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by the numbers patient $70.32M cumulative sales as of July numbers 2, 2021. See News for Patient Services Application Stats more information. THE PREMIER Morning of 7/6/2021 Current Approved Status MIDWEST Patient Approved 119,032 12 6 Caregiver Approved 2,987 number of dispensaries Agent IDs Approved 3,781 approved by the state to 20 CANNABIS operate as of May 28 21 Total Approved 125,800 100+ TRADESHOW *Patient Renewal Approved 29,532 BOOTHS *Caregiver Renewal Approved 583 17 5 Approved To Cultivate 26,672 remaining licensed IS BACK! summer 2020, VOL. 1 facilities not approved to Applications Denied operate LIVE & VIRTUAL experiences Patient 5,850 48,000 Caregiver 734 SQ FT SHOW Unique networking events contents 4 5 Patient Renewal 1,172 counties with less than FLOOR Exceptional keynote speakers and 7 News Caregiver Renewal 45 249 approved patients as 11 Metrc continues tag purchase agreements Agent IDs 148 of May 31. Missouri has educational sessions sharing the Total Denied 7,949 114 counties plus the City latest in cannabis business, marketing of St. Louis 2,000+ FEATURES Applications Received to Date ATTENDEES and technology trends presented by 50+ cannabis experts and professionals 13 COVER: Get Baked Patient 158,593 2 01 Caregiver 5,270 total number of facility 15 Meet Alex Romero, CEO of CannaVer Agent IDs 3,979 licenses approved to Free virtual patient tracks and MORE 17 At-Home Testers offer patients results Total Applications Received 167,842 operate by the state as of 50+ *Patient Renewal 31,920 July 2 SPEAKERS 23 Franklin’s Stash House debuts 31 Dispensary Spotlight: *Caregiver Renewal 650 The Herbalist * Renewal numbers are included in the 33 Cannabis Pioneer: Dennis Peron patient and caregiver counts. When: August 11 - 12, 2021 A PRODUCT OF GREENWAY PUBLISHING COMPANY UPCOMING all rights reserved Where: St. Louis Union Station 25 What to Expect: MoCannBizCon For more information on 27 Proper setting higher standard with foundation BOOTH & SPONSORSHIPS GREENWAYTHE MISSOURI CANNABIS INDUSTRY MAGAZINE Email: [email protected] PATIENTS

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Missouri tops $70 million in May also set multiple new sales scheduled for Saturday at the medical marijuana sales records, posting a new weekly flagship St. Ann location at The department has licensed NEWSAt the end of June, the sales high, a new high monthly 10417-A St. Charles Rock Rd. 349 facilities across the state to Department of Health and sales total, and pushing cultivate, manufacture, test and Senior Services announced Missouri over the $50 million The vertically integrated dispense medical marijuana. a move to monthly reporting threshold for cumulative sales. company also won state The medical marijuana of retail sales numbers for the licenses for dispensaries in program, which was approved medical marijuana program, Park Hills, which opens later by 66% of Missouri voters on moving away from weekly Lake of the Ozarks welcomes this month; and Kirksville, the November 2018 ballot, has sales tracking that began in new medical cannabis which is set to open Labor Day already generated nearly $54 January, 2021. The final weekly dispensary weekend. million in tax revenue to the reporting, issued May 21 A new medical cannabis state of Missouri through May. showed cumulative sales just dispensary near Lake of the Heya also owns a St. Ann shy of $71M.. Ozarks has opened its doors cultivation center and a trio of in advance of the July Fourth infused-product manufacturing CLOVR opens its first Monthly sales for May closed at holiday weekend. operations in St. Ann, Kirksville dispensary in Belton $53.96 million, a total of $15.51 and Macon County that will Belton, Missouri received its first million in monthly sales, and an A multi-day grand opening supply medical cannabis cannabis dispensary last week uptick of 43.13% in sales over celebration at Heya Wellness’ edibles, concentrates, topicals with the opening of CLOVR the month of April. Eldon location, 1812 U.S. and vape pens to retailers located on Highways 71 and Highway 54, continues Friday, across the state. 58. The company will celebrate In April, despite the unofficial noon to 6 p.m., with live music, the grand opening on July 10 4/20 holiday, retail sales dipped a DJ, games, giveaways and More than 120,000 Missouri with special promotions, swag to $8.82 million for the month, more. Additional information, patients have been approved giveaways, vendor exhibits, after posting $12.67 million including store directions and as medical marijuana music performed by DJ G-Train, in March sales according to available product lines, can be cardholders by the state and food provided by Mi DHSS. found at https://heyawellness. Department of Health and Rancho. com. Senior Services. Medical May sales figures showed a cannabis sales in Missouri The dispensary officially strong recovery, posting an In the St. Louis region, Heya include an additional 4% opened June 25 and offers increase of $6.69 million in recently opened dispensaries sales tax, with the proceeds a wide variety of product monthly revenue over April. in St. Peters’ and St. Ann, with dedicated toward veterans’ from multiple Missouri a grand opening celebration health and care services. manufacturers and cultivators

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including Proper, Illicit, Sinse, Loma Linda and Webb City visitors and we’d love for them Heartland Labs, and Vivid. CLOVR is located at 17211 Missouri. The growing brand to visit our dispensary while Daily discounts are offered US -71 in Belton, MO 64120 of aliceCBD is excited that you in town,” said Chris McHugh, to veterans, first responders, with the hours of Monday – can now get their products CEO of Vertical. senior citizens, low-income Saturday 10-8 and Sunday on 3rd street in Lees Summit, patients and industry 10-4. For more information Missouri at Rustic Oils. For professionals. on the CLOVR dispensary, its more information about Rustic The Patient Drive will be hosted products, discounts, and hours Oils, you can view their website at the Vertical dispensary CLOVR CEO, Josh Mitchem visit www.clovrdispensary.com at https://www.rusticoils.com/. located at 908 N Belt Highway speaks about the new venture: in St Joseph on July 10 from 10 am to 4 pm. Elevate Holistics SERVING ALL MISSOURI CANNABIS NEEDS “While it’s not the path we aliceCBD continues to gain Vertical hosts Patient Drive in is partnering with Vertical to envisioned, we are thrilled to popularity anticipation of Training Camp offer significantly discounted Based in St. Louis, Missouri, we have a proven history of more than 30 years experience in distribution and have opened our first CLOVR aliceCBD a well-known CBD and Grand Opening certification appointments, but transportation supply chain. We provide professional secure transport of all cannabis needs within the state lines dispensary. Thousands of brand in southwest Missouri is Vertical, one of Missouri’s those must be booked on-site patients across the state gaining traction in the Kansas cannabis license holders with at the event to qualify for the of Missouri under strict compliance and regulations as regulated by the state and in compliance with METRC. have enjoyed our line of City Missouri Area. Rustic Oils cultivation, manufacturing, and discount. Additionally, all who manufactured products, I can’t CBD of Lee’s Summit has just dispensary operations in St attend the Patient Drive and put into words how excited we started carrying the aliceCBD Joseph, Missouri has teamed book an appointment will be are to be able to offer these Brand. up with Elevate Holistics to entered to win a massive swag products, among many others, assist patients with obtaining package. Note that this event is TRANSPORTATION out of our own retail location. aliceCBD has been building their Missouri Marijuana Patient for those who do not currently We are licensed, bonded, and insured to make certain that your product, materials and merchandise are We are especially excited to their brand for over the past Cards. hold a patient card and that always safe and secure. bring relief and care to the few years and is starting to there will be no cannabis incredible people of Belton, become a household CBD Vertical’s dispensary, which products on-site for purchase. and the surrounding areas. We brand name in the southwest has plans to open later in July, are working tirelessly to solve Missouri area. Founder, Alice is taking advantage of the time As an added incentive, DISTRIBUTION the challenges around home Mangan, is a registered nurse spent waiting for approval anyone who has obtained their We provide trusted & secure distribution services with resources to connect producers, manufacturers, delivery so that hopefully very and military veteran who to operate (ATO) from the patient card through Elevate testing labs, brands and retail. We also provide warehousing facilities for storage, and can work with your soon we will be able to provide started to use CBD because state after completing their Holistics will receive a $25 needs to develop customized solutions. much needed care to Missouri traditional medication was not dispensary commencement discount on their first purchase patients all around the greater working for her. She developed inspection last week. Vertical DURING training camp (7/27 Kansas City area. As always a CBD brand of her own after plans a Grand Opening date – 8/18) by showing their email Clovr will strive to provide top trying and testing products announcement as soon as confirmation from Elevate that REPORTING & INTELLIGENCE level care and products to the to help heal others and bring approval is received. they have been approved, as Our state-certified software is METRC-compliant to track & monitor your deliveries and offer data analytics patients of Missouri.” them the relief that she has well as their patient card. to provide insights to better make decisions to improve profitability. experienced using CBD However, like all operators in CLOVR is locally owned and products. Alice has a passion Missouri, increasing patient operated. The company has for helping people find their counts is a win for the entire been manufacturing and wellness journey through CBD industry and cannabis INSURANCE distributing cannabis-infused products. community. Missouri’s products across the state of program stipulates that no We are fully insured for product and liability and all of our transport vehicles are state compliant, secure & Missouri since December 2020 The aliceCBD brand has a one may enter the sales floor unmarked to limit risk. and is excited to expand to the variety of products from CBD of a dispensary and make dispensary operation. CLOVR drops, gummies and pastes to a purchase without being a did not receive a dispensary beauty products such as face valid card holder. “With the license but has partnered with serums. You can view their upcoming Training Camp in St Missouri Health & Wellness, a full product offering on www. Joseph and the many Chiefs five-dispensary license winner, alicecbd.com. aliceCBD has fans headed to our city we on its Belton location. two locations of their own in anticipate seeing thousands of PROUD SUPPORTERS FOR MORE INFORMATION OF ACTIVE DUTY, VETERANS PLEASE CONTACT: THE MISSOURI CANNABIS INDUSTRY MAGAZINE GREENWAY GREENWAYAND THE FIRST MISSOURI RESPONDERS CANNABIS INDUSTRY MAGAZINE info@boldlanelogistics PHOTO/MISSOURI HISTORY MUSEUM

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By Brandon Dunn In January 2020, Judge Dan Green rejected Instead, we are working directly with licensees to Metrc’s motion, writing: “Accordingly, it is hereby create individual contracts between their busi- One year after originally reporting about Metrc’s ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that judgment ness and ours. These contracts with licensees are Tag Purchase Agreements being sent to Missouri issued in favor of Respondents on all claims separate and distinct from our contract with the medical marijuana licensed facilities, Metrc con- in the Petition and that, under Contract No. state.” tinues to send facilities purchase agreements that CR191827001, Metrc is not entitled to request or directly contradict both the original RFP and the receive compensation from non-state entities for In addition to Metrc, Greenway reached out to READERS’ rulings of Missouri courts. the RFID tags.” OA at the time regarding the Metrc-provided tag purchase agreement. In June, OA told Greenway In April 2019, the Office of Administration In June 2020, as the first of Missouri’s licensed fa- the state was aware of the tag purchase agree- awarded Metrc a contract to provide track and cilities began to request commencement, licens- ment but was not aware of any entity agreeing to trace services for the state’s medical marijuana ees began receiving Tag Purchase Agreements. purchase from Metrc. OA disagreed with Metrc’s program. The request for proposal that vendors assessment of compliance with the purchase responded to called for firm, fixed pricing – de- Metrc spokesperson Bronwyn Flores told Gre- agreement. signed to be inclusive of all costs intended to be enway at the time, “The only difference between charged for the bidder’s seed-to-sale tracking Missouri and the other 13 U.S. jurisdictions in “That Judgment is currently on appeal in the Mis- CHOICE solution to function for both internal and external which we operate is that Missouri licensees will souri Court of Appeals, Western District, Case No. users. contract directly with Metrc for their tag orders,” WD83565, but has not been stayed or overturned AWARDS2021 Flores continued. “Licensees should continue at this time,” OA spokesman Chris Moreland said After Metrc was awarded the contract in April, to expect the same high quality and low cost of at the time. “Further, the contract at Section 3.18 BioTrack protested the award with OA, contend- our tags. Metrc tags are produced through our provides that: ing Metrc’s offerings did not meet the require- patented process, designed to meet the unique ments of the contract, citing Metrc’s inclusion of environmental conditions for marijuana cultivation, ‘Except for payment as set out in this contract, variable costs among other issues. manufacturing, and retail. Since licensees aren’t the contractor and its personnel shall not accept responsible for printing their own tags, they can any collateral gift, payment, commission, or other In May of 2019, OA rejected BioTrack’s protest, focus on their core business and avoid large direct benefit arising from or connected to perfor- writing in the Protest Determination Letter: “The costs, such as printing equipment, supplies, and mance under this contract.’ RFP required that all prices to be charged by the labor to assemble, test, and input tracking tags,” vendor for its contractual obligations be included Flores continued. “This is all handled by Metrc to “OA is unaware that any entity has agreed to such in the proposal’s Exhibit A. The proposal accept- keep the costs to licensees affordable and pro- a tag purchase agreement with Metrc, but if Metrc ed by the Division did not include variable prices portional to the size of their business.” has such agreements, they are in conflict with the WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 11 in its Exhibit A. That proposal, therefore, did not contract language and the interpretation of the MOCANNBIZCON+EXPO | ST. LOUIS UNION STATION propose to authorize Metrc to charge variable But unlike the other jurisdictions where Metrc had contract in the Judgment.” prices – to licensees or to the State – for the previously operated, in Missouri, Metrc was ex- GET YOUR TICKETS AT MOCANNBIZCON.COM vendor’s contractual obligations. And the resulting pressly forbidden by court order and the terms of “If a breach occurs, OA will consult with its coun- contract between Metrc and the State does not their contract from collecting such fees. Metrc told sel and the Attorney General’s office as to avail- authorize Metrc to do so.” Greenway in June that the company believes the able options,” OA’s Moreland said. “The contract purchase agreements operate within the terms of with the State of Missouri, as interpreted by the In September 2019, four months after being Judge Green’s order. court, requires Metrc to provide to licensees the awarded the contract and three months after seed to sale tags at no additional charge beyond BioTrack’s protest was dismissed, Metrc filed suit “Our approach complies with Judge Green’s the firm, fixed contract price with the State.” against the state, asking the court to clarify their order and supports the successful launch of ability to charge and collect the same fees Bio- Missouri’s medical marijuana market,” Flores said. Read Metrc’s Tag Purchase Agreement, filings Track had previously protested, and the State had “We are compliant with the ruling, which effective- and more at mogreenway.com. emphatically assured licensees would not exist. ly prevents Metrc from collecting tag fees from licensees as part of our contract with the state. THE MISSOURI CANNABIS INDUSTRY MAGAZINE GREENWAY GREENWAY THE MISSOURI CANNABIS INDUSTRY MAGAZINE 12 MOGREENWAY.COM MOGREENWAY.COM 13

Brownies and cookies are a cultural favor- Romero. “Our take on the quintessential ite for cannabis patients and enthusiasts ‘pot brownie’ is amazing; it's seriously one alike. They’re easy to make and easy to of the best-tasting cannabis edibles out take - making them a long-time accessi- there! We also love that our products em- ble way to consume. From legends like body flavors people can relate to and are Brownie Mary (see a profile on Brown- familiar with. We look forward to bringing ie Mary at mogreenway.com or in the additional baked to the Osage Kitchen line January 2021 issue) who cooked up both that will really resonate with the people of brownies and cookies for AIDS patients to Missouri and the local tastes. Also, good the constant inclusion of brownies in Am- baked goods are not easy to produce and sterdam coffeeshop scenes, baked goods it is a testament to our talented team at are iconic ways to, well - get baked. CannaVer.”

Heartland Labs’ Sweet Stone brand was Both Heartland and CannaVer’s kitchens first to market for cookies. Greenway Mag- are led by leading industry women. Heart- azine spoke to Maddi Pearcy, Director of land’s recipe designer is Degood. Operations for Heartland Enterprises, and Government & Zoning Janette Degood, one of Sweet Stone’s “Our two cooks in the kitchen are Nikki recipe designers. Heartland Labs is locat- Bitting and Susy Gonzalez,” Romero Regulatory Compliance ed in Buffalo. said. “Nikki began her career working in a kitchen in Fort Collins, Colorado, as B UNT Corporate Documents Sweet Stone may have been first to mar- an after-school job in high school. She ket with cookies, but Osage Kitchens, learned from demanding and meticulous Investor Relations owned and operated by CannaVer, was chefs and the real "front line" workers in first with brownies. Greenway Magazine the kitchen and developed a passion for Construction spoke to Alex Romero, CEO of CannaVer, creating delicious food and pushing the and Kenna Nash, Director of Sales and limits to make it even better. She worked Acquisitions Marketing at CannaVer. CannaVer has as a baker and lead line cook for the three manufacturing licenses located in Washington Athletic Club in downtown Real Estate St. Louis County, where Osage Kitchen’s Seattle and later went on to pursue a brownies and cookies are produced. Biology degree back in Colorado where Investments she eventually found her true calling in LEGAL Sweet Stone produced the first infused a position that combined her skillset and Litigation baked goods in Missouri. passion, managing an edibles kitchen. Aside from her baking background, Nikki Taxes “All of our recipes are secret family reci- also refined her cannabis industry-specific pes, so we have some very proud mothers expertise working at Binske and Rocky in the family!” Pearcy said. “Cookies are Mountain Remedies. get an iconic edible and that is one of the reasons that we chose to produce them,” “Susy's culinary roots stem from her family Pearcy said. “We also choose cookies and passion for good food and people. because they are a delicious comfort Her family owns El Tio Pepe in O'Fallon, COUNSEL. food, and we wanted the medical marijua- Missouri. Susy graduated from culinary na patients in Missouri to be able to have school and went on to help open the an infused product that they could truly famous Perry & Blackwelders Original bakedBrownie and cookie enjoy. Plus, we just love cookies and know Smokehouse in the Jumeirah hotel in how to make really great ones!” Dubai before returning to the Saint Louis classics hit the market area to join the CannaVer Team creating Pictured: Osage Kitchen brownies, fresh out of the oven CannaVer also makes cookies - but was delicious confections.” first to market with brownies. Their brown- in CannaVer’s Hazelwood manufacturing facility ies are round, which makes packaging The first baked goods have been positive- Christopher M. McHugh them in their identifiable tubes easy. No ly received by patients around the state [email protected] crumbly brownies here. and, beyond initial baked goods offerings, 816-297-0800 both companies plan to expand their lines “Baked goods are a feel-good food... and offer seasonal products. Best Lawyers – Best inCannabis Law they're comforting and classic,” said CONTINUED NEXT PAGE www.josephhollander.com MoCann Board Member

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“The Sweet Stone cookie product line will definite- “When a patient eats an edible, it is absorbed is a dedication to the expansive Osage Plains IN HIS OWN WORDS ly be expanding,” Pearcy said. “We started out through different cannabinoid receptors as region of Missouri. We leverage our expertise with with the big hitters….peanut butter and chocolate opposed to smoking or other inhalation methods. Sweet Grass Kitchen, the largest infused baked chip cookies, gummies, and local infused honey. Edibles take more time to feel the effects, but they goods manufacturer in the nation, and proven We introduced a lemon sugar cookie for spring last longer. We infused our edibles with distillate, formulations of consistently mouthwatering baked MEET ALEX ROMERO CEO OF CANNAVER and plan to continue doing seasonal items. We a colorless odorless concentrated form of THC, goods, while catering to traditional Missouri are currently working on a brownie cookie. Talk so our products taste like there is no cannabis in tastes. Osage Kitchen’s product line and compa- Having grown up in Washington D.C., my back- in Colorado cannabis is what really created the about iconic!” them. Just because you cannot taste the canna- ny identity are designed to replicate our team’s ground was really in government and corporate foundation for where I am today and I am very bis does not mean it's not in there.” experience paired with Missouri’s culinary roots. business, but I first cut my teeth in management proud to report that my team has collectively “The first seasonal product we hope to have are consulting working with Fortune 500 companies worked in 15 different states and two different our Gooey Butter Cake Bites, a local favorite we Despite baked goods being a cult classic, they “The Osage Kitchen Team has committed an like Duke Energy, Wells Fargo, and Xcel Energy. countries to-date. are really excited to start producing,” Romero offer challenges in a new legal market. incredible amount of effort into crafting these At that time, I specialized in project and change said. “As we work through our R&D processes, recipes from scratch. Accordingly, we have management, mainly focusing on technology From a strategy perspective, I have always we have come up with some wonderful recipes. “One thing we did not take into consideration achieved our goal of producing a high-end treat implementations. I didn’t grow up in a very placed a strategic emphasis on building teams We are hoping to release these in the coming with the cookies, specifically the chocolate chip that tastes like it was made in an artisan bakery, entrepreneurial household, but became very of reliable subject matter experts who main- months. Additionally, as the Thanksgiving and cookies is the testing process,” Pearcy said. “We but that is also effectively and consistently dosed interested in the startup world when the economy tain a track record of success. My network of Holiday Season approaches, consumers can dose everything based on weight, and the testing with high-quality medicine skillfully made with the crashed in 2009. I worked for a financial house subject matter experts has proven their ability expect to see other seasonal baked goods.” lab we work with conducts their testing based on best equipment in the industry. Osage Kitchen that went under, so I went back to school and to establish a consistent, sustainable, and often weight. We did not think about the fact that not is currently a small crew made up of passion- earned my MBA with an emphasis in entre- disruptive presence in emerging markets. We Both manufacturers are monitoring all chocolate chips weigh the same, so we ate cannabis industry experts and foodies that preneurship and marketing at the University of place a strategic emphasis on transparency and patient needs in consideration of dose the dough and then hand place are dedicated to bringing a superior product Denver. trust when building what some would call “super future product lines. each chocolate chip into every and proven experience to the Missouri market. groups.” cookie. They are a labor of love Brownies will be our first product under the Osage My professional skill set has transitioned well into “We also understand that but are worth it!” label, followed by chocolate chip cookies. All of the emerging national cannabis space. Efficiently The truth of the matter is that I am only as good many medical patients our baked goods come in 100 mg containers, managing large teams of subject matter experts as the teams that I am able to build. When we are looking for healthier Both Heartland and containing ten units at 10 mg each.” is never an easy task regardless of the industry. combine superior subject matter experts with options for consump- CannaVer source their Fortunately, we have found that past experience proven project management and leadership, we tion,” Romero said. biomass from cultivators In addition to edibles, both manufacturers offer in managing project plans gives us a pretty have an award winning combination. I believe “High sugar content from other ownership other products, including vape pens. significant competitive advantage during the in letting everyone do their jobs, so long as baked goods, while groups, as neither is a application, startup, and project finance process- they can prove they’re commitment and follow easier on the lungs ar- vertical license integra- CannaVer will be launching Blue Note Labs in late es. Honestly, I enjoy the startup work that a lot of through. Trust is really at the heart of my teams. en't always everyone's tion. 2021/early 2022, offering a variety of vape pens other folks shy away from. forte. With our commer- and concentrates and focusing on catering to the Missouri was a tough market to penetrate. Mis- cial bakery and talented “As a startup business, more sophisticated cannabis user. Building an organization from the ground up is sourians are very proud of where they come from team, we are additionally we are working to balance challenging (especially during a pandemic), but I and what they have created here in-state. Each focused on creating new supply and demand to bring Romero said that when price and supply stabilize, really love what I do, so it’s also a lot of fun. state presents some unique challenges, but Mis- recipes which will eventu- high-quality products at an af- they will also be releasing their premium line of souri really took an incredible amount of network- ally cater to this need, such fordable cost. Industry challeng- cannabis products, Blue Note Labs. “Blue Note The main catalyst behind my transition into ing and patience to build teams, raise capital, as low-sugar or no-sugar alter- es such as high testing and transport Labs was created with a nod to the City of Blues cannabis was really when my mother suffered a lock in real estate, build our facility, and become natives. We hope to develop a good requirements and prices don't allow for and our team’s passion for the music space,” traumatic brain injury. She was on a lot of medi- operational in a way that remains heartfelt to relationship with our customers and design our much fluctuation in price. Our hope is that, as the he said. “Blue Note will focus on manufacturing cations and was very focused on her disabilities. both our team and the Missouriians we have and recipes based on their feedback.” industry levels out, we can offer more affordable products for a very sophisticated cannabis user One of her physicians recommended cannabis. continue to partner with. products to patients in need.” leveraging naturally derived terpenes and very It was nothing short of inspiring to be living in the Both manufacturers also said their baked goods high-quality material to manufacture top-shelf moment with my mother again after a few I knew that I had an entrepreneurial drive, but at can - and should be - frozen if not consumed Both companies’ market responses have been vape pens and outstanding concentrates.” tokes. that time I would not have guessed that I would within the week. Pearcy said freezing can extend positive - and they’re building on that momentum find myself in emerging medical and adult use the shelf-life up to a year. Romero noted that intentionally. Heartland Labs and their Sweet Stone products But with that being said, I officially cannabis markets. I have always appreciated freezing prior to opening is ideal, as oxidation can can be found statewide. Heartland was one of transitioned into the medical and the cannabis plant, but never really developed cause a flavor change due to oxidation once the “Sweet Stone is our own brand, so we have been the first manufacturers to market. CannaVer and adult use cannabis space a little the respect for it that I have now until I saw how package seal is broken. Romero also noted that able to really make it what we want it to be,” Osage Kitchens products are expanding distribu- over 5 years ago. I went to the positively it impacted those in need. Once I their baked goods do not include preservatives. Pearcy said. “We are all Missouri natives who tion, but available now at Missouri Wild Alchemy, University of Colorado and gradu- experienced that first hand, getting involved in genuinely care about patients, and we wanted Terrabis, and Organic Remedies locations. Find ated with a number of friends who an emerging industry that drives positive and While edibles offer patients a flexible option, that to be evident through our products. We keep dispensary menus and more on individual retail- pioneered the Colorado medical sustained change for so many people was a no edibles can take up to two hours to take full effect compliance, safety, and quality at the center of ers’ websites or on websites like WeedMaps or and recreational cannabis markets. brainer. - and the manufacturers agree that edibles should our operation.” Leafly. They created very well-known and be consciously consumed. respected brands and wanted to WHO DO YOU WANT TO HEAR ABOUT IN “Every market in which we operate, we make sure //RACHAEL HERNDON PHOTOS/PROVIDED take their expertise to new markets. In THEIR OWN WORDS? EMAIL PUBLISHER@ “Patients should keep in mind when trying edibles to incorporate regional tastes and local culture doing so, they needed a Project Manager, MOGREENWAY.COM. to start with a low dose and go slow,” Pearcy said. into our product,” Romero said. “Osage Kitchen which is where my skill set really came into play. Working with some of the bigger names THE MISSOURI CANNABIS INDUSTRY MAGAZINE GREENWAY GREENWAY THE MISSOURI CANNABIS INDUSTRY MAGAZINE 16 MOGREENWAY.COM MOGREENWAY.COM 17

To say that 2020 created new and lasting, obstacles for traditional businesses is an understatement. While much of the cannabis industry na- tion-wide saw significant increases in sales, employment, and acceptance; the Missouri market was in its infancy. After licenses were awarded, but before the pandemic, delays, and crippling losses, the industry was set to explode. The first few days of March 2020, in St. Louis, Missouri’s medical marijuana industry was celebrating, blissfully unaware of what was to come. “We are the bookends of the pandemic,” said Midwest Canna Expos founder Karin Chester. “We were the last big cannabis event most people went to before we really knew what COVID was, and we are going to be the first event they attend after vaccinations and with new safety re- strictions.” AT-HOME The event last year attracted thousands of industry professionals and onlookers, eager to engage and get their first glimpse of what was to come. Over the last year, Chester and her team have hosted online events, created and adopted new safety protocols and training, and changed the way they operate on a day-to-day level to create a safety-conscious framework for live events, while diligently planning for the unexpected. “Last year we were taking some payments a year in advance. For this event, we started taking deposits instead of having payment in full, and TESTERS OFFER we pushed back the date for ticket sales because I didn’t feel comfortable taking someone’s money for something when so much was uncertain. Now we have everything in place, we are confident in our ability to have this event and host it safely. We expect to replicate and exceed the success of last year’s event.” Tickets for the conference will go live Monday, March 8 with a limited number offered initially. “Ticket sales will launch with an initial cap PATIENTS FLEXIBLE, and we will raise that number as we feel it’s safe. We will be providing and requiring masks, sanitizing stations, social distancing, seating will be spaced out, we will have instructions, and we will be following all recommendations and city requirements. We will also stagger check-ins and things like that if it’s needed,” Chester explained. “We don’t anticipate doing temperature checks right now, but if we see a need we will do that.” ACCURATE RESULTS Chester is confident that her team has created and trained for a safety-conscious event. “We are being thoughtful about this, we are being con- scientious, we absolutely want to ensure that everyone is safe and stays healthy. The last thing I want is to find out someone came to the confer- ence and got sick, so we are going to take extra precautions.” By Tammy Puyear To put it simply, most potency testing and tests “Our first priority is the safety of everyone. We are asking attendees to be mindful of others and follow all requests, and if you feel uncomfort- for contaminants and cannabinoid content are able, or if you have a health condition that would prevent you from wearing a mask then we want you to participate virtually.” The gradual acceptance and legalization of done in two primary ways - from a laboratory cannabis across the globe means that canna- that provides different levels of testing for sam- EXPO//CONTINUED bis technology is in full force with solutions for ples to home potency tests that usually connect Chester and her team have dedicated a large amount of time to the virtual aspect of this year’s conference. MOCannBizCon 2021 has a new vir- anything that a consumer, business, or home to an app on smartphones. Laboratory testing tual attendance option for industry-minded individuals who can purchase a virtual ticket and participate in live discussions, events, educational grower might need to unleash the possibilities of can be expensive and difficult to access for opportunities, and see and hear all the sights and sounds of the event live. at-home or DIY solutions. We’ve seen the rise of the end consumer, which makes home potency In a world where so many business interactions have turned virtual, it is this backbone functionality that creates a safety net for the event. home infusion kits to make edibles and infu- testing a hot market since home cultivators, in sions, home extraction equipment for making particular, are keen to measure the percentage “We are confident that we will be able to have a safe in-person event, but in the worst-case scenario, we still have our entire conference avail- concentrates, and in recent years, the ability to of THC in their products. Most of the kits we able to proceed virtually. All of our sessions will stream virtually including live, interactive sessions. All of our exhibitors will have the opportu- do near-lab-quality testing for potency. looked at are used to measure cannabinoids nity for a virtual booth, and if we were to pivot each of our exhibitors and sponsors that signed up will have a virtual presence.” like THC and CBD, but others claim to provide But it’s the in-person interaction and the return to a feeling of normalcy that Chester is most excited for after dedicating the last year to plan- The world of home potency testing is escalat- users with additional types, and some go so ning, “There’s a lot of emphasis on the networking opportunities this year. For 2021 people really recognize the value of that opportunity to be ing as more home cultivators, and home cooks far as to say that they offer terpene profiles, in the same room. We will have a pre-conference VIP meet-up in the aquarium that includes our sponsors and speakers, our networking event seek a way to test their products and aim for but more on that as we get into the individual on the showroom floor at the end of day 1, and then we have the Greenway awards that night in the grand hall. Then on day 2, we have the consistent results in growing, cooking, or effects products. The measures of THC and CBD are a women’s breakfast, which is a great opportunity for women in the industry to meet and discuss resources and support.” they feel from certain ingredients. Typically, consistent feature in all of the test kits we looked when Greenway sets out to conduct product at, so our conclusions are based on those Chester is also focused on bringing attention to social equity, gender inclusion, and diversity issues within the industry. She aims to accomplish testing, we contact manufacturers and ask for results. this goal with a Collaborative Conversations track that differentiates from the traditional education tracks most are accustomed to. a “loaner” to try the products out first hand and “The concept is to have the conversations that the industry needs to have to make the industry a better place,” Chester explained. “These aren’t recreate what a user might expect in their use of From a lab perspective, the most common educational sessions. You’re not going to walk into a room and listen to someone talk to you about diversity or social equity in the industry. We the product. Whether as a result of the higher technique for measuring THC and CBD con- will have three moderators who will moderate a conversation with the room. The entire audience will be involved in the conversation, with price points on home testing kits or simply no centrations is allied High-Performance-Liq- moderators trained to focus on creating a solution-oriented discussion. The idea is to leave with actionable ideas and plans. We want to not just desire to participate, for this product evaluation, uid-Chromatography (HPLC). This method can talk about problems, but talk about how to institute real and lasting change within a system that was inherently designed to be prejudiced.” we were only able to borrow a test kit from Purpl separate and qualify a mixture of chemicals in a PRO. With that said, note that we’ve compiled liquid solution. HPLC tests usually measure UV This year also marks a new addition to MOCannBizCon, “We are introducing a virtual patient track for the conference that is free to Missouri our results from home use of the Purpl PRO and light absorbance, which can be associated with patients,” Chester explained. The track will include cannabis basics, patient education, benefits and instruction, and even cannabis for spiritual counted on information available from reviews, specific molecules. wellness. Chester, an advocate prior to legalization, speaks about the vulnerabilities of many patients and ensuring safety while offering educa- company websites, and anecdotal experienc- tional opportunities and support for their cannabis journey. es from current users for the remainder of the tCheck is a product offering that receives a “There has to be a symbiotic relationship between the industry and the community,” Chester said. “The industry needs the patients and the sup- products we viewed, including tCheck and high ranking on Google for these products. port of consumers; and the patients need a healthy, robust industry, that’s fair.” //BRANDON DUNN MyDx. While there are more brands available in Still, Greenway didn’t receive a response from GREENWAY IS A SPONSOR OF MCBC2021 this product category, these three are the most tCheck about participating in this piece, so our highly ranked on Google and among popular information is taken from their website and user product users. reviews. CONTINUED NEXT PAGE THE MISSOURI CANNABIS INDUSTRY MAGAZINE GREENWAY GREENWAY THE MISSOURI CANNABIS INDUSTRY MAGAZINE 18 MOGREENWAY.COM MOGREENWAY.COM 19

CONTINUED FROM LAST PAGE the recommendations for how a strain “should” ing, it was easy to try this product. The included impact you are crowdsourced, and a portion and specially shaped grinder allows for a quick tCheck has multiple “versions” of what they mar- of the testing experience includes you sharing and easy grind, a funnel-like bottom that lets the ket to consumers - with their “Infusion Essentials” your own experience with the product. What we sample go right where it needs to and not where offering, which is the lowest-priced of options at haven’t been able to discern is where the terpene it shouldn’t. The sample size is significantly tiny - $299.99 - and their most comprehensive offering, content is sourced from - the app does purport to with the size required as small as ⅓ gram. Setup “Cannabis Professional,” at $549.99. The differ- display terpenes. Still, it never goes into details on and instructions for the app were easy, and a ences among the options offer testing options for whether or not those terpene read-outs are from Bluetooth connection made it a breeze to view infusions or flower/concentrate testing, while the the actual sample of what represents the “stan- the app and results in a short time. The device is two higher-priced options are partnerships with dards” for a particular strain of cannabinoids. hefty enough to feel premium but not so large that other cannabis product makers, like the Magical- it takes up more than a dinner plate. The initial Butter Machine and the DecarBox. Not to beat to death the environmental impact, but setup provides an easy calibration step, with a each sample must be placed in a small plastic built-in sensor in the carry case that makes it a Regarding their accuracy claims, tCheck provides sample insert, which means more plastic, and quick task. graphs on their site that compare HPLC testing more reorders for supplies. We’d love to have against tCheck testing. They claim a +/-3% been able to test this one - especially with the Another differentiator for Purpl is that this isn’t a accuracy when side by side with HPLC results. claims for so much more than CBD/THC mea- B2C or straight-to-consumer product. Purpl part- find your calm The base model Infusion Essentials comes with surements, but we also struggled with finding ners with e-commerce sites for growers’ supplies the device, tray, eyedropper, and pot holder (pun current owners of the product to gain anecdotal and as a wholesaler to grow shops across the intended). As you move into the other options, feedback. country AND the globe. Purpl encourages grow more “things” are required to use the device - shops to use their product to conduct on-site test- including a scale, syringes, filters, etc. From our Finally, the product we were able to touch, see, ing for their customers if they choose or sell the perspective, that’s a clear indicator that additional use is the Purpl PRO (pictured). This company devices directly via their own store/e-commerce supplies will have to be reordered perpetually to was kind enough to let Greenway borrow a loaner capabilities. The price for a Purpl PRO is the continue use. The other notable difference is that and invited us to their offices to meet the team highest of the machines we looked at for this type order to test the potency of flower or concentrates and see the different use cases and real-time ca- of product in this feature. Still, the accuracy and requires a reagent, which is not to be consumed pabilities. It’s important to point out that the Purpl simplicity, along with no necessity for “extras,” and, unfortunately, results in the loss of the sam- PRO is one device - there are no disposable items means that the $1,495 price tag is something ple size product as it can’t be used after testing. needed for testing flower. Future enhancements home growers might find to be well worth the are made via the app. The makers shared with us investment. You can visit’s Purpl’s website to see tCheck is available directly to consumers via that as they innovate and provide more in-depth where you can purchase one yourself, including e-commerce channels and their own website and testing of concentrates, edibles, etc., the vehicle your local Missouri grow shops. New journeys begin soon… placement in select retail locations. itself won’t change, nor will it require disposable consumables for future testing. This is a compa- In other parts of the globe, especially Holland, Opening 2021 MyDX is another direct-to-consumer test kit that ny devoted to accuracy and eco-friendly ethos. Purpl PRO is used by coffeeshops (bonus points targets those interested in testing at home. While Another win for the Purpl - no degradation or if you know the significance of the spelling with no the MyDX has been in the market for quite some waste - if you test your flower, you can immediate- space) across the Netherlands to show custom- time, they continually add new devices and ly use it to consume or put back into your home ers exactly what they’re consuming after some applications to the lineup, including the “Eco apothecary storage. conflict when testing by other entities found that Smart Pen,” a rechargeable vape pen that helps there was little accuracy in what they were being patients and consumers monitor their use with a While users might be wishing for the ability to offered in some establishments - read advertised Creve Coeur O’Fallon Kansas City connected smart device. While other offerings test edibles and concentrates or infusions, don’t THC versus actual THC. are a way to show constant innovation, we’d like give up - the Purpl team is constantly working on to see a device that doesn’t require add ons or innovation. Still, they are believers in not going After researching all of these products and talking 11062A Olive Blvd. 1172 W. Terra Lane 7025 Prospect Ave. disposable supplies. For example, the OrganaDX to market until they feel confident that what they with home growers and consumers alike, we think is a single-use sensor kit that allows users to test have is perfect. Regarding accuracy for the Purpl they all have valuable data to provide. However, for pesticides and heavy metals - that’s great, but PRO with flower - their predictive accuracy is with- when it comes to accuracy for the things that $25 for a two-pack of tests and the need to con- in +/- 2%. There’s no shortage of white papers many cultivators are most concerned with - THC tinue to purchase consumables leaves us feeling and science on this device - especially with two and CBD content, we’re going with the Purpl less than confident. of the founders being pharma-gurus in their past PRO as our favorite. We found great value in the Springfield Hazelwood lives. Added to the other essential outputs for science and data available - the transparency in That brings us back to the core product - MyDX THC and CBD, this device also measures humidi- their white papers and use cases and the ability Analyzer. This portable tester for potency retails ty and water activity. to have one device do a test with impressive ac- 850 E. Kearney 7766 N. Lindbergh for $799.00 and is paired with the “CannaDX Sen- curacy. Depending on your needs and what your sor Kit.” While the science allows for testing to The unboxing of this device was reassuring budget will allow, one of these test kits might be identify the composition of your cannabis, it does because the kit comes in a hard plastic case that just what you’re looking for. show the THC/CBD percentage in your sample locks, with each component in the box having and promises a TCP™ - or total cannabis pro- a very secure crevice for each part, and there’s file. While this might appear to do more in-depth no doubt that care has gone into the design of testing of the sample than other devices, in reality, everything this company packages. After unbox- THE MISSOURI CANNABISterrabis.co INDUSTRY MAGAZINE GREENWAY GREENWAY THE MISSOURI CANNABIS INDUSTRY MAGAZINE 20 MOGREENWAY.COM MOGREENWAY.COM INTRODUCING 21

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FRANKLIN’S STASH HOUSE DEBUTS IN DISPENSARIES

By Brandon Dunn producer, and legendary DJ, Ronald Rice. Dogg has been a household name for nearly 30 years and now shares ad campaigns with Franklin’s Stash House announced a new “While my business partner and I have wildly Martha Stewart, a sentence that would have partnership with Greenlight Dispensaries to different backgrounds (and a 20 year age sounded ludicrous in the early 90s. offer Franklin’s products at select locations gap) our mutual respect for one another and across the state. For those from the Kansas unique life experiences have allowed us to As a company, Franklin’s is heavily rooted in City area, Franklin’s is a recognizable name reach a level of success in the market that is the history and influence of the music indus- with a loyal following that has grown rap- truly humbling,” Wilson said. try and blends that combination of business idly since its inception. Launched in 2020, savvy and culture that has made some of the Franklin’s Stash House blends cannabis and “The name came from a cannabis-fueled most successful artists and producers into culture seamlessly. High-quality products ideation session. Asking ourselves deep, icons. featuring recognizable graphics and clean, first-principle questions like, ‘What is some- unique packaging are the foundations of thing universal that we can all agree on in “Franklin’s is a company that believes in the building this burgeoning iconic brand. this industry? What is something that would wisdom passed down for decades in the mu- represent the personality that we want to sic industry (specifically from the rap indus- “Franklin’s is a cross-cultural cannabis brand exude? What is something that people would try) of ‘own your own masters,’ referring to focused on producing great products that see and immediately be drawn to the look the concept of owning your own publishing serve the communities we represent,” Mi- and feel.’ The answer was ‘money and mari- and distribution rights. My business partner chael Wilson, Co-Founder & CEO of Frank- juana.’ It was only natural at that point that a and I have spent time in the music industry lin’s Stash House, explained. “The brand $100 bill and Franklin be the identity of what and Franklin’s is a direct reflection of our and the name Franklin’s Stash House are the we can all love. Thus, Franklin’s Stash House experiences. The result is Franklin’s being result of the creative output that comes from was born,” Wilson said. a 100% independent cannabis brand with two different, but like-minded, individuals equity split down the middle between the coming together to build a common vision. Under the influence two of us – and we like it that way. It gives Like Jimmy Iovene and Dr. Dre with Beats Music and cannabis have gone hand in hand Franklin’s the freedom to create at a frequen- by Dre, or Rick Rubin and Russell Simmons for decades, especially in hip-hop and rap cy and speed that is unparalleled. It also en- with Def Jam records, everything you see where many of the most iconic artists and sures that the concept of creativity, respect, from Franklin’s is the result of the company’s albums are tied directly to cannabis. In many and transparency are always maintained,” combined creative energies.” ways, much of the mainstream success of Wilson added. cannabis is directly related to a generation Wilson is one half of the Franklin’s Stash who saw cannabis become increasingly CONTINUE READING AT MOGREENWAY.COM House ownership group alongside music destigmatized before their eyes. Snoop THE MISSOURI CANNABIS INDUSTRY MAGAZINE GREENWAY GREENWAY THE MISSOURI CANNABIS INDUSTRY MAGAZINE 24 MOGREENWAY.COM MOGREENWAY.COM 25 WHAT TO EXPECT MOCANNBIZCON AROUND THE CORNER

MoCannBizCon+Expo is right around the that is St. Louis union station. From the epic corner, taking place August 11-12 and This year the conference will be both live sweeping archways to the aquarium and again located at St. Louis Union Station. and virtual. In addition, there is a free virtual the otter wall that you can see from the expo track for patients. In the past year and a half floor, this conference venue is unlike any Karin Spinks, CEO of Midwest Canna Ex- since the last event, the world has changed other. So I hope that attendees will also love pos, said “anyone and everyone interested and the market has taken foot, leading the the experience of St. Louis and the venue, in the Missouri and greater Midwest can- event to have responsive changes. and the networking experiences of the pre- nabis industry, should definitely attend this con VIP party and the Greenway awards event!” “Cannabis education, and especially that in the grand hall… I want this conference for patients, is a particularly important thing experience to be the one that people want This year’s conference and expo will have to me personally and this year I am really to return to year after year because it’s not educational sessions designed for every- excited to offer the patient virtual track,” just your average business conference. It is one from license holders to potential bud- Spinks said. “This year attendees will also an experience!” tenders, as well as a career fair this year. notice wider isles on the expo floor, seating arrangements in the speaker track rooms Of course, as the market develops, MoCan- “If you are looking for resources to build and will promote social distancing and hand nBizCon+Expo will also develop. scale your business, then the expo will be sanitizer will be available, in order to keep the perfect place to meet companies that everyone safe and healthy. On day two we “This is definitely an important year for us. can help meet your needs,” Spinks said. will have the career fair and the workforce Emerging from the pandemic as an event “Everything from CPAs to design and build track so we have a day 2 only ticket this planning company is not easy,” Spinks said. companies, compliance experts and supply year, which is new.” “To say that the last year has been the most chain technology, Will be represented on challenging of my life would be an under- the expo floor. If you’re interested in working Additionally, this year attendees will see statement. Next year the conference will in the industry, on day two we have an ed- more exhibitors that are brands. be slightly reimagined as the goals change ucational track specifically designed for the according to the evolution of the market. industry workforce, which includes a Dis- “We have fewer consultants and people Next year we anticipate moving to a three pensary agent training class. We also have who are involved in the front end process of day event, with the final day being geared a career fair where people can connect with licensing and more vendors that are geared to connect brands and license holders with companies that are hiring now.” for operations,” Spinks said. “I’ve actually patients and consumers. We anticipate add- gone to a couple of other conferences to ing a full product showcase for brands and Spinks told Greenway that “this year, more bring in the exhibitors that I think our oper- new emerging products, as well as a more than ever, the most valuable component ators need the most. Packaging and label- comprehensive infused kitchen experience, will be the networking and connections that ing, especially that packaging that is more that will hopefully involve a little healthy people will be able to make. By the time environmentally friendly, is some thing that competition between manufacturers. And BizCon takes place, it will have been 18 we went looking for this year. Additionally, next year, the name of the conference will months since the last conference. Events we focused a lot on companies that provide be different. I’m keeping that under my hat are finally getting back underway and we supplies for dispensaries. From wraps and for now, but we will have details out about are excited to be one of the first events cones to displays and marketing, we hope that soon.” where the industry at large will be able to that dispensary owners and operators will gather, meet, share knowledge and make find the things that they need the most.” Full conference information, tickets, and the connections that they need to be really more are available at mocannbizcon. successful in their businesses. We are work- As far as event goals, Spinks said it is com. Greenway is a Bud Level sponsor of ing hard this year to make sure that people important to the MCE team that they are the event and the Greenway team will be are making the connections that they need offering education on relevant and timely presenting this year’s Best of the Industry the most. So we have a career plant fair topics in the industry. ”We also have some Reader’s Choice Awards on August 11 in planned for day two, which will be mean- very unique networking opportunities that the Grand Hall. Tickets are required for ingful for operator/employers as well as for you cannot experience at any other canna- awards attendance. //RACHAEL HERNDON anyone interested in securing a career in bis industry event in the country,” she said. cannabis.” “Part of this is because of the unique venue

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Proper has quickly become one of the most original vision. We built Proper with an in- On August 2, Proper will host its first annual recognizable names and brands in the tent to be philanthropic, and we’ve targeted iteration of the Proper Classic golf tourna- Missouri cannabis market. 5 areas of giving: Qualifying Conditions ment, at Old Kinderhook Country Club. for Medical Marijuana, Criminal Justice The team at Proper has already built a and Re-Entry, Education and Employment, The tournament will serve as Proper’s first reputation of quality and craftsmanship, but Homelessness and Housing, Betterment of fundraiser and a flagship event for NGHCF. now they are trying to use that reputation to Missouri.” leverage businesses and industry partici- “Something that we’re particularly excited pants to give back. In addition to NGHCF, Proper has been about is that as part of the various tourna- creating opportunities to give back through ment prizes (for contests like longest drive, The team behind Proper is working to cre- the brand itself. closest to the pin, etc.), we’ll be giving Open to the public for CBD • Medical marijuana for certi ed patients ate long-term positive impact. winners the opportunity to pick a charitable “We’ve also started selling Proper Pride organization to receive a donation.” Learn how to obtain your medical card The team behind Proper has founded The shirts, of which 100% of proceeds will be New Growth Horizon Charitable Foundation donated to a local LGBTQIA+ organiza- “We look at the Proper Classic as the offi- (NGHCF), a 501c3 nonprofit organization, tion. Rather than only be sold during Pride cial launch of the foundation. The tourna- with the mission to help individuals achieve month, these shirts (and other Pride-specif- ment is meant to bring nearly 200 people greater health and well-being, and with this ic merch in the future) will be sold year- from the greater Missouri cannabis industry new growth, to use their gifts in the service round.” together and create awareness for the NG- of the greater good. HCF. We want to be a philanthropic leader “In addition to NGHCF and other dona- in the cannabis industry, and we hope that Greenway Magazine talked to Spencer Per- tions, we’ve implemented another program we can inspire other companies to do the nikoff, Brand Communications Specialist at that directly involves our employees in the same.” Proper, about the launch of the company’s process. Every quarter, department heads charitable efforts. highlight an exemplary employee. Those Proper’s branding includes the tagline - stand-out employees each get to pick a “Expect a Higher Standard.” It appears that “The New Growth Horizon Charitable Foun- charity of their choice to receive a dona- the team behind Proper is dedicated to dation was at the forefront of our minds tion.” carrying that “Higher Standard” with them when we started envisioning our company,” into the community. //BRANDON DUNN said Pernikoff. “It was always part of the

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You can’t Interaction #4 a board-certified physician now. some valuable need-to-know info for patients use it,” and that’s not necessarily true. The last one is, some prescription medica- who use cannabis as medicine. In this post, tion we call them prodrugs, so this is really our expert fills us in on cannabis and drug You really just need to talk to someone who’s nerdy but I think it’s important to know. One interactions. aware of the interaction. example is a breast cancer drug, called Tamoxifen. I don’t know if anyone’s heard Kelsey Schwander is a Doctor of Pharmacy Interaction #1 of it, but it’s a prodrug. So what that means originally from Denver, Colorado, who has When you have a prescription medication is when I consume it, it’s not in its active been practicing in St. Louis, Missouri for and cannabis, what happens is when you form. It has to be metabolized to get into its the last three years. Through her company, consume both of them, they have to be me- active form. And what happens is, if there’s BHealth Consulting, she meets one-to-one tabolized. And a lot of times they’re metabo- an interaction, so let’s say I take that med- with patients in a doctor’s office. In her work, lized in the liver by the same enzyme. When ication and I take cannabis and there’s an she helps patients and doctors understand they’re both in there they’re fighting to be interaction, that drug can’t be converted into the overall picture of their medications and metabolized—and one wins out. Whichever its active form and therefore it’s not working. supplements and how they work and inter- loses, so let’s say we have a prescription And in this case, it’s a cancer drug. So that act with cannabis. Additionally, she is also medication and then we have THC. We’ve can have really bad side effects. Sometimes a professor at a pharmacy school—helping metabolized them and the prescription we can monitor it. to fill the gap of medical cannabis experts in medication wins and holds on to the enzyme. the healthcare field! And so THC increases in your body. So So it’s really important to let people know there are some prescription medications that what you’re on, let a physician know or Can Cannabis Interact with Other Medica- will actually increase the amount of THC or someone like myself know, so we can help tions? To close the interview, Russell asked cannabis or CBD in your body. So you want monitor that. Not to go too far, into the med- Dr. Schwander if there are interactions to be aware of that because you may need to ications, but the big ones I like to let people between cannabis and medications. And consume less than another person would. know are the blood thinners, you want to also, can cannabis interact or is it harmful or be careful, talk to someone about it. Any should it be avoided with specific diseases? Interaction #2 HIV or transplant, if you have a transplant Another example, which as a pharmacist, is medication, we have to be careful and then Dr. Kelsey Schwander (BHealth Consult- scarier for me is when it’s the opposite. This any antipsychotics. So if someone has some ing): So let’s start with the medication. Yes, is when we have a prescription medication mental health issues and they’re stable on cannabis can interact with supplements and THC, and the prescription medication their antipsychotics, we want to be careful with prescription medications. I have a lot levels change. The prescription medication because if they interact, we can disrupt that of patients who say, “Oh well, cannabis is goes really high or really low. So for exam- balance. So those are the four, generally completely natural. It can’t interact with my ple, let’s say it’s a blood thinner and there’s speaking, we really should be careful of. prescription medication.” I’m like, “No, no it an interaction and it increases. You’re at an can.” So we have to be careful. increased risk of bleeding, which can be Read more and watch the interview online.

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spending decision at the ATM and not expense side of the ledger? Related business days, creating predictable bank 30 the point of sale with the budtender. studies demonstrate there are. account cash flow for the businessMOGREENWAY.COM that MOGREENWAY.COM 31 uses it vs. cash alone. Customers who are offered a friction- Dispensaries offering AbacaPay reduced less cashless payment option are not the amount of cash handled by 38%. Abaca is bringing compliant bank limited to the cash they have on hand Evaluating their banking fees, we found accounts, electronic payments, lending, Theand, therefore,Best are ableJust to spend more.Keepsthat these dispensariesGetting had overall costs andBetter. other financial services to Mis- of financial services 20% lower than souri’s cannabis industry through a What’s the overall revenue impact for Join us in welcoming David Wickerham to the CST Solutionstheir family peers as our not Chief utilizing Security cashless Officer. pay- tech-powered cannabis banking plat- the dispensary – that is, how much ments. This aligns well with research form. did sales increase simply by adding a David brings the ability to help Missouri’s Medical Cannabispublished Facilities stayby IHLin business Group and in keepits 2018 their license. Here is just a cashless option? The company’s fintech platform also of- sample of his qualifications: Cash Multipliers study, demonstrating fers access to FDIC-insured commercial Total revenues were 8.3% higher due to that electronic payments reduce the • Masters Degree in Criminal Justice bank accounts, lending, and merchant offering cashless. Total retail revenue risk and cost of handling cash, cash services to ancillary cannabis and • Certifiedrecorded Fraud during Examiner the study period was shrinkage, and other expenses that hemp/CBD businesses nationwide. • LPQ $1,764,500.78,from the Loss Prevention between cashFoundation and cash- range from 4.7% to 15.3% in total cash less. But if we multiply the cash spend- sales value, depending on the category

ing average ($109.06) across all 14,942 of retailer. Brian Bauer is cofounder and chief strategy David hastransactions, over twenty years total of revenue experience comes in security in at and investigations working for both private companies as well as various Bundling payments to capture synergies officer of Abaca, a fintech company exclusive- governmentjust agencies.$1,629,574.52. Adding AddingDavid to thethe CST cashless team makes us the most qualified to help you with regulatory compliance, loss ly serving the cannabis industry. Previously, payment option increased the dispensa- Cannabis banking isn’t an easy problem prevention, physical security, as well as criminal and civil investigations involving fraud, pre-employment eligibility,he was employe the directore of two industry-rec- ry’s total sales during the study period to solve, but that’s just what Abaca is misconduct, abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation. Give us a call today to see how we can help you protectognized all of financial your assets. technology accelerator by $134,926.26, or 8.3%. doing. Whether its banking, payments programs. Brian was named to the 2020 or lending, businesses can bundle Clearly, the increased revenue poten- AMP Future 50, the leaders who are shaping services for an end-to-end tailored tial of offering cashless options will the future in his home state. Prior to entering solution – and that can boost revenues be compelling to retail dispensaries.CST Solutionsfinancial services Bauer served in the U.S. while reducing operational costs. Furthermore, cashless paymentsTransportation can - Asset ProtectionNavy as a helicopter aircrewman- Security and was THE HERBALIST IS BRINGING help dispensaries pursue COVID-safe Bundling payments with banking awarded the Air Medal seven times during contactless payment, curbside pickup https://cstsolutionsgroup.comcan yield faster settlement for the his deployments 417.597.4538 to Iraq. and delivery options. But are there ben- merchant. In most cases, businesses efits on the get bank accountKevin liquidity Ellison in three- David Wickerham SOMETHING DIFFERENT TO [email protected] - [email protected] SOUTHEAST MISSOURI PATIENTS ASK YOURSELF Within a few seconds of walking in any room, you staff. for disabled veterans. Neely leads by example, "If you don't have time to do it right, when will you have time to do it over?" can probably spot Justin Neely. He’s charismatic he has made himself available in the cannabis and always has an infectious smile. Neely is the “The Herbalist is all about quality. We seek to pro- community – answering questions about home - John Wooden Founder and Managing Member at The Herbalist, vide this by sourcing the finest quality products cultivation and helping to educate patients medical cannabis dispensaries located in South- the market has to offer and by ensuring our staff is throughout the state. east Missouri. well trained,” Neely explains. For his part, Neely has never shied away from his The Herbalist opened its first location at 1336 Clo- The Jackson location currently carries 14 strains experience in less-than-legal markets and has COMPLIANCE CHECKLIST ver Drive in Jackson on May 21 and announced of flower from Flora Farms and Proper Cannabis used that knowledge to help patients on a budget the opening of the Kennett location (812 Lester and has a selection of edibles from Honeybee understand how to get the most out of what they • Standard Operating Procedures completed, St.) for Father’s Day weekend on June 18. and Sweet Stone, as well as concentrates and have available to them. That passion for patients operational accurate & still relevant extracts from Proper and Heartland Labs. and the cannabis plant rests at the heart of The • Over the last two years, Neely has been an active Herbalist. Employees trained & understand part of the cannabis community in Missouri, work- “We get a lot of questions relating to the different regulations, can disseminate relevant ing diligently to spread the word of what was to strains we currently have in stock. Feedback has “When patients come into The Herbalist they information & implement constantly come with The Herbalist and working tirelessly to been great thus far. Patients seem to love the should expect to be treated with respect by a changing regulatory updates build the needed relationships to serve the state’s store.” knowledgable staff,” Neely said. “We have Face- patients. book and Instagram pages. However, we prefer • Custom Training Manuals for all the roles in “All of our Bud Tenders are Healer Certified,” for people to come on in so we can talk to them your organization Now open, the dispensary is unassuming from Neely continues, “They are amazing! Everyone old fashioned, face-to-face.” For those that want the outside but ensures patient access with an put in so much work to get things up and running. to check The Herbalist out online you can find • METRC/Inventory Seed to Sale tracking access ramp and unobstructed parking. Once I can’t say enough good things about them. They them on Facebook and Instagram, or you can visit audits, reconciliation & remediation reports inside the building, patients are surrounded by are all knowledgeable and friendly. People should them at the Jackson location Mon-Sun from 10 updated, completed & submitted quarterly craftsmanship and artisan accents throughout. just pay us a visit and meet them.” am – 8 pm, and at the Kennett location, Mon – Sat From the steel signage affixed to the retail count- from 10 am to 8 pm. //BRANDON DUNN er, to hand-crafted displays, and a one-of-a-kind That dedication to service extends beyond the coffee table that seems to catch the attention of retail setting and into the community, with The Photo provided.See more of The Herbalist online. everyone who enters. Beyond the physical touch- Herbalist looking for opportunities to work with LET THE OLDEST CANNABIS COMPLIANCE FIRM es, patients are treated to engaging and vibrant local organizations and supporting fundraisers SUPPORT YOUR FACILITY AND COMPLIANCE THE MISSOURI CANNABIS NEEDS.INDUSTRY MAGAZINE GREENWAY GREENWAY THE MISSOURI CANNABIS INDUSTRY MAGAZINE MOGREENWAY.COM 11 32 MOGREENWAY.COM MOGREENWAY.COM 33

Our goal is to not olnly provide financial asssistance to special needs families, but provide medical cannabis education for everyone in Missouri. ... Cannabis Pioneer Series Ayden’s Alliance is a patient advocacy Dennis Peron organization that exists to help Missouri By Tammy Puyear didn’t and rang the bell, you were invited in and Peron and a like minded allies took a similar mea- could join in a smoke session almost constantly in sure statewide. ‘I knew I had to get everybody’ residents afford access to medical Our goal with the Cannabis Pioneers series is progress. involved in the Prop. 215 campaign, Peron said. cannabis. Whether it is application, to pay homage to the many before us who have ‘Clergy, doctors, nurses. I almost had to cut the been advocates and activists for the legalization During the 90s, what might be called the height potheads loose. Too much cultural baggage.’ physician or treatment expenses, our of cannabis for decades. It’s the work of these of the US war on drugs, he founded the nation’s dedicated and often overlooked efforts that first public marijuana dispensary, known as San “This coalition was pretty forceful. They just want- mission is to provide free or low-cost brought us to where we are today. Francisco Cannabis Buyers Club, which it’s said ed change. They didn’t want people to go to jail solutions. As an organization that consists served over 9,000 patients before being closed for marijuana. And if it helped patients, why can’t This month, we focus on Dennis Peron, who sadly down by a judge. Adding fuel to his efforts, Peron they have it? Why? We asked that question again of special needs parents, grandparents, passed in 2018 at the age of 71. Born in the lost his partner, Jonathan West in 1990 to AIDS, and again. We never stopped asking.” Prop. 215, Bronx in 1946, he came from a “traditional” nucle- and became even more vocal in changing the approved by 56% of the state’s voters, turned and therapists, we know what it’s like to ar family and attended high school, then after a moral views of cannabis as medicine and not a California into America’s first state to legalize the fight for your loved ones so that they may return from the Airforce, attended the City College drug. medical use of cannabis. of San Francisco, taking advantage of the GI Bill heave the best quality of life possible. to fund his education - few knowing that he was While Peron attempted to join several local Peron was fortunate to witness his activism vin- selling marijuana on the side. communes heralding peace and love, he had dicated on two fronts. When same-sex marriage no interest in Marx or Lenin which made him an became legal in California, he married his long- As legend has it, Peron brought back 2 pounds outcast in many of those “families.” He started his time partner John Entwistle, himself an outspoken of Thai Stick in his duffel bag and moved to San own commune, “We called ourselves the Misfits,” activist on both national cannabis issues and local Francisco to the Castro Ditrict, which as a gay Peron said in an early interview. They lived 25-to- San Francisco politics.In Nov. 2016, California man, Peron was easily an early advocate, espe- a-house in the Haight. “Bunch of us in a beautiful voters legalized the adult use of cannabis, and cially for AIDS patients. Like other pioneers, like old Victorian. My brother had a spot in the kitch- the first retail cannabis stores opened on Jan. 1, Brownie Mary, he spent 2 decades selling huge en, under the table.” 2018. amounts of cannabis and giving medicine to AIDS patients - regardless of the law. In fact, the SFPD After West’s death, Peron immersed himself even In his final months, Peron enjoyed his days with shot him during a drug bust and made him and further into the cause. He raised enough signa- Entwistle in their Castro Castle, which was no lon- the SFPD enemies through the 90s. tures to put Proposition P, which legalized the ger accepting traveling guests. He was irascible medical use of cannabis within San Francisco’s to the end; reporters calling for a quote about His activism efforts heavily contributed to the pas- city limits, on the citywide ballot. legalization were liable to get an earful from Peron sage of the nation’s first medical marijuana law, or Entwistle about the imperfections in California’s www.aydensalliance.org known as California’s Compassionate Use Act in In Nov. 1991, San Francisco voters overwhelm- new law. Without Peron, many would state, the Ayden’s Alliance is a 501(c)3 charity, donations and 1996. It’s been said that anyone could show up ingly passed the measure with an 80% vote of law would not exist. sponsorships are tax deductible. at his door, many knew the entry code, and if you approval. Five short years later, Five years later,

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form of therapy. their own combination of products that they • Add your chicken and veggies back in, allow them to heat through, and DRIED MARIJUANA CONCENTRATE THC-INFUSED PRODUCT MME Whether you call yourself a lightweight, or like to use. We encourage you to try every coat all your meat and veggies in the pan. GRAMS OUNCES GRAMS MILLIGRAMS you simply have little to no experience with Missouri Dispensaries Offer a Wide Vari- product on Missouri shelves and your own • Enjoy over fried rice! 1 3.5 1/8 1 100 cannabis, this post is for you. We are going ety of Products DIY cannabis products as well if you want. to help you understand the process of get- Dispensaries started 2021 off with an admit- But, we suggest trying them one at a time Casey Belew is a cannabis advocate and the founder of CannaBelews. She 2 7 1/4 2 200 ting started with medical marijuana, and we’ll tedly paltry selection of cannabis products, so you know which products have specific is passionate about cannabis and helping to guide patients on their wellness give you some pointers for getting natural with the one or two vape pen strains that effects. journey. You can learn more about CannaBelews and the Flower to Food 4 14 1/2 4 400 relief without feeling knocked out. came out in March selling out faster than classes. 8 28 1 8 800 they could be stocked. When you start using a new cannabis prod- Medical Marijuana is Legal to Purchase, Pos- uct, we suggest waiting a month before add- 32 112 4 32 3200 sess, Use, and Even Grow in Missouri However, now that producers are finally get- ing anything else to be completely sure of Let’s get this part out of the way first: When ting into full swing, new cannabis products the results. However, we understand that you 64 224 8 64 6400 are becoming available all the time! You can may be too excited to wait once you start you have a qualifying condition in Missouri 96 336 12 96 9600 (of which there are many), then you can get now find a wide selection of flower for vaping feeling the benefits of natural treatments. a recommendation from a marijuana doctor and smoking, vape cartridges, edibles, bev- Give it at least a week or two to ensure and start making purchases at any dispensa- erages, and concentrates like shatter and you are comfortable with how your product PATIENT = a person who has been registered by the ry in the state. You can also apply for a home crumble at just about every dispensary in the makes you feel, before adding another prod- state of Missouri and received a license to use medical cultivation ID and grow your own marijuana state. uct into the mix. marijuana (a $25 fee); may apply for a cultivation plants if you want to put your green thumb to license for an additional $100 fee Unfortunately, tinctures and topicals—pop- the test. Read more online at CAREGIVER = a person 21+ who is responsible for managing ular among patients who are mostly looking missourimarijuanacard.com. the well-being of a qualified patient; has been authorized by And even though people are still uncom- for the medicinal effects without the buzz— the state to purchase or grow Cannabis for patients fortable talking about it, most of the country are still difficult to find. But we are going to

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