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CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–PharmaCann LLC (“PharmaCann” or the “Company”), one of the largest private cannabis companies in the U.S., today announced the mutual agreement to terminate the Business Combination Agreement dated December 23, 2018, pursuant to which MedMen Enterprises Inc. (CSE: MMEN) (OTCQX: MMNFF) (“MedMen”) was to acquire PharmaCann in an all-stock transaction. As part of the…

The Newest Licensed Cannabis Company Just Outside of Ottawa Announces Legendary Marijuana Legalization Advocate Ed Rosenthal as Global Advisor

OTTAWA, Ontario–(BUSINESS WIRE)–As apollogreen opens its Phase 1 state-of-the-art facility just off Highway 417 in Vars, near the Amazon Fulfillment Centre, the quickly growing genetics and cannabis micropropagation company is pleased to announce the addition of legendary cannabis social activist, educator and horticulturalist Ed Rosenthal as Global Advisor. The announcement comes just weeks after Ed,…

OmiseGO Joins the Universal Protocol Blockchain Alliance

SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–OmiseGO, a leading blockchain payments processor, has joined the Universal Protocol Alliance, the world’s largest coalition of blockchain organizations dedicated to extending new and innovative use cases for cryptocurrency around the world. OmiseGO will incorporate the Universal Protocol Platform UPT utility token into its payment processing technology, helping merchants and cities leverage UP…

Greenlane Announces Closing of European Acquisition of Conscious Wholesale

BOCA RATON, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Greenlane Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: GNLN) (“Greenlane”), one of the largest global sellers of premium cannabis accessories, announced today the closing of its acquisition of Conscious Wholesale, a leading European wholesaler and retailer of consumption accessories, vaporizers, and other high-quality products. The acquisition includes Conscious Wholesale’s complimentary product portfolio, comprised of premium brands…

Cresco Labs Announces Closing of Acquisition in New York State

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 it has closed its acquisition of 100% of the membership interests of Gloucester Street Capital, LLC (“Gloucester”), the parent entity of Valley Agriceuticals, LLC (“Valley Ag”)…

Sproutly Provides Business Update on the Moosehead Joint Venture for Cannabis Beverages

VANCOUVER, British Columbia–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Sproutly Canada, Inc. (CSE: SPR) (OTCQB: SRUTF) (FSE: 38G) (“Sproutly” or the “Company”) is pleased to provide an update on: 1) its previously announced joint venture with OCC Holdings Ltd., an affiliate of Moosehead Breweries Limited (“Moosehead”) (the “Joint Venture” or, the “JV”); and, 2) in respect of progress made to-date in…

MedMen Announces Termination of Merger Agreement With PharmaCann and Management Changes

LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–MedMen Enterprises Inc. (CSE: MMEN) (OTCQX: MMNFF) (“MedMen” or the “Company”), a leading cannabis retailer with operations across the U.S., today announced the mutual agreement to terminate the Business Combination Agreement dated December 23, 2018, pursuant to which MedMen was to acquire PharmaCann, LLC (“PharmaCann”) in an all-stock transaction (“Transaction”). In light of…

Thought Leaders, Influencers and Luminaries Come Together to Share, Discuss, Inspire and Revel Around the Topic of Healing the Planet at Flow Kana’s Inaugural Event: FLOW TALKS: CANNABIS AS A CATALYST FOR CHANGE.

REDWOOD VALLEY, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–At the heart of Flow Kana – California’s number one selling cannabis flower brand that both sources from, and empowers, Northern California’s locally-owned, regenerative, independent farms – is the understanding that cannabis can be a catalyst for change. On September 22nd and 23rd, 250+ visionaries representing the environment, arts, and sciences, converged…

TD Ameritrade Investor Movement Index: IMX Inches Lower as Investors Reduce FAANG Stock Holdings

OMAHA, Neb.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Investor Movement Index® (IMXSM) measured at 4.51 in September, down slightly from its August score. The IMX is TD Ameritrade’s proprietary, behavior-based index, aggregating Main Street investor positions and activity to measure what investors actually were doing and how they were positioned in the markets. The reading for the four-week period ending…

Leafly Announces Leafly Learn, an Online Education Platform for Training and Certifying Budtenders

SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Leafly, the world’s leading cannabis resource, today announced Leafly Learn, an online education platform created to empower cannabis retail workers to serve customers with confidence. To celebrate, Leafly is hosting a 16-city tour across North America to bring Leafly Learn directly to budtenders. Leafly Learn and the Budtender Education Tour will teach budtenders about…

Tenet Appoints Brendan Strong as its Massachusetts Market Chief Financial Officer

DALLAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Tenet Healthcare Corporation (NYSE: THC) today announced that Brendan Strong has been appointed Chief Financial Officer for the company’s Massachusetts market. In this role, Mr. Strong will lead the finance and accounting functions at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester and Metro West Medical Center with locations in Framingham and Natick. Mr. Strong is currently…

REPEAT/Halo Announces the Agreement to Acquire a Dispensary Application Software Company and a Concurrent Private Placement

TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Halo Labs Inc. (“Halo” or the “Company”) (NEO: HALO, OTCQX: AGEEF, Germany: A9KN) is pleased to announce it has entered into a definitive agreement (the “Agreement”) to acquire all of the common shares of Cannpos Services Corp. (“Cannpos”) for (i) CAD $4.69 million in Halo common shares at a deemed price of CAD $0.26…