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ThursdayAug 01, 2019 11:41 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – Youngevity International Inc.’s (NASDAQ: YGYI) CLR Roasters Hires Industry Veteran Omar Peraza

Youngevity International (NASDAQ: YGYI), a leading multi-channel lifestyle company operating in three distinct business segments, this morning announced that its CLR Roasters has hired 35-year industry veteran Omar Peraza to lead the company's food service expansion. According to the update, Peraza holds a global view of all aspects of the coffee industry, and his key areas of expertise include sales, sales management, service operations, institutional and office coffee sales, route sales, fleet management and major contract negotiations. "We are very excited to add Omar Peraza to our team here at CLR Roasters,” Ernesto Aguila, president and founder of CLR Roasters,…

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ThursdayAug 01, 2019 11:03 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – Sugarmade Inc. (SGMD) Announces Commencement of Hemp Cultivation with Hempistry, Inc.

Sugarmade (OTCQB: SGMD) this morning announced commencement of hemp cultivation in conjunction with Hempistry, Inc., a Kentucky hemp cultivator for which Sugarmade recently announced it had begun to exercise its investment option. According to the update, the hemp being cultivated this year by Hempistry is a fast growing strain especially rich in cannabidiol (“CBD”). "Our investment in Hempistry, our commencement to the state of Kentucky and our pending acquisition of BZRTH provide Sugarmade with multiple options for growth, while our recently effective S-1 filing expands our ability to finance the many initiatives in front of the Company," SGMD CEO Jimmy…

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ThursdayAug 01, 2019 10:24 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – Green Growth Brands Inc. (CSE: GGB) (OTCQB: GGBXF) Completes Acquisition of Florida-Based Spring Oaks Greenhouses, Inc.

Lifestyle-oriented cannabis company Green Growth Brands Inc. (CSE: GGB) (OTCQB: GGBXF) today announced the completion of its previously disclosed acquisition of Spring Oaks Greenhouses, Inc., per the terms detailed on July 29, 2019. According to the update, the acquisition brings GGB's ability to operate dispensaries up to 47 across three key states that include Nevada, Massachusetts and Florida. To view the full press release, visit http://nnw.fm/4ujLK About Green Growth Brands Green Growth Brands creates remarkable experiences in cannabis and CBD, led by CEO Peter Horvath and a leadership team of consumer-focused retail experts. The company’s brands include CAMP, Seventh Sense…

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ThursdayAug 01, 2019 9:43 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – Marijuana Company of America Inc. (MCOA) Provides Update on Proposed Reverse Stock Split

Innovative hemp and cannabis corporation Marijuana Company of America (OTCQB: MCOA) on Wednesday issued an update to its previously disclosed reverse stock split. According to the update, the reverse split is not effective July 31, 2019 as previously stated in the company’s press release dated July 3, 2019 and corresponding Form 8-K filed with the Commission. MCOA filed its notice of corporate action with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”), which is continuing its review of the action, as well as its Form 14C with the Commission disclosing the corporate action by consent of its majority stockholders. The reverse split…

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WednesdayJul 31, 2019 11:43 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – Blue Hat Interactive Entertainment Technology (NASDAQ: BHAT) Announces IPO Closing

Blue Hat Interactive Entertainment Technology (NASDAQ: BHAT), a producer, developer and operator of popular augmented reality interactive entertainment games and toys in China, today announced the July 30, 2019 closing of its underwritten initial public offering (“IPO”). According to the update, the IPO consisted of 2,000,000 ordinary shares priced at $4 each, before underwriting discounts and commissions, and resulted in gross proceeds of $8,000,000 before underwriting discounts and commissions and offering expenses. Blue Hat raised the proposed deal size from 1,800,000 as reflected in the original registration statement through filing an additional statement to accommodate the upsizing. Blue Hat offered…

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WednesdayJul 31, 2019 11:22 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – SRAX (NASDAQ: SRAX) Announces Launch of U.S. Currency and Gift Card Payments in BIGtoken

Digital marketing and consumer data management technology company SRAX (NASDAQ: SRAX) today announced that BIGtoken app users can officially be paid in cash or gift cards in exchange for giving brands access to their anonymized data. Per the update, many of the application’s users who've been dedicated to answering questions, checking into locations, recruiting new members, etc., can elect to deposit earnings directly into their PayPal accounts or be paid through gift cards from their favorite retailers, such as Walmart. “Today, BIG has changed the consumer data ecosystem forever,” Kristoffer Nelson, COO of SRAX and co-founder of BIGtoken, said in…

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WednesdayJul 31, 2019 11:14 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – ORHub, Inc. (ORHB) Names Dr. Robert “Bobby” Lazzara as CEO after Joining the Company as Chief Medical Officer

ORHub, Inc. (OTC: ORHB), a Microsoft Silver Partner and cloud-based healthcare analytics company, today announced mutual agreement by Colton Melby and its Board of Directors for Mr. Melby to step aside from the position of chairman and CEO with Dr. Robert Lazzara becoming the new CEO. During this transitional time, led by Dr. Lazzara, ORHub will be looking to expand its board, including the chairman position. “I am honored to have the support of the Board of Directors, Colton Melby, and the rest of the ORHub team, as we continue to capture market share and change the business of surgery”…

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WednesdayJul 31, 2019 10:37 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – Genprex, Inc. (NASDAQ: GNPX) Initiates First Phase of Branding Lead Drug Candidate

Clinical-stage gene therapy company Genprex (NASDAQ: GNPX) this morning announced it has initiated the first phase of branding its lead drug candidate, Oncoprex(TM) immunogene therapy, and has completed and submitted non-proprietary drug name selections to the American Medical Association’s United States Adopted Names (“USAN”) Council. According to the update, Genprex will, upon receipt of USAN feedback expected later this year, submit its non-proprietary drug name selections to the World Health Organization for International Nonproprietary Names (“INN”) status. By mid-2020, the company expects to obtain an approved non-proprietary drug name. “Developing and obtaining regulatory approval of a non-proprietary drug name is…

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WednesdayJul 31, 2019 10:35 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – Siyata Mobile Inc. (TSX.V: SIM) (OTCQX: SYATF) to Equip Australian Government Vehicles as Part of a Cellular Vehicle-to-Everything Pilot Program

Global developer and provider of cellular communications systems Siyata Mobile Inc. (TSX.V: SIM) (OTCQX: SYATF) today announced its receipt of a purchase order from a distributor to equip various government vehicles in Australia with the CP250 in-vehicle cellular device. Per the update, the CP250 order is part of a Cellular Vehicle-to-Everything (“C-V2X”) pilot program. “C-V2X is a worldwide, game-changing technology to improve the safety of travelers and pedestrians while reducing congestion and carbon emissions,” Siyata Mobile CEO Marc Seelenfreund stated in the news release. “Analytics from CV2X are immensely valuable in the building of smart cities and our CP250 provides…

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WednesdayJul 31, 2019 10:00 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – IONIC Brands Corp.’s (CSE: IONC) (OTC: IONKF) (FRA: IB3) Zoots Premium Cannabis Infused Edibles to Launch in PharmaCann’s Illinois Dispensaries

IONIC Brands (CSE: IONC) (OTC: IONKF) (FRA: IB3) today announced that national vertically integrated cannabis operator PharmaCann LLC will exclusively launch its Zoots Cannabis Infused Edibles in Illinois dispensaries. According to the update, the edibles will be available this month. Verilife dispensaries, which are owned and operated by PharmaCann, will offer drops, chews and energy shots from the Zoots product line. “Zoots is an ideal fit for Illinois medical cannabis patients seeking relief through a premium edible product that delivers consistent and reliable results,” PharmaCann Chief Operating Officer Brett Novey said in the news release. “We are excited to offer…

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