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FSD Pharma Appoints Former Member of U.S. Congress to its Board of Directors, Announces Share Consolidation

PRESS RELEASE TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- FSD Pharma Inc. (CSE: HUGE) (OTCQB: FSDDF) (FRA: 0K9) ("FSD" or the "Company") today announced the appointment of former U.S. congressman Stephen Buyer to the Company’s Board of Directors. The Company also announced that it will…

Harvest Health & Recreation, Inc. Welcomes Andrew S. Luadzers as Senior Counsel – Labor & Employment

PRESS RELEASE Luadzers brings labor and employment expertise to Harvest’s legal team as the company grows its workforce and expands its leading national footprint October 10, 2019 – PHOENIX, Ariz. – Harvest Health & Recreation, Inc. (CSE: HARV, OTCQX: HRVSF) (“Harvest”),…

Wana Brands staffs up in California

PRESS RELEASE America’s favorite cannabis infused gummie now available in all major markets in the Golden State Los Angeles (October 8, 2019)— Wana Brands—America’s favorite premium cannabis infused producer— continues to bolster its sales team and ambitious growth plans with…

Cannabis Professional, Jay Evans, CEO of Keirton Inc., Named a Finalist of Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur Of The Year® Awards 2019 Pacific Program

PRESS RELEASE Jay Evans, CEO of Keirton Inc., recognized for his innovation, entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to the emerging Canadian cannabis sector VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 02, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Keirton Inc. (“Keirton”), the Canadian leader in product engineering…

Shryne Group Names John Malone Its New General Counsel

PRESS RELEASE John Malone is well known within the cannabis industry as a leading expert on corporate governance and regulatory compliance. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LOS ANGELES – September 26, 2019 – Shryne Group, a vertically-integrated cannabis holding company with…

4Front Appoints Two New Board Members

PRESS RELEASE New Board Members Kathi Lentzsch and Betty Aldworth bring greater independence and a breadth and depth of experience across retail and regulatory VANCOUVER and PHOENIX, Sept. 23, 2019 - 4Front Ventures Corp. (CSE: FFNT) (OTCQX: FFNTF) ("4Front" or the "Company") today announced the appointment of Kathi Lentzsch, CEO…

Harvest Announces Resignation of Board Member and President

PRESS RELEASE PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Harvest Health & Recreation, Inc. (CSE: HARV, OTCQX: HRVSF) (“Harvest”), a vertically integrated cannabis company with one of the largest and deepest footprints in the U.S., today announced that, effective today, Frank Bedu-Addo has resigned from the…

Sproutly Adds Seasoned Beverage Executive Constantine Constandis to the Board of Directors

PRESS RELEASE NOT FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE US OR THROUGH US NEWSWIRE SERVICES VANCOUVER, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Sproutly Canada, Inc. (CSE: SPR) (OTCQB: SRUTF) (FSE: 38G) (“Sproutly" or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Constantine Constandis, an…

Edibles Leader Wana Brands continues to build C-Suite team with addition of new Chief Revenue Officer

PRESS RELEASE Eric L. Block Brings Multi-National Sales, International Relations and Strategic Business Acumen to Brand-Building Role Boulder, Colo. (August 1, 2019) — In support of an ambitious expansion strategy, Wana Brands—America’s No. 1 edibles producer—continues to strengthen its executive team…

Cresco Labs Hires Angie Demchenko as its First Chief People Officer

PRESS RELEASE 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 Angie Demchenko has joined the Company as its…

Leading Cannabis and Hemp Insurance Underwriter Cannasure Hires Joe Foley as Chief Financial Officer

PRESS RELEASEFoley brings more than 20 years of corporate finance, strategy, and operations experience CLEVELAND — Cannasure Insurance Services (Cannasure), a leading insurance MGA and wholesale broker for the cannabis and hemp industries, announced Thursday that Joe Foley has joined…

Jay-Z Has Entered the Legal Weed Business

Jay-Z will join the California-based cannabis company Caliva as Chief Brand Strategist as part of a new multi-year partnership. The rapper will help the company with creative decisions, outreach efforts and strategy, though a big component of his role will focus on the…

California Cannabis Enterprises Announces Financial and Cannabis Industry Veteran and Former CFO of FLRish Inc., the parent company of Harborside Inc., as CFO

PRESS RELEASE Derrek Higgins to Lead California Cannabis Enterprises’ Series A, Drive Financial Performance, Operations and Growth of the Company and Its Subsidiaries, including Glass House Farms, Glass House Brands, Roam Escapes, Retailers The Pottery, Bud & Bloom and Others …

Tilray® Expands European Leadership Team with Five Senior Appointments

PRESS RELEASE Top talent from European pharmaceutical and beverage industries join Tilray’s leadership team as company accelerates growth in international markets NANAIMO, B.C - Today, Tilray, Inc. (NASDAQ:TLRY), a global pioneer in cannabis production, research, cultivation and distribution, announces the…

Cresco Labs Adds Amazon and Sears Technology Veteran Mo Dastagir as Chief Information Officer

PRESS RELEASE 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 Mo Dastagir has joined the Company as its…