Ex-baseball star Frank Thomas – AKA ‘The Big Hurt’ – has teamed up with the producers of a CBD pain cream. The Major League Baseball Legend and Hall of Famer says he is no stranger to pain having endured six sports-related surgeries. Thomas partnered with Eco Sciences to develop and release ECODERM that the company […]
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AAFCPAs Expands Cannabis Practice with the Addition of Kevin Michaelan, MST, CPA
PRESS RELEASE Boston, MA (October 8, 2019) – AAFCPAs, a best-in-class CPA and consulting firm known for assurance, tax, accounting, wealth management, valuation, business process, and IT advisory solutions, today announced the addition of Kevin Michaelan, MST, CPA as Director, Cannabis Practice. Kevin is an experienced tax professional with a national presence in the cannabis […]
Jane Sullivan Joins Golden Leaf Holdings as Chief People Officer
PRESS RELEASE PORTLAND, Ore., Oct. 21, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Golden Leaf Holdings, (CSE: GLH) (OTCQB: GLDFF) (“Golden Leaf” or the “Company”), a pioneering cannabis company with cultivation, production and retail built around recognized brands, announced the appointment of Jane Sullivan to the newly created role of Chief People Officer. Ms. Sullivan will lead the […]
FSD Pharma Appoints Former Member of U.S. Congress to its Board of Directors, Announces Share Consolidation
PRESS RELEASE TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)– FSD Pharma Inc. (CSE: HUGE) (OTCQB: FSDDF) (FRA: 0K9) (“FSD” or the “Company”) today announced the appointment of former U.S. congressman Stephen Buyer to the Company’s Board of Directors. The Company also announced that it will complete a consolidation of its class A multiple voting shares (“Class A Shares”) and its […]
Harvest Health & Recreation, Inc. Welcomes Andrew S. Luadzers as Senior Counsel – Labor & Employment
PRESS RELEASE Luadzers brings labor and employment expertise to Harvest’s legal team as the company grows its workforce and expands its leading national footprint October 10, 2019 – PHOENIX, Ariz. – Harvest Health & Recreation, Inc. (CSE: HARV, OTCQX: HRVSF) (“Harvest”), a vertically integrated cannabis company with one of the largest and deepest footprints in the […]
Wana Brands staffs up in California
PRESS RELEASE America’s favorite cannabis infused gummie now available in all major markets in the Golden State Los Angeles (October 8, 2019)— Wana Brands—America’s favorite premium cannabis infused producer— continues to bolster its sales team and ambitious growth plans with the appointments of a California sales force. “Often imitated but never duplicated, Wana Brands has […]
Cannabis Professional, Jay Evans, CEO of Keirton Inc., Named a Finalist of Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur Of The Year® Awards 2019 Pacific Program
PRESS RELEASE Jay Evans, CEO of Keirton Inc., recognized for his innovation, entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to the emerging Canadian cannabis sector VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 02, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Keirton Inc. (“Keirton”), the Canadian leader in product engineering and idea development for commercial cannabis cultivation today announced its CEO, Jay Evans, has been named […]
Shryne Group Names John Malone Its New General Counsel
PRESS RELEASE John Malone is well known within the cannabis industry as a leading expert on corporate governance and regulatory compliance. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LOS ANGELES – September 26, 2019 – Shryne Group, a vertically-integrated cannabis holding company with an asset and license portfolio covering the breadth of California, announced today the appointment of […]
4Front Appoints Two New Board Members
PRESS RELEASE New Board Members Kathi Lentzsch and Betty Aldworth bring greater independence and a breadth and depth of experience across retail and regulatory VANCOUVER and PHOENIX, Sept. 23, 2019 – 4Front Ventures Corp. (CSE: FFNT) (OTCQX: FFNTF) (“4Front” or the “Company“) today announced the appointment of Kathi Lentzsch, CEO and president of Bartell Drugs, and Betty Aldworth, executive director of Students for Sensible Drug Policy, to […]
Harvest Announces Resignation of Board Member and President
PRESS RELEASE PHOENIX–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Harvest Health & Recreation, Inc. (CSE: HARV, OTCQX: HRVSF) (“Harvest”), a vertically integrated cannabis company with one of the largest and deepest footprints in the U.S., today announced that, effective today, Frank Bedu-Addo has resigned from the Board of Directors in order to focus on other business endeavors. Steve Gutterman, President, will […]
Sproutly Adds Seasoned Beverage Executive Constantine Constandis to the Board of Directors
PRESS RELEASE NOT FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE US OR THROUGH US NEWSWIRE SERVICES VANCOUVER, British Columbia–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Sproutly Canada, Inc. (CSE: SPR) (OTCQB: SRUTF) (FSE: 38G) (“Sproutly” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Constantine Constandis, an independent Director, to the Board of Directors. “We are very pleased with the addition of […]
Edibles Leader Wana Brands continues to build C-Suite team with addition of new Chief Revenue Officer
PRESS RELEASE Eric L. Block Brings Multi-National Sales, International Relations and Strategic Business Acumen to Brand-Building Role Boulder, Colo. (August 1, 2019) — In support of an ambitious expansion strategy, Wana Brands—America’s No. 1 edibles producer—continues to strengthen its executive team with the appointment of Eric L. Block, MAIA, MSF, as Chief Revenue Officer. Block reports […]
Cresco Labs Hires Angie Demchenko as its First Chief People Officer
PRESS RELEASE CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Cresco Labs Inc. (“Cresco Labs” or the “Company”) (CSE: CL) (OTCQX: CRLBF), one of the largest vertically integrated multistate cannabis operators in the United States, today announced that Angie Demchenko has joined the Company as its first Chief People Officer. Ms. Demchenko most recently served as Vice President, Head of Human […]
Leading Cannabis and Hemp Insurance Underwriter Cannasure Hires Joe Foley as Chief Financial Officer
PRESS RELEASE Foley brings more than 20 years of corporate finance, strategy, and operations experience CLEVELAND — Cannasure Insurance Services (Cannasure), a leading insurance MGA and wholesale broker for the cannabis and hemp industries, announced Thursday that Joe Foley has joined the company as chief financial officer. Foley has more than 20 years of experience as an advisor and […]
Jay-Z Has Entered the Legal Weed Business
Jay-Z will join the California-based cannabis company Caliva as Chief Brand Strategist as part of a new multi-year partnership. The rapper will help the company with creative decisions, outreach efforts and strategy, though a big component of his role will focus on the social justice issues surrounding legalization. Specifically, Jay will work to improve the representation and participation […]
California Cannabis Enterprises Announces Financial and Cannabis Industry Veteran and Former CFO of FLRish Inc., the parent company of Harborside Inc., as CFO
PRESS RELEASE Derrek Higgins to Lead California Cannabis Enterprises’ Series A, Drive Financial Performance, Operations and Growth of the Company and Its Subsidiaries, including Glass House Farms, Glass House Brands, Roam Escapes, Retailers The Pottery, Bud & Bloom and Others July 9, 2019 — LOS ANGELES — California Cannabis Enterprises (CCE), a fully vertically integrated […]
Tilray® Expands European Leadership Team with Five Senior Appointments
PRESS RELEASE Top talent from European pharmaceutical and beverage industries join Tilray’s leadership team as company accelerates growth in international markets NANAIMO, B.C – Today, Tilray, Inc. (NASDAQ:TLRY), a global pioneer in cannabis production, research, cultivation and distribution, announces the expansion of its European leadership team with the appointment of Arne Wilkens as Vice President, […]
Cresco Labs Adds Amazon and Sears Technology Veteran Mo Dastagir as Chief Information Officer
PRESS RELEASE CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Cresco Labs Inc. (“Cresco Labs” or the “Company”) (CSE: CL) (OTCQX: CRLBF), one of the largest vertically integrated multistate cannabis operators in the United States, today announced that Mo Dastagir has joined the Company as its new Chief Information Officer. Mr. Dastagir succeeds Zach Marburger, who is taking on a new […]
