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MondayAug 12, 2019 1:05 pm

The Emerging Growth Invitational Presents Under the Radar Investment Opportunities

When the Emerging Growth Invitational gets underway this fall, investors will have the opportunity to interact with management teams of numerous under the radar high growth businesses. Slated for September 25th, the conference will showcase 12 companies pitching their visions in front of a select group of qualified institutional and retail investors. Hosted by Diamond Equity Research and merchant bank Veyo Partners, the event will feature demos and presentations by participating companies, a cocktail reception, a breakout room and lots of opportunity to compare notes with representatives from the more than 100 institutional and accredited investors expected to attend. The event,…

MondayAug 12, 2019 12:24 pm

Coinvention 2019 to Promote Democratization and Diversity in Blockchain

What better place than the City of Brotherly Love to host an event that promotes democratization and diversity in blockchain? Philadelphia creates an ideal backdrop for Coinvention, which is returning to the city for its September gathering. Held at the same venue as last year – the historic Loews Hotel in downtown Philadelphia – Coinvention 2019 will continue its mission of cultivating co-invention in blockchain projects by hosting gatherings that foster collaboration in the crypto community. A major objective of this year’s event is to drive diversity through the inclusion of underrepresented groups, such as women and ethnic minorities. With…

MondayAug 12, 2019 12:11 pm

The Wild West Crypto Show Gives the Game Away on New Developments in the Blockchain Space

Drew Taylor and Brent Bates, hosts of the Wild West Crypto Show, continued their straight shooting on episode 71, titled ‘A Blockchain Game’, broadcasted from Kerrville, Texas (http://nnw.fm/iWf83). The show featured another week at the speed of crypto, with new developments in the crypto-sphere coming fast and furious, including news about a new game built on blockchain technology. Game developer Matt Rosen appeared on the show, speaking enthusiastically about his creation, Splinterlands. The game reminded Taylor and Bates of their baseball card-collecting days. Justyn Osowska, founder of the Canadian chapter of Women in Blockchain, was also a featured guest on the…

MondayAug 12, 2019 11:55 am

Blockchain Futurist Organizers Dedicated to Creating an Accessible, Community-Friendly Event

From Aug. 12-14, Untraceable’s Blockchain Futurist Conference, Canada’s largest and highest-profile blockchain event, will return to the Rebel Entertainment Complex and Cabana in Toronto, Canada. Following last year’s success, Untraceable aims to make this year’s event even more accessible to the community as a way to foster public interest in blockchain. A more diverse crowd is beneficial to all attendees, providing unique opportunities for networking and education. Along with events for both new and seasoned blockchain enthusiasts, Untraceable has implemented lower ticket prices, a wider timeframe and fantastic volunteering opportunities for anyone desiring to be involved. Conferencegoers will be encouraged…

MondayAug 12, 2019 11:49 am

IPO Podcast Series, Episode One: Christie Hefner

Brant Pinvidic is an award-winning film director, a Hollywood producer, and an accomplished public speaker, but his true passion is business. As a C-level business consultant and guest writer for Forbes, Pinvidic brings his extensive knowledge and experience to the table now as director and host of the “IPO Podcast Series.” The title “IPO” stands for “Ideas,” “People Behind them” and “Opportunities they create.” Each week, Pinvidic interviews guests who have found success in the business world, exploring who they are and what they had to overcome in order to build their business. The podcast boasts a number of well-known…

MondayAug 12, 2019 11:32 am

Petroteq Energy Inc. (TSX.V: PQE) (OTC: PQEFF) Finalizes Resource Acquisition in Utah

Its acquisition of 50 percent of operating rights pertaining to oil sands in Utah is expected to help increase Petroteq’s cash value The company has also announced plans to satisfy debts with common shares so as to preserve its cash for the extraction technology being utilized at its Asphalt Ridge asset, as well as for working capital The acquisition is an important part of Petroteq’s extraction strategy, which is reliant on the company’s Clean Oil Recovery Technology that ensures safe, sustainable and environment-friendly oil extraction On July 22, 2019, Petroteq Energy Inc. (TSX.V: PQE) (OTC: PQEFF) announced the finalization of…

MondayAug 12, 2019 10:59 am

City View Green Holdings Inc. (CSE: CVGR) Completes Agreement for Cultivation, Extraction Facility

City View Green Holdings is advancing its vertically oriented cannabis operations now that a sale and leaseback agreement has been completed at the Toronto-area facility The 40,000-square-foot center is mostly completed; the company expects to build its first cultivation and extraction rooms by the end of the third quarter The company has a 19.9 percent stake in a Canadian retailer that grants CVGR access to store shelf space for its brands in Alberta and potentially elsewhere throughout the country CVGR plans to produce brands for the medicinal cannabis market and add edibles and infused beverage products as they become legal…

FridayAug 09, 2019 11:43 am

The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF) Named Among Greenest Cannabis Firms, Renews Health Canada Licenses

TGOD received a 100 percent organic rating from Toronto-based Corporate Knights magazine The company successfully renewed its Health Canada licenses authorizing the cultivation, processing and sale of cannabis from its Ancaster, Ontario, facility The cannabis company is lauded by the publication for its projected efficient, ecological use of renewable hydropower, which is scheduled to commence later this year The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF), committed to production of organic cannabis, has been named one of the eco-friendliest cannabis firms in Canada. Corporate Knights, a Toronto-based publication, gave TGOD a 100 percent organic rating and cited its…

FridayAug 09, 2019 11:42 am

Untraceable’s Futurist Conference Offers Immersive Introduction to Blockchain Use Cases

For those wanting to get a finger on the pulse of the blockchain revolution, Untraceable’s Blockchain Futurist – the largest blockchain conference in Canada – is the place to be. This landmark blockchain event returns to the Rebel Entertainment Complex and Cabana in Toronto, Canada, Aug. 13–14. The extravaganza promises two days of demos and discussions, a blockchain boot camp, airdrops of cryptocurrency, gamification, and endless opportunities to build and strengthen networks. Information on schedules, speakers and sponsors can be found on the conference website and through the event web app (http://nnw.fm/Ao778). While Untraceable’s Blockchain Futurist Conference is truly futuristic,…

FridayAug 09, 2019 11:11 am

Sugarmade Inc. (SGMD) Enters Kentucky Hemp Boom, Announces Completion of BZRTH Audit

Sugarmade recently announced an initial investment in Kentucky’s Hempistry The company is in the process of acquiring leading hemp-supply firms that are currently producing more than $70 million in annual revenue Sugarmade has announced the completion of audits for BZRTH, a target acquisition Sugarmade Inc. (OTCQB: SGMD), a product and brand marketing company investing in products and brands with disruptive potential, initially entered the burgeoning hemp sector through hydroponics. Today, Sugarmade is one of the leading providers of hydroponic equipment and supplies in the industrial hemp space. A recent article discussed Kentucky’s hemp boom and the interest it is creating…

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