PRESS RELEASE OLYMPIA – The Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) today announces that Gov. Jay Inslee has appointed David Postman as Chair of the LCB Board. Prior to his appointment, Mr. Postman had served as Gov. Inslee’s chief of staff from Dec. 2015 until Nov. 15, 2020. He served in the Inslee Administration since the […]
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Acreage Announces Management Change
PRESS RELEASE NEW YORK, Feb. 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Acreage Holdings, Inc. (“Acreage” or “Company”) (CSE: ACRG.A.U, ACRG.B.U), (OTC: ACRHF, ACRDF) announced today that Glen Leibowitz, Acreage’s Chief Financial Officer, is leaving the Company, effective April 2, 2021. Glen, who was a key player in establishing Acreage as a leading participant in the developing […]
Chris Webber launches $100 million cannabis fund with JW Asset Management
Former NBA star Chris Webber on Tuesday launched a $100 million private equity cannabis fund with New York-based JW Asset Management, aimed at investing in companies run by people from underrepresented communities. Legal cannabis producers in the United States have faced scrutiny for being predominantly run by white men, an issue that is present across […]
Fluence Hires Jordon Musser as Chief Product Officer
PRESS RELEASE AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Fluence by OSRAM (Fluence), a leading global provider of energy-efficient LED lighting solutions for commercial cannabis and agriculture production, announced the appointment of Jordon Musser to chief product officer. Musser joins Fluence from Dallas, Texas-based Flex Lighting Solutions, a division of Flex that provides LED high-bay fixtures to commercial and industrial […]
Cresco Labs Hires PepsiCo Veteran and Supply Chain Expert Ty Gent as Its New Chief Operating Officer
PRESS RELEASE CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Cresco Labs (CSE:CL) (OTCQX:CRLBF) (“Cresco” or “the Company”), one of the largest vertically integrated multistate cannabis operators in the United States, announced the hiring of CPG industry veteran Ty Gent as the Company’s new Chief Operating Officer (“COO”). As COO, Gent will be responsible for operational consistency and efficiency across markets […]
Bengal Capital Welcomes 4FRONT Ventures Josh Rosen
PRESS RELEASE Accomplished Cannabis Investment Team Adds Operations and Institutional Investing Experience January 14, 2021, Chicago, IL and Phoenix, AZ – Bengal Capital announced today that Josh Rosen, co-founder, former CEO and current Chairman of 4Front Ventures (CSE: FFNT), has joined the firm as a Managing Partner. “Bengal has been immersed in the cannabis industry […]
Perkins Coie Adds Director of Public Policy for National Cannabis Industry Association Andrew J. Kline as Senior Counsel
PRESS RELEASE DENVER (January 12, 2021) – Perkins Coie is pleased to announce that Andrew J. Kline has joined the firm in Denver as a senior counsel in the firm’s Commercial Litigation Practice and Cannabis Law Industry Group. Kline brings a rare combination of public policy, cannabis law, coalition building and prosecutorial expertise to the firm, following […]
Acreage Holdings Names Peter Caldini, Former President Pfizer North America Consumer Healthcare, as CEO
PRESS RELEASE NEW YORK, Dec. 18, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Acreage Holdings, Inc. (“Acreage”or “Company”) (CSE: ACRG.A.U, ACRG.B.U), (OTC: ACRHF, ACRDF) is pleased to announce that Peter Caldini has been appointed as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer. He officially joins Acreage on Monday, December 21st. Peter brings an ideal mix of capabilities and experience to […]
Jay-Z launches Monogram, his own cannabis line
Jay-Z is growing his empire. The 50-year-old rapper and music mogul announced Friday that he is launching his first line of cannabis in a joint venture with Caliva, a California-based weed company. The rapper, whose real name is Shawn Carter, teamed up with Caliva last year when he became the brand’s chief brand strategist. Since […]
Sonics legend Shawn Kemp to open Seattle’s first Black-owned marijuana dispensary
Just a stone’s throw away from where he used to rattle rims and enthrall the green-clad fans inside KeyArena, Sonics legend Shawn Kemp is embarking on a new endeavor. The “Reign Man” is opening up a cannabis shop called “Shawn Kemp’s Cannabis”, which will become Seattle’s first Black-owned dispensary. The dispensary “Shawn Kemp’s Cannabis” located […]
