif., Dec. 6, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — A collective of Humboldt County, California cannabis farms have announced an alliance to create America’s craft cannabis brand: Humboldt’s Finest.
Hawaii Department of Health Contracts with BioTrackTHC™ to Implement Medical Marijuana Seed-to-Sale Tracking and Traceability System
FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., Nov. 28, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — The Hawaii State Department of Health has signed a contract with BioTrackTHC™, formally authorizing the company to begin work on the development and deployment of the BioTrackTHC™ integrated tracking and traceability software system for the state’s Medical Marijuana Dispensary Licensing Program.
ebbuTM Wins 2016 Marijuana Industry Award for Best New Product Launch of the Year
EVERGREEN, COLO., Nov. 16, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — ebbuTM, a leader in advanced cannabis research, has been awarded the 2016 Cannie Award for having the best New Product Launch of The Year.
BioTrackTHC™ Wins 2016 Marijuana Industry Award for Software/Tech Company of the Year
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Nov. 17, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — BioTrackTHC™, a leading provider of seed-to-sale cannabis tracking and traceability technology, was awarded the 2016 Marijuana Industry Award in the category of Software/Tech Company of the Year.
ebbuTM Revolutionizes Cannabis Industry with Launch of Genesis, the First Offering to Deliver True Product Consistency
EVERGREEN, Colo., Nov. 2, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — ebbuTM, a leader in cannabis research, has developed the industry’s first line of products that deliver predictable and reliable consistency through use of its innovative, proprietary pharmacological technology and cellular science.
Cannabis Benchmarks Predicts California Wholesale Cannabis Prices Will Increase at Outset of Legal Recreational Market
STAMFORD, Conn., Nov. 2, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — Cannabis Benchmarks®, a division of New Leaf Data Services, LLC, is predicting that wholesale cannabis prices will initially increase with the implementation of California’s Proposition 64.
Salar Communications Group Adds New Account Manager Zoe Wilder
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 12, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — Salar Communications Group (SGC) announces the addition of Zoe Wilder to its management team.
Chief Science Officer Brian Reid at ebbuTM to Lead Revolutionary New Research and Formulation for Cannabis Products
DENVER, Sept. 1, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — Brian Reid, Ph.D., the Chief Science Officer at ebbuTM, has announced that he will be leading a new era of groundbreaking cannabis research, development, and formulations, through science inspired by the simple idea of making cannabis predictable, consistent, and reliable.
ebbu™ Debuts New Brand Design Connecting Cannabis With Mainstream Consumer Culture
DENVER, Aug. 17, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — Leading cannabis company ebbu™ has officially debuted a visionary new brand design crafted to appeal to a broader consumer base and connect with mainstream culture.
BioTrackTHC™ Earns Highest Overall Score For Puerto Rico’s Cannabis Seed-to-Sale Software Contract
FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., Aug. 10, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — BioTrackTHC™, a leading provider of seed-to-sale cannabis traceability technology received the highest overall score in the competitive procurement to earn Puerto Rico’s cannabis seed-to-sale software government contract.
Cannabis Benchmarks Releases® 2016 Mid-Year Review & Outlook
STAMFORD, Conn., August 9, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — Cannabis Benchmarks®, a division of New Leaf Data Services, LLC and the cannabis industry’s independent assessor of wholesale prices, has released its 2016 Mid-Year Review & Outlook.
Leading Cannabis Firm Frontera Law Group Named Official Firm of the Southern California Cannabis Conference & Expo August 6-7 at San Diego Convention Center
SAN DIEGO, Aug. 3, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — California’s Frontera Law Group that specializes in the legal cannabis industry, will serve as presenting law firm at the Southern California Cannabis Conference and Expo, Saturday, August 6 - Sunday, August 7, at the San Diego Convention Center.
Hoban & Feola: National Cannabis and Hemp Law Firm Expands Into Florida
DENVER, April 26, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — Hoban & Feola, LLC, the nation’s fastest growing law firm specializing in cannabis and hemp business law, has announced the addition of Boca Raton attorney David Kotler to the firm.
Philadelphia’s First Cannabis Industry Conference Keynote Speaker: Senator Daylin Leach
PHILADELPHIA, April 13, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — Greenhouse Ventures (GHV) – Pennsylvania’s first business accelerator specific for ancillary startups in the cannabis and industrial hemp industries will host Philadelphia’s first ever canna-business and medical research conference at the Chemical Heritage Foundation on Saturday, April 30, 2016.
Cannabis Benchmarks® Announces Ground Breaking Integration of Wholesale Cannabis Price Data into GlobalView’s Award-Winning Commodity Market Data Platform
STAMFORD, Conn., March 2, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — Cannabis Benchmarks®, a division of New Leaf Data Services, LLC, announced today the launch of its Professional Service in partnership with GlobalView.
Juju Royal Adds Derek Collins and BD Labs to Team
DENVER, Feb 25, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — Juju Royal has announced the addition of industry veteran Derek Collins, CEO of BD Labs, as the operating company that is licensing the Juju Royal brand THC and CBD vape pens.
Official Denver Launch of JuJu Royal Ultra-Premium Cannabis Brand Featuring Julian Marley
DENVER, Feb. 23, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — Legendary reggae musician Julian Marley, son of the iconic Bob Marley, will be featured at a special party to celebrate the launch of the JuJu Royal Ultra-Premium Cannabis brand in Denver.
Salar Communications Group Announces Launch
TAMPA, Fla., Jan. 26, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — A new full-service communications and marketing firm specializing in the rapidly developing cannabis industry has been officially launched. Salar Communications Group (SCG) will provide strategic communications, digital marketing, event planning and consulting for growers, processors, dispensaries, advocacy, investment and consumer products of the cannabis industry.
Robert Hoban of Hoban and Feola LLC Named Member of Boulder City Council’s Marijuana Advisory Panel
DENVER, Colo., Jan. 20, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — Robert Hoban, the managing partner of the Denver law firm Hoban and Feola LLC which specializes in the cannabis industry, has been named as a member of the newly-formed Boulder City Council’s marijuana advisory panel.
GreenTech Industries Structured As Holding Company; Announces New Branded Product Portfolio
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 12, 2016 /Weed Wire/ —GreenTech Industries, a specialty business company with interests in the cannabis and entertainment industries, announced today that it has organized its corporate structure as a holding company, complete with its initial line-up of branded products in its company portfolio.
“America’s Veterans Demand Change” Launched for the Weed for Warriors Project
FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., Nov. 23, 2015 /Weed Wire/ — A national fundraising campaign to help veterans gain access to medical cannabis to treat the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is being launched through 1,400 cannabis dispensaries that are clients of BioTrackTHC.
Reggae Star Julian Marley to Appear in Las Vegas at VooDoo Lounge for Official Launch of JUJU Royal with DropLeaf
LAS VEGAS, Nov. 3, 2015 /Weed Wire/ — Julian Marley, son of reggae legend Bob Marley, will make a guest appearance at a special after-party to celebrate the new partnership between Drop Leaf and Kingsley Brand to launch the Julian Marley JUJU Royal Premium Marijuana brand.
Hollowaty Group LLC Raises the Bar on Marijuana Market Research
CHICAGO, Aug. 5, 2015 /Weed Wire/ — Hollowaty Group, LLC today announced the debut of its cannabis market demand models in electronic format for every U.S. state, bringing an elevated level of analytical rigor, flexibility and transparency to this rapidly growing, multi-billion dollar industry.
Marijuana Investor Summit Boot Camp—Shaping a New Frontier—July 28, Portland, OR
CHICAGO, July 15, 2015 /Weed Wire/ — Join us July 28 in Portland for a reprise of the Marijuana Investor Summit Boot Camps for investors and entrepreneurs.
Tampa 5K Aims to Raise Awareness of PTSD Treatment
Tampa, Fla., June 23, 2015 /Weed Wire/ – FCC Active announced today the inaugural Cannathon 5K Run/Walk to Raise Awareness for Alternative Treatments to PTSD.
Marijuana Investor Summit: Meeting of Minds and Money
CHICAGO, May 13, 2015 /Weed Wire/ — Investors representing in excess of $500 million met with the best minds and businesses in the legal cannabis industry at the nation’s first Marijuana Investor Summit, recently held in Denver.
MJIC Marijuana Index and Panther Media Merge to Form MJIC Media, Inc., Creating Leading Cannabis Media Network
LAKE FOREST, CA / ACCESSWIRE / April 16, 2015 / MJIC, Inc., a venture capital firm focused exclusively on the legal cannabis industry, and Panther Media, owner of MJINews.com and the Marijuana Investor Summit, have agreed to merge complimentary assets from each of their companies to form MJIC Media, Inc.
