October 2019 - Page 13 of 21

ThursdayOct 10, 2019 2:17 pm

Boston Slated to Host Cannabis World Congress & Business Exposition

While Boston’s moniker – the Hub of the Universe – may seem overstated to some, the historic city will definitely be the place to be for those in the cannabis world during the last week of October. In the past decade, Massachusetts voters have legalized both the medical and recreational use of cannabis, making Boston the ideal destination for this year’s signature Cannabis World Congress & Business Exposition (CWCBExpo). Scheduled to kick off on Thursday, October 24, and run through Saturday, October 26, at the Hynes Convention Center, CWCBExpo is the leading business-to-business trade show event in the legalized cannabis…

ThursdayOct 10, 2019 2:04 pm

CWCBExpo Wraps Up Successful Event in Heart of Cannabis Country

The 6th annual CWCBExpo (Cannabis World Congress & Business Exposition) in Los Angeles wrapped up with record attendance of leading business, retail, healthcare and financial professionals from around the country and even the world. With California being one of the largest cannabis markets in the world, Los Angeles created the perfect backdrop for CWCBExpo, an event at the forefront of the business-to-business cannabis industry aimed at helping participants make meaningful connections and grow their businesses. The must-attend expo began with a day-long, pre-conference workshop on Wednesday, September 25, focusing on cannabis business law in California and beyond, which included seven sessions offering key…

ThursdayOct 10, 2019 1:34 pm

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) Advances Innovation Research Through Agreement with Altria

The program focuses on the pursuit of reduced risk oral nicotine products that make use of Lexaria’s patented DehydraTECH drug delivery platform DehydraTECH has been studied extensively and both human/animal trials confirm its ability to enhance active ingredient absorption in digestible products The current research could contribute to the development of oral nicotine products that would usher in a new era of reduced-risk nicotine use Global innovator in drug delivery platforms Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) provided an extensive update on advances in its research and development program with Altria Ventures Inc., an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of…

ThursdayOct 10, 2019 12:48 pm

Dama Financial is “One to Watch”

Provides access through bank partners to secure online, safe and convenient banking services for businesses in the cash-intensive cannabis industry Founded by banking and payments industry veterans experienced in building and scaling businesses Partnered with numerous financial institutions to help cash-intensive businesses reduce financial and safety risk, and run their businesses more efficiently Deposits held at partner banks are FDIC-insured up to $250,000 per account Dama Financial, through its bank partners, provides cannabis-related businesses (CRBs) access to transparent, sustainable banking and payment solutions. Using innovative technology, data and artificial intelligence, Dama exceeds the compliance and regulatory requirements for servicing CRBs,…

ThursdayOct 10, 2019 12:17 pm

VPR Brands LP (VPRB) Shifting Focus to Rising Star of CBD

VPR Brands focuses on the cannabis and nicotine industries The company is shifting initiatives toward cannabidiol (CBD) VPR Brands focuses on premier products and distribution in order to build sales and profits CBD products in an array of forms continue to transform the marketplace, surpassing Kim Kardashian, Beyoncé, and veganism in search popularity according to Google data (http://nnw.fm/H7ks3). CBD is on the rise as one of the most popular terms searched, as consumers are continually looking for unique, high-quality CBD products and the enterprises that manufacture and distribute them. The forecast calls for the CBD market to grow to an…

ThursdayOct 10, 2019 11:42 am

IONIC Brands Corp. (CSE: IONC) (OTC: IONKF) (FRA: IB3) Plans Further Expansion

IONIC Brands Corp. is a west coast company which was established in 2015 as a supplier of recreational cannabis products such as cannabis oils and vaporizer products, including vape pens IONIC Brands Corp. achieved a year-over-year increase in revenue of over 377 percent, and it plans to expand into more states across the nation IONIC expects that, by early 2020, its products will be distributed through 318 stores in California and 225 stores in Oregon IONIC Brands Corp. (CSE: IONC) (OTC: IONKF) (FRA: IB3) is a cannabis holding company supplying recreational cannabis products, with headquarters in Tacoma, Washington. The company’s…

WednesdayOct 09, 2019 1:03 pm

Boston Cannabis World Congress & Business Exposition to Offer Hallmark Networking Opportunities

It’s all about connections. Attending conferences, expos and conventions delivers multiple benefits, but among the greatest is the people met and relationships made. Analysts say that 70-85 percent of people (http://nnw.fm/9Ft5N) have ended up in their current job due to networking connections alone. This year’s Boston Cannabis World Congress & Business Exposition (CWCBExpo) promises to deliver big in that department. Slated for October 24-26, 2019, at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston, CWCBExpo will provide a unique opportunity for participants to rub shoulders with some of the biggest movers and shakers in the cannabis industry. Cannabis World Congress & Business Exposition…

WednesdayOct 09, 2019 12:51 pm

New West Summit 2019 to Host Homecoming in Golden Gate City

When New West Summit 2019 kicks off during the second week of October in the Golden Gate City, the gathering will be something of a homecoming for many attendees. Scheduled to be held October 10-11, 2019, at the Bespoke Event Center in Westfield Mall in San Francisco, the conference is now in its fifth year and has become an annual tradition for many. The appeal of the event is obvious: The New West Summit Series provides a forum for decision makers from the technology, media and investment sectors to take the pulse of the cannabis industry and discuss the forces…

WednesdayOct 09, 2019 12:33 pm

Neutra Corp. (NTRR) Prepares to Introduce CBD-Based Pain Relief for Athletes

As consumers have become increasingly health conscious as a fitness-interested segment of society, holistic-oriented wellness products have gained a parallel footing as alternatives to prescription drugs The trend is exemplified by the recent explosion of interest in cannabis-based products that don’t have marijuana’s drug qualities but do have muscle pain and spasm relieving properties Neutra Corp is preparing to introduce a transdermal pain-relief cream based on a CBD formulation designed to benefit athletes whose workouts induce aches and pains The CBD market is expected to top $1 billion in sales by 2022, a result of the growing interest and opportunity…

WednesdayOct 09, 2019 11:52 am

Predictive Oncology Inc. (NASDAQ: POAI) Inks its Largest Single-Hospital Sale of Revolutionary STREAMWAY(R) System

POAI recently announced the sale of 10 FDA-approved, CE-marked STREAMWAY Systems STREAMWAY Systems are the first truly continuous, direct-to drain fluid-disposal solutions designed specifically for medical applications The announcement is another positive indication that POAI subsidiary Skyline Medical offers tremendous qualitative, long-term potential In a significant announcement that bodes well for the company, Predictive Oncology Inc. (NASDAQ: POAI) announced that its Skyline Medical Division, producer of the STREAMWAY(R) System, has completed the sale of 10 systems to a major New York hospital (http://nnw.fm/B7hxg). The sale exceeds POAI’s largest single-hospital sale to date, and it is anticipated that the systems collectively will…