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Minority Cannabis Business Association and Merida Capital Partners Launch i2 Accelerator to Fast-Track the Development of Minority Businesses in Cannabis Sector

June 13, 2019

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Minority Cannabis Business Association (MCBA) and Merida Capital Partners (Merida) announced the launch of the Inclusive Industry (“i2”) Accelerator, a program designed to: fast-track the development of minority-owned businesses in the burgeoning cannabis industry by creating meaningful executive mentorship for minorities; increase diversity and inclusiveness in key networks within the cannabis ecosystem;…

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IGC to Participate in Arizona’s Industrial Hemp Program

June 13, 2019

BETHESDA, Md.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–India Globalization Capital, Inc. (NYSE: IGC) announces that its subsidiary Holi Hemp’s application has been approved and that it has executed agreements with operators to grow and harvest industrial hemp under the terms and conditions of the Industrial Hemp Program developed by the Arizona Department of Agriculture (AZDA). Our strategy is to ensure…

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MedMen Announces Florida Expansion, Opens First Location in West Palm Beach

June 14, 2019

LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–MedMen Enterprises Inc. (“MedMen” or the “Company”) (CSE: MMEN) (OTCQX: MMNFF) today announced its expansion into Florida with the opening of a retail location in West Palm Beach at 539 Clematis Street. MedMen expects retail locations in Key West and Orlando to follow. Florida is the third most populous state with a robust medical…

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Innovative Industrial Properties Declares Second Quarter 2019 Dividends

June 14, 2019

SAN DIEGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Innovative Industrial Properties, Inc. (IIP), the first and only real estate company on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: IIPR) focused on the regulated U.S. cannabis industry, announced today that its board of directors has declared a second quarter 2019 dividend of $0.60 per share of common stock, representing an approximately 33% increase…

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Sage Therapeutics Announces U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration Scheduling of ZULRESSO™ (brexanolone) Injection

June 14, 2019

CAMBRIDGE, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Sage Therapeutics (NASDAQ: SAGE), a biopharmaceutical company developing novel medicines to treat life-altering central nervous system (CNS) disorders, today announced that the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has placed ZULRESSO™ (brexanolone) injection into Schedule IV of the Controlled Substances Act. ZULRESSO, which was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on…

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22nd Century Group Appoints Michael J. Zercher as Chief Operating Officer

June 14, 2019

WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–22nd Century Group, Inc. (NYSE American: XXII), a plant biotechnology company that is a leader in tobacco harm reduction, Very Low Nicotine Content (VLNC) tobacco, and hemp/cannabis research, announced today the appointment of Michael J. Zercher as the Company’s Chief Operating Officer. “Since joining 22nd Century in 2016, Mike has become a highly…

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IGC Reports Financial Results for the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2019

June 17, 2019

BETHESDA, Md.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–India Globalization Capital, Inc. (NYSEAM: IGC) announces its financial results for the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2019. Fiscal 2019 revenue was approximately $5.12 million compared to approximately $2.19 million for Fiscal 2018. In both years, revenue was primarily derived from our India based Infrastructure Business which consists of a) rental of heavy…

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Keynote Speakers Announced for the Network of Employers for Traffic Safety Annual Strength IN Numbers Fleet Safety Benchmark Conference

June 17, 2019

VIENNA, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Network of Employers for Traffic Safety (NETS) is pleased to announce the keynote speakers for its annual Strength IN Numbers® Fleet Safety Benchmark Conference. The conference will take place October 9th and 10th at the Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel in Arlington, Virginia. NETS annual conference is an opportunity to share road…

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Drugs of Abuse Testing Market by Product & Geography – Global Forecast & Analysis 2019-2023 – ResearchAndMarkets.com

June 17, 2019

DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The “Drugs of Abuse Testing Market by Product and Geography – Global Forecast and Analysis 2019-2023” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. These factors are expected to drive the growth of the market at a CAGR of nearly 6% during 2019-2023. The growing instances of drug abuse are compelling various government agencies such…

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Halo Labs to Expand Globally and Acquire Bophelo Bioscience

June 17, 2019

TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Halo Labs Inc. (“Halo” or the “Company”) (NEO: HALO, OTCQX: AGEEF, Germany: A9KN) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a non-binding letter of intent (LOI) for the proposed acquisition of Bophelo Bioscience & Wellness (Pty) Ltd (“Bophelo”) (the “Transaction”). The Transaction is expected to strengthen the Company’s position in Lesotho, Africa,…

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Unstoppable Domains Announces the Top 60 Zilliqa Domain Names Up for Auction

June 17, 2019

SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Unstoppable Domains, a software company building domains on blockchains, today announced which 60 .zil domains it will auction on June 27. These domains represent the top 60 most watched Zilliqa domain names on the Unstoppable Domains website. The top domain, bitcoin.zil, has already attracted 505 potential buyers. “We are excited to see growing…

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EMMAC Life Sciences Ltd Commences Construction of Planned EU-GMP Facility in Malta

June 17, 2019

LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–EMMAC Life Sciences Ltd (“EMMAC” or the “Company”), the European independent medical cannabis company, is pleased to announce that construction has started on its planned EU-GMP facility in Malta. This follows the preliminary approval from Malta Enterprise, the Maltese government’s agency focused on attracting inward investment and supporting enterprise in Malta, for the issuance…

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