NEW YORK -- KCSA Strategic Communications, a leading integrated communications firm, has formally expressed its support for the rescheduling of cannabis under the Controlled Substances Act from Schedule I to Schedule III, in a letter addressed to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the Department of Justice (DOJ). The firm believes this change would advance medical research, provide patients with...

SAN DIEGO -- Innovative Industrial Properties, Inc. (IIP) acquired a 16-acre property comprising 145,000 square feet of industrial space in Ocala, Florida, and entered into a long-term, triple-net lease with a subsidiary of AYR Wellness Inc. The purchase price for the property was $13.0 million ($90 per square foot). AYR is expected to redevelop one building on the property comprising...

Thanks to their convenience and portability, pre-rolls are enjoying increased market share, accounting for 15.3 percent of sales in the United States and one-third of sales in Canada during 2023, according to Headset. With their popularity on the rise, manufacturers face a crucial decision: Do they prioritize meeting volume demands or adhere to the quality standards that made their...

What Rebates is a dynamic utility-rebate company that specializes in providing exclusive rebate and incentive programs for the horticulture industry. The company is driven by a clear mission: to simplify the process of accessing financial incentives and rebates for farmers, agribusinesses, and agricultural equipment manufacturers as well as their distributors and consulting firms. The process for redeeming a rebate may...

The Pacer Packaging team strives to make custom packaging a seamless and enjoyable experience by delivering personalized service and high-quality products to meet the needs of customers with special requirements. Services include custom-designed boxes, labels, mylar bags, and PR boxes, all tailored to the client's vision. Fast turnarounds and competitive pricing make premium packaging solutions accessible and affordable. The company...

LONG BEACH, Calif., and TORONTO - Jamie Mendola has stepped down from the Board of Directors for Glass House Brands due to the time requirements of his increasing professional commitments. "On behalf of the Board and the entire team, I want to thank Jamie for his service and contributions to Glass House Brands," said Kyle Kazan, Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO of Glass...

CORAL GABLES, Fla. – DAG, an industry leader in the planning, design and construction of Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) facilities for the indoor agriculture industry, is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a new contract for a $14 million expansion project for Ascension Biomedical’s indoor Cannabis cultivation facility. Ascension is an Ohio-owned craft cultivation facility that intends to provide the patients...

Curaleaf Miami North Biscayne celebrated its grand opening on June 1, 2024, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and festivities throughout the day, including doorbuster deals and giveaways. "With a presence now in South and North Miami Beach, we are thrilled to be expanding our ability to serve the growing community of patients in this vibrant area," said Matt Darin, CEO of Curaleaf. "Our newest dispensary...

As public relations professionals, my team’s job is to land media coverage for our clients. To push stories forward and achieve the best possible placements, we ask our clients to provide high-quality, compelling images. If they don’t have any, we do our best to lead them into the studio — quickly — for a photoshoot. Images can make or...

The Artist Tree celebrated the opening of its 8th location in Laguna Woods, California, on May 31 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. This is The Artist Tree's first location in Orange County—close to a senior community with more than 18,500 residents. Providing a unique destination for culture and cannabis discovery, patrons can expect to find over 600 curated cannabis offerings from craft...