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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;…

Eastside Receives First Distributor Order for “Outlandish” CBD Beverages

PORTLAND, Ore.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Eastside Distilling, Inc. (NASDAQ: EAST) today announced it has received its first purchase order for its all-new Outlandish CBD-based beverage. The initial order of the Outlandish 24-pack format, targeted for “on premise” sale and consumption, was placed by Point Blank Distributing for the Outlandish CBD Seltzer and will be sold only in Oregon.…

Tilray® Expands Global Senior Leadership Team with the Appointment of Kristina Adamski as EVP of Corporate Affairs

NANAIMO, British Columbia–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Tilray, Inc. (NASDAQ:TLRY), a global pioneer in cannabis production, research, cultivation and distribution, today announced the expansion of its global senior leadership team with the appointment of Kristina Adamski as Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs. In her new role, Kristina will lead Tilray’s corporate affairs team, developing the team globally and overseeing…

Harvest Health & Recreation Bolsters Legal Team with Appointment of General Counsel and Assistant General Counsel

PHOENIX–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Harvest Health & Recreation, Inc. (CSE: HARV, OTCQX: HRVSF) a vertically integrated cannabis company with one of the largest and deepest footprints in the U.S., announced today the appointment of Nicole Stanton as VP and General Counsel and Allyson Wilcox as Assistant General Counsel. The two important additions expand Harvest’s world class executive team, bolstering its…

TILT Concludes First Annual General and Special Meeting of Shareholders

CAMBRIDGE, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–TILT Holdings Inc. (“TILT” or the “Company”) (CSE: TILT) (OTCQB: SVVTF), a US-focused cannabis company, today announces the appointment of current Board member and interim Chief Executive Officer, Mark Scatterday, as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”), as well as the results of the annual general and special…

VPOR Receives Another $100,000 Order for Bulk CBD Isolate from White Label Liquid, Inc.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Vapor Group, Inc. (OTC Pink:VPOR) (“the Company”) secured a second $100,000 order for premium bulk CBD isolate from industry-leading CBD private-label manufacturing giant White Label Liquid, Inc. (OTC Pink:WLAB). The repeat business, from one of the top names in a CBD industry predicted to top $16 billion within the next few years,…

Columbia Care Announces National Launch of the CNC Card – the Nation’s First Cannabis Industry Credit Card

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Columbia Care Inc. (NEO:CCHW, OTC:COLXF) (“Columbia Care” or the “Company”), one of the largest multistate operators in the medical cannabis industry, with licenses in 15 jurisdictions in the US and the EU, today announced that it is launching its Columbia National Credit program (the “CNC Card”) across the United States, following a successful…

The Luxury Packaging Market: Growth, Trends and Forecasts Through 2019-2024 – ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The “Luxury Packaging Market – Growth, Trends, and Forecast (2019-2024)” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The luxury packaging market is expected to register a CAGR of 4.8% during the forecast period 2019-2024. The cannabidiol or CBD packaging trend is spreading like a tidal wave through lifestyle and beauty markets. The market for…

Growing cannabis at home can be quite simple if you have enough space, either indoors or outdoors, the right equipment, and plenty of preparation

Essentials to Consider Before You Decide to Grow Your Own Cannabis

Growing cannabis at home can be quite simple if you have enough space, either indoors or outdoors, the right equipment, and plenty of preparation

The Benefits of Using Cannabidiol Extracts and Creams to Reduce Chronic Pain

CBD creams and extracts provide relief from chronic pain as well as a myriad of other chronic conditions from childhood epilepsy to age-related dementia.

Coda Signature CEO Mark Grindeland to Head MJBizCon NEXT Panel on Integrating Tech in the Cannabis Industry

NEW ORLEANS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mark Grindeland, Co-founder & CEO of premium infused edibles brand Coda Signature, is slated to participate in a panel discussion at MJBizCon NEXT 2019 in New Orleans, where he’ll shed light on smart ways that cannabis manufacturers can harness technology to enhance operations and increase bottom lines. The 40-minute panel— “Be Everywhere: Integrating…

Robbins Arroyo LLP: India Globalization Capital, Inc. (IGC) Sued for Misleading Investors

SAN DIEGO & BETHESDA, Md.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Shareholder rights law firm Robbins Arroyo LLP announces that a purchaser of India Globalization Capital, Inc. (AMEX: IGC) has filed a derivative complaint against the company’s officers and directors for breaches of fiduciary duty from October 25, 2017 through the present. India Globalization develops and commercializes cannabis-based therapies. View this…