DENVER, Feb. 27, 2018 /Weed Wire/ — MassRoots, Inc. (“MassRoots” or the “Company”) (OTCQB: MSRT), one of the leading technology platforms for the regulated cannabis industry, today announced it appointed Mr. Graham Farrar, Founder and Owner of Mission Health Associates (d.b.a. Glass House Farms), to its Board of Directors on February 21, 2018.
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Leading Cannabis Compliance Company Simplifya Closes $3 Million Series B Funding Round
DENVER, Feb. 27, 2018 /Weed Wire/ — Simplifya, the developer of the nation’s leading cannabis industry compliance software, announced Thursday it has closed a $3 million Series B round of funding. It was led by a $1 million investment from Merida Capital Partners, a private equity fund that targets fundamental growth drivers underpinning the rapid development of the cannabis industry.
Evolve Formulas Food Truck Event at Lightshade-Peoria Provides Meals for Those in Need
DENVER, Feb. 26, 2018 /Weed Wire/ – Evolve Formulas supported one of Denver’s most vulnerable populations last week through a unique charity initiative.
General Cannabis Taps Industry Leader Joe Hodas for COO Role in Preparation for Growth in Multiple Markets
DENVER, Feb. 21, 2018 /Weed Wire/ — General Cannabis Corp. (OTCQB:CANN), the comprehensive resource for the highest quality service providers available to the regulated cannabis industry, has hired cannabis industry veteran Joe Hodas as Chief Operating Officer (COO).
MassRoots Provides Shareholder Update and Plans for Continued Growth
DENVER, Feb. 14, 2018 /Weed Wire/ – MassRoots, Inc. (“MassRoots” or the “Company”) (OTCQB:MSRT), one of the leading technology platforms for the regulated cannabis industry, is pleased to release the following shareholder update from its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Isaac Dietrich
Next Frontier Biosciences Assembles Distinguished Research and Development Team
DENVER, Feb. 13, 2018 /Weed Wire/ – Colorado-based biotech company Next Frontier Biosciences today announced the assembly of its Research and Development Team, enhancing the company’s lineup of accomplished biotechnology executives and research scientists.
Colorado Marijuana Sales Hit a Record $1.5 Billion in 2017
Colorado marijuana shops raked in a record $1.51 billion sales of medical and recreational cannabis, edibles and concentrate products during 2017, according to Colorado Department of Revenue data released Friday.
L’Eagle Services Presented with NCIA’s Excellence in Innovation Award for Cultivation
DENVER, Feb. 8, 2018 /Weed Wire/ – The National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA) has recognized, L’Eagle Services — a Denver based cannabis cultivator and retail dispensary specializing in clean cannabis — with the NCIA Excellence in Innovation Award for their leading edge in sustainable cultivation practices.
Denver Could Soon Be Home to the Nation’s First Legal Cannabis Spa
DENVER, Feb. 7, 2018 /Weed Wire/ — Utopia All Natural Wellness Spa and Lounge LLC will submit its application Wednesday for one of Denver’s first Cannabis Consumption Establishment licenses.
State Lawmakers Push for Bill to Legalize Marijuana Delivery
A bill before the Colorado State Legislature would allow legalized delivery of marijuana. State Rep. Jonathan Singer and others are behind the push to make delivery of pot in Colorado legal.
MED Bulletin: New Outdoor Cultivation Security Requirements Mandatory on Jan. 1, 2019
DENVER, Feb. 5, 2018 /Weed Wire/ — This Industry Bulletin is being issued to notify licensees of new requirements for outdoor or greenhouse medical and retail marijuana cultivations (collectively referred to as “Outdoor Cultivations”), effective January 1, 2019.
NanoSphere Health Sciences Inc. Increases Capacity at Key Colorado Production Facility
DENVER, Feb. 5, 2018 /Weed Wire/ — NanoSphere Health Sciences Inc. (CSE: NSHS, “NanoSphere”) is pleased to announce that, in response to growing demand for the NanoSphere’s Evolve NanoSerum™ product, its Colorado license partner has increased production capacity at its facility.
Evolve Hosts Charity Food Truck Lunch at LIGHTSHADE – PEORIA Dispensary
DENVER, Feb. 2, 2018 /Weed Wire/ — Join Evolve Formulas, a brand of NanoSphere Health Sciences, for a special cannabis dispensary lunch in aid of homelessness charity Kitchen One for One!
Cannabis Lifestyle Brand Jane West Launches Equity Crowdfunding Campaign
DENVER, Jan. 30, 2018 /Weed Wire/ — Jane West, the eponymous lifestyle brand from the woman leading marijuana’s shift into mainstream culture, today launched its first equity crowdfunding campaign. The company is seeking $1.07 million in funding by April 20, 2018.
STS9 and Green Dot Labs Announce Gobnugget Live Resin Pen Limited Release, Golden Ticket Giveaway
BOULDER, Colo., Jan. 24, 2018 /Weed Wire/ – Boulder-based fine cannabis extract producer Green Dot Labs announced today the release of its first live resin pen, a collaboration with legendary electronic music collective STS9.
NanoSphere Health Sciences Inc. Signs License Agreement to Open California Market
DENVER, Jan. 23, 2018 /Weed Wire/ — NanoSphere Health Sciences Inc. (CSE: NSHS, “NanoSphere”) is pleased to announce that it has signed an agreement to license its technology, as it pertains to cannabis products, in the State of California.
Coloradans Know More About Marijuana Now Than When It Was Legalized
DENVER, Jan. 18, 2018 /Weed Wire/ – Recent evaluation results show that Colorado’s marijuana public education efforts have ensured more adults know the laws covering retail marijuana, more parents are planning to talk to their children about the risks of marijuana use, most young women know the danger of marijuana use during pregnancy and breastfeeding, and more young people know that using marijuana makes it harder to complete the tasks that help them reach their goals.
El Paso County DA: Recreational Marijuana Causing Crime Increase in CO
El Paso County District Attorney Dan May talks about the impact of legalized recreational marijuana in the state of Colorado.
Award-Winning Team Behind Green Man Cannabis Launches New Retail Franchise, ONE Cannabis
DENVER, Jan. 16, 2018 /Weed Wire/ – The seasoned entrepreneur behind Green Man Cannabis—one of the best cannabis dispensaries in the nation, well known for its connoisseur grade craft cannabis and many Cannabis Cup wins—is looking to save others from making the countless, million-dollar mistakes he made with the launch of his new franchised brand ONE Cannabis.
NanoSphere Health Sciences Inc. is nominated for NCIA’s Excellence in Technology Award and receives OTC Trading Symbol
DENVER, Jan. 11, 2018 /Weed Wire/ — NanoSphere Health Sciences Inc. (CSE: NSHS, “NanoSphere”) is pleased to announce that it has been nominated for the National Cannabis Industry Association’s Excellence in Technology Award in Infused Products and Extraction.
Simplifya, a Leading Cannabis Compliance Company, Closes First Part of Series B Financing With $1 Million From Merida Capital Partners
DENVER, Jan. 11, 2018 /Weed Wire/ — Simplifya, a developer of the cannabis industry’s leading regulatory compliance software, announced Thursday it has closed a lead investment of $1 million in its Series B financing from Merida Capital Partners, a private equity fund that targets fundamental growth drivers underpinning the rapid development of the cannabis industry.
L’Eagle Services Earns Clean Green Certification
DENVER, Jan. 9, 2018 /Weed Wire/ — As cannabis consumers begin to differentiate between quality product and the rest of their product selections, L’Eagle Services — a cannabis cultivator and retail dispensary specializing in clean cannabis — is now offering its clients Clean Green Certified cannabis flower and infused products they can count on.
Gov. Hickenlooper’s Statement on Trump Administration’s Decision to Rescind Policy Guiding Federal Approach to Marijuana Legalization
Gov. John Hickenlooper today released the following statement on the Trump Administration’s decision to rescind the Cole Memorandum.
Cannabis Business Alliance Statement: Department of Justice Rescinds All Marijuana Policies, Jeopardizing a Legal Cannabis Industry That Removes Power from Drug Cartels While Creating Safety Measures and Supporting Economic Growth
DENVER, Jan 4., 2018 /Weed Wire/ — The Cannabis Business Alliance (CBA) has released a statement on the United States Department of Justice’s decision to rescind all previously issued Department guidance concerning marijuana policy, including the Cole Memo, which has significantly limited which charges prosecutors can pursue in states where marijuana is legal.
U.S. Attorney Bob Troyer Issues Statement Regarding Marijuana Prosecutions in Colorado
DENVER, Jan. 4, 2018 /Weed Wire/ – U.S. Attorney Bob Troyer of the District of Colorado has issued the following statement regarding marijuana prosecutions.
Statement from Attorney General Cynthia H. Coffman on Potential Changes to Federal Policies Regarding Marijuana
DENVER, Jan. 4, 2018 /Weed Wire/ — Below is a statement from Attorney General Cynthia H. Coffman on Potential Changes to Federal Policies Regarding Marijuana:
Denver DA Charges 10 Sweet Leaf Dispensary Employees in ‘Looping’ Scheme
On Dec. 28, 2017, Denver District Attorney Beth McCann announced that charges have been filed against 10 Sweet Leaf dispensary employees arrested on Dec. 14 for selling unlawful amounts of cannabis to customers.
Charges Filed in Law Enforcement Operation Targeting Alleged Illegal Marijuana Sales
DENVER, Dec. 28, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — Denver District Attorney Beth McCann has formally charged 10 individuals arrested December 14 for illegal distribution of marijuana in various quantities in connection with a multi-agency marijuana enforcement operation.
The Season of Giving Cannabis Business Alliance Members Support Communities in Need This Holiday Season and All Year Long
DENVER, Dec. 22, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — Holiday time is also the season of giving and many turn their thoughts toward supporting those in need. Cannabis Business Alliance (CBA) members work to support the communities they operate in by partnering with worthy causes. Collectively, CBA prioritizes community outreach, and this is especially true during the season of giving. Included are some of the important programs supported by CBA members.
Denver Launches “High Costs” Marijuana Education and Prevention Campaign Targeted at City’s Youth
DENVER, Dec. 20, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — Many Denver youth feel that using marijuana is the social norm, but that’s not actually the case. In fact, 74 percent of Denver youth had not used marijuana in the last 30 days, according to the 2015 Healthy Kids Colorado Survey.
Philly Hospitals, Medical Schools Jockey for Marijuana Partners
The University of the Sciences this week became the latest academic player in Philly to announce it was getting into marijuana research.
Multiple Agencies Conduct Marijuana Enforcement Operation
DENVER, Dec. 14, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — The Denver Police Department and several partnering agencies today conducted an enforcement operation at eight Denver-area Sweet Leaf Marijuana Center locations. The operation is the result of an extensive, year-long criminal investigation into illegal distribution of marijuana at those locations.
Women Grow’s 2018 Leadership Summit Expected to Attract Thousands of Cannabis Professionals to Denver Feb. 1–2, 2018
DENVER, Dec. 14, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — Women Grow, LLC, the cannabis industry’s largest professional networking organization, is poised to welcome thousands back to Denver for its Fourth Annual Leadership Summit from Feb. 1–2, 2018, at the Westin Denver Downtown.
Colorado Department of Revenue Now Releasing Marijuana Sales Data
DENVER, Colo., Dec. 12, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — Effective immediately, the Colorado Department of Revenue (CDOR) is releasing statewide historical marijuana sales data from January 2014 to the present and will release monthly reports going forward on the seventh business day of every month.
Tony Magee, Founder of Lagunitas Brewing Company, Announced as Keynote Speaker for NCIA’s Seed to Sale Show — Feb. 7-8 in Denver
DENVER, Dec. 5, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — The National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA), the only national trade association representing the legal marijuana industry, announces Tony Magee, Founder and Executive Chairman of Lagunitas Brewing Company, as the keynote speaker for Seed to Sale Show®, returning to the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, CO from February 7-8, 2018.
Verra Wellness Revolutionary Product Line Launches
DENVER, Dec. 5, 2017 /Weed Wire/ – As more cannabis consumers seek out purified cannabinoids and alternatives to smoking, vaporizing or consuming edibles, Verra Wellness’ suite of purified cannabinoid products for the medical and adult-use marijuana markets is now available in Colorado.
COHNNABIS-Designed Cannabis Packaging Wins Gold Davey Award
DENVER, Nov. 29, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — COHNNABIS, the cannabis-focused division of top marketing and brand agency COHN Marketing, is proud to announce it has been honored with a 2017 Gold Davey Award for Package Design created for Denver-based cannabis flower and extract producer Seed & Smith.
MJ Freeway Donates to CannAbility Foundation to Help Children and Parents Have Safe Access to Medical Marijuana
DENVER, Nov. 20, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — MJ Freeway, the leading provider of business management solutions and consulting services for the cannabis industry, announced a donation to support the CannAbility Foundation, an organization founded by disability rights activist Stacey Linn to provide resources, education and access to cannabis for parents of children living with an illness or disability.
Debuting Today: Female-Forward Cannabis Brand Whoopi & Maya is Now On Sale in Select Marijuana Dispensaries Throughout Colorado
DENVER, Nov. 15, 2017 /Weed Wire/ – The female-centric cannabis brand Whoopi & Maya, which was co-founded by legendary entertainer Whoopi Goldberg and renown cannabis infuser Maya Elisabeth, is debuting its topicals and edibles at select Colorado dispensaries today.
Once Flying High, Denver-Based MassRoots Has Nosedived
At one point, MassRoots was flying high, raising millions of dollars from investors and attempting to become the first cannabis company listed on the Nasdaq.
Cannabis Software and Consulting Leader MJ Freeway Announces The Only Generation 2 Cannabis Technology.
DENVER, Nov. 7, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — MJ Freeway, the leading provider of business management solutions and consulting services for the cannabis industry, today announced that it will be implementing a comprehensive rollout plan for the recently enhanced seed-to-sale software, MJ Platform.
Legendary Actress Whoopi Goldberg’s Female-Centric Cannabis Brand Whoopi & Maya to Debut at Colorado Launch Party
DENVER, Nov. 6, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — Cannabis-infused product manufacturer RMZ Colorado is throwing an exclusive launch party from 6-10 p.m. on Nov. 9 for the Colorado debut of top-selling cannabis brand Whoopi & Maya, a signature line of products made with a blend of cannabis, essential oils and quality ingredients formulated for personal wellness and menstrual relief.
Key Drivers of Amendment 64 to Host Event Celebrating Five Years of Legal Marijuana in Colorado
DENVER, Oct. 30, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — The Marijuana Policy Project (MPP) will host an event to celebrate five years of legal marijuana in Colorado, during which attendees will be able to take part in a conversation with the main architects and proponents of the Amendment 64 initiative.
BLDV Client, Quality Green Inc., Secures Licensed Producer Status
DENVER and TORONTO, Oct. 30, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — Blue Diamond Ventures, Inc. (OTC PINK: BLDV) will build a state of the art cultivation facility for the newest licensed producer in Ontario, Canada. Quality Green Inc. was added to the Health Canada web-site on Friday making them the 39th licensed grower in Ontario.
Adult-use Cannabis Legislation Reaches Five-Year Milestone
DENVER, Oct. 26, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — Five years ago this November, Colorado citizens voted to pass Amendment 64, the legislative act which legalized adult-use marijuana in the Centennial State.
DirectView Inks Full Servicing Contract for Top-Tier Marijuana Cultivator
NEW YORK, Oct. 25, 2017 /Weed Wire/ – DirectView Holdings, Inc. (OTC:DIRV) (“DirectView” or the “Company”), a company focused on ownership and management of leading video and security technology companies, announced today that the company’s operations now adjoin with the $7.8 billion cannabis industry as a premier supplier of security equipment and infrastructure tailored for cultivators.
MassRoots Launches Dispensary Finder Service Cataloguing Storefronts in Nine States
DENVER, Oct. 23, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — MassRoots, Inc. (OTCQB:MSRT), one of the leading technology platforms for the cannabis industry, announced today the release of its new Dispensary Finder service with 6,000 entries that catalogue all medical, recreational and delivery-based dispensaries in nine states.
L’Eagle Welcomes Phillip Jacobson as Director of Cultivation
DENVER, Oct. 23, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — L’Eagle Services, a retail cannabis dispensary specializing in clean cannabis, today announced the appointment of Phillip Jacobson to Director of Cultivation. In this role, Jacobson is responsible for running L’Eagle’s cultivation facility with the highest standards in sustainability, using OMRI-rated products and producing the finest clean cannabis on the market.
Forbes Magazine Lists HempLife Today Among the Top Five Hemp CBD Companies in Gross Annual Product Sales, Believes Industry Could Hit One Billion Per Year Within Three Years
DENVER, Oct. 19, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — Ubiquitech Software Corp. (OTC PINK: UBQU), through its operating subsidiary HempLifeToday.com, is proud to announce that Forbes Magazine has listed HempLife Today™ among the top five Hemp CBD Companies in gross annual product sales, and that sales of CBD products could hit one billion per year within the next three years.
MassRoots’ Planned Acquisition, CannaRegs, Secures Key Contracts in California
DENVER, Oct. 12, 2017 /Weed Wire/ – MassRoots, Inc. (OTCQB:MSRT), one of the leading technology platforms for the cannabis industry, announced today that CannaRegs, Inc. has secured multiple government contracts in California.