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Curaleaf Holdings is close to becoming the nation's largest cannabis chain.

The company - which has some 60 dispensary locations, mostly of the medical marijuana variety, in 12 states - is expected to close on the acquisition of Illinois-based cannabis GR Companies Inc. in a nearly $900 million deal this month.

California General Manager Collin Lam presented at this week's Leaflink Live Event. You can find his speech at around :50 minutes into the program, right before Snoop Dogg took the stage.

July 10, also known as 710 or Oil Day, is the cannabis industry’s second annual “holiday.” Although not as popular or as well celebrated as 4/20, July 10 has picked up steam in recent years thanks to the rising popularity of concentrated cannabis products.

Sales data from various markets show that as sales continue to grow across markets and flower continues to dominate the product category lists, concentrates are one of, if not the fastest-growing, product segment.

WAKEFIELD, Mass., July 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (CSE: CURA) (OTCQX: CURLF) ("Curaleaf" or the "Company"), a leading vertically integrated cannabis operator in the United States, today announced that it has been approved by MED Colorado to close its acquisition of Virginia's Kitchen dba BlueKudu. Colorado-based BlueKudu is a producer of premium cannabis edibles for medical and adult-use customers, having sold over one million chocolate bars. BlueKudu's established manufacturing facility and outstanding dispensary relationships will enable Curaleaf to continue to roll out its Select brand product portfolio to Colorado cannabis consumers.

Curaleaf Holdings Inc. Executive Chairman Boris Jordan says cannabis demand has been strong during the Covid-19 pandemic and adds that he sees tremendous change on the state level in regard to its use. He speaks with Bloomberg's Caroline Hyde, Romaine Bostick and Taylor Riggs on "Bloomberg Markets: The Close." (Source: Bloomberg)

Four of the nine operational medical cannabis companies in New Jersey could soon begin delivering marijuana to patients, finally heeding the calls of patients to ease access to their medicine.

Our CMO Jason White spoke on the Benzinga Cannabis Hour, on a wide range of topics, including why he joined Curaleaf, business trends in the cannabis industry and the state of marketing in cannabis

A weekly {online} show that will focus on the latest news and business trends in the cannabis industry. Viewers will have a front row seat with Benzinga and its guests as they discuss a range of topics related to the fast-changing world of cannabis.

Curaleaf Nevada announces it is recruiting cannabis advocates who are passionate about helping people feel their best to fill various career openings at its newest dispensary in Ely, Nevada. The dispensary is scheduled to open in mid-August.

If there’s going to be an initiative to legalize the recreational use of marijuana, it may as well have 420,000 signatures to get it on the ballot.

The number “420” has long been associated with pot-smoking, so sure enough, 420,000 was the number of signatures officials with the Smart and Safe Arizona drive turned in to the state by last week’s deadline.

This episode is for the activist and the corporate change-maker. You’re wondering, how do I channel my voice? How do I navigate the boardroom and still advocate for real change? In this episode you’ll learn about Khadijah’s experience of the intersectionality between being a corporate vice-president, and being a black, queer woman working in the cannabis industry.

Khadijah’s life’s work is the decriminalization of cannabis. She is working to ensure black and brown communities, who have long been affected by America’s war on drugs, are properly represented in the wealth of cannabis’ legalization. You can follow Khadijah’s work on here. Check out CuraLeaf and their corporate social responsibility efforts to decriminalize cannabis here.

Ethan Zohn is a Survivor veteran and cannabis advocate. He is best known for winning Survivor: Africa, the 3rd season of the 40-season show.

A former professional soccer player with a squeaky clean public image, Ethan stayed away from cannabis for most of his life. It wasn't until April 2009 when he was diagnosed with a rare type of cancer called CD20-positive Hodgkin's lymphoma that Zohn decided to explore cannabis and all of its wellness benefits. Since then, Ethan's cancer has returned twice, once in May 2009, another in September 2011, battles that Zohn continues to win.

Curaleaf Holdings (OTCMKTS:CURLF) acquired a “Select” brand in February 2020. Due to the brand’s high quality and best product experience, it received positive feedback in medical and adult-use markets. Currently, Curaleaf has introduced the brand in nine states including Oregon, California, Nevada, Arizona, Colorado, Michigan, Maryland, Oklahoma, and Connecticut. On Tuesday, the company announced its plans to expand the brand to other states including Maine, Massachusetts, Ohio, and Florida by August.

Millions of veterans across the country have sacrificed their mental and physical health for our safety.

Unfortunately, a majority of them still struggle with debilitating conditions well after they retire from active duty. While the VA health care system has taken painstaking measures to provide relief to these veteran communities, many veterans still do not respond to conventional medications and therapies for life-altering conditions such as PTSD and chronic pain.

Hollywood screenwriter and Needham native Scott Rosenberg talks about weed in the movies and finishes with a story about obtaining his medical marijuana card worthy of a show biz close; Bruins legend Rick Middleton discusses his new cannabis association and fields an onslaught of questions Bob has about the infamous ‘Too Many Men on the Ice’ penalty; Curaleaf VP Marketing Jenn Wong describes the Select Brand rollout in Massachusetts. A memorable Bob Lobel New England POTcast episode.

Curaleaf Holdings Inc. (CSE: CURA) (OTCQX: CURLF) continues to expand its Select brand's footprint by entering new markets.

According to Monday's press release, Curaleaf's Select products will be available in four additional states — Maine, Massachusetts, Ohio, and Florida.

With the latest expansion, expected to take place in the months to come, Select brand will be available in 13 markets across the country.

"As a mission-driven company, Curaleaf is committed to improving the lives of our patients and customers across the US, providing them with high-quality cannabis products they can trust," said the company's President Joe Bayern in a statement.

For more than two decades, Khadijah Tribble has been an expert on equity and inclusion in the cannabis industry. The founder of Marijuana Matters, a cannabis education and advocacy incubator, Tribble also co-founded Marijuana Policy Trust, a think tank that focuses on building inclusiveness and diversity within the space. Recently, she was named vice president of social responsibility for Curaleaf, one of the country's top multistate operators.

Sharron Cannon is the outreach coordinator for Curaleaf, a medical marijuana company with 57 dispensaries in 17 states, including one in Forest Hills, Queens, which has recently experienced a significant increase in new patients.

The Covid-19 pandemic has put the nation under intense stress. But for companies offering products that attempt to relieve the pressure, this has been a fruitful business environment.

The reflective glass surfaces and pinewood countertops at Curaleaf Gainesville resemble a tech store. The only difference is that employees sell grass instead of Apple.

Yesenia Garcia is a longtime resident of South Florida, she graduated from FIU and went on to lead an in-house creative and marketing agency of one of South Florida’s leading gaming and entertainment establishments. Yesenia joined Curaleaf in May of last year in search of a career and personal challenge in an emerging industry that also happened to have a positive impact on people’s lives. “It was important to me to work for a company, like Curaleaf, who values social responsibility and gives back to the communities it serves,” said Yesenia. Providing consumers with options to medicate with quality cannabis as a natural way of achieving their wellness goals is one of the many reasons this industry is so rewarding to her.

As the U.S. economy struggles to recover from a recession spurred by the coronavirus pandemic, some cannabis retailers are looking for ways to cut costs while others are ramping up spending on measures to keep their employees and customers safe.