Wednesday, April 12, 2017

East Coast Grow to Release Episodes of DC-Based Canna-Comedy Beginning on April 20th, 2017

East Coast Grow to Release Episodes of DC-Based Canna-Comedy Beginning on April 20th, 2017

Aboveboard Productions sets launch date for award-winning web series


WASHINGTON - April 12, 2017 (Investorideas.com Newswire) Aboveboard Productions today announced the April 20th release of their weed-centric comedy "East Coast Grow". The DC-based canna-comedy will launch with a teaser on 4/20 and the first episode launches on www.eastcoastgrow.tv on April 22nd. The remaining web-based episodes will be released throughout the month of May on a weekly basis.
"This is an incredible opportunity to show what happens when an underground industry suddenly becomes legitimized, and to explore the real-life challenges that go on behind the scenes in the cannabis industry," explains writer/director Amy Tasillo.

East Coast Grow


"I've been working in the cannabis industry for over 15 years, and being able to co-create and develop a story that's so close to my personal experiences is a long-time goal of mine. To do so with my life partner is trichomes on the bud," adds co-creator/producer Matt Doherty.
East Coast Grow taps into the unique circumstances surrounding DC's cannabis culture. As the first East Coast jurisdiction to legalize recreational cannabis use, DC's policies are heavily influenced by Congressional authority over the city. The series follows the experiences of industry professionals navigating the gray area of the law--like marijuana being a federal crime--as they attempt to build a thriving industry.
The trailer for the series can be viewed at www.eastcoastgrow.tv and a press kit with creator/cast bios, etc. is available here.
Complete press screeners are available upon request.
About East Coast Grow:
East Coast Grow is a scripted dramatic comedy series about DC's cannabis industry. The series follows a group of budding professionals attempting to navigate the landscape of medical cultivation and recreational legalization with well-intentioned enthusiasm, which often results in more trouble than they expect.
Matt Doherty
202.903.1696
153910@email4pr.com

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Ample Organics Brings Izenda's Embedded Self-Service BI and Analytics Platform to Licensed #Marijuana Industry

Ample Organics Brings Izenda's Embedded Self-Service BI and Analytics Platform to Licensed #Marijuana Industry


ATLANTA - April 12, 2017 (Investorideas.com Newswire) Izenda, a provider of a business intelligence (BI) and analytics platform purpose-built for OEM use and embedding, today announced an integration partnership with Ample Organics—the most widely adopted enterprise seed-to-sale platform in Canada.
Architected for compliance with Health Canada's Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulations, (ACMPR), Ample Organics is the enterprise software solution driving compliance at some of the world's largest and most sophisticated marijuana companies. Often referred to as ‘Seed-to-Sale' or ‘Track-and-Trace' software, Ample Organics is the infrastructure of the Canadian marijuana industry and serves as the system of record for controlled inventory at every stage of the manufacturing and fulfillment process in over 60 percent of licensed Canadian medical marijuana producers. Over 75,000 of the 120,000 medical marijuana patients across Canada are registered on the Ample Organics platform.
"We already operate in the most sophisticated medical marijuana market in the world and we're about to legalize," said John X. Prentice, president and CEO of Ample Organics. "Beyond the advantages business intelligence brings to our customers, we have the opportunity to leverage these massive datasets to better understand cannabis both as a medicine and as a business. What we will learn, and what Izenda enables our customers to learn, will shape the cannabis industry globally for years to come."
According to Scott Walters, CEO of MoreEtc, "John and his team continue to deliver outstanding integration and workflow efficiency across multiple regulated cannabis business environments in North America. As we develop new medical products and work with licensed growers, the ability to use Ample's operating system, risk management tools, and analytics for genetics gives us a unique advantage in finding revenue opportunities."
Ample Organics operates an extensive feature set built into a robust end-to-end tracking and reporting system. Izenda enables Ample Organics customers to easily analyze thousands of data points collected for improved quality assurance, operational efficiency, compliance, and generalized reporting. Many legacy reports will be migrated and offered in new interactive formats. Izenda's new easy-to-use interface will empower end-users to make data-driven decisions that will increase production capacity, better serve patients, and deeply analyze market trends.
About Ample Organics
Ample Organics is the most widely adopted seed-to-sale software solution among Canada's licensed medical marijuana producers, designed specifically for compliance with Health Canada's Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulations, or ACMPR.
About lzenda
Izenda offers an embedded self-service business intelligence (BI) and analytics platform purpose built for software companies, solutions providers and their customers. Izenda integrates seamlessly in applications to deliver BI and analytics directly to the people who need it most – application end users who want to easily analyze, visualize, and share valuable data and insights in real time.
Based in Atlanta, Ga. and founded in 2007, Izenda is used by more than 10,000 organizations on a daily basis. https://www.Izenda.com.
CONTACT:
Lauren Curley
(617) 529-6463
lauren@straight-linepr.com

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#Cannabis Stock News: Arkados (OTC: $AKDS) Announces Smart Building Pilot for Cannabis Greenhouse

#Cannabis Stock News: Arkados (OTC: $AKDS) Announces Smart Building Pilot for Cannabis Greenhouse

Measurement and Verification, Environmental Monitoring, Energy Conservation and Sustainability Proof of Concept


NEWARK, N.J. - April 12, 2017 (Investorideas.com Newswire) Arkados Group, Inc. (OTC:AKDS), a global provider of scalable and interoperable Internet of Things (IoT) solutions focused on industrial automation and energy management, today is pleased to announce the signing of a beta site agreement with Yuma Way LLC, a Colorado-based cannabis grower, to utilize the Arktic™ Smart Building solution to help to optimize conditions in their greenhouse facility in order to increase revenues and reduce operating expenses.
Leveraging the benefits of the Arktic Energy Measurement and Verification solution, cannabis growers are able to continually monitor and measure energy consumption from their greenhouses and facilitate the implementation of energy conservation measures, such as efficient LED lighting, renewable energy and others, which can lower energy costs by up to 50%. In addition, Arkados plans to expand the solution during the pilot to include additional environmental sensing, such as CO2, humidity, temperature, ventilation and soil moisture, which growers can analyze to optimize for enhanced yield results. Lastly, Arkados plans to implement a predictive maintenance capability during the pilot for detecting potential mechanical issues with heating and ventilation equipment and irrigation systems, which can result in significant savings on operating and maintenance costs and major capital expenses in the case of breakdowns.
Additionally, we believe Arkados Energy Solutions can bring great value to cannabis growers from its energy services, such as LED lighting and solar PV systems.
"We are very excited to enter into this beta site agreement and demonstrate the value that the Arktic Smart Building solutions can bring to the cannabis growing industry," stated Terrence DeFranco, CEO of Arkados Group, Inc. "We are working with a highly reputable organization that understands the benefits of how businesses can leverage the Internet of Things to improve productivity and efficiency in highly competitive markets. We believe this pilot is just the beginning of a significant long-term opportunity for Arkados in the cannabis and specialty agriculture industries and we are fortunate to have a great partner."
According to ArcView Market Research, the legal cannabis market grew to $6.7 billion in 2016 and is expected to grow to $22.6 billion by 2021, a compound annual growth rate of 27%. At the same time, a study by Lawrence Berkley National Laboratory found that 1% of all electricity consumption in the US is from indoor marijuana growing operations, or about $6 billion annually and energy costs are among the most challenging issues for indoor growing facilities. The combination of the Arktic IoT solutions and energy conservation services can potentially bring great value to this market in the form of cost savings and sustainability.
The Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three month period ended November 30, 2016 is on file with Securities and Exchange Commission. To access the report, click here.
About Arkados Group, Inc.
Arkados Group, Inc., through its subsidiaries, is a global provider of scalable and interoperable Internet of Things solutions focused on industrial automation and energy management. We execute our business as a software developer and energy services firm focused on developing unique, cutting-edge solutions that enable machine to machine communications with specific applications for building and machine automation. Arkados, Inc., our technology subsidiary, has developed the Arktic™ software platform, a scalable and interoperable cloud-based system for sensing, gathering, storing, analyzing data as well as reporting critical information and implementing command and control. Our applications currently focus on measurement and verification and predictive analytics and are expanding to include building and city automation. Arkados Energy Solutions, our services subsidiary, is a general contractor providing energy conservation services to commercial building owners and managers. These services include energy assessments, LED lighting retrofits, oil-to-natural gas boiler conversions and solar PV system installations. The companies combine to provide solutions to building owners that increase return on investment, reduce operational cost and save energy. Arkados® is a registered trademark of Arkados Group, Inc. For more information about Arkados, please visit: http://www.arkadosgroup.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains forward-looking statements as defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements that are other than statements of historical facts. These statements are subject to uncertainties and risks including, but not limited to, insufficient working capital, product and service demand and acceptance, changes in technology, economic conditions, the impact of competition and pricing, government regulations, and other risks contained in reports filed by the company with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All such forward-looking statements, whether written or oral, and whether made by or on behalf of the company, are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement and any other cautionary statements which may accompany the forward-looking statements. In addition, the company disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof.
Investor Contact:
Investor Relations
investors@arkadosgroup.com

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Statement From the Marijuana Policy Project Regarding Reports That Congressman Tom Marino Will Be Named Next White House Drug Czar

Statement From the Marijuana Policy Project Regarding Reports That Congressman Tom Marino Will Be Named Next White House Drug Czar

WASHINGTON - April 12, 2017 (Investorideas.com Newswire) The Marijuana Policy Project has issued the statement below in response to reports that Congressman Tom Marino (R-PA) will be named the next director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), also known as the "drug czar."
As a member of Congress, Marino has consistently voted against marijuana policy reform legislation.
Statement from Robert Capecchi, director of federal policies for the Marijuana Policy Project:
"We are disappointed but not at all surprised to hear a marijuana prohibitionist is being selected as the next drug czar. After all, whoever fills the position is required by law to oppose any attempts to legalize the use of marijuana for any purpose.
"Despite a steady stream of anti-marijuana drug czars over the past several decades, 28 states have legalized marijuana for medical use and eight states have enacted laws regulating it for adult use. We expect that trend to continue regardless of who the next drug czar is.
"President Trump repeatedly said he believes states should be able to determine their own marijuana policies, and the vast majority of Americans agree. We remain hopeful that the administration will respect state marijuana laws. It is also critical that Congress take action to ease the tension that exists between state and federal marijuana laws."
The Marijuana Policy Project is the nation’s largest marijuana policy organization. For more information, visit http://www.MarijuanaPolicy.org.
Contact
Robert Capecchi, Director of Federal Policies
651-492-1739, rcapecchi@mpp.org


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Tuesday, April 11, 2017

Illinois Lawmakers to Announce Next Step for Proposal to Regulate and Tax #Marijuana for Adult Use; Local and National Organizations to Launch Coalition in Support of Ending Marijuana Prohibition in Illinois

Illinois Lawmakers to Announce Next Step for Proposal to Regulate and Tax #Marijuana for Adult Use; Local and National Organizations to Launch Coalition in Support of Ending Marijuana Prohibition in Illinois

On Wednesday at 10 a.m. CT, Sen. Heather Steans and Rep. Kelly Cassidy will join the newly formed Coalition for a Safer Illinois for a news conference at the Thompson Center in Chicago


CHICAGO - April 11, 2017 (Investorideas.com Newswire) Sponsors of a proposal to regulate and tax marijuana for adult use in Illinois will join local and national marijuana policy reform advocates for a news conference on Wednesday to announce the next step for the legislation and launch a coalition that will support it. The event is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. CT in the James R. Thompson Center Press Room on the 15th floor.
Senate Appropriations Committee Chairwoman Heather Steans (D-Chicago) and Rep. Kelly Cassidy (D-Chicago) will discuss the details of the General Assembly’s first hearing on SB 316 and HB 2353. Rev. Alexander Sharp, Chicago-based executive director of Clergy for a New Drug Policy (CNDP), and Chris Lindsey of the Marijuana Policy Project (MPP), the nation’s largest marijuana policy organization, will discuss the newly formed Coalition for a Safer Illinois.
The Coalition for a Safer Illinois is made up of citizens, community leaders, and local and national organizations, including CNDP, MPP, the ACLU of Illinois, Doctors for Cannabis Regulation, Law Enforcement Action Partnership, and the Illinois chapter of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML). It will work to build support for ending marijuana prohibition in Illinois.
SB 316 and HB 2353 would make it legal for adults 21 and older to possess, grow, and purchase limited amounts of marijuana. The state would license and regulate businesses to cultivate, process, test, and sell marijuana to adults, and it would create and enforce strict health and safety regulations, such as testing and labeling requirements and restrictions on marketing.
WHAT: News conference to launch the Coalition for a Safer Illinois and announce the next step for legislation to regulate and tax marijuana for adult use
WHEN: Wednesday, April 12, 10 a.m. CT
WHERE: James R. Thompson Center Press Room, 15th Floor, 100 W. Randolph Street, Chicago
WHO: Sen. Heather Steans, sponsor of SB 316
Rep. Kelly Cassidy, sponsor of HB 2353
Rev. Alexander Sharp, Chicago-based executive director of Clergy for a New Drug Policy
Chris Lindsey, legislative counsel for the Marijuana Policy Project
Additional members of the Coalition for a Safer Illinois
The Coalition for a Safer Illinois is a coalition of citizens, community leaders, and local and national organizations that support ending marijuana prohibition in Illinois and replacing it with a system in which marijuana is regulated and taxed similarly to alcohol.
Contact
Chris Lindsey
406-540-2323, clindsey@mpp.org


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#Cannabis is Medicine, Claim Pro Athletes at upcoming Southwest Cannabis Conference & Expo

#Cannabis is Medicine, Claim Pro Athletes at upcoming Southwest Cannabis Conference & Expo

FORT WORTH, TX - April 11, 2017 (Investorideas.com Newswire) NFL players and other pro athletes gather in Fort Worth at the Southwest Cannabis Conference & Expo to proclaim cannabis is medicine. The event, scheduled for April 21-23, will be held at the Fort Worth Conference Center.
The future of medical marijuana is bright and opportunities abound. NFL and other pro sports are the next battleground. With Jerry Jones and Jeff Sessions acknowledging and accepting medical marijuana, the future is clear.
As de-criminalization of cannabis spreads across Texas, debates continue in governing bodies about how medical marijuana will be responsibly implemented, and if and when other adult use occurs. This is potentially an economic opportunity that hasn't been seen since the oil boom. For three days over the weekend of April 21-23rd in the Fort Worth area, the American cannabis industry and national experts will discuss how to capitalize on this trend. Even Cowboy's owner Jerry Jones is a part of the discussion as we've now heard.
Texas is widely considered to be one of the most lucrative emerging cannabis markets. The Lone Star State has a burgeoning cannabis industry that's on the cusp of becoming one of the biggest U.S. markets.
This event features a line-up of celebrities, former pro football players, medical professionals and more, all working cohesively to bring about increased cannabis awareness.
The Conference is three packed days of cannabis information, education and networking, including a major expo with 125 exhibitors. Accredited Comprehensive Medical Cannabis and Cannabinoid Medical Cannabis Training (https://swccexpo.com/texas/accredited-cannabis-education). Also, a Women & Cannabis Business Seminar entitled "Stories and Steps from Women in Business" - Getting Started Series" hosted by Genifer Murray, Cannabis Pioneer and Story Simon, former President of Overstock.com. (https://swccexpo.com/texas/women-cannabis-business-seminar)
At a special event on April 21, join Marvin Washington, Boo Williams, Darren Long and many more athletes and medical professionals on the discussion of cannabis and NFL at http://proathletesprocannabis.com.
To watch an interview with Marvin Washington on ABC, go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDc3_vZnlHo
 

Come see what the new world of cannabis will become in the foreseeable future. Even more important is to learn about this business opportunity, which is still in its infant stages. Come to Fort Worth as the American cannabis industry spends a weekend in Texas to explore this emerging trend.
For additional information go to: http://SWCCExpo.com.
Dallas / Fort Worth, Texas
2nd Annual Southwest Cannabis Conference & Expo
April 22 - 23, 2017
Fort Worth Convention Center
Fort Worth, Texas
ProAthletesProCannabis.com
CONTACT INFORMATION
Southwest Cannabis Conference & Expo
877-775-1568
Attention: David Fowler


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