420 with CNW — 10 Senators Urge Feds to Grant Cannabis Firms Access to SBA Loans

America’s state legal cannabis industry has been dubbed one of the fastest-growing industries in the country, but its federal classification has been a constant hindrance. While more than 30 states allow either medical or recreational cannabis, the federal government still classifies marijuana as a Schedule I controlled substance. Consequently, banks and financial institutions do not transact with businesses in the cannabis space, and, in many cases, they won’t even work with businesses that are indirectly connected to cannabis.

In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic and the resultant financial crisis, a group of senators has urged the federal government to grant cannabis firms access to financial aid. In a letter sent to the Appropriations Committee leaders, 10 senators have asked that language allowing cannabis firms to access financial aid via the federal Small Business Administration (SBA) be added to a soon-to-be unveiled spending bill document. This would see businesses in the cannabis space finally access SBA loans as well as disaster assistance as the country and world at large recovers from the worst financial downturn in a century.

Federal relief would help alleviate the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic, the senators wrote. Led by Sen. Jacky Rosen, the group was comprised of Senators Bernie Sanders, Cory Booker, Jeff Merkley, Maria Cantwell, Ed Markey, Ron Wyden, Bob Menendez, Alex Padilla and Raphael Warnock. The group sent the letter to the heads of the Appropriations Financial Services and General Government (“FSGG”) and the Senate Appropriations Committee asking that the federal aid language to be appended within the FSGG spending bill document for the fiscal year 2022.

The letter also requested that state legal cannabis businesses be allowed access to the Loan Guarantee, Microloan, Disaster Assistance and the 504/Certified Development Company Loan Programs. The SBA currently excludes businesses that are directly or indirectly involved with the cultivation, production and sale of cannabis products, the letter says, and this places undue and unfair pressures on small enterprises operating in states with legal cannabis markets.

Additionally, the letter mentions that banks do not transact with cannabis businesses because they fear repercussions from the federal government. As such, these cannabis operations mostly operate on a cash-only basis, which puts them at a high risk of robberies and burglaries. Additionally, the coronavirus can survive for quite a while on paper money, putting workers in the cannabis space as well as their clientele at risk of infection.

It would be good for the entire marijuana industry, including sector players such as Chalice Brands Inc. (CSE: CHAL) (OTCQB: CHALF), if companies in the industry were given the same access to federal business loans as do companies in other industries. Such a gesture would mean that the state-legal marijuana industry was being accorded equal treatment with other industries.

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CannabisNewsBreaks – Hero Technologies Inc. (HENC) Further Diversifies, Executes Growth Strategy Through MassCannabis

Hero Technologies (OTC: HENC) recently moved to capitalize on the potential of the Massachusetts market by forming a subsidiary, MassCannabis, to seek property or land acquisition opportunities in the state and potentially initiate dispensary projects. “Last year, the nonmedical cannabis market in Massachusetts hit a significant milestone: $1 billion in sales since the state voted to legalize the substance — this even though the state was one of only a handful that closed cannabis shops for a period of time because of COVID-19,” reads a recent article. According to Hero Technologies CEO Gina Serkasevich, “In forming our new MassCannabis subsidiary, we have taken another key step in executing our growth strategy as a multi-state operator (‘MSO’) and diversified our vertically integrated business model… Massachusetts is clearly a fast-growing cannabis market and expanding our footprint there would extend our geographical reach in the U.S. and diversify our addressable market.”

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Hero Technologies is a cannabis company working toward a vertically integrated business model. The company owns a majority stake in BlackBox Systems and Technologies LLC, an aeroponic cannabis cultivation system that provides optimal growing conditions to enhance photosynthesis and the cultivation of large flowering plants, creating increased harvest efficiencies. Hero Technologies’ strategic business plan includes cannabis genetic engineering, farmland for both medical and recreational cannabis cultivation, production licenses, distribution licenses, consumer packaging, and retail and dispensary operations that make the company a multi-state operator (“MSO”). For more information about the company, visit www.HeroTechnologiesinc.com.

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CannabisNewsBreaks – Golden Triangle Ventures Inc. (GTVH) Featured in ‘New to the Street’ Segment, Releases HyFrontier Technologies Shareholder Letter

Golden Triangle Ventures (OTC: GTVH), a multifaceted consulting company pursuing ventures in the health, entertainment and technology industries, will be featured in this week’s FMW Media “New to the Street” Newsmax TV programming. The July 18, 2021, episode of the nationally syndicated, one-hour show will include an interview with GTVH CEO Steffan Dalsgaard; the show will begin at 10 a.m. ET. During the show, Delsgaard will discuss the company’s business model and operational fundamentals. He will also talk about GTVH’s successful divisions in health-care products and services as well as nutritional and homeopathic products, California wines, agricultural technologies and entertainment. In other news, Golden Triangle Ventures also provided a mid-year letter to shareholders from Robert “Bo” DuBose, founder and CEO of HyFrontier Technologies Inc. GTVH acquired HyFrontier earlier this year. The letter noted that HyFrontier has set up operations, including taking delivery of 3D machines and other components. The company also began establishing business relationships with suppliers. In addition, its metal fab operations commenced and HyFrontier began taking its proprietary HyGrO tech from a prototype to a market-ready product. “Size, fit and function had already been in the works but the process involving special IP electronics for HyGrO to become ‘fully automated’ and protected in case of theft has been a grueling but highly rewarding process, and is finally coming to a close,” said HyFrontier founder and CEO Robert “Bo” DuBose in the letter. “Next steps involve the printing of our onboard, computer-controlled IP circuit boards and waterproofing the other solid-state components in the electronics section of the HyGrO unit. We expect to have several units built out in the next 30 days and put through continuous running trials prior to launch. After all external components to the enclosure are fitted (vents/handles/feet), we will engage packaging/boxing experts for shipping as we work to finalize user instructions and warranty forms. Sometime in the late September/October timeframe, we plan to begin rolling out units and begin the ramp-up process.”

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Golden Triangle Ventures is a multifaceted consulting company pursuing ventures in the health, entertainment and technology industries, with many additional projects being developed that provide synergistic values to these divisions. The company aims to purchase, acquire and/or joint venture with established entities that management can help assist and develop into unique opportunities. Additionally, GTV provides a professional corporate representation service to different companies in these sectors while consulting on a variety of business development objectives. The goods and services represented are driven by innovators who have passion and commitment to these marketplaces. The company plans to utilize relationships and create a platform for new and existing businesses to strengthen their products and/or services. The three points of the Golden Triangle exclusively represent these three sectors in which the company aims to do business in. For more information about the company, please visit www.GoldenTriangleInc.com

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CannabisNewsBreaks – Chalice Brands Ltd. (CSE: CHAL) (OTCQB: CHALF) Releases Statement Regarding Passing of Oregon Cannabis Omnibus Bill

Chalice Brands (CSE: CHAL) (OTCQB: CHALF), a premier consumer-driven cannabis company specializing in retail, production, processing, wholesale, and distribution, announced that it “celebrates” the Oregon Senate’s passing of the SB408 Cannabis Omnibus Bill. According to the company, the bill represents a major step toward modernizing Oregon’s cannabis regulations to create a better business environment for the industry and further aligns Oregon’s cannabis regulations with the reality of today’s industry. Oregon Gov. Kate Brown signed the bill into law on June 29, 2021. Chalice Brands noted that it is also a supporter of the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act discussion draft that was proposed on July 14, 2021, which aims to de-schedule cannabis from the Controlled Substances Act. “We applaud the coalition of cannabis associations and the OLCC for engaging in this critical process to support businesses and protect public health and safety,” said Chalice Brands president and CEO Jeff Yapp in the press release. “The collaborative effort on this bill demonstrates the much-needed common sense legislative updates to elevate the industry and further cements Oregon as the cannabis market leader. Chalice is motivated by the passing of SB408 and will look to leverage what we believe to be a significant growth catalyst for many cannabis businesses operators in Oregon. The legacy of the war on drugs has unfairly impacted minorities; even as states legalize cannabis, it is long overdue for the federal government to undo decades of failed drug policy. We believe the proposed bill is a clear testament to a better path forward to begin righting these wrongdoings.”

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Chalice Brands is a premier consumer-driven cannabis company specializing in production, processing, wholesale, distribution and retail with 12 dispensaries in Portland, Oregon. The company is committed to developing a dynamic portfolio built around the recognized brands of Chalice Farms, with a focus on health and wellness. Chalice operates nationally through Fifth & Root and has operations in Oregon and California. For more information about the company, visit https://investors.ChaliceBrandsLtd.com.

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420 with CNW — The Basics of Setting Up a Green, Minimally Wasteful Cannabis Grow Facility

With at least 40 states allowing the cultivation and sale of either medical or recreational cannabis, the sector is larger than ever. Growing legal cannabis is now accessible to many, but it comes with plenty of of environmental considerations.

Cannabis can be a pretty resource intensive plant, and illegal grows are known to demand a ton of water and electricity, so it is important for growers to ensure their operations are green and produce minimal waste. While this won’t come cheap, especially if you’re growing on a larger scale, ecological production, methods will result in a higher quality yield while conserving the land and water systems you rely on.

Power is a crucial resource when you’re growing cannabis because plants rely on light and dark cycles to flower and produce cannabinoids and terpenes. However, giving them all the light they need for months can consume plenty of energy. LEC (aka ceramic metal halide) lighting will provide a spectrum of light that’s as close to the sun as possible without placing a major strain on the grid.

Additionally, you will require a cooling system to control the temperatures. The best option would be water-chilled climate systems, which can manage the temperature and reuse waste energy, feeding back up to 10% additional energy. On top of that, a water-chilled system will switch to outside air when temperatures dip below 45 degrees, saving 60–70% in energy costs.

Water is another important component for anyone wanting to grow cannabis. A cannabis grow will require a great deal of water to ensure the plants are hydrated and can absorb all the nutrients they need to grow and flower. This often results in excessive water waste over a growing season, which can impact the public if the water comes from municipal sources.

Leveraging top-feeding systems that use water with minimal water waste — as little as 5% or less — will increase efficiency while reducing waste and can make your grow facility greener. Avoid artificial pesticides and use Organic Materials Review Institute listed soil to ensure your plants get all the nutrients they need.

Managing waste effectively will also be essential. With a plant as water intensive as cannabis, you will undoubtedly have plenty of wastewater, and a green waste facility will require a high-quality filtration system. Such a system will keep out chlorine, sediment and other toxic wastes from the water supply and ensure that the wastewater only contains organic matter and can be reused.

Additionally, a cannabis business will also have to meet certain security levels regarding plant waste, depending on state and local laws. Those laws could entail locking your Dumpsters and even only putting them outside and unlocking them once removal trucks get on site.

As the marijuana sector in different states matures, we are beginning to see some companies, such as Sonoma Biologics Corp., placing greater emphasis on growing cannabis in an organic way. Hopefully, federal prohibition will end sooner than later so that these companies get the distinction of being certified by the USDA as organic growers.

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420 with CNW — How an Aeroponic Grow System Works

Ever heard of aeroponics? Well, if you haven’t, it is the process of growing plants in a mist or air environment without using soil. Instead of using soil, the roots dangle in the air and are sprayed with solutions laden with nutrients needed for growth, using specially designed devices. Aeroponic systems utilize soilless growing mediums, liquid nutrients and water to efficiently and quickly grow nutritious produce.

To grow plants using this system, seeds are placed in pieces of foam, which are placed into tiny pots. The pots are then exposed to mist that’s filled with nutrients on one end and light on the other. The system uses foam as it holds the roots and stem in place as the plant grows.

Research has found that not using a growing medium, such as soil, is actually good for plants, as their roots are exposed to extra oxygen, which prompts even faster growth. Aeroponic systems have also been found to be extremely water-efficient because they use roughly 90% less water than plants that are irrigated in soil.

This is in addition to being an eco-friendly way to grow large quantities of food in tiny spaces, through the use of towers and other vertical approaches.

So, what can you grow using aeroponic systems?

Similar to hydroponic systems, these systems are mainly used to grow cucumbers, tomatoes, strawberries, cannabis, culinary herbs and leafy greens. You can also grow root crops using aeroponic systems, which isn’t possible in a hydroponic system, as the roots won’t have a lot of room to grow and will be harder to access when harvesting.

However, the systems do have some disadvantages. These include:

Relying on electricity to pump water through the devices used for misting. This can, however, be remedied through the use of solar power and other alternative sources of energy in order to reduce the energy consumption of the cultivation process.
Skill required for effective operation. Ensuring that your crops receive the right amount of nutrients may be a bit of a challenge, as even a slight deviation from the parameters stipulated may lead to their loss. Skill is therefore required to use this method.
Quality professional systems that are equipped with a backup power supply and automated nutrient monitoring go for four figures or more. It should be noted that DIY models can be built for as little as $100 or even less.

If you’re interested in aeroponic systems and would like to use them to grow herbs and the like, ensure that you have an enclosure that can prevent light from reaching the plant roots, which can also hold in the humidity.

Cannabis companies such as Hero Technologies Inc. (OTC: HENC) have taken to growing marijuana using aeroponics, and this not only produces high-quality yields but also lowers the possible adverse ecological effects of marijuana growing.

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HempNewsBreaks – HempFusion Wellness Inc.’s (TSX: CBD.U) (OTCQX: CBDHF) (FWB: 8OO) Private Label Division Marks ‘Just the Beginning’ with $250K Order

HempFusion Wellness (TSX: CBD.U) (OTCQX: CBDHF) (FWB: 8OO), a leader in the health and wellness cannabidiol (“CBD”) industry, recently announced that it was rewarded a10 SKU private label deal by a leading national and publicly traded grocery retailer. “The deal marks the official launch of the ‘Private Label’ division, which will be the company’s sixth distribution channel,” reads a recent article. “The retailer, whose name was not disclosed due to existing non-disclosure obligations, represents a significant opportunity for the newly launched Private Label division. The 10 SKU deal was primarily due to the performance of HempFusion and its family of products within the retailer’s current distribution network. ‘We anticipate that this initial $250,000 order is just the beginning and pending sell-through velocity and distribution, we expect this account to generate north of $500,000 for HempFusion in 2021 and upwards of $1,000,000 or more in 2022,’ said HempFusion’s Chief Revenue Officer Jon Visser.”

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HempFusion is a leading health and wellness CBD company utilizing the power of whole-food hemp nutrition. HempFusion distributes its family of brands, including HempFusion, Probulin Probiotics, Biome Research, and HF Labs, to approximately 4,000 retailers across all 50 U.S. states and select international locations. Built on a foundation of regulatory compliance and human safety, HempFusion’s diverse product portfolio comprises 46 SKUs, including tinctures, proprietary FDA Drug-listed over-the-counter (“OTC”) topicals, doctor/practitioner lines, and more. With a strong focus on R&D, HempFusion has an additional 30 products under development. HempFusion is a board member of the U.S. Hemp Roundtable, and HempFusion’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Probulin Probiotics, is one of the fastest-growing probiotics companies in the United States, according to SPINs reported data. HempFusion’s CBD products are based on a proprietary Whole Food Hemp Complex(TM) and are available in-store or by visiting HempFusion online at www.Hempfusion.com or www.Probulin.com.

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420 with CNW — Federal Economic Committee Recommends Marijuana Reclassification as Industry Continues to Grow

Last week, the White House Office of Management and Budget published a proposal in the federal register in which it provided policy recommendations for next year’s North American Industry Classification System (“NAICS”), which is utilized in the compilation of data on markets across Canada, Mexico and the United States, as well as in the classification of businesses.

In a series of recommendations, the federal economic committee stated that the cannabis industry would keep growing, noting that steps needed to be taken to make certain that the growth was tracked under a system that would allow analysts to publish statistical data and follow the markets. The recommendations include a suggestion to categorize marijuana retailers under a new category where they would be grouped with smoking, e-cigarette and tobacco shops. The committee also suggested that marijuana wholesalers and CBD agriculture and hemp firms be classified into different categories as well.

These moves show that the federal economic panel is recognizing the cannabis sector’s growing legitimacy and is working to make it easier for economists to conduct research on the space, similar to other business categories.

The U.S. Economic Classification Policy Committee, which is made up of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Bureau of Economic Analysis, the Census Bureau and the Office of Management and Budget, considered prior public comments that had called for the committee to restructure the North American Industry Classification System, with reference to marijuana retailers. Among the comments was one that proposed that vape shops and cannabis retailers be split in terms of their classification.

In response to this comment, the committee stated that there was sufficient evidence proposing that the retail market for recreational and medical cannabis, e-liquids, e-cigarettes and related accessories would continue its growth, even with increasing regulations at both the state and federal levels. The committee further explained that as both cannabis and vape shops mainly engaged in the retail of smokers’ supplies, the committee would establish a new industry that would combine Industry 453991 with cannabis stores and e-cigarette shops, which are currently categorized under Industry 453998 by NAICS.

Apart from this, the Economic Classification Policy Committee also recommended that the wholesaling and agricultural categories under NAIC be updated to include hemp and marijuana as matching index entries. The committee then advised that CBD index entries be added to the following categories under NAICS: 459999, 424690 and 325998. The panel is also planning to alter the North American Product Classification System to take CBD into account.

The observations of the committee regarding the growth of the CBD and marijuana industries are solid, given the rate at which innovations, such as the medicinal cannabinoid formulations undergoing trials by companies such as XPhyto Therapeutics Corp. (CSE: XPHY) (OTCQB: XPHYF) (FSE: 4XT), are popping up.

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420 with CNW — White House Asks for Comments on How Underserved Communities Face Barriers Due to Drug Policies

Despite starting with relatively noble intentions, the drug war is considered an unmitigated failure by many. Not only did it fail to sufficiently curb drug use or suppress the criminal enterprises behind the drug trade, but it also ensured that certain communities were intensely policed and harshly sentenced for decades. Now that America’s state-legal cannabis sector is steadily growing, some policies from the drug war era that have endured may be creating “systemic barriers” for these communities.

As such, the White House, via its drug policy arm, has opened a 30-day comment period in a bid to see whether existing drug policies have barred underserved communities from accessing opportunities and whether policymakers can create programs to help ensure equity. Additionally, the Office of National Drug Control Policy (“ONDCP”) is also seeking counsel from drug users to see how it could better involve them when creating policies that ultimately impact them. The ONDCP published the notice in the Federal Register, and the notice is bound to attract plenty of attention from drug reform advocates.

The ONDCP was founded in the 1980s, with help from President Joe Biden who was a senator at the time. Over the years, the agency has been quite resistant to drug reform such as cannabis legislation, and advocates have often questioned whether the office is even necessary. The notice for feedback on how drug policies may affect equity wasn’t issued independently by the agency; rather, it is part of a governmentwide executive order signed by President Biden in January.

Specifically, the executive order requires agencies to determine whether their programs and policies provide systemic barriers for underserved communities and people of color and bars these individuals from accessing opportunities and benefits, the ONDCP says. Via a series of prompts, the agency states that it is looking for more perspectives from people of wide-ranging backgrounds, especially those who were disproportionately impacted by America’s drug policies to help guide its efforts in the future. The White House’s drug policy arm is currently in charge of the High-Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Program, which enables the war on drugs, and sufficient feedback could help the office tailor its policies and reduce the intense policing and harsh sentencing that communities of color face.

The agency is also interested in receiving feedback from “people who use drugs,” especially those who are usually left out of household surveys, to aid in the process of developing national drug control policy. Individuals who would like to provide feedback to the ONDCP can do so at OGC@ondcp.eop.gov until Aug. 6, 2021.

Hopefully the comments sent will result in the formulation of policies that make it easier for medical marijuana users to access devices such as the RYAH Smart Inhaler made by RYAH Group Inc. (CSE: RYAH), which helps cannabis users to determine the dosage of medical marijuana they consume.

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420 with CNW — Four Cannabis Products Whose Popularity Grows Daily

As more states across the country legalize and decriminalize marijuana for medical and recreational use, the burgeoning industry continues to grow. This, as well as the different ways CBD and THC, which are compounds of marijuana, can be consumed, has made it possible for the manufacture of marijuana products that cater to different consumer needs.

Below are a few of the marijuana products that are gaining popularity as the fight to end the plant’s federal prohibition continues.

Gummies

For consumers who are fans of sweet stuff, CBD gummies may be the perfect option. While it may be challenging to accurately determine the amount of CBD present in the gummies, this doesn’t seem to impact either their popularity or their ease of access.

Lots of companies make gummies containing either CBD or THC alone, depending on the laws in the states in which they are operating.

Cannabis beverages

A recent article on CBD cocktails found that marijuana beverages were gaining more exposure, which only increased their popularity. The legalization of the herb for recreational use may also help move things along. Such progress can be seen in states such as Colorado, where recreational cannabis is legal. Some dispensaries in the state sell marijuana fruit punch and cola.

Over in New York, various coffee shops also offer marijuana-infused coffees, which are said to be perfect for calming one’s nerves. Additionally, Coalition Brewing’s CBD-infused beer is available at various locations in the states of Washington and Oregon, with the company that created Blue Moon currently working to also develop nonalcoholic marijuana-infused beers.

Cannabis skin care and beauty products

CBD is said to possess many beneficial properties, among them anti-inflammatory properties, which some scientists say may help combat acne. Beauty products that contain CBD have become so popular that some can be purchased from the Sephora website.

The CBD topicals market continues expanding as more products containing CBD, such as bath salts and bath bombs, balms, mascara, lip gloss and body wash, are introduced to the market. One should keep in mind that the cannabinoid type in the beauty product determines its effects.

CBD oil

Cannabis oils have low THC amounts and can be used to relieve nausea and anxiety, as well as alleviate pain, without inducing any psychoactive reactions.

The oil has also been used in the production of a pharmaceutical formulation indicated for the treatment of some forms of epilepsy. This treatment (Epidiolex) was recently approved by the U.S. FDA.

In addition to this, cannabis oil has also demonstrated that it can be useful in combating sleep issues, depression, and anxiety as well as being considered as a complementary cancer treatment.

For users who are looking to try legal cannabis but aren’t big fans of smoking, the above options afford a bevy of products to choose from. However, it is important to remember that marijuana is still illegal at the federal level, so users should be mindful to now break any laws in the state in which they are indulging.

CBD-infused products are in such high demand that established companies such as The Alkaline Water Company Inc. (NASDAQ: WTER) (CSE: WTER) have an entire line of CBD-infused products, including salves, gummies, infused drinks, lotions and balms among others.

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