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ACE Venture Enterprises, Inc. Announces Planned Acquisition of Vireo Health of New York from Goodness Growth Holdings

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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NEW YORK and MINNEAPOLIS, April 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ACE Ventures, LLC (“Ace”), a minority-owned business in the State of New York, Ace’s corporate partner, Ace Venture Enterprises, Inc. and Goodness Growth Holdings, Inc. ("Goodness Growth") (CSE: GDNS; OTCQX: GDNSF), today announced that they have executed a binding term sheet whereby Ace plans to acquire assets of Goodness Growth Holdings subsidiary, Vireo Health of New York (“VireoNY”), pending the satisfaction of closing conditions, including secured capital commitments and regulatory approval.

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  • Ace has agreed to assume VireoNY’s financial liabilities, including its operating losses, beginning on April 1, 2024.
  • These activities are expected to be supported initially by a $2.5 million unsecured loan from Goodness Growth to VireoNY.
  • Goodness Growth and Ace anticipate regulatory approval for the transfer of the New York licenses, as well as closing of the VireoNY transaction, to occur by June 30, 2024.
  • Steven Acevedo commented, “We are thrilled to reach this agreement with Goodness Growth and are excited to enter New York’s cannabis industry.

Housing Works Upholds Promise to New Yorkers with Launch of CAURD Community Initiative

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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NEW YORK, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Housing Works made history when it opened New York State's first licensed adult-use dispensary, Housing Works Cannabis Co (HWCC), in 2022. With that singular experience as the frontrunner in the state's CAURD (Conditional Adult-Use Retail Dispensary) licensing program, Housing Works has created and launched its CAURD Community initiative, a new retail business support network for licensed cannabis entrepreneurs.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Housing Works made history when it opened New York State's first licensed adult-use dispensary, Housing Works Cannabis Co (HWCC), in 2022.
  • With that singular experience as the frontrunner in the state's CAURD (Conditional Adult-Use Retail Dispensary) licensing program, Housing Works has created and launched its CAURD Community initiative, a new retail business support network for licensed cannabis entrepreneurs.
  • Housing Works has served as a leader in the social enterprise space in the United States since its founding in 1990.
  • To learn more about Housing Works' CAURD Community initiative, please visit hwcannabis.co/community/ .

Semrush Launches Annual Global Issues Index, Inspiring Organizations To Drive Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Efforts

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
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Semrush (NYSE: SEMR), a leading online visibility management SaaS platform, today launched its “ 2023 Annual Global Issues Index ,” the first-of-its-kind study designed to inspire organizations driving change in society.

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  • Semrush (NYSE: SEMR), a leading online visibility management SaaS platform, today launched its “ 2023 Annual Global Issues Index ,” the first-of-its-kind study designed to inspire organizations driving change in society.
  • “Semrush is known as a force in the industry with reliable data and actionable insights for marketers and businesses of any size.
  • “Understanding the social concerns of different countries can be challenging, especially when trying to compare these issues around the world.
  • The Annual Global Issues Index was prepared using the Semrush Keyword Magic Tool which collected 157,000+ keywords, phrases and queries related to each of the 24 core issues, to discover the average monthly search volume for each.

Acreage Reports Second Quarter 2023 Financial Results

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023
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NEW YORK, Aug. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Acreage Holdings, Inc. (“Acreage” or the “Company”) (CSE: ACRG.A.U, ACRG.B.U) (OTCQX: ACRHF, ACRDF), a vertically integrated, multi-state operator of cannabis cultivation and retailing facilities in the U.S., today reported its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023 (“Q2 2023”).

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  • NEW YORK, Aug. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Acreage Holdings, Inc. (“Acreage” or the “Company”) (CSE: ACRG.A.U, ACRG.B.U) (OTCQX: ACRHF, ACRDF), a vertically integrated, multi-state operator of cannabis cultivation and retailing facilities in the U.S., today reported its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023 (“Q2 2023”).
  • Consolidated revenue of $58.1 million, an increase of 3.8% compared to quarter ended March 31, 2023 (“Q1 2023”).
  • Excluding the impact of non-cash inventory adjustments, gross margin for Q2 2023 was 44%.
  • Expanded the Company’s leadership team to include deep cannabis operational expertise, and appointed Dennis Curran to Chief Executive Officer and Carl Nesbitt to Chief Financial Officer.

Colorado Governor Jared Polis Named Opening Speaker for Psychedelic Science 2023

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Friday, June 9, 2023
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DENVER, June 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Psychedelic Science 2023 , the breakthrough psychedelic conference hosted by Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) and organized by Momentum Events, announced today that Colorado Governor Jared Polis, a public servant, visionary entrepreneur, and proponent of cannabis and drug policy reform, will present opening remarks at this year’s conference, taking place June 19-23, 2023 in Denver, Colorado.

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  • DENVER, June 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Psychedelic Science 2023 , the breakthrough psychedelic conference hosted by Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) and organized by Momentum Events, announced today that Colorado Governor Jared Polis, a public servant, visionary entrepreneur, and proponent of cannabis and drug policy reform, will present opening remarks at this year’s conference, taking place June 19-23, 2023 in Denver, Colorado.
  • Featuring 400+ speakers, 7+ tracks, and a number of breakout and small working groups, Psychedelic Science 2023 will present content relevant to the advocates, practitioners, enthusiasts, and corporate attendees who are driving the breakthrough era of psychedelics.
  • There are potential opportunities around psilocybin when it comes to mental health, support for our veterans, entrepreneurship, economic development and more — and Colorado looks forward to safely leading the way,” said Colorado Governor Jared Polis.
  • We couldn’t be happier that he is kicking off the historic conference.”
    More information about Psychedelic Science 2023 programming in sessions, formats, and themes can be found here .

A&E NETWORK SETS JUNE 17th AT 8PM ET/PT FOR THE PREMIERE OF INVESTIGATIVE DOCUMENTARY EVENT "EXPOSING PARCHMAN"

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023
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NEW YORK, May 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A&E Network has teamed with Roc Nation, ITV America's Good Caper Content, and Red Summer TV for the investigative documentary "Exposing Parchman" which explores the ongoing efforts to reform the Mississippi correctional system, led by a team of attorneys on behalf of Parchman Prison's incarcerated population. Executive produced by Jeanmarie Condon (John Ridley's "Let it Fall: Los Angeles 1982-1992") and Directed by Rahman Ali Bugg, the three-hour "Exposing Parchman" documentary premieres on Saturday, June 17 at 8pm ET/PT on A&E.

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  • In a cry for help, brave and desperate inmates shared prohibited cell phone footage from inside.
  • The documentary unpacks Parchman's disgraceful history, includes interviews with families with loved ones suffering in the decaying prison, and delivers a never-before-seen look at the inside of the notorious facility.
  • "Exposing Parchman" is produced by ITV America's Good Caper Content, Roc Nation, and Red Summer TV for A&E Network.
  • Desiree Perez, Lori York, Jana Fleishman, and Mario "Yo Gotti" Mims are the executive producers for Roc Nation.

The Parent Company Announces Social Equity Venture's Brand Success Program

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Wednesday, January 25, 2023
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SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - TPCO Holding Corp. ("The Parent Company" or "the Company") (NEO: GRAM.U) (OTCQX: GRAMF ), a leading consumer-focused California cannabis company, today announced four participants in the Company's Social Equity Ventures ("SEV") Brand Success Program.

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  • SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - TPCO Holding Corp. ("The Parent Company" or "the Company") (NEO: GRAM.U) (OTCQX: GRAMF ), a leading consumer-focused California cannabis company, today announced four participants in the Company's Social Equity Ventures ("SEV") Brand Success Program.
  • Through the SEV Brand Success Program, The Parent Company aims to empower social equity brands with the knowledge and opportunity to scale their business, increase brand awareness, build customer loyalty, expand their retail presence and boost sales.
  • The first round of entrants to the SEV Brand Success Program include:
    CRONJA : CRONJA is a Los Angeles-based, black- and veteran-owned cannabis lifestyle company and social equity brand known for its connoisseur-focused strain selection and hand-crafted cannabis accessories.
  • "Plaid is extremely grateful to partner with The Parent Company as part of the Brand Success Program," said Plaid's CEO & Co-Creator, Sharoz Makarechi .

Ayr Wellness to Host Second Annual “Changing Legacies,” A Multi-State Series of Expungement Clinics

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023
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MIAMI, Feb. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ayr Wellness Inc. (CSE: AYR.A, OTCQX: AYRWF) (“Ayr” or the “Company”), a leading vertically integrated U.S. multi-state cannabis operator (“MSO”), announced it will host its second iteration of “Changing Legacies,” a multi-state series of clinics to expunge the records of individuals with past cannabis convictions.

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  • MIAMI, Feb. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ayr Wellness Inc. (CSE: AYR.A, OTCQX: AYRWF) (“Ayr” or the “Company”), a leading vertically integrated U.S. multi-state cannabis operator (“MSO”), announced it will host its second iteration of “Changing Legacies,” a multi-state series of clinics to expunge the records of individuals with past cannabis convictions.
  • Ayr’s “Changing Legacies” series is a core pillar of the Company’s Corporate Social Responsibility program, which is dedicated to restorative justice and combatting the effects of the failed War on Drugs.
  • The Company has partnered with a series of community and non-profit organizations to drive this year’s clinics, including Blaze Responsibly, Cannabis Noire, Center for Community Alternatives, Lady Jane CT, and Mass CultivatED.
  • If you are interested in attending or participating in any of the expungement clinics, please visit www.ayrwellness.com/changing-legacies for times, locations, and registration details.

Harrowing Truths About America's Opioid Crisis Revealed On "Outside Counsel"

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Wednesday, December 21, 2022
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The first ten episodes released on all major podcast platforms including Amazon Music , Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts and Spotify garnered major attention and spearheaded an incredibly important conversation about America's opioid crisis and what is really happening in our country.

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  • The first ten episodes released on all major podcast platforms including Amazon Music , Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts and Spotify garnered major attention and spearheaded an incredibly important conversation about America's opioid crisis and what is really happening in our country.
  • "Today's opioid epidemic, the largest drug-related public health crisis in American history, worsens.
  • More Americans died in 2021 from accidental drug overdoses than died from the AIDS virus during the years 1981-1990.
  • In this episode, Major Cole describes how she has sought to turn her family's tragedy into life-saving triumphs for others.

Verano Announces Exclusive Partnership with The Weldon Project’s Mission Green to Advance the Organization’s Cannabis Clemency and Advocacy Initiatives

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Wednesday, June 1, 2022
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Mission Green also provides legal assistance, re-entry programs and additional support services for formerly incarcerated individuals without access to legal counsel.

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  • Mission Green also provides legal assistance, re-entry programs and additional support services for formerly incarcerated individuals without access to legal counsel.
  • As one of the nations largest multi-state cannabis companies, Verano has supported cannabis expungement and advocacy programs since its foundation in 2014.
  • The Companys exclusive partnership with Mission Green will mobilize employees, patients, adult-use customers and cannabis reform advocates to support the organizations ongoing cannabis social justice initiatives.
  • Further, Verano will continue supporting The Weldon Projects cannabis reform and clemency advocacy at the federal level.