March 2019 - Page 5 of 10

MondayMar 18, 2019 12:37 pm

Cannabis Conference 2019 Expected to Attract More than 1,000 Growers and Marketers

If the attendance record of last year’s event is any guide, more than 1,000 cannabis cultivators, consultants, capital market pros, retailers and R&D professionals will assemble for the next-gen Cannabis Conference 2019 hosted by Cannabis Business Times and Cannabis Dispensary. The three-day event will be held on April 1-3, 2019, at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort and Casino in Nevada. Inaugurated in 2017, the annual Cannabis Conference is the leading cultivation and dispensary education symposium. As is usual, this year’s event will feature the latest industry technologies and solutions, with exhibits covering over 70,000 square feet of expo space (about the…

MondayMar 18, 2019 12:09 pm

SinglePoint Inc. (SING) Adds Solar to Diversified Portfolio, Sees Potential to Reduce Power Costs for Indoor Cannabis Growers

Plan to acquire solar energy business Direct Solar and solar marketer AI Live Transfers marks SinglePoint’s entry into power conservation industry Solar and wind power use rising in U.S. with government incentives, conservation efforts seen as huge draw for projected $57 billion sector CBD-based product line continues to generate interest with launch of Phyto-Bytes pet care product SinglePoint Inc. (OTCQB: SING), a fully reporting company with assets across multiple sectors including mobile technology, ancillary cannabis services and sustainable technologies, continues to add branches to its family tree with new acquisitions and joint-venture announcements. SinglePoint first began as a full-service mobile…

MondayMar 18, 2019 9:00 am

Drink Companies Prepare for the Coming of CBD Beverages

HempWire Editorial Coverage: CBD-infused beverages look set to hit the market in a big way in 2019. Cannabidiol (CBD) is widely used in health and wellness products after spectacular growth in recent years. Several companies are lining up to launch CBD drinks following legal changes in the United States and Canada. Integrating these new offerings into wider product lines is accelerating CBD’s race for mainstream attention. Youngevity International Inc. (NASDAQ: YGYI) (YGYI Profile) is one of the first to launch, with a CBD coffee coming in May and a CBD water in the works. The Alkaline Water Company Inc. (NASDAQ:…

FridayMar 15, 2019 3:31 pm

Kontrol Energy Corp. (CSE: KNR) (OTCQB: KNRLF) (FSE: 1K8) Uplists to OTCQB Venture Market

Kontrol Energy focuses on smart-energy solutions for North American customers The company is entering the cannabis sector with its energy-efficiency and emission-compliant solutions Kontrol Energy recently commenced trading on the OTCQB Venture Market Based in Vaughan, Ontario, Kontrol Energy Corp. (CSE: KNR) (OTC: KNRLF) (FSE: 1K8) is a leader in the energy efficiency sector via IoT (Internet of Things), cloud and SaaS (Software as a Service) technology. The company integrates smart-energy devices, energy software and energy retrofits to help organizations benefit from energy cost savings while reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Kontrol offers its SmartMax intelligent energy technology. Recently, Kontrol Energy…

FridayMar 15, 2019 11:45 am

Plus Products Inc. (CSE: PLUS) (OTCQB: PLPRF) Increases Investor Liquidity Options with DTC Eligibility

PLUS recently announced DTC Eligibility for the U.S. Market Company’s recent IPO raised C$20 million Company plans to use proceeds to expand its operations in California Plus Products Inc. (CSE: PLUS) (OTCQB: PLPRF) has just made it easier for investors to trade its securities. The company recently announced that its shares are now Depository Trust Company (DTC) eligible (http://cnw.fm/cBn72). DTC eligibility will allow Plus Products shares to be deposited into a DTC account, from which they can be transferred between brokers and transfer agents. Having an intermediary like DTC handling transfers ensures a high level of integrity and accuracy, since DTC…

FridayMar 15, 2019 11:15 am

Redfund Capital Corp. (CSE: LOAN) (OTC: PNNRF) (Frankfurt: O3X4) Bridges Financial Gaps, Helps Company Valuations Grow

Redfund is building an international footprint with established national leaders and pursuing opportunities in emerging markets The company is funding new drug delivery systems and helping nutraceuticals gain mainstream adoption Redfund is the first medical cannabis incubator and accelerator financing CBD and hemp companies through debt facilities The company recently announced an agreement to fund CANNAKI BEVERAGE COMPANY Inc., a nano CBD flavored water company Established as a global merchant bank, Redfund Capital Corp. (CSE: LOAN) (OTC: PNNRF) (Frankfurt: O3X4) aims to provide debt and equity funding to companies in the mid and later stages of development. This business strategy…

FridayMar 15, 2019 10:31 am

U.S. Suicide, Alcohol, and Drug Deaths Are at Record Levels. Cannabis Can Help.

Losing a loved one is never easy. It can be especially difficult when the cause of death is potentially preventable. The bereaved are left wondering if they could have done something differently and wishing that they could turn back time. It's very sad. Three of the leading causes of death in the U.S. that can be proactively addressed are suicide, alcohol abuse, and drug use. Unfortunately, the most recently released data shows that deaths due to suicide, drug use, and alcohol have reached record levels in the United States. What the data says According to an analysis conducted by the Centers for…

ThursdayMar 14, 2019 12:52 pm

Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference is the Place to be for Institutional & Retail Investors and Cannabis Executives

Keynoters include Giadha Aguirre de Carcer, founder and CEO of New Frontier Data; and Cam Battley, CCO of Aurora Cannabis Benzinga conference features company presentations, panels on cannabis markets and networking opportunities Tickets sold out for prior conferences in the series Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference is expected to attract both institutional and retail investors, as well as cannabis executives, with an agenda that’s jam-packed full of presentations, panels and networking opportunities. The conference will be held on April 17-18 in Toronto at the Fairmont Royal York. Prior conferences in the series – in Toronto in 2018 and Miami in 2019…

ThursdayMar 14, 2019 12:28 pm

The Supreme Cannabis Company Inc. (TSX: FIRE) (OTCQX: SPRWF) (FRA: 53S1) Announces Key Strategic Appointments to Fuel Growth in 2019

The appointment of new CFO Nikhil Handa is expected to enhance the company’s growth strategy this year, as market demand intensifies Supreme Cannabis has also announced the appointment of Kenneth R. McKinnon to its board of directors; McKinnon’s governance experience will strengthen the already robust board of directors These strategic appointments occur as Supreme Cannabis is expanding its portfolio of businesses to include an equity investment and long-term global distribution partnership As it continues to grow, The Supreme Cannabis Company Inc. (TSX: FIRE) (OTCQX: SPRWF) (FRA: 53S1) is strengthening its managerial and leadership teams. In March 2019, Supreme Cannabis announced…

ThursdayMar 14, 2019 12:00 pm

Plus Products Inc. (CSE: PLUS) (OTCQB: PLPRF) Leads the Way in Sales and Safety

Co-founders share PLUS’s origins and future goals during television interview Company released child-resistant, convenient, recyclable tins cans a year before state deadline PLUS is working to expand its product line into cannabis-infused baked goods The leading cannabis-edibles company in California, Plus Products Inc. (CSE: PLUS) (OTCQB: PLPRF) continues to lead the way through thoughtful collaboration between experts and a constant focus on producing high-quality products. The company is dedicated to making cannabis edibles safe and approachable for the consumer. A year ago, PLUS employees were working out of a makeshift clean room in a home garage making cannabis gum. Since…

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