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The trichome trio is back to discuss progress on federal catalysts. The episode begins by discussing the 07/10 holiday, and Jesse updates us on trends he's seeing in the California concentrate market. The bulk of the conversation centers around Schedule III and how to assign probabilities to different outcomes. Morgan also gives us an update on the Boise Schiller lawsuit, and the group covers capital raises and lessons learned from 4Front Ventures' recent raise attempt. The episode concludes with a sexy Ask Grok. Next week, we'll have part two of the Mid-2024 Catalyst Review with an emphasis on the state-led growth story. 

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Operating since 2011 comes with an enormous amount of experience and scars.Navigating the turbulence and keeping an eye on what's essential while scaling your organization is no small feat.Identifying new hidden revenue opportunities is the first challenge, but capitalizing on those opportunities, given the plethora of cannabis challenges, is an entirely different beast.This week, we sit down with Gabe Mendoza, EVP of Revenue for 4Front Ventures, to discuss the following:Introducing "The Hunt"Leveraging Highly Competitive Markets for Product TestingTurning Experience into Revenue OpportunityAbout 4Front ventures Established in 2011, we're a leading force in North America's cannabis industry. With over 600 skilled professionals across key states, we're constantly refining our craft and advancing the industry. Our track record showcases our ability to thrive at scale in competitive settings. Today, our proven strategies fuel our growth in production, distribution, and sales throughout our target regions.Guest Links https://4frontventures.com/leadership/https://www.linkedin.com/company/4front-ventures/https://twitter.com/4FrontVentureshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUhFE3NWuqFo9z-rme1oTGQhttps://www.instagram.com/_4frontventures_/#CannabisIndustry #CannabisCommunity #FFNTFFollow us: Our Links.At Eighth Revolution (8th Rev), we provide services from capital to cannabinoid and everything in between in the cannabinoid industry.8th Revolution Cannabinoid Playbook is an Industry-leading report covering the entire cannabis supply chain The Dime is a top 5% most shared  global podcast The Dime is a top 50 Cannabis Podcast Sign up for our playbook here:

Operating since 2011 comes with an enormous amount of experience and scars.Navigating the turbulence and keeping an eye on what's essential while scaling your organization is no small feat.Identifying new hidden revenue opportunities is the first challenge, but capitalizing on those opportunities, given the plethora of cannabis challenges, is an entirely different beast.This week, we sit down with Gabe Mendoza, EVP of Revenue for 4Front Ventures, to discuss the following:Introducing "The Hunt"Leveraging Highly Competitive Markets for Product TestingTurning Experience into Revenue OpportunityAbout 4Front ventures Established in 2011, we're a leading force in North America's cannabis industry. With over 600 skilled professionals across key states, we're constantly refining our craft and advancing the industry. Our track record showcases our ability to thrive at scale in competitive settings. Today, our proven strategies fuel our growth in production, distribution, and sales throughout our target regions.Guest Links https://4frontventures.com/leadership/https://www.linkedin.com/company/4front-ventures/https://twitter.com/4FrontVentureshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUhFE3NWuqFo9z-rme1oTGQhttps://www.instagram.com/_4frontventures_/#CannabisIndustry #CannabisCommunity #FFNTFFollow us: Our Links.At Eighth Revolution (8th Rev), we provide services from capital to cannabinoid and everything in between in the cannabinoid industry.8th Revolution Cannabinoid Playbook is an Industry-leading report covering the entire cannabis supply chain The Dime is a top 5% most shared  global podcast The Dime is a top 50 Cannabis Podcast Sign up for our playbook here:

Operating since 2011 comes with an enormous amount of experience and scars.Navigating the turbulence and keeping an eye on what's essential while scaling your organization is no small feat.Identifying new hidden revenue opportunities is the first challenge, but capitalizing on those opportunities, given the plethora of cannabis challenges, is an entirely different beast.This week, we sit down with Gabe Mendoza, EVP of Revenue for 4Front Ventures, to discuss the following:Introducing "The Hunt"Leveraging Highly Competitive Markets for Product TestingTurning Experience into Revenue OpportunityAbout 4Front ventures Established in 2011, we're a leading force in North America's cannabis industry. With over 600 skilled professionals across key states, we're constantly refining our craft and advancing the industry. Our track record showcases our ability to thrive at scale in competitive settings. Today, our proven strategies fuel our growth in production, distribution, and sales throughout our target regions.Guest Links https://4frontventures.com/leadership/https://www.linkedin.com/company/4front-ventures/https://twitter.com/4FrontVentureshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUhFE3NWuqFo9z-rme1oTGQhttps://www.instagram.com/_4frontventures_/#CannabisIndustry #CannabisCommunity #FFNTFFollow us: Our Links.At Eighth Revolution (8th Rev), we provide services from capital to cannabinoid and everything in between in the cannabinoid industry.8th Revolution Cannabinoid Playbook is an Industry-leading report covering the entire cannabis supply chain The Dime is a top 5% most shared  global podcast The Dime is a top 50 Cannabis Podcast Sign up for our playbook here:

Gabe is the EVP of Retail Operations, and Nicole is the Senior Product Manager at 4Front. The couple met when Nicole was a budtender and sold Gabe his first legal eighth of cannabis. Just a few months later, a first date turned into years together, and their apartment became a shared office. Gabriel Mendoza, EVP of Operations, 4Front Ventures / Mission Dispensaries Gabe Mendoza, Executive Vice President of Operations for multi-state cannabis operator 4Front Ventures, is a lifelong Chicagoan who has worked in the cannabis industry for eight years. Gabe is responsible for shepherding retail projects into and through application/acquisition, construction, compliance, and revenue generation. Further responsibilities include daily oversight of over 300 employees and $90,000,000 in annual revenue. ​​In addition to his operational experience, Gabe is the co-creator of the non-profit, Chicago NORML, which was founded in 2017 with the goal of educating and motivating communities of color to destigmatize and accept the cannabis plant as a vehicle for wellness, and empowerment. Nicole Mendoza, Senior Product Manager, 4Front Ventures / Mission Dispensaries Nicole entered the cannabis industry in 2015 by way of Los Angeles. She manages new product development and launches across four of the largest cannabis markets (MA, IL, CA & WA) in the U.S. In the last two years she has driven the launch of 500 new SKUs across 18 of 4Front's core brands. Amongst her collaborators Nicole is known for being an agile, trendsetting and passionate problem solver. Motivated by social impact, Nicole believes that the cannabis industry is an entryway into a healthier and more equitable future for all. In addition to being a new mom, teaching pre- and post natal yoga classes - Nicole also serves on the board for the non profit ChicagoNORML. 4Front Ventures: Company Background 4Front Ventures Corp. (“4Front” or the “Company”) (CSE: FFNT) (OTCQX: FFNTF) is a national, vertically integrated multi-state cannabis operator who owns or manages operations and facilities in strategic medical and adult-use cannabis markets, including California, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan and Washington. Since its founding in 2011, 4Front has built a strong reputation for its high standards and low-cost cultivation and production methodologies earned through a track record of success in facility design, cultivation, genetics, growing processes, manufacturing, purchasing, distribution, and retail. To date, 4Front has successfully brought to market more than 20 different cannabis brands and over 1800 products, which are strategically distributed through its fully owned and operated Mission dispensaries and retail outlets in its core markets. As the Company continues to drive value for its shareholders, its team is applying its decade of expertise in the sector across the cannabis industry value chain and ecosystem.

In this episode, Todd sits down with Andrew Thut, Chief Financial Officer of 4Front Ventures, s a publicly-traded, vertically integrated MSO in markets including California, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, and Washington. They have built a strong reputation for their high standards and low-cost cultivation and production methodologies earned through a track record of success in facility design, cultivation, genetics, growing processes, manufacturing, purchasing, distribution, and retail. Andrew and Todd discuss the difficulties cannabis companies face trying to operate like any normal business with things such as banking, borrowing money, and taxes. We also touch on a lesser spoken-about topic, how those employed by cannabis companies face the same issues when trying to apply for mortgages and other loans.

Brandon Mills, the EVP of 4Front Ventures and Co-founder of Island Flower Cannabis. As EVP of 4Front, Brandon oversees the company's expansion in key markets like California, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan and Washington. He has implemented a low-cost CPG production and distribution strategy and is charged with building wholesale relationships at each of the company's state-of-the-art facilities – including the 170,000 sq. ft. facility in Commerce, California, which is now what we believe to be the largest cannabis manufacturing facility in the world and has been referred to as a unicorn in cannabis manufacturing. Before 4Front Prior to joining 4Front, Brandon Mills co-founded Island Cannabis and served as president and chief operating officer of the Company. With his strong entrepreneurial and C-Suite background, Mills brings expertise in corporate strategy, operations, technology, product and data in both public and private operating environments. Island >>> 4Front After operating Island Cannabis for nearly seven years, Brandon and co-founder Ray Landgraf – now the president of operations for 4Front's California operations – were looking to scale the Company's operations. With more than 20 brands, 1800 products, and the vision, platform and team to execute strategy in key markets across the U.S., 4Front was a perfect fit. Island was ultimately acquired by 4Front in Q2 of 2022. Brandon's experience with Island and other C-suite roles position 4Front for success as the cannabis market continues to mature and evolve. Commerce Manufacturing Facility 4Front Ventures' 170,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility, located outside of the City of Los Angeles, is now what we believe to be the largest, most efficient processing facility in the world. Through the facility's fully automated machinery, it can produce approximately 100,000 edibles, 12,000 pre-rolls and 9,000 vape cartridges per shift – a level of scale no other manufacturer has been able to achieve. This allows brands to get in front of California consumers without a huge CAPEX bill hanging around their neck. 4Front also has a distribution partnership with Nabis, a fully-licensed cannabis wholesale platform with the largest portfolio of cannabis brands in the world, which supplies 100% of California's dispensaries and delivery services.

Brandon Mills is the President of Massachusetts and Illinois at 4Front Ventures. Mills is also charged with implementing a low-cost CPG production and distribution strategy and building and maintaining wholesale relationships at the Company's state-of-the-art facilities in each of 4Front's operational markets. Prior to joining 4Front, Mills co-founded and served as president and chief operating officer of Island Cannabis. With his strong entrepreneurial and C-Suite background, Mills brings expertise in corporate strategy, operations, technology, product and data in both public and private operating environments. 4Front Ventures Corp. (“4Front” or the “Company”) (CSE: FFNT) (OTCQX: FFNTF) is a national, vertically integrated multi-state cannabis operator that owns or manages operations and facilities in strategic medical and adult-use cannabis markets, including California, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan and Washington.

4Front Ventures is a vertically integrated multi-state cannabis operator in strategic medical and adult-use cannabis markets, including California, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan and Washington. To date, 4Front has brought to market more than 20 different cannabis brands and over 1,800 products, which are strategically distributed through its wholly owned-and-operated Mission dispensaries and retail outlets in its core markets. Andrew Thut is the CFO and early investor in 4Front, joining the company full time in 2014. He brings to the team a wealth of financial-management experience and business acumen having previously worked at BlackRock. Since joining 4Front, he has immersed himself in every facet of the cannabis industry, from the relevant financial drivers of the industry to hands-on experience with dispensaries and cultivation facilities. Summary:00:00 - Intro00:00 - MSO Differentiation00:00 - M&A00:00 - Competitors00:00 - IRS & Taxes00:00 - Pot Stocks00:00 - Automated CannabisTech00:00 - The Future of Cannabis00:00 - Outtro Guest:Andrew Thut, Chief Financial Officer at 4Front Ventures https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-thut-6202a52/ Host:Josh Kincaid, Capital Markets Analyst & host of your cannabis business podcast.https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshkincaid/ Episode 1,114 of The #TalkingHedge...Your Cannabis Business Podcast.​Covering cannabis business news, interviews, investments, events, and more.https://www.theTalkingHedgepodcast.com Music Info:Song: Beat | Keep On | 2020Artist: Milochromatic Beats&Song: Dark Trap Beats Hard Rap Instrumental | Gang | 2018Artist: LuxrayBeats Keywords:Cannabis News, Cannabis Business, Cannabis Pitch Deck, Investment Deck, Cannabis Data, Cannabis Banking, Cannabis Investment, Cannabis Stocks,  Cannabis Analytics, Sales Data This is only entertainment. This is NOT financial advice. 

Originally from Washington, 4Front Ventures is very focused on low cost production and operations. They are not interested in celebrity endorsements or fancy marketing. The team at 4Front wants to get down to business and expand with the same playbook. Thanks to this episodes sponsor LeafWire (www.leafwire.com/) - 100% Cannabis Business Network. No stigma. Just business.

Meet 4Front. They have combined proven large-scale cultivation and manufacturing leadership with long-standing retail, regulatory and strategic growth capabilities to create a cannabis company built for the long haul. 4Front currently owns, operates or manages cultivation and production facilities and retail facilities across five states with headquarters in Arizona. Their focus is on key markets where they can achieve operational efficiency at scale. Chief Investment Officer Andrew Thut joins Justin to discuss this leading Cannabis brand.

Join RJ & Claire for a conversation that covers more ground than 4Front Ventures itself as the show is joined by Josh Krane, VP of Operations in California for the industry giant.If you don't know, 4Front Ventures is a publicly-traded MSO which delivers 18 brands through facilities in 5 states, including a just-opened, 180k sq. ft. manufacturing facility in the California desert.Josh Krane's career experience is as impressive and diverse as 4Front's edible offerings - prior to launching Field Extracts, Krane's resume includes launching All Games which  was acquired and turned into the video game television channel G4.  Upon many firsts at G4, Josh was the first person to put Twitter on TV.After working at Comcast, Josh launched a web agency and an e-cigarette business before joining his brother Kris Krane in the cannabis industry and has not looked back.The conversation covers hype weed, the importance of repeatable experiences, the human impact of automating cannabis edible production, capturing cannabis consumers, the power of budtenders, building sustainable company culture, the fate of small cannabis retailers, the importance of social equity, managing the cannabis supply chain, federal legalization, the benefits of consolidation and more. Join RJ, Claire and Josh as they discuss everything and the kitchen sink on Episode 4 of Season 4 of the I'm with RJ Show. 

Editor's Note: Download the audio version below and click here to subscribe to our newsletter.This week, Andrew Thut, chief investment officer of 4Front Ventures discusses how he moved from a career in finance to become a leader at a vertically integrated, multi-state cannabis operator.4Front Ventures has a reputation for hitting high product quality standards with low-cost cultivation and production, but it wasn't without significant investment in automation and human capital.Please make sure to like, subscribe and share the podcast. You could also help us out a lot by giving the podcast a positive review on Apple podcast or whatever platform you use. Finally, to email the podcast or suggest a potential guest, you can reach David Mantey at David @cannabisequipmentnews.com with “Email the Podcast” in the subject line.

Before it became one of the biggest multistate operators in the United States, 4Front Ventures was a consulting firm, 4Front Advisors. But change in the cannabis industry coupled with frustration over collecting fees led Kris Krane and his colleagues to change direction. In this episode of Seed to CEO, Kris talks with MJBiz CEO Chris Walsh about the ups and downs of the decision – and what's next as he steps away from 4Front's day-to-day operations. Kris shares: How his team plugged the knowledge gaps in the shift from consulting firm to a vertically integrated operator. Tips on how to successfully scale a plant-touching business across diverse markets. How to know when it's time to exit your business. Who is Kris Krane? Industry veteran Kris Krane recently stepped down from his executive role at 4Front Ventures, which he co-founded in February 2011. Today the company is one of the most influential MSOs in the nation with more than 500 employees. Kris' cannabis roots are in advocacy, including as executive director of Students for Sensible Drug Policy. He's still in cannabis today as an independent consultant and CEO at Kranewreck Enterprises. He is also a principal owner and president of Anderson Leonard Pharmaceuticals, a licensed cultivator, producer and exporter in North Macedonia. 

Before it became one of the biggest multistate operators in the United States, 4Front Ventures was a consulting firm, 4Front Advisors. But change in the cannabis industry coupled with frustration over collecting fees led Kris Krane and his colleagues to change direction. In this episode of Seed to CEO, Kris talks with MJBiz CEO Chris Walsh about the ups and downs of the decision – and what's next as he steps away from 4Front's day-to-day operations. Kris shares: How his team plugged the knowledge gaps in the shift from consulting firm to a vertically integrated operator. Tips on how to successfully scale a plant-touching business across diverse markets. How to know when it's time to exit your business. Who is Kris Krane? Industry veteran Kris Krane recently stepped down from his executive role at 4Front Ventures, which he co-founded in February 2011. Today the company is one of the most influential MSOs in the nation with more than 500 employees. Kris' cannabis roots are in advocacy, including as executive director of Students for Sensible Drug Policy. He's still in cannabis today as an independent consultant and CEO at Kranewreck Enterprises. He is also a principal owner and president of Anderson Leonard Pharmaceuticals, a licensed cultivator, producer and exporter in North Macedonia. 

Andrew Thut is the Chief Investment Officer at 4Front Ventures, a national multi-state cannabis operator and retailer, with a market advantage in mass-produced, low-cost quality branded cannabis products.

Kris Krane, Co-Chair of the National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA) as well as President & Co-Founder of 4Front Ventures, offers up his thoughts on the ever-growing cannabis industry and what the future may hold for newly emerging markets.

Kris Krane, Co-Chair of the National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA) as well as President & Co-Founder of 4Front Ventures, offers up his thoughts on the ever-growing cannabis industry and what the future may hold for newly emerging markets.

An alderwoman is shepherding a measure that would require zoning approval for turning historic houses into museums. Reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to explain why the proposal could slow several projects honoring Chicago's Black history in a recap of this week’s real estate news. Plus: Illinois residents over 16 can get vaccines starting April 12, Boeing 787s come under added scrutiny from feds, debt troubles cloud future of big suburban mall and marijuana company 4Front Ventures plans a new growing facility in the suburbs.

4Front Ventures Corp (OTCMKTS:FFNTF) (CNSX:FFNT) is a multi-state cannabis operator and retailer who mass-produces low-cost branded cannabis products. You may remember Midas Letters coverage of Cannex Capital Holdings. (Most recently, Cannex Sets Sights on California Cannabis and Extracts Market) Well, 4Front merged with Cannex to become a publicly-traded entity and utilize Cannex’s assets and skillsets. Cannex […]

Kris Krane, Co-Founder and President of 4Front Ventures, is back on The Green Rush for a special edition episode covering the 2020 Election! A longtime advocate turned executive, Kris has been the front lines advancing cannabis legislation across the country for decades. In addition to his work at 4Front, Kris is also a Senior Contributor with Forbes looking at the investment, legislative and operational advancements of the cannabis industry.  With several cannabis initiatives on ballots in states like New Jersey, Arizona, South Dakota, Montana and Mississippi as well as the massive presidential election between Donald Trump and Joe Biden, we wanted to get Kris on the show to give us an idea of how this election could shift the cannabis industry in a massive way. In our conversation we also cover SAFE Banking and the MORE Acts as well as get Kris’ thoughts on the role VP candidate Kamala Harris could play in advancing decriminalization of cannabis.  For those looking for a primer on what to watch for in the 2020 Election - you would be hard-pressed to find someone more knowledgeable than Kris.   So don’t sit back, lean forward and enjoy!  Kris Krane, Co-Founder and President of 4Front Ventures and Mission Dispensaries Having founded 4Front Advisors in 2011, Kris now serves as president of 4Front. Prior to forming 4Front, Kris served as director of client services for CannBe, a pioneer in developing best practices within the medical cannabis industry. Kris has dedicated his career to reforming the nation’s misguided drug policies, having served as associate director of NORML from 2000 to 2005 and executive director of Students for Sensible Drug Policy from 2006 to 2009. He currently serves on the National Cannabis Industry Association board of directors and pens a column about the cannabis industry for Forbes. Links and mentions in the show 4Front website: https://4frontfamily.com/  Kris Krane’s Forbes column: https://www.forbes.com/sites/kriskraneColumn on states voting on cannabis: https://www.forbes.com/sites/kriskrane/2020/09/25/these-states-will-be-the-next-to-legalize-marijuana/#76af7a8d6152  Links to the guest’s company and social media accounts Kris Krane Twitter: https://twitter.com/kranewreck Kris Krane LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kriskrane/  Show Credits: This episode was hosted by Anne Donohoe and Nick Opich of KCSA Strategic Communications. Special thanks to our Program Director Shea Gunther. You can learn more about how KCSA Cannabis can help your cannabiz by visiting www.kcsa-cannabis.com or emailing greenrush@kcsa.com. You can also connect with us via our social channels: Twitter: @The_GreenRush  Instagram: @thegreenrush_podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thegreenrushpodcast/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGreenRushPodcast/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuEQkvdjpUnPyhF59wxseqw?disable_polymer=true

4Front Ventures with CEO and Co-Founder, Kris Kane. Our next guest runs one of the leading multi-state operators ushering in cannabis and fierce public advocate for cannabis decriminalization and legalization. He believes the correlation between ending prohibition and legalizing cannabis is undeniable. Having founded 4Front Advisors in 2011, Kris now serves as president of 4Front. Prior to forming 4Front, Kris served as director of client services for CannBe, a pioneer in developing best practices within the medical cannabis industry. Kris has dedicated his career to reforming the nation’s misguided drug policies, having previously served as associate director of NORML (2000-2005) and executive director of Students for Sensible Drug Policy (2006-2009). He currently serves on the National Cannabis Industry Association board of directors and pens a column about the cannabis industry for Forbes. Kris’ pioneering roots in cannabis advocacy and policy provides a deep understanding of the evolving regulatory environment, which often provides 4Front a head start on seeing and evaluating opportunities. We have talked about how cannabis legalization now would serve as a means to the end of the current economic disaster we are currently facing.

4Front Ventures with CEO and Co-Founder, Kris Kane. Our next guest runs one of the leading multi-state operators ushering in cannabis and fierce public advocate for cannabis decriminalization and legalization. He believes the correlation between ending prohibition and legalizing cannabis is undeniable. Having founded 4Front Advisors in 2011, Kris now serves as president of 4Front. Prior to forming 4Front, Kris served as director of client services for CannBe, a pioneer in developing best practices within the medical cannabis industry. Kris has dedicated his career to reforming the nation’s misguided drug policies, having previously served as associate director of NORML (2000-2005) and executive director of Students for Sensible Drug Policy (2006-2009). He currently serves on the National Cannabis Industry Association board of directors and pens a column about the cannabis industry for Forbes. Kris’ pioneering roots in cannabis advocacy and policy provides a deep understanding of the evolving regulatory environment, which often provides 4Front a head start on seeing and evaluating opportunities. We have talked about how cannabis legalization now would serve as a means to the end of the current economic disaster we are currently facing.

4Front Ventures CEO Leo Gontmakher is today’s special guest on the Green Rush. Our hosts Anne Donohoe and Nick Opich are talking with Leo, who was recently installed as CEO of the multi-state operator, to chat with him following the Company’s earnings report that boasted impressive full-year and Q4 results. The Green Rush team wanted to sit down with the 4Front’s new man in charge to get a fuller view at the company’s success to date and his vision for the future of the company. With cultivation, production and retail operations across ke adult-use states like Washington, Michigan, Illinois and Massachusetts, Leo and 4Front provide a unique perspective on the exciting growth taking place in those markets. Additionally, we’ll get Leo’s thoughts on what’s next for the industry, particularly as the COVID-19 crisis carries on, his vision for the future of the Company and what factors are most important when it comes building a successful consumer brand.  So don’t sit back, lean forward and enjoy!  Leo Gontmakher, Chief Executive Officer of 4Front Ventures Leo Gontmakher co-founded Northwest Cannabis Solutions, which under his leadership grew to be one of the largest and most successful producers of cannabis products in Washington state. He also served as Chief Operating Officer at Cannex, which merged with 4Front in July 2019. Leo has significant experience in cannabis facility design, construction management, equipment sourcing, operations, branding, sales and marketing strategy, and software solutions. Before entering the cannabis industry, he served on the senior management team at North America’s largest processor and distributor of specialized seafood products. Links to guest’s social media: 4Front’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/4front-advisors/4Front’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/4FrontVentures Links and Mentions: 4Front Website: https://4frontventures.com/Massachusetts Updates: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/4front-ventures-granted-final-state-approval-for-adult-use-cannabis-sales-at-its-mission-facilities-in-georgetown-massachusetts-with-a-grand-opening-slated-for-august-12-301105767.htmlIllinois Updates: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/4front-ventures-to-reopen-its-mission-dispensary-in-chicago-receives-approval-for-retail-expansion-in-calumet-city-il-301102892.html Show Credits: This episode was hosted by Anne Donohoe and Nick Opich of KCSA Strategic Communications. Special thanks to our Program Director Shea Gunther. You can learn more about how KCSA Cannabis can help your cannabiz by visiting www.kcsa-cannabis.com or emailing greenrush@kcsa.com. You can also connect with us via our social channels: Twitter: @The_GreenRush  Instagram: @thegreenrush_podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thegreenrushpodcast/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGreenRushPodcast/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuEQkvdjpUnPyhF59wxseqw?disable_polymer=true

Whit is an award-winning journalist and communications professional. After more than a decade in the newspaper business, during which time he won the prestigious Gerald Loeb Award for Distinguished Business and Financial Journalism from the UCLA Anderson School of Management, Whit took his experience crafting narratives and distilling complex topics into easy-to-understand terms to the corporate world. Until recently, he led communications and investor relations for 4Front Ventures, a publicly traded company operating in the legal cannabis industry. Whit led 4Front's communications and marketing efforts from its nascent stages to emerging from stealth mode to ultimately going public in the summer of 2019. During that time, Whit was instrumental in developing the communications strategy that the company used to raise more than $35 million. Whit is also the founder of Maine Startups Insider, which provides news, resources, information, and events for Maine's startup founders and innovation-focused companies.Learn more about Whit's consulting partnership, Brickyard Collective.

Kris Krane, Co-Founder and President of 4Front Ventures, is back on The Green Rush to chat with Lewis and Anne about how the COVID-19 crisis is affecting the cannabis industry. A longtime advocate turned executive, Kris has been the front lines advancing the space forward. In addition to his work at 4Front, Kris is also […]

Asfalis Advisors was created after Vanessa Mathews took a particular interest in crisis management when as a young woman, she found herself caught up in a natural disaster for which her hometown of Atlanta wasn’t prepared. Mathews is the Founder & Chief Resilience Officer of Asfalis Advisors, a Business Resilience Advisory Firm, is also a self-proclaimed foodie, travel enthusiast, pet-lover & avid fan of the hit TV show, The Profit. As the first woman in Georgia to obtain a Bachelor of Arts in Homeland Security and Emergency Management from Savannah State University, including a Master’s in Business Administration from the University of South Carolina; Mathews remains committed to helping clients at risk, or actively in crisis, to protect their employees, companies, and reputations.Having founded 4Front Advisors in 2011, Kris now serves as president of 4Front. Prior to forming 4Front, Kris served as director of client services for CannBe, a pioneer in developing best practices within the medical cannabis industry. Kris has dedicated his career to reforming the nation’s misguided drug policies, having previously served as associate director of NORML (2000-2005) and executive director of Students for Sensible Drug Policy (2006-2009). He currently serves on the National Cannabis Industry Association board of directors and pens a column about the cannabis industry for Forbes. Kris’ pioneering roots in cannabis advocacy and policy provides a deep understanding of the evolving regulatory environment, which often provides 4Front a head start on seeing and evaluating opportunities.

Asfalis Advisors was created after Vanessa Mathews took a particular interest in crisis management when as a young woman, she found herself caught up in a natural disaster for which her hometown of Atlanta wasn’t prepared. Mathews is the Founder & Chief Resilience Officer of Asfalis Advisors, a Business Resilience Advisory Firm, is also a self-proclaimed foodie, travel enthusiast, pet-lover & avid fan of the hit TV show, The Profit. As the first woman in Georgia to obtain a Bachelor of Arts in Homeland Security and Emergency Management from Savannah State University, including a Master’s in Business Administration from the University of South Carolina; Mathews remains committed to helping clients at risk, or actively in crisis, to protect their employees, companies, and reputations.Having founded 4Front Advisors in 2011, Kris now serves as president of 4Front. Prior to forming 4Front, Kris served as director of client services for CannBe, a pioneer in developing best practices within the medical cannabis industry. Kris has dedicated his career to reforming the nation’s misguided drug policies, having previously served as associate director of NORML (2000-2005) and executive director of Students for Sensible Drug Policy (2006-2009). He currently serves on the National Cannabis Industry Association board of directors and pens a column about the cannabis industry for Forbes. Kris’ pioneering roots in cannabis advocacy and policy provides a deep understanding of the evolving regulatory environment, which often provides 4Front a head start on seeing and evaluating opportunities.

Kris Krane joins WeedBudz Radio and shares his incredible insights on the importance of policy and the future of the Cannabis industry. Kris has been significantly involved in the Cannabis industry from activist to entrepreneur; from Associate Director of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) to Executive Director of Students for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP), and the founder of 4 Front Ventures that now operates in many verticals within the Cannabis industry. Kris spoke at 2019s MJBIZCON where our host, Ry, got to listen in as Kris shared his insights on the future of the industry. "While sitting In that room and listening to Kris speak and seeing how the room all admired his words and knowledge, I knew we needed to share his vision with our WeedBudz audience" - Ry Russell, Host, WeedBudz RadioTune in and enjoy the show!

If expeditioners stumbled upon this plant deep in the Amazon, what would be our reaction to it? Are the non-THC applications being undervalued or overlooked? How has legalization affected access for minors? What are the consequences we can expect to see from vaping? This episode will attempt to answer your most burning questions about the future of cannabis and investments in the space. Evergreen CEO, Tyler Hay interviews Josh Rosen, CEO of 4Front Ventures. 4Front is a US cannabis investment company, traded on the CSE and OTC markets. Rosen's background was as a equity analyst and portfolio manager at Credit Suisse before he started in private equity and eventually focused in on cannabis investments. DISCLOSURE: Some employees and clients of Evergreen have an ownership interest in 4Front Ventures as of the date of this podcast. This material has been prepared or is distributed solely for informational purposes only and is not a solicitation or an offer to buy any security or instrument or to participate in any trading strategy. Any opinions, recommendations, and assumptions included in this presentation are based upon current market conditions, reflect our judgment as of the date of this presentation, and are subject to change. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. All investments involve risk including the loss of principal. All material presented is compiled from sources believed to be reliable, but accuracy cannot be guaranteed and Evergreen makes no representation as to its accuracy or completeness. Securities highlighted or discussed in this communication are mentioned for illustrative purposes only and are not a recommendation for these securities.

Kris Krane joins us and shares how global shifts in perspective are helping to change Cannabis laws in the US: "Where the dynamic has shifted is that in the past, the United States as a government, the United States as an entity, has been very successful in persuading the rest of the world to go along with its prohibitionist policies. And now we're starting to see real cracks in that global consensus, primarily out of Europe where they're doing a to more research or in Israel, they're doing a lot more research. They're calling for more research. "

Kris Krane is back to talk about the big win that democrats -and thus cannabis- have had in the House election and general politics– and what that really means for cannabis reform. Even with strides being made in politics, there are still hurdles to surpass. With the slow process of bureaucracy, four states are the focus of attention; Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, and Pennsylvania.

Kris Krane from 4Front Ventures talks about going public before the end of the year to close a strategic acquisition to expand their national cannabis dispensary chain.Produced By MJBulls Media | Cannabis Podcast Network

This week on the Green Rush, Nick is filling in for Lewis as he and Anne are joined by Leah Heise, Chief Compliance Officer and Chief Experience Officer at 4Front Ventures. During their conversation, Leah discusses how her diagnosis with chronic pancreatitis led to her foray into medicinal cannabis and ultimately her career in the […]

Leah Heise is Chief Experience Officer (CXO) of 4Front Ventures, a pioneering medical cannabis investment and management firm. She also serves as CXO for Mission™, 4Front's chain of medical cannabis dispensaries. Founded in 2011, 4Front is dedicated to developing the medical cannabis industry through a leadership model that emphasizes compassion, professionalism, and accountability. The firm's team leverages experience in finance, real estate, manufacturing, and retail management to help fledgling businesses take advantage of strategic opportunities in areas such as cultivation, distribution, production, technology, and more. Leah is a licensed attorney, and prior to joining 4Front and Mission, she spent several years in leadership positions at organizations such as Women Grow, Chesapeake Integrated Health Institute, and jCanna.

“It’s not as easy as you think.” On this week’s episode of the Green Rush, Lewis and Anne chat with long-time cannabis advocate and now cannapreneur Kris Krane, Co-Founder and President of 4Front Ventures. The Green Rush team explore Kris’ cannabis roots and his journey from activist and advocate to thriving cannapreneur during this week’s […]

The Young Jurks Saturdays, 6pm ET discussing medical and legal marijuana in Massachusetts. Also discuss case of Dr John Nadolny. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theyoungjurks/support

The Young Jurks, live Saturdays, 6pm ET on wemfradio.com with Kris Krane of 4Front Ventures on what legal marijuana will mean for Massachusetts. Jobs. Taxes. Less crime. Later in the show, The Young Jurks speak to DigBoston News & Features Editor Chris Faraone on his next BINJ Holiday party! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theyoungjurks/support

Hosted by attorney Michael Komorn from Komorn Law and Chad from Birmingham CompassionContributions from Rick Thompson from The Compassion Chronicles-also providing the news, and show producer Jamie Lowell from the Third Coast Dispensary in YpsilantiTonight- Activists have persuaded the city of Ferndale to not accept money obtained by the Sheriff-funded by participating medical marijuana patients and caregivers in the state registry program- for the purposes of increasing police enforcement against cannabis users. The Michigan Township association made medical marijuana issue number one at the most recent meeting held for township officials on planning and zoning issues. Discussion: It does not appear as though cannabis will be rescheduled on the federal list of controlled substances with the blessing of the DEA- anytime soon. Would rescheduling cannabis to schedule II be better, worse or represent no significant change to existing state medical or adult personal use laws?The MCBA Diversity Summit is August 13th from 5pm - 8pm at The Empire Ballroom 2970 East Jefferson, Detroit MI 48207 Featuring Detroit City Councilman Cushingberry and Neill Franklin of LEAPJoining us tonight: Charlo Greene Nationally noted cannabis rights advocate from Alaska and host of Saturday's MCBA Diversity Summit in DetroitAlso- Hunter Holliman Regional Project Manager at 4Front Ventures, former chief of staff at Americans for Safe AccessIn studio- Debra Young MILegalize board member, Ferndale resident who helped to get the city council to refuse funds offered by Oakland County Sheriff BouchardRegular guests and friends of the show: Jim Powers Michigan Parents for Compassion co- founder and board member of MILegalize. Also- attorney Jeff Frazier, attorney David Rudoi of Rudoi Law, Eric Gunnels Thetford Twp Trustee and T-utankhamen

A veritable smorgasbord of Cannabis All-Stars descend upon the microphone at the 2nd Annual MPP Arm Wrestling Fundraiser.  While you’re listening to the fun, go to MPP.org and donate to the state of your choice, but Nevada, Arizona and Massachussetts are of particular interest. Not for the feint of heart- it gets loud as there truly is a competition going on in the background- so please do grin and bare it.  And there’s plenty to enjoy: Amanda Reiman, DPA, Lindsay Robinson, MPP; Troy Dayton, ArcView Group; Jaime Lewis, Mountain Medicine; Rob Kampia, MPP; Dani Geen, Harborside Health Center; Nate Bradley, CCIA; Andrew DeAngelo, Harborside Health Center; John Downs, Infusion Factory; Sabrina Fendrick, Berkeley Patients Group; Patrick Rea, Canopy Boulder; Aaron Smith, NCIA; Kris Krane, 4Front Ventures; Chelsey McKrill, OpenVape; Jaime Lewis, Mountain Medicine; Emily Paxhia, Poseidon Asset Management; Jade Netanya Ullmann, MAPS; Diane & Jay Cazarkowski, Canna Advisors; Nate Bradley, CCIA; Pro Wrestler Rob Van Dam and yes, Jaime Lewis, Mountain Medicine Thanks to our supporters: Hoban & Feola, Medically Correct, Incredibles & FOCUS

This week two founding members of Students for Sensible Drug Policy, Shea Gunther of Marijuana Today and Kris Krane of 4Front Ventures, join us to share war stories from the SSDP archives! News: Victoria police officer can advocate for drug legalization, tribunal rules Hawaii Senate Approves Drug Decriminalization Study New report by the Royal College of Physicians […] The post This Time It’s History [#42] appeared first on This Week in Drugs.

This week on #PotStockRadio Eric Butz @EbizDizzle Ryan Godfrey @ryanmgodfrey and Chris Trace @supergravy welcome Wildflower $SUN on the Canadian Stock Exchange and MJ Holdings $MJNE on the OTCQB. We'll talk to both companies about their involvement in the medical marijuana industry and their plans for gaining market share. Then we'll talk to Kris Krane of 4Front Ventures who currently serves on the national board of directors for the National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA), Common Sense for Drug Policy and Marijuana Majority, as well as the national advisory council for Students for Sensible Drug Policy. He can cover a range of topics from best practices in the MMJ industry to the nation's failed and misguided drug laws.  As always any questions or feedback about the show can be directed to eric@potstockradio.com and don't forget to check outPotStockRadio.com for updates and news!PotStockRadio does not condone or promote the use of any illegal substance. Also, PotStockRadio is for educational and entertainment purposes only!