Jay-Z launches Monogram, his own cannabis line October 30, 2020 AggregatedNews Industry People 0 Comments 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,… Read More→
Sonics legend Shawn Kemp to open Seattle’s first Black-owned marijuana dispensary October 23, 2020 AggregatedNews Industry People, Washington 0 Comments 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… Read More→
Cresco Labs Bolsters Leadership Team With Three Senior Promotions September 18, 2020 AggregatedNews Industry People, Press Releases 0 Comments PRESS RELEASES David Gacom, Melissa Wagamon and Sean McAlister, who move into Regional President roles, will lead the business across the platform while strengthening the company’s geographic footprint Cresco Labs promotes David Gacom, Melissa Wagamon and Sean McAlister to Regional… Read More→
CBE Press LLC Bolsters Advertising and Marketing Efforts: Adds Media Industry Veteran Newell Thompson to Team September 1, 2020 Rob Meagher Industry People, Marketing 0 Comments As Cannabis Ancillary Businesses and Licensees begin their 2021 advertising and sponsorship planning, CBE Press LLC (CBE) is pleased to announce the hiring of Newell Thompson, a publishing and media executive with over 30 years of Madison Avenue experience. Thompson will… Read More→
Maverick Public Relations Expands to Meet Growing Client Roster August 11, 2020 Press Release Industry People, Press Releases 0 Comments PRESS RELEASE Operations and Marketing Communications Leadership Expands Expertise in Areas of Professional Services, Building Efficiency and Legal Cannabis Markets DENVER (August 10, 2020)—Maverick Public Relations, an award-winning boutique public relations and communications agency promoting health, horticulture, science and sustainability… Read More→
Cresco Labs Announces Appointment of Carol Vallone to its Board and the Retirement of Brian McCormack July 30, 2020 Press Release Industry People, Press Releases 0 Comments 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, today announced additional actions in board refreshment and corporate governance to further strengthen its leadership… Read More→
Cresco Labs Announces Retirement of Ken Amann and Appointment of Dennis Olis as Chief Financial Officer June 26, 2020 Press Release Industry People, Press Releases 0 Comments PRESS RELEASE Mr. Amann to remain in an advisory role as part of the planned transition 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, today announced… Read More→
Jenny Montenegro Named Chief Operating Officer of Indus Holdings, Inc. June 16, 2020 Press Release Industry People, Press Releases 0 Comments PRESS RELEASE Game-changing leader will further Indus Holdings, Inc.’s culture and strategic planning and execution SALINAS, Calif., June 16, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Indus Holdings, Inc. ("Indus") (CSE:INDS; OTCQX: INDXF), a leading, vertically-integrated cannabis company, today announced that Jenny Montenegro, its… Read More→
Cresco Labs Announces the Appointment of National Basketball Players Association Executive Director and Renowned Trial Lawyer Michele Roberts to its Board of Directors June 10, 2020 Press Release Industry People, Press Releases 0 Comments PRESS RELEASE Michele Roberts, National Basketball Players Association executive director and esteemed trial lawyer, joins Cresco Labs’ board. CHICAGO--(June 10, 2020)—Cresco Labs (CSE:CL)(OTCQX:CRLBF) (“Cresco” or “the Company”), one of the largest vertically integrated multistate cannabis operators in the United States,… Read More→
Caltabiano resigns from Cresco board of directors June 5, 2020 Press Release Industry People, Press Releases 0 Comments PRESS RELEASE Chicago (June 5, 2020)–Cresco Labs co-founder Joe Caltabiano has resigned from the company’s board of directors effective immediately. He previously had left his executive role as president at the company in March but had remained on the board… Read More→
Former Harborside’s CEO, Andrew Berman, joins Nucleus One May 11, 2020 Press Release Industry People, Press Releases 0 Comments Press Release Portland, Maine – Nucleus One, the leading cannabis consulting firm in New England, announced that Andrew Berman has joined the team as an Advisor. Based in San Francisco, California, Andrew Berman will help Nucleus One complement its service… Read More→
Director hired to run Georgia’s new medical marijuana program May 9, 2020 AggregatedNews Georgia, Industry People 0 Comments Georgia’s medical marijuana board has hired its first executive director, Andrew Turnage, a government administrator with experience in licensing. Turnage will be responsible for the start-up of a program to distribute cannabis oil to patients who are already allowed to use the… Read More→
iAnthus CEO Hadley Ford Resigns, Special Committee Appoints Randy Maslow as Interim CEO April 28, 2020 Press Release Industry People, News & Insights, Press Releases 0 Comments PRESS RELEASE iAnthus Announces Conclusion of Special Committee's Investigation NEW YORK and TORONTO, April 27, 2020 /CNW/ - iAnthus Capital Holdings, Inc. ("iAnthus" or the "Company") (CSE: IAN, OTCQX: ITHUF), which owns, operates, and partners with regulated cannabis operations across the… Read More→
Managing People in the Growing Cannabis Industry March 25, 2020 AggregatedNews HR and Staffing, Industry People 0 Comments Being a chief people officer in the budding cannabis industry comes with unique challenges for Cresco's Angie Demchenko. Angie Demchenko has an eye for business and a mind for people, and this mindset is immediately reflected in the environment of… Read More→
Global CBD Brand Elixonal Appoints New CEO Americas March 24, 2020 Press Release Industry People, Press Releases 0 Comments PRESS RELEASE Westminster, Colo. (March 24, 2020) ─ Elixinol, a global hemp derived CBD brand, announced it has named Tom Siciliano as the organization’s new CEO Americas effective immediately. Siciliano is charged with leading Elixinol’s refined strategy on hemp derived… Read More→