Natan Resources Announces Appointment of New President & CEO
Kelowna, British Columbia (FSCwire) – Natan Resources Ltd. (“Natan” or the “Company”) (TSX-V:NRL) is pleased to announce the appointment of Steve Roebuck as President, Chief Executive Officer, and Director of the Company effective immediately. In connection with the appointment of Mr. Roebuck, Michael Blady has resigned as President and CEO of Natan to pursue other business opportunities; however, Mr. Blady will remain a Director of the Company. The Company would like to thank Mr. Blady for his contributions as CEO and is grateful to retain him in a directorial capacity.
About Steve Roebuck
Mr. Roebuck is a professional geoscientist having begun his career in 1995 working for Royal Oak Mines as an exploration and production geologist at the Giant, Colomac and Matchewan gold mines in Ontario and the Northwest Territories (NT). In 2000, he joined BHP Billiton Diamonds Inc. as a production geologist and later promoted to production engineer at the Ekati Diamond Mine in NT. From 2005 to 2007 he was Vice President of Exploration for Forest Gate Resources Inc., exploring diamond properties in Quebec and Saskatchewan. From 2008 until 2012, Steve was Vice President of Exploration for Advanced Explorations Inc., working with the feasibility study team for the Roche Bay Iron Ore project in Nunavut and assessing multiple base and precious metal projects throughout South America. In 2012 Steve joined Scorpio Gold Corporation, a 40,000 ounce per year gold producer with assets in Nevada, working in the role of President where he was responsible for corporate matters that included investor relations and business development.
About Natan Resources
Natan is a junior exploration company focused on the development of projects located in the Province of Québec. Currently the Company is exploring the 2459 ha. Duval Property which is located approximately 300 km north of Chibougamau, Quebec, Canada. It is contiguous and directly on trend with Nemaska Lithium Inc.’s 27.3 M tonne proven + probable Whabouchi Deposit.
The Company is currently reviewing additional Quebec-based exploration projects which vary in their respective stages of exploration, and include lithium, gold and other mineral targets.
For further information regarding this news release contact:
Steve Roebuck, CEO
Tel: (905) 741-5458 or by email at geostever@hotmail.com
On behalf of the Board of Directors
Natan Resources Ltd.
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- Published in Enforcer Gold Corp, Mining, News Home
RewardStream To Grow Online Sales for Scholar’s Choice With Referral Marketing Program
RewardStream To Grow Online Sales for Scholar’s Choice With Referral Marketing Program
Canada’s leading source of educational toys and teaching materials chooses RewardStream’s award-winning referral marketing solution
– Momentum Public Relations –
Press Release: November 10. 2016
RewardStream Solutions Inc., (“RewardStream” or the “Company”) (TSX VENTURE:REW)(FRANKFURT:JL4L) (WKN Number A2APX1), a world leader in referral marketing solutions for telecommunications, financial services and e-commerce providers, is pleased to announce the launch of Scholar’s Choice Refer a Friend program powered by the RewardStream Magento E-Commerce integration. Scholar’s Choice is the largest distributor of educational materials and toys in Canada.
“We are excited to introduce our referral program with Scholar’s Choice and proud to be supporting the North American market,” said Rob Goehring, Chief Executive Officer of RewardStream. “We know the importance of trust and how critical a credible referral can. Scholar’s Choice has incredible brand equity and a loyal client base that can now be rewarded for their referral activities.”
Scholar’s Choice’s online customers will now be able to refer their friends, fellow parents, and teachers using email, social media applications and word-of-mouth via their new refer a friend program to save $10 off their next purchase. Their referred friends also get rewarded with 20{92d3d6fd85a76c012ea375328005e518e768e12ace6b1722b71965c2a02ea7ce} off their next order. The RewardStream platform handles all of the online interactions, data analysis, fraud detection and reward management, making it a simple, integrated offering for Scholar’s Choice via their Magento e-commerce platform.
RewardStream allows online consumers to seamlessly refer their friends to online stores to browse merchandise and shop. Advocates and their friends can be rewarded for their referrals and all activity is tracked in RewardStream’s high-volume and scalable referral platform. RewardStream offers the largest number of referral options with support for email, Facebook, Twitter, Gmail, text message, WhatsApp, face to face and many other social channels.
Scholar’s Choice customers can learn more about the Refer a Friend program here: http://www.scholarschoice.ca/refer
About RewardStream Solutions Inc.
RewardStream specializes in the execution of automated referral marketing programs that help brands to acquire, engage, and retain their most valuable stakeholders – customers. By utilizing an innovative blend of marketing insight and proprietary technology, RewardStream turns an existing customer base into a powerful new sales channel for all of our clients. RewardStream delivers a scalable, real-time technology platform as the foundation of our client’s referral program. The platform provides customer acquisition programs that deliver new, highly loyal customers at very low cost per acquisition rates. Our award-winning marketing solutions have powered loyalty and referral marketing programs across 39 countries for brands including Boost Mobile, Virgin Mobile, Envision Financial, Koodo Mobile and more. For more information please visit www.rewardstream.com.
- Published in Financial Technology, Mobile Technology, News Home, RewardStream, Technology
Namaste Highlights Voting Results from Key US States and Grants Options
Namaste Highlights Voting Results from Key US States and Grants Options
– Momentum Public Relations –
Press Release: November 9, 2016
Namaste Technologies Inc. (“Namaste” or the “Company”) (CSE:N)(FRANKFURT:M5BQ) is pleased to report on the Company’s market position in the context of the recent voting results on the legalization of cannabis for recreational and medical purposes in US states. Specifically, of note, US states including California, Nevada, Massachusetts, and Maine voted to support the legalization of cannabis for recreational purposes. Post voting, a total of eight states have now legalized cannabis for recreational purposes, which represents upwards of 68 million people living in states where the recreational consumption of cannabis is legal. This represents approximately 21{92d3d6fd85a76c012ea375328005e518e768e12ace6b1722b71965c2a02ea7ce} of the total US population. Based on these voting results, it is anticipated additional US states will pursue legalization in future.
As a result of the acquisition of VaporSeller and URT1, Namaste is ideally positioned to capitalize on these developments in the US, where 74{92d3d6fd85a76c012ea375328005e518e768e12ace6b1722b71965c2a02ea7ce} of the Company’s customer base is located. This includes traffic originating from the state of California, the most populated state in the US and now one of the largest legalized cannabis markets in the world, where Namaste’s portals generated total site sessions of 76,829 for the months of September and October. It is anticipated that site traffic and sales from California and other states where voters supported legalization will increase in the foreseeable future.
Sean Dollinger, President and CEO of Namaste, comments: “The voting results that we have received this morning represent a historic event. At the beginning of 2016, we set forth with the objective of increasing our US presence and post completion of our first two acquisitions, we have ideally positioned ourselves to capitalize on deregulation events such as those that have just taken place. We will now focus our efforts on expanding our presence and offering in these key states.”
Option Grant
Namaste further announces that pursuant to the Company’s shareholder approved Stock Option Plan, the Company’s Board of Directors granted a total of 5,530,000 Incentive Stock Options (“Options”) to directors, officers, employees and consultants of the Company. 4,930,000 Options shall vest over a period of 2 years and 600,000 Options shall vest over a period of 1 year. All Options vest on a quarterly basis and have an exercise price of $0.35.
Select compensation includes:
- Sean Dollinger, President and CEO – 1,500,000 Options and US$125,000 annual cash compensation; and
- Philip van den Burg, CFO – 1,200,000 Options and US$100,000 annual cash compensation.
About Namaste Technologies Inc.
Namaste Technologies Inc. is an emerging leader in vaporizer and accessories space. Namaste has 26 e-commerce retail stores in 20 countries, offers the largest range of brand name vaporizers products on the market and is actively manufacturing and launching multiple unique proprietary products for retail and wholesale distribution. The Company is currently focused on expanding its product offering, acquisitions and strategic partnerships, and entering new markets globally.
On behalf of the Board of Directors
Sean Dollinger, Chief Executive Officer
Further information on the company and its products can be accessed through the links below:
- Published in Life Sciences, Namaste Technologies, News Home
Puma Exploration: Update on the acquisition of the Murray Brook Deposit
Puma Exploration: Update on the acquisition of the Murray Brook Deposit
– Momentum Public Relations –
Press Release: November 9, 2016
Puma Exploration (TSX VENTURE:PUM)(SSE:PUMA) is pleased to provide an update of the strategy related to the acquisition of the Murray Brook Deposit in the Brunswick Mining Camp (BMC). By mutual agreement of all three (3) parties (Puma-Votorantim-El Nino), the closing date for this acquisition has been changed from November 15th to December 15th (see news release 13/10/2016). This extension will allow Puma Exploration to complete an updated compliant NI43-101 Resource Estimate before the December 15th closing date.
The Murray Brook property consists of Mining Lease 252 and contiguous Mineral Claim Block 4925 (245 claims) located 4 km west of the producing Caribou Mine, which is owned and operated by Trevali Mining Corporation. With the purchase of the Murray Brook Deposit, Puma will hold a significant asset in the Bathurst Mining Camp, which has produced over 120 million tons of ore since the opening of the Brunswick No.12 Mine.
Puma plans to re-evaluate the Murray Brook deposit in the context of the current metal prices, currency and based on different economic and development scenarios directed to the development of the high grade Zn zones of the deposit which some intercepts are presented in the table 1.
Table 1 Selected drill-hole intersections in the high grade Zn zone of the Murray Brook Deposit
Hole ID | From | To | Length | Zn | Pb | Pb + Zn | Au_ppm | Ag_ppm |
m | m | m | {92d3d6fd85a76c012ea375328005e518e768e12ace6b1722b71965c2a02ea7ce} | {92d3d6fd85a76c012ea375328005e518e768e12ace6b1722b71965c2a02ea7ce} | {92d3d6fd85a76c012ea375328005e518e768e12ace6b1722b71965c2a02ea7ce} | g/t | g/t | |
MB-2011-01 | 47.0 | 56.0 | 9.0 | 13.8 | 5.1 | 18.9 | 0.44 | 157 |
MB-2011-12 | 242.0 | 248.6 | 6.6 | 13.6 | 6.9 | 20.5 | 1.87 | 209 |
MB-2011-13 | 97.0 | 105.0 | 8.0 | 14.5 | 5.8 | 20.3 | 2.19 | 190 |
MB-2011-13 | 111.0 | 115.0 | 4.0 | 15.6 | 6.4 | 22.0 | 2.25 | 153 |
MB-2011-34 | 194.0 | 198.0 | 4.0 | 14.9 | 6.4 | 21.3 | 0.54 | 159 |
MB-2011-37 | 159.0 | 163.3 | 4.3 | 17.4 | 5.5 | 22.9 | 0.71 | 196 |
MB-2011-39 | 133.0 | 137.0 | 4.0 | 14.6 | 4.6 | 19.2 | 0.37 | 167 |
MB-2011-39 | 203.0 | 210.0 | 7.0 | 15.3 | 6.3 | 21.6 | 1.34 | 195 |
MB-2011-42 | 12.0 | 16.0 | 4.0 | 15.7 | 6.2 | 21.9 | 2.19 | 91 |
MB-2011-49 | 152.0 | 157.0 | 5.0 | 12.2 | 7.0 | 19.2 | 1.96 | 213 |
MB-2011-50 | 76.0 | 83.0 | 7.0 | 16.0 | 5.5 | 21.5 | 0.54 | 162 |
MB-2011-52 | 207.0 | 211.0 | 4.0 | 12.8 | 5.4 | 18.2 | 1.12 | 175 |
MB-2011-57 | 181.8 | 188.3 | 6.6 | 16.7 | 5.2 | 21.9 | 0.87 | 247 |
MB-2011-57 | 217.0 | 229.0 | 12.0 | 16.5 | 7.0 | 23.5 | 1.10 | 209 |
MB-2011-63 | 234.0 | 238.0 | 4.0 | 13.4 | 6.4 | 19.8 | 0.65 | 220 |
MB-2012-70 | 212.0 | 225.0 | 13.0 | 14.6 | 5.6 | 20.2 | 0.86 | 154 |
MB-2012-90 | 175.0 | 186.0 | 11.0 | 12.2 | 4.8 | 17.0 | 0.84 | 182 |
MB-2012-90 | 226.0 | 238.0 | 12.0 | 13.1 | 6.7 | 19.8 | 1.99 | 176 |
MB-2012-114 | 104.0 | 108.0 | 4.0 | 15.1 | 5.7 | 20.8 | 0.10 | 182 |
MB-2012-117 | 177.0 | 183.0 | 6.0 | 13.9 | 6.3 | 20.2 | 1.61 | 174 |
MB-2012-132 | 172.0 | 178.0 | 6.0 | 14.6 | 5.4 | 20.0 | 1.32 | 185 |
MB-2012-132 | 188.0 | 192.0 | 4.0 | 14.6 | 5.5 | 20.1 | 1.92 | 185 |
MB-2012-138 | 208.0 | 225.0 | 17.0 | 11.7 | 8.3 | 20.0 | 0.89 | 249 |
MB-2012-138 | 219.0 | 225.0 | 6.0 | 17.2 | 12.8 | 30.0 | 1.23 | 355 |
MB-2012-161 | 237.0 | 242.0 | 5.0 | 13.4 | 4.6 | 18.0 | 2.19 | 142 |
“This acquisition provides access to an advanced project consistent with our focus on politically stable jurisdictions that have sophisticated mining expertise. This is another step in our corporate strategy focusing our efforts in the Bathurst Mining Camp of New Brunswick,” notes Marcel Robillard, Puma’s President.
To proceed with the acquisition of the Murray Brook Deposit, Puma Exploration has arranged a non-brokered, non-flow-through private placement of up to 30,000,000 units at a price of $0.07, for total proceeds of $2,100,000. Each Unit will consist of one common share and one warrant entitling the holder thereof to purchase one additional Share at an exercise price of $0.15 per Share for a period of two years from the closing. All securities issued in connection with the Offering will be subject to a four-month hold period commencing on the Closing Date, in accordance with applicable Canadian securities laws. The Financing is subject to the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange and a finder’s fee may be payable on portions of the Financing.
The private placement will be offered pursuant to the “Accredited Investor”, “Family, Friends and Business Associates” and “Existing Security Holders” exemptions. The use of proceeds of the Private placement will be to close the initial payments of $1.6M, to Votorantim and El Nino, and to conduct an updated Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) within the first half of 2017 in the context of developing a new economic and development scenario directed on the high grade Zn zones of the deposit.
During the course of the PEA, Puma’s technical team will proceed with a detailed compilation of the previous work surrounding the deposit and within the favorable horizon hosting the deposit to conduct an exploration drilling program for the 2017 field season. Also, Puma has secured a land package just west of the Murray Brook Deposit towards the past producing Restigouche Pb-Zn Mine, by map staking 40 new claims for 840 ha. With the acquisition and the new claim block, Puma will control over 15km of the favorable horizon which hosts the main Restigouche, Murray Brook and Caribou Deposits.
About BMC
The BMC is a well-established mining district hosting numerous mines with infrastructures and deposits including the Brunswick No. 12 deposit, having produced zinc, lead, silver and gold for well over 60 years. In addition to Brunswick No. 12, there are more than 30 other massive sulphide deposits and numerous prospects in the BMC, attesting to its world-class endowment and mineral potential.
About Puma Exploration
Puma Exploration is a Canadian mineral exploration company with advanced precious and base metals projects in Canada. The Company’s major assets are the Turgeon Zinc-Copper Project and the Nicholas-Denys Project in New Brunswick and an equity interest in Black Widow Ressources related to the Little Stull Lake Gold Project in Manitoba. Puma is focusing its exploration efforts in New Brunswick. Canada.
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Learn more by clicking here: www.pumaexploration.com
- Published in Mining, News Home, Puma Exploration
Which States are Most Likely to Legalize Cannabis in 2016?
Which States are Most Likely to Legalize Cannabis in 2016?
Lisa Rough – Leafy
https://www.leafly.com/news/politics/what-states-are-most-likely-to-legalize-in-2016
Our 2016 Predictions for Legalization of Cannabis in the U.S.
Cannabis supporters are looking towards November of 2016 with great anticipation. With the presidential election looming, there is guaranteed to be a massive voter turnout and the initiatives that are poised to include legalization of cannabis on the 2016 ballot stand a chance to make some big changes. But which states are most likely to legalize next? Here is what we think for 2016.
Cannabis Legalization is Almost a Sure Thing
NEVADA
If you’re searching for a sure bet, look no further than Nevada. It may have taken this state a while to legalize medical marijuana, but now that it’s on that path to legalization of recreational cannabis, it’s not stopping ‘til the end.Nevada’s was the first state campaign to officially gather the required number of signatures to qualify for the 2016 ballot, submitting 170,000 signatures last December. That’s about 60,000 more signatures than the 101,667 signatures needed, and nearly two years early. Nevada’s already opened a successfulmedical marijuana program that allows reciprocity without any issues. With any luck, it’s locked in on recreational and won’t stop until next November.
CALIFORNIA
One would think that California has a better chance than Nevada at legalization, considering that the state was one of the first to legalize medical marijuana back in 1996. The problem with California was the complete and total lack of statewide regulations to help keep its medical marijuana system in check. Without regulations, Cali’s cannabis scene exploded like the Wild West, causing friction within the city and county jurisdictions that tried to reign it in.
Luckily, Governor Jerry Brown signed three pieces of legislation this year as part of a broad initiative to quickly regulate the medical market before the big push for legalization. Although there are as many as 16 potential recreational measures, the one that seems to be the front runner is known as the Adult Use of Marijuana Act, which is endorsed by Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom and several major cannabis advocacy groups.
ARIZONA
Arizona may seem like a logical next state in line to legalize, but it’s got a long road ahead in the fight for legalization. When Arizona voted to legalize medical marijuana in 2010, the initiative won by a measly 4,000 votes, which does not bode well for the state’s recreational legalization initiative, the Campaign to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol in Arizona. Furthermore, the campaign has already faced some controversy over advertising efforts.
The latest polling from Arizona State University showed that 49 percent of the state supports legalization, while 51 percent oppose. A previous poll from June indicated that 53 percent support legalization, which shows just how wide the margin of error can be and just how close the 2016 race will likely end up. Looks like Arizona will get down to the wire — every vote will count!
MAINE
Maine has one of the best, most stable medical marijuana programs in the country. It offers a limited number of medical marijuana dispensaries (that cater to out-of-state patients, too!), but Maine’s caregiver program is so robust that dispensaries are less of a necessity and more of an obligation to meet patients’ needs.
Not only that, but on a lower jurisdiction level, cities in Maine have already taken it upon themselves to attempt to legalize on a smaller scale. Portland, South Portland, and Lewiston all attempted to legalize the possession and use of cannabis by adults, and although Portland’s initiative passed with flying colors, the idea was not popular with local authorities. Seems like a sure thing, right?
The state’s legalization initiative, the Marijuana Legalization Act, which would allow anyone over the age of 21 to legally possess up to 2 ½ ounces and grow up to 12 plants for personal use, nearly took a massive blow when the Secretary of State only accepted 51,543 of the 99,299 signatures submitted in support of the initiative, due to a discrepancy in one particular notary’s signature. However, a legal challenge from the organizers forced the Secretary of State to reconsider and accept 11,305 of the 21,797 rejected signatures. This brought the total submitted signatures to 62,848, just over the 61,123 signatures needed to qualify for the November ballot.
Legalization in Maine? Stay tuned!
Fingers Crossed for Cannabis Legalization
CONNECTICUT
Connecticut took the plunge for medical marijuana in 2012, and a year after its first dispensaries opened, its program was running smoothly with a patient base of 6,700 registrants and six state-licensed dispensaries. Not only that, but a poll from the University of New Haven found residents overwhelming support cannabis, with 56 percent polled saying they agreed that legalizing marijuana would have a positive impact on Connecticut’s economy. There were two legalization initiatives considered during the 2015 legislative session that stalled eventually, and Connecticut cops are already preparing for legalization as an inevitability, so the real question is will 2016 be the year it happens?
MICHIGAN
Michigan legalized medical marijuana in 2008, but its relationship with cannabis is strained at best. State legislators go back and forth nearly every session restricting and loosening cannabis laws, even going so far as to outlaw medical dispensaries, essentially forcing business owners to continue operating at risk of prosecution. Additionally, patients in Michigan have dubious legal protection, facing criminal charges for edibles or hash oils due to an oversight in the language of the law.
However, one might argue that Michigan’s muddy cannabis climate has created an environment that is ripe for change. There have been efforts to revise the state’s medical marijuana law, including a bill under consideration right now that would re-legalize medical dispensaries. Several groups have also been trying to make change happen. The Michigan Cannabis Coalitioncreated a legalization initiative but it has not gained traction in several months, while the group MI Legalize is currently on track to collect 252,000 signatures before the June deadline in order to qualify for the 2016 ballot. You can find a location to sign MILegalize’s petition here. May the strongest initiative win!
RHODE ISLAND
Rhode Island is an example of a successful medical marijuana program withreciprocity for out-of-state certified patients, but does it have what it takes to legalize? A poll by Marijuana Policy Project from April 2015 shows some promising numbers, with 57 percent of respondents saying that they would support legalizing marijuana to be regulated like alcohol. Not only that, but Rhode Island also took the prize of highest consumption rate for cannabis two years running, no small feat for the unassuming, 1200-square-mile state.Regulate Rhode Island, the state’s legalization leader, pushed unsuccessfully for 2015 legislation and is ready for its fight to carry over into the next year.
Probably Not Legalizing Cannabis in 2016
DELAWARE
Delaware is certainly a curious case for cannabis. Although the state is slightly larger than Rhode Island, when drafting its medical marijuana program, the state health department restricted the number of dispensaries and now, four years after medical marijuana became legal, there is only one dispensary operating to serve the entire state. Admittedly, there are only 700 patients registered, with requests for other dispensaries to open in other counties, and the program has had nothing but positive feedback, particularly regarding the lack of tax and low-income discounts available.
Earlier this year, Delaware Governor Jack Markell went a step further in decriminalizing the possession of cannabis for personal use. As a result, although there has been a lot of talk about possible legalization in the state, the cannabis decriminalization was enough to appease the masses for now.
MARYLAND
Ah, Maryland, home of “The Wire,” delicious blue crabs, and, coming soon to a county near you, medical marijuana dispensaries. Maryland Governor and Democratic candidate Martin O’Malley played the good guy bydecriminalizing the possession of small amounts of cannabis, and he’s been an instrumental part of implementing the state’s emerging medical marijuana market, which is slated to be quite extensive. All told, there will be nearly 100 dispensary licenses issued, along with 15 cultivator licenses, upping the ante for Maryland to become a major contender jumping into the MMJ realm.
The question now is whether or not Maryland is ready to contend with recreational cannabis yet. Earlier this year, state lawmakers introduced the Marijuana Control and Revenue Act of 2015, a pair of companion bills in the House and Senate, but there hasn’t been any action on them since October. A March 2015 poll puts support for legalization at 52 percent, but it would probably be wise to work out the kinks of a functioning medical program before opening up a new can of worms with recreational legalization.
MASSACHUSETTS
Oh, Massachusetts, we had such high hopes for you. Along with 13,000 medical marijuana patients, we watched the Massachusetts Department of Health bungle the licensing process, the lawsuits that followed, and the realization that your own criteria for selecting distributors was literally impossible for organizations to meet.
Well, the Bay State might be down, but it’s not out. There’s solid support for legalization, showing 53 percent of respondents from early 2014 saying they favor legalizing cannabis. With two competing legalization measures, The Campaign to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol in Massachusetts submitted more than the required 64,750 voter signatures, while a countermeasure from Bay State Repeal was still scrambling to garner support.
NEW YORK
The Empire State has been under the microscope since passing legislation to legalize the production of medical cannabis, and everyone’s been waiting and watching as the program has slowly developed. New York has chosen the five producers to cultivate medical marijuana and sales are scheduled to begin in January, but the success or failings of an emerging medical marijuana market could be a defining predictor as to whether the state will be able to follow through with an additional push for recreational cannabis.
With that being said, Senator Liz Krueger (D-NY), cosponsor and author of the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act, will continue to push for an end to prohibition in New York. Does it have a chance? Yes, but a slim one.
MISSOURI
Missouri is the last on our list for a reason. While most of these states have a fighting chance due to support, emerging medical marijuana programs, or cannabis-friendly politicians, the sad truth is that Missouri is sorely lacking in all of those things. Okay, that’s not entirely true. Missouri was able to pass a cannabis extract law for epilepsy and seizure patients whose symptoms are resistant to conventional treatment. The Missouri Department of Agriculture even issued licenses for two non-profit organizations, BeLeaf and Noah’s Arc, to produce low-THC cannabis oil. It’s not quite a patient-accessible statewide system of medical dispensaries, but it’s definitely a big step for the Midwestern state.
With that in mind, it’s fairly implausible that Missouri will be able to successfully transition from a severely limited CBD program to full recreational legalization. Maybe someday, but for now, the Show-Me State can show us stronger support than just 36 percent in favor of legalization. Do I sense, perhaps, an expanded medical marijuana program in Missouri’s future?
VERMONT
Vermont’s legalization seemed all but a sure thing. Governor Peter Schumlin had been watching Colorado very closely, even going so far as to organize meetings on the logistics of legalizing cannabis for recreational purposes from a regulatory perspective.
With a February 2015 poll registering 54 percent of Vermonters in support of legalization, the possibility of legalization being pushed through the Vermont legislature seemed imminent, but, alas, when it comes to cannabis, never count your chickens before they’ve hatched.
Support from the current and former Attorney General, and Governor Shumlin’s promise to sign the bill shows that even with the backing of the highest officials in the state, a legislative measure can still fail. S.241 passed through the Senate, but died during a vote from the House. Legalization will have to wait for the Green Mountain State.
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- Published in Blog, Nutraceutical
HealthSpace Announces Renewal of Agreement with Health Canada
VANCOUVER, BC / TheNewswire / November 7, 2016 – HealthSpace Data Systems Ltd. (the “Company” or “HealthSpace”) is pleased to announce the renewal of its software and service agreement with Health Canada for a period of one year, worth $168,000. The agreement includes an option to extend an additional two years. If the extension occurs the agreement will exceed a total of $ 500,000.
Healthspace will be responsible for providing data collection systems to track environmental conditions on First Nations communities across Canada and in the far north. The company will also provide tracking software for the First Nations Health Authority in British Columbia.
“We are honoured that Health Canada has entrusted our company to work with them and the First Nations community and believe that our software will enhance their efficiency and quality of work,” commented Joseph Willmott, President of the Company.
About HealthSpace Data Systems Ltd.
HealthSpace is an industry leader providing inspection, information and communication management systems for federal, state, county and municipal governments. Over the last decade the Company has successfully developed both enterprise and mobile internet-based applications currently serving over 300 state and local government organizations across North America. Clients range in size from small county organizations to state-wide systems with over 910 concurrent users, as well as national programs. HealthSpace specializes in the field of developing, installing, and maintaining inspection and regulatory management systems for environmental and public health organizations.
Forward-Looking Statements
This release may contain forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts and are generally, but not always, identified by the words “expects”, “plans”, “anticipates”, “believes”, “intends”, “estimates”, “projects”, “potential” and similar expressions, or that events or conditions “will”, “would”, “may”, “could” or “should” occur. Although HealthSpace believes the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results may differ materially from those in forward looking statements. HealthSpace expressly disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
For more information please contact:
Ali Hakimzadeh, Chairman
ali@sequoiapartners.ca
604-682-4600
Peter J. Kletas
PJK & Associates Inc.
866-999-6251-Toll Free
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- Published in Bio technology, Health Space, News Home
Imex Systems symbol change
Effective at the opening, Nov. 4, 2016, the trading symbol for Imex Systems Inc. will change from IMX to IMEX. There is no change in the company’s name, no change in Cusip number and no consolidation of capital. The company is classified as a custom computer programming services issuer.
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Namaste (N:CSE) Expands Product Portfolio in Advance of US Elections
Namaste Expands Product Portfolio in Advance of US Elections
– Momentum Public Relations –
Press Release: November 3, 2016
Namaste Technologies Inc. (“Namaste” or the “Company”) (CSE:N)(FRANKFURT:M5BQ) is pleased to announce that the Company has secured new agreements with manufacturers of indoor growing equipment. These product lines will be added to Namaste’s e-commerce portals and complement the Company’s existing portfolio of vaporizers, pipes, papers and other accessories. This new product portfolio also represents a further monetization of Namaste’s customer list of approximately 250 thousand names.
US Elections
Currently, cannabis is legal for medical use in 25 states and recreational use in four states. Next week, the US will have three states voting on the legalization of medical use (Florida, Arkansas, and North Dakota) and five states voting on the legalization of recreational use of cannabis (California, Massachusetts, Arizona, Nevada, and Maine). Should all five states vote in favor of recreational marijuana, the US could have upwards of 75 million people living in states where the recreational consumption of cannabis will be legal. This represents approximately 23{92d3d6fd85a76c012ea375328005e518e768e12ace6b1722b71965c2a02ea7ce} of the total US population and is anticipated to advance the potential for legalization in additional states. In the US, support for the legalization of cannabis reached an all-time high of 57{92d3d6fd85a76c012ea375328005e518e768e12ace6b1722b71965c2a02ea7ce} in favor. Namaste’s product portfolio is ideally positioned to capitalize on these potential developments in the US.
Agreement Details
Namaste has entered into agreements with Gorilla Grow Tent Inc., SuperCloset Inc. and Kind LED Grow Lights, all leading manufacturers of the most advanced growing equipment available on the market. Namaste will initially market each of the manufacturers’ products in the US and Canada, and will receive wholesale rates on product sales. It is anticipated after the initial launch, Namaste will launch each of these brands into the twenty international markets Nasmaste currently serves.
Management Commentary
Sean Dollinger, President and CEO of Namaste, comments: “The markets for our current and new products are expanding considerably. With the acquisition of VaporSeller and URT1, we have given ourselves a substantial position in the US market which now represents 74{92d3d6fd85a76c012ea375328005e518e768e12ace6b1722b71965c2a02ea7ce} of our customer base. We view the upcoming election in the US as a key catalyst for our company and will continue to focus our efforts on expanding our brands in the US, which is the largest market for our products globally.”
About Gorilla Grow Tent Inc.
Gorilla Grow Tents are professionally designed grow tents that are ideal for experts and perfect for beginners and set the standard for quality and durability. Each grow tent is built with stable reinforced materials and are the strongest and safest materials available. Gorilla Grow tents have no plastic and feature a proprietary diamond reflection technology for best yield. Gorilla Grow Tents also feature a patent pending adjustable height extension kit that gives you the ability to increase your growing height from 7′ to 8′ or even 9′ tall.
About SuperCloset Inc.
Founded by Kip Anderson in 2002, SuperCloset, also known as SuperPonics, is accredited by the Better Business Bureau and maintains a perfect A+ rating, surpassing any other company in the hydroponics industry. SuperCloset is known as the leading manufacturer of Automated Superponics Systems and Grow Boxes in the world. Based in beautiful San Francisco, California, the company is in the perfect environment for combining innovative and imaginative ideologies with progressive methods of harvesting local, sustainable and organic products.
About Kind LED Grow Lights
Kind LED Grow Lights are the industry leader in indoor LED grow lights. Kind LED consulted with hundreds of professional hydroponic and soil growers to rigorously research and develop their cutting edge LED indoor grow light technology that has since revolutionized the indoor growing industry. Kind LED is widely considered the best indoor LED grow light on the market today. Kind LED Grow Lights are comprised of high powered 5 and/or 3 Watt Light Emitting Diodes featuring a proprietary intensified 12 band spectrum, including infrared and UV diodes designed for both vegetative and flowering stages of growth.
About Namaste Technologies Inc.
Namaste Technologies Inc. is an emerging leader in vaporizer and accessories space. Namaste has 26 ecommerce retail stores in 20 countries, offers the largest range of brand name vaporizers products on the market and is actively manufacturing and launching multiple unique proprietary products for retail and wholesale distribution. The Company is currently focused on expanding its product offering, acquisitions and strategic partnerships, and entering new markets globally.
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RewardStream Announces Referral Marketing Integration and Innovators Program for Shopify
RewardStream Announces Referral Marketing Integration and Innovators Program for Shopify
Innovators Program to provide early access to RewardStream’s Referral Marketing app for Shopify stores in the U.S. and Canada
– Momentum Public Relations –
Press Release: November 2, 2016
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA–(Marketwired – Nov. 2, 2016) – RewardStream Solutions Inc., (“RewardStream” or the “Company”) (TSX VENTURE:REW)(FRANKFURT:JL4L) (WKN Number A2APX1) the leading provider of referral marketing software for telecommunications, financial services and e-commerce companies, has announced the launch of the Innovator’s Program for Shopify e-Commerce stores. Shopify is the leading cloud-based, multi-channel commerce platform for small and medium businesses, and powers over 300,000 online stores around the world.
RewardStream’s referral marketing app will enhance any Shopify store experience and integrate advanced referral marketing capabilities directly into existing Shopify powered stores. The app deploys seamlessly and requires minimal configuration and no support from IT, making it suitable for any size online store. Once deployed, the app automates and simplifies the process for online shoppers to instantly refer friends to the store via any mobile device and through their key social tools, including Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp, Telegram and more.
“Online stores continue to seek out innovative marketing tools, and referrals are a powerful and very cost effective methods of acquiring new, loyal customers,” said Rob Goehring, Chief Executive Officer of RewardStream. “Shopify has quickly become a world leader in e-Commerce platforms, and represent a next step in the ongoing expansion of our strategy to make automated referral marketing tools available to any business. Our Innovators Program will ensure that we bring the best solution to the Shopify marketplace and create a starting point for enabling our app to the entire Shopify customer base that is now over 300,000 merchants.”
The Shopify Innovator’s Program is now available and will be launched with registered Shopify customers in the United States and Canada. Innovators that join the program will gain early access to the RewardStream app for Shopify, as well as ongoing implementation and account support, free lifetime upgrades for the Shopify app and discounts on fees.
Shopify store operators can register for the Innovator’s Program by visiting: http://www.rewardstream.com/shopify
As a leading provider of referral solutions for digital marketers, RewardStream has over a decade of referral expertise that helps marketers accelerate their customer acquisition goals, while rewarding existing, loyal customers for their referrals. By leveraging the trust and power of social recommendations, RewardStream delivers a new acquisition channel that secures the most valuable and loyal customers at a much lower cost than traditional marketing channels.
About RewardStream Solutions Inc.
RewardStream specializes in the execution of automated referral marketing programs that help brands to acquire, engage, and retain their most valuable stakeholders – customers. By utilizing an innovative blend of marketing insight and proprietary technology, RewardStream turns an existing customer base into a powerful new sales channel for all of our clients. RewardStream delivers a scalable, real-time technology platform as the foundation of our client’s referral program. The platform provides customer acquisition programs that deliver new, highly loyal customers at very low cost per acquisition rates. Our award-winning marketing solutions have powered loyalty and referral marketing programs across 39 countries for brands including Boost Mobile, Virgin Mobile, Envision Financial, Koodo Mobile and more. For more information please visit www.rewardstream.com.
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HealthSpace Data Systems Ltd. Announces Management and Director Updates 01.11.16
Vancouver, BC / TheNewswire / November 1, 2016 – HealthSpace Data Systems Ltd. (the “Company” or “HealthSp ace”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Peter Smyrniotis as Chief Executive Officer.
Mr. Smyrniotis is a commercialization professional, technology advisor & entrepreneur-in-residence with Victory Square Labs and the Hillcore Group. He has 25 years’ experience in the technology industry, having developed skills, competencies and expertise in a number of areas and industries, including manufacturing, automotive, gaming, software, hardware, enterprise, e-commerce, payment processing, robotics, and augmented reality. Mr. Smyrniotis has worked with both private and public companies providing business development, strategic sales, channel & partnership and cloud brokerage strategic planning and execution. Further, he is actively involved in Mentorship with Canadian start-ups and youth entrepreneurship contributing the to the next generation successful business leaders.
Mr. Smyrniotis attended the University of Toronto during his undergraduate degree and completed a specialization in Information Technology from Royal Roads University.
Mr. Smyrniotis will step down from his position as Chief Commercialization Officer with the Company so that he can focus his time on his new role as CEO.
“Peter has been doing an excellent job as CCO of the Company and with his abundance of experience he is the perfect fit for the position. I am thrilled to pass the position on to Peter and believe he will excel as CEO and that the company will flourish under his leadership” commented Warwick Smith, outgoing CEO of the Company.
Peter Smyrniotis, CEO at HealthSpace, commented, “I am very pleased to be taking on the CEO role at Healthspace and believe that the company is well positioned for significant growth in the coming year and beyond. In 2016 HealthSpace successfully transitioned from an enterprise software service provider to a technology enabled SaaS venture that offers a best-in-class suite of tools to enable government and commercial enterprise organizations to effect governance and make a real impact on its citizens and employees. HealthSpace is actively selling its SaaS solution to government and commercial organizations, and the preliminary feedback to our demos and proposals has been overwhelming positive. For the balance of 2016 we anticipate continued sales of the new HS Cloud Suite SaaS and initial uptake of the HSData as a service product. I am excited about the future at HealthSpace and believe that we are going to deliver significant value to our customers and share-holders.”
Mr. Warwick Smith will be stepping down as CEO and a director of the Board, however, will remain with the Company in an advisory position. “As a board we would like to take the opportunity to thank Warwick for his contributions to HealthSpace. We are pleased he will remain involved as an advisor as we continue to build the Company.” Commented Ali Hakimzadeh, Chairman of the Board.
About HealthSpace Data Systems Ltd.
HealthSpace is an industry leader providing inspection, information and communication management systems for federal, state, county and municipal governments. Over the last decade the Company has successfully developed both enterprise and mobile internet-based applications currently serving over 300 state and local government organizations across North America. Clients range in size from small county organizations to state-wide systems with over 910 concurrent users, as well as national programs. HealthSpace specializes in the field of developing, installing, and maintaining inspection and regulatory management systems for environmental and public health organizations.
Forward-Looking Statements
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