• DigiMax partners with BearClaw Esports to provide mutually beneficial collaboration
• Bitget partnership gives Cryptohawk users great opportunity to increase the efficiency and security of their trades
• DIGI join forces with prominent leader in the crypto industry in Asia

Powerful partnerships are key to a company’s success, and over the past six months, DigiMax Global (CSE: DIGI) (OTC: DBKSF) has built a portfolio of powerful partnerships, all designed to support the company’s strategic global efforts to unlock the potential of disruptive technologies by providing advanced financial, predictive and cryptocurrency solutions across various verticals. Last month, DigiMax announced a partnership with BearClaw Esports (https://ibn.fm/0h3UQ). The collaboration will give BearClaw’s community of streaming gamers and Esports followers access to DIGI’s CryptoHawk artificial intelligence (“AI”) products and information. “Esports gamers are well known for their affiliation with cryptocurrencies, with many gamers also using their computer hardware to mine and trade a wide variety of cryptocurrencies,” DIGI noted when announcing the partnership. “At $180 billion and growing by 20% in 2020, the video game category is now bigger than sports and movie revenue combined. . . . Gamers and crypto traders have a great deal in common, and most do both already and often on the same machines as more and more gamers are converting their gaming machines into miners in their spare time. Prior to its BearClaw announcement, DigiMax partnered with Singapore-based Bitget, a crypto exchange (https://ibn.fm/4WKBV). The agreement calls for DigiMax and Bitget to collaborate on mutually beneficial business arrangements, including allowing Btiget users to learn about DigiMax’s CryptoHawk and giving CryptoHawk direct access to Bitgets’ platform. “By partnering with Bitget, Cryptohawk users will have a great opportunity to increase the efficiency and security of their trades,” said DigiMax CEO Chris Carl. “But in the near future, they will have access to automated trading from Cryptohawk signals. We look forward to partnering with Bitget to deliver ever-increasing value to both our users now and in the future.” Earlier this year, DigiMax inked its first collaboration agreement to expand CryptoHawk services into Hong Kong and surrounding areas (https://ibn.fm/rRIt2). Based on the partnership agreement, DigiMax will collaborate with Tony Tong in Hong Kong and other Asian regions where he has substantial influence. According to the company, Tong is cochair and cofounder of the Hong Kong Blockchain Association, a council member of International Digital Asset Exchange Association and president of GlobalSTOx.io & APX.HK. The collaboration agreement between DigiMax and Tong includes the issuance of 200,000 common shares of DigiMax and an award of additional shares as he assists DigiMax in successfully completing partnering deals with exchanges or directly increasing the number of CryptoHawk subscribers in Asia. “We are excited to be able to join forces with Tony Tong who we respect as a prominent leader in the crypto industry in Asia,” said Carl. “Tony has been a leader and an innovator in every facet of the blockchain and crypto currency space, and we are certain that CryptoHawk can deliver a whole new level of value and power to anyone interested in trading or owning crypto currencies in their portfolio. DIGI’s powerful partnership portfolio is only one indication of the company’s commitment to produce and leverage predictive indicators across various industries and verticals as well as offer financial, business, and human capital AI predictive solutions to businesses, institutions and consumers. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.DigiMax-Global.com. NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to DBKSF are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/DBKSF

• MCOA just posted its highest quarterly revenue yet in Q3 2021, attributed to the cDistro acquisition, which was completed towards the end of Q2 2021
• MCOA looks forward to having another record-breaking quarter in Q4, 2021, primarily attributed to additional benefits of the cDistro acquisition, along with strategic partnerships with key players within the legal cannabis and industrial hemp sectors
• The company continues to forge these partnerships to diversify its product and services line and provide consistent value to its shareholders

Marijuana Company of America (OTC: MCOA) released financial results for the three months ended September 30, 2021 (“Q3 2021”), posting a 731% year-on-year increase from the same period in Q3 2020. Total revenue stood at $442,178 up from $53,195, with gross profit up from $16,025 in Q3 2020 to $63,687, representing a 297% growth over that period (https://ibn.fm/otRva). MCOA has attributed this impressive growth to its new acquisition of cDistro, an enterprise that distributes CBD brans, smoke, and vape shop-related products to specialty retailers, wholesalers, c-stores, and consumers within the North American market (https://ibn.fm/qD0DC). The acquisition, completed towards the end of Q2 2021, was a tremendous milestone for MCOA. But, more importantly, it positioned the company to take advantage of immediate revenue granted by the opportunity to carve out a significant market share in the specialty distribution space. With this acquisition, and the steps taken so far regarding expanding the company’s market reach and product line, MCOA is confident that it will have another record-breaking quarter in Q4 2021. “We are confident that the steps we are taking will enable us to maintain a growing strong position as we drive growth across the entire business and maximize value for our shareholders over the long term. Our expectation is that we should have another record-breaking quarter in Q4 2021, since we will report a full quarter of revenue from our newly acquired cultivation facility in Salinas, California,” noted Jesus Quintero, the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) of MCOA. In addition to acquisitions, MCOA has also tapped into strategic industry partnerships to push its growth. So far, it has operations in North America and Latin America, primarily through partnerships with enterprises such as Cannabis Global Inc. (OTC: CBGL), Eco Innovation Group Inc. (OTC: ECOX) and Natural Plant Extract. CBGL currently markets and produces innovative cannabis storage, transport, and tracking solutions and is also the company behind the Hemp You Can Feel(TM) brand. ECOX, on the other hand, has cutting-edge extraction technology that utilizes a proprietary formulation to extract bioactive compounds from cannabidiol, which is then combined with plant-based materials to create a fluid and cost-effective outcome. Natural Plant Extract operates a licensed cannabis manufacturing and distribution business in Lynwood, California. MCOA remains committed to expanding into new regions around the world. Its goal is to utilize its resources and its strategic partners’ success to continue growing its product and services line. Ultimately, this will provide consistent value to shareholders while also sealing its position as the leader in the legal cannabis and industrial hemp sectors. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.MarijuanaCompanyofAmerica.com. NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to MCOA are available in the company’s newsroom at http://ibn.fm/MCOA

• Point-of-care pharmacy services developer Avricore Health is celebrating the successes of its pilot program to roll out testing resources at select pharmacies across Canada this year
• Avricore’s trademarked HealthTab platform, working with corporate partners, has provided a popular alternative to doctor clinics for getting test results related to pre-diabetes and heart disease conditions, for example
• The HealthTab setup, in conjunction with multinational medical devices and health care company Abbott Laboratories, is also able to screen for viruses such as SARS-CoV-2, RSV, influenza A and B, and strep
• Market analysts predict POC testing revenues will continue to grow through 2025 at a CAGR of 11.4 percent from 2020’s $29.5 billion levels

Health care solutions innovator Avricore Health (TSX.V: AVCR) (OTCQB: AVCRF) is rolling into the new year with building momentum, celebrating its accomplishments amid global pandemic conditions and surveying the expected growth market for point-of-care (“POC”) testing revenue. “We’ve had our best year yet, despite many external factors that created headwinds, and we’re extremely excited to head into 2022,” Avricore Health CEO Hector Bremner told investors during the company’s year-end call Dec. 15. “Given that we are well capitalized and have executed several key agreements already, we’re well positioned for growth.” Avricore has turned its focus to point-of-care testing as a means of helping patients access information necessary for managing their health without having to deal with busy doctor’s offices. With the help of trained pharmacists, patients can get lab-quality data through a platform ultimately designed to improve their health outcomes and lower overall healthcare costs (https://ibn.fm/kgWma). Avricore’s trademarked HealthTab platform is a communications network that relays the data derived from POC testing kiosks to the interested parties in a patient privacy-respecting manner. Avricore has established partnerships with kiosk design, pharmacy and lab testing partners for its pilot program rollout in Canada and is continuing to build on the positive outcomes of those partnerships. Pharmacists already accustomed to dispensing medications and providing vaccinations have expressed an interest in adding lab testing and results oversight, particularly in Canada where it could mitigate lost revenues following the adverse impacts of the Pan-Canadian Select Molecule Price Initiative for Generic Drugs in 2018 (https://ibn.fm/1NWxb). Analysts at Markets and Markets are forecasting a growing market for POC testing, predicting last year’s overall revenues of $29.5 billion will grow to $50.6 billion by 2025, defining a CAGR of 11.4 percent (https://ibn.fm/KQLZh). Markets and Markets’ report anticipates glucose monitoring for diabetes will be the largest growing sector of the market, and Avricore has made services for monitoring pre-diabetes and cardiovascular conditions a foundational part of its pilot program. Avricore’s non-exclusive distribution agreement in Canada to work with multinational medical devices and health care company Abbott Laboratories on the pilot program’s testing setup is using Abbott’s handheld blood chemistry analyzer, i-STAT Alinity, to help chronic kidney disease patients monitor their creatinine levels, for example, as a means of determining if medication dosing needs to be adjusted because of the amount of renal-excreted drugs for diabetes or cardiovascular disease being filtered through their kidneys. “Understanding renal function in patients at risk from or already living with chronic disease is critical,” Bremner stated last month (https://ibn.fm/KzFzu). “With i-STAT Alinity and its associated test for creatinine, healthcare professionals can obtain results in approximately two minutes to detect elevated levels of creatinine that are associated with abnormal renal function.” The Abbott agreement also allows for the technology to detect viruses such as COVID’s SARS-CoV-2, RSV, influenza A and B, and strep (https://ibn.fm/cNTNc) to be utilized in a pharmacy setting, making it easier for patients to streamline decisions related to short-term sicknesses. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.AvricoreHealth.com. NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to AVCRF are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/AVCRF

• Flora Growth’s subsidiary, Vessel Brand, recently introduced new products for dry herb consumption and anticipates releasing additional products in 2022
• FLGC acquired Vessel in a transaction that closed in November
• Founded in 2018, Vessel is an industry leader in the cannabis consumer technology and accessories space
• Flora Growth also announced a 2022 revenue guidance of $35-45 million
• CEO Luis Merchan held a webinar on December 14 in which he highlighted the company’s 2021 operational performance, commented on the revenue guidance, and fielded questions

Flora Growth (NASDAQ: FLGC), an internationally focused company committed to delivering the most compelling customer experiences in the world through its collection of plant-based wellness and lifestyle brands, is building an ecosystem of products that will support market-leading innovation within categories that matter most to consumers exploring plant-based consumer goods. In fulfilling this objective as well as its operational tenet ‘lead by design’, Flora Growth recently announced its wholly owned subsidiary, Vessel Brand, had introduced a robust portfolio of new products for dry herb consumption (https://ibn.fm/PBhYJ). The products include Helix, a patent-pending one-hitter made of pure brass for the cleanest inhalation and featuring a spiralized interior that doubles the length of the smoke path and filters as residue builds up; Eclipse Kit, an all-in-one dry herb smoking kit that includes a Drift case, a one-hitter, an inverted Carbon lighter, and a Basin stash jar; Ash, an exquisite and artful ashtray made with concrete and genuine walnut; and Grinder, a four-piece premium grinder made with precision-engineered aluminum and magnetic closures for easy use. Vessel anticipates releasing other new dry herb accessories in 2022, including a small, lightweight grinder with wood inlay and textured grip. “At Vessel, we work tirelessly to set new industry standards and look forward to continuing to deliver on that brand promise within the dry herb market,” said Vessel CEO and Founder James Choe. “These new products are just the beginning of what Vessel has in store for consumers across the globe.” Acquired by Flora Growth in a transaction that closed in November, Vessel is an industry leader in cannabis consumer technology and accessories. The company strives to develop and offer products that elevate and personalize the consumption experience while delivering the best performance. Since its establishment in 2018, Vessel has witnessed rapid revenue growth by leveraging a go-to-market strategy for direct-to-consumer sales in the United States and global cannabis market. Its trailing 12-months revenue stood at $6.6 million, representing a 90% year-over-year increase (https://ibn.fm/G8TAm). Vessel finds continued success by bringing to market innovative products and experiences that raise users’ expectations – the recently announced products, as well as those slated for launch in 2022, attest to this. Meanwhile, revenues from Vessel as well as Flora’s other operating divisions, including wholesale cannabis revenues from its Cosechemos farm in Colombia, contributed to a 2022 revenue guidance of $35-45 million issued in a December 6 press release (https://ibn.fm/lQmeF). Flora subsequently held a webinar on December 14, in which CEO Luis Merchan updated shareholders and listeners on the company’s operational performance for 2021 to date, provided additional comments on the revenue guidance, and fielded questions. As an internationally focused cannabis brand builder, Flora Growth has expanded its product offerings, assets, and brand portfolio through investments and acquisitions. So far, the brands and assets affiliated with the company can be found within the cannabis and hemp, food and beverage, skincare and cosmetics, lifestyle and apparel, ancillary and technology (under which Vessel falls), and nutraceuticals and wellness spaces. Along with the design-led approach, which combines product design, user experience (“UX”), packaging, and social and environmental thoughtfulness to promote customer experience and engagement, Flora Growth focuses on building an experienced workforce as well as a community of customers. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.FloraGrowth.ca. NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to FLGC are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/FLGC

• PlantX has launched its first branded mobile app, PlantX Shop
• The app will complement and expand the company’s existing e-commerce capabilities and enhance customers’ plant-based experience
• PlantX hopes to also capitalize on the mobile app space, which accounts for about 70% of all e-commerce sales
• This launch shows PlantX’s commitment to enhancing customer engagement and satisfaction as the leader in the plant-based space

PlantX Life (CSE: VEGA) (OTCQB: PLTXF) (Frankfurt: WNT1) has, since its inception, worked towards serving as the digital face of the plant-based community. This is evidenced by its PlantX platform, a one-stop shop for everything plant-based. The company is taking things a notch higher with the launch of PlantX Shop, its new PlantX-branded mobile application that will be available both on iOS and Android for customers in the United States and Canada. PlantX hopes this application will complement and expand its existing e-commerce capabilities while also offering an opportunity to upgrade customers’ plant-based experience (https://ibn.fm/WZIQU). This new app packs various features geared towards enhancing the PlantX shopping process. For instance, users will save their shipping information and passwords, allowing faster checkout times. In addition, they will also use an integrated QR code scanning feature for easy and seamless self-checkout in all XMarket retail stores, which would significantly increase the speed and efficiency of the checkout process. PlantX Shop users will access more than 5,000 plant-based grocery items, beauty products, indoor plants, and beverages. They will also have access to its XFood program, a plant-based meal delivery service currently available throughout Canada. Users will also enjoy an increasing variety of new, creative, and interesting plant-based tips and recipes that will diversify and grow their plant-based cooking experience. For PlantX, bringing this app to consumers is an opportunity to distinguish itself in an industry that is growing more competitive by the day. PlantX is committed to positioning itself as a leader in the plant-based space, and the launch of this app has taken it closer to achieving that objective. The app has taken time and resources to develop, and with this launch, PlantX hopes that it will capitalize on the app space that currently accounts for about 70% of all e-commerce sales globally. Moreover, the company looks to collect data through this app’s usage to help inform its efforts to tailor products and services to individual customers’ preferences. This, it projects, will enhance its marketing strategy, increase sales and even grow its customer retention. “The new PlantX app offers a truly exciting advantage in interacting with our community in more efficient and dynamic ways,” noted Lorne Rapkin, the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) of PlantX. PlantX plans to add more features, such as the QR code scanning functionality, to its app in the coming year. It hopes that incremental improvements to the application will further enhance the customer experience while inching the company closer to dominating the plant-based market. It projects that this will also increase its e-commerce sales by offering customers a more convenient shopping option. “We are always looking to develop new strategies that can help us upgrade our customers’ plant-based experience. PlantX Shop is an extremely exciting tool that allows us to go above and beyond to improve our customers’ satisfaction,” noted Sean Dollinger, the Founder of PlantX. This app’s launch has shown Plant’s commitment to enhancing customer engagement and satisfaction by facilitating a faster, more straightforward, and more interactive shopping experience. Going forward, shareholders and customers can expect further innovations from the company as its stamps its position as the digital face of the plant-based community. For more information, visit the company’s websites at www.PlantX.com, www.PlantX.ca, and https://investor.plantx.com/ and view PlantX for Plant-Based Investors. NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to PLTXF are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/PLTXF

• DEAL emerging as clear leader based on the consistent increases in key metrics of success
• Company reported that total player wagering for November 2021 increased approximately 12% compared to October 2021
• CEO notes that reception from our partners, clients has been unparalleled

In the burgeoning iGaming space, key indicators measure a company’s success. One of those indicators is player wagering activity, and Playgon Games (TSX.V: DEAL) (OTCQB: PLGNF) (Frankfurt: 7CR), a propriety SaaS technology company delivering mobile live dealer technology to online gaming operators globally, is emerging as a clear leader based on the consistent increases in player wagering activity the company is reporting. Most recently, Playgon announced that its total player wagering for November 2021 increased approximately 12% compared to October 2021. Furthermore, monthly active player numbers are up 28%, and bet spots have increased over 22%, compared to the previous month (https://ibn.fm/x0xY7). And those aren’t the only numbers worth noting; the company also added three new operators to its platform, bringing the total number of operators using Playgon tech to 26, with eight more waiting in the wings at various stages of integration of testing. “We continue to garner strong interest and onboard operators rapidly as the demand for our product continues to grow at a healthy pace,” said Playgon Games CEO Darcy Krogh. “Player activity and wagering are important metrics of the success of our mobile live-dealer product, and we are delighted with the growth we are experiencing. For the second month in a row, we are delivering record increases in player wagering, which is a direct function of the growing number of users leveraging our platform as we offer our games through some of the largest gaming operators globally.” The increase in numbers has been a bit of a pattern for the gaming company. In October, the company announced that it had surpassed $24.2 million in player betting turnover in the first half of the month, up from $1.6 million for the entire month of September, an increase of over 1,500% (https://ibn.fm/EHXpT). At the time, Krogh noted that daily player betting turnover was tracking at approximately $1.6 million per day, up from about $53,500 per day for the month of September. “We are extremely excited about our month-over-month growth,” he said. “We knew our proprietary technology was innovative; however, the reception we have received from our partners and clients has been unparalleled. This is noticeable from the player wagering activity, which has increased to 305,000 bets for the half month of October compared to 132,000 bets for the entire month of September. We are witnessing at least 100% growth across all of our key indicators. “As we look ahead to the new year, we anticipate continued growth in client acquisition and player activity with a material number of new operators coming online and ultimately strong revenue growth,” Krogh concluded. “We are confident in our strategy and look forward to continued growth and success.” Playgon games is a SaaS technology company focused on developing and licensing digital content for the growing iGaming market. The company provides a multitenant gateway that allows online operators the ability to offer their customers innovative iGaming software solutions. Its current software platform includes live-dealer table games, eTable games, and daily fantasy sports. Seamless integration at the operator level allows customer access without sharing or compromising any sensitive customer data. As a true B2B digital content provider, Playgon’s products are ideal turnkey solutions for online casinos, sportsbook operators, land-based operators, media groups, and big database companies. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.Playgon.com. NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to PLGNF are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/PLGNF

• FuelPositive’s modular system uses 30% less energy than conventional grey ammonia (“NH3”) production processes
• The company’s system produces green ammonia from water, air, and sustainable electricity, and solves the supply puzzle highlighted in an IEEE Spectrum article
• Green Ammonia is gaining favor in the global shipping industry, where stakeholders agreed in 2018 to halve 2008 CO2 emissions levels by 2050

A document leak reported by BBC News in the runup to the United Nations Climate Change Conference (“COP26”) showed divided opinions around climate change, with countries trying to change the most recent Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (“IPCC”) report. A UN body mandated with investigating the science of climate change, the IPCC releases assessment reports every six to seven years, the latest of which was meant to offer vital input to negotiations at the COP26, which was held in Glasgow, Scotland, from October 31 through November 12. The leak revealed countries, such as Saudi Arabia (one of the largest oil producers), Australia (a major coal exporter), and Japan, are urging the UN to play down the need to replace fossil fuels, arguing that the world does not need to reduce the use of this carbon-emitting source of energy as quickly as the IPCC draft report had recommended (https://ibn.fm/wRTnJ). Fossil fuels – natural gas, oil, and coal – currently supply roughly 80% of the world’s energy (https://ibn.fm/dSbPh). As a result, they drive economies such as Saudi Arabia’s and Australia’s and whole sectors such as maritime transport, but always at the expense of the environment. According to the IPCC, the combustion of fossil fuels contributes 85% of CO2 emissions (https://ibn.fm/OQoMW). The Global Carbon Project separately estimates that fossil emissions will top 36.4 billion tons of CO2, down a mere 0.8% from pre-pandemic levels of 36.7 billion tons in 2019 (https://ibn.fm/yvTzZ). Of these numbers, fossil-fuel-reliant maritime shipping contributes about 3%, according to the International Maritime Organization (“IMO”), a UN body tasked with regulating the industry. In 2018, stakeholders in the industry agreed to halve 2008 emission levels by 2050, and as a February IEEE Spectrum article report notes, “meeting that target will require swift and widespread development of diesel-fuel alternatives and new design for freighters, tankers, and container ships” (https://ibn.fm/hQFXZ). The article, which offers detailed evaluations of the available options, cites and explores green ammonia (“NH3”) as a diesel alternative gaining favor in the global shipping industry. The reasons given for this are that ammonia is a colorless fuel that emits no carbon dioxide when burned. Moreover, it can be made using renewable energy, air, and water, and both internal combustion engines and fuel cells can use it. “Shipowners and industry analysts say they expect ammonia to play a pivotal role in decarbonizing cargo ships. But there’s a crucial caveat: No vessels of any size today are equipped to use the fuel. Even if they were, the supply of renewable, or ‘green’ ammonia produced using carbon-neutral methods is virtually nonexistent,” the article continues. While the supply of green ammonia production using carbon-neutral methods may have been nonexistent at the time IEEE Spectrum published the article, this is no longer the case thanks to efforts by FuelPositive (TSX.V: NHHH) (OTCQB: NHHHF), a company committed to clean energy solutions such as green NH3 for use in various applications. FuelPositive’s flagship offering, which is currently under development with National Compressed Air Canada, is a patent-pending modular, scalable solution that produces green ammonia from water, air, and sustainable electricity. The first prototype system is slated for deployment in a demonstration pilot project in the summer of 2022. This solution solves several concerns highlighted in the IEEE Spectrum article relating to conventional ammonia production. Traditionally produced (“grey”) ammonia is made via the Haber-Bosch process, an energy-intensive process that requires high temperature (roughly 500°C) and pressure (20-40 MPa). This process accounts for 500 million metric tons or 1.8% of the global CO2 emissions from human activities. Notably, however, these figures do not consider emissions from hydrogen production, which itself is equally energy-intensive and emits carbon monoxide and small quantities of carbon dioxide. This means overall emissions are considerably higher. FuelPositive’s system solves the emissions problem associated with hydrogen production by using electrolyzers that split water molecules into oxygen and hydrogen. The system, which is also equipped with a proprietary reactor, then combines nitrogen from the air with hydrogen in a process that requires lower temperature and pressure than Haber-Bosch. As a result, FuelPositive says, its system requires less energy than conventional grey ammonia production processes, with no carbon emissions. In addition, the end product of green anhydrous ammonia is about 40% cheaper to an end user based off a Manitoba, Canada case study (https://ibn.fm/8f3VB). With multiple uses such as powering maritime shipping and the transport sector in general, eliminating fertilizer-related carbon emissions in the agriculture sector, and offering long-term storage of excess electricity for energy grids, FuelPositive is the solution proponents of measures to curb climate change seek/need. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.FuelPositive.com. NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to NHHHF are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/NHHHF

Venue: San Francisco, CA  Date: December 15 – 17, 2021 Founded in 2010, the National Cannabis Industry Association (“NCIA”) is the oldest, largest, and most effective trade association representing the legal cannabis business. It is committed to promoting the growth of a responsible, sustainable, and inclusive cannabis industry, and works towards a favorable social, economic, and regulatory environment throughout the United States. NCIA’s 7th Annual Cannabis Business Summit & Expo will be held at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, California, from December 15-17, 2021. Throughout the three-day event, cannabis industry leaders and advocates Troy Datcher, Calvin Johnson, Jr., Rachael Rapinoe, Anna Symonds, and Marvin Washington will take the stage as keynote speakers.

Key Points

• This event combines an exclusive line-up of education, exhibitors, and experiences, bringing together over 125 speakers representing leading organizations in the cannabis sector, as well as more than 80 educational sessions and hundreds of exhibitors.
• Troy Datcher, CEO of The Parent Company, one of the most prominent leaders and activists in the cannabis sector, will be featured as the keynote speaker on Thursday, December 16. Elite athletes and cannabis advocates Calvin Johnson, Jr., Rachael Rapinoe, Anna Symonds, and Marvin Washington, will be featured on the keynote panel for Friday, December 17.
• Attendees will have the opportunity to visit BLOOM: A Brands Experience, representing the first time that cannabis products can be seen, touched, and smelled on the show floor. BLOOM exhibitors will showcase a variety of goods, including flower, pre-rolls, edibles, oils, and more (note: product will not be for sale).

BLOOM – A New Attraction

The event marks the debut of BLOOM: A Brands Experience. The neighborhood, like a “show inside a show,” will give attendees the opportunity to see, touch, and smell products from a selection of national brands specializing in flower, vapor, pre-roll, oils, edibles, and more. These brands will be displayed in a neighborhood environment that has been custom-designed and is enjoyable to explore. Retailers, distributors, and infused product producers with a valid, active license are welcome to attend BLOOM and the Exhibit Hall for free with event registration. BLOOM and the Exhibit Hall can be explored by enthusiasts over the age of 21 who register for expo-only registration. For more information about this event, please visit https://ibn.fm/ZUMXO

• Mineral property exploration company StraightUp Resources is in an expansive stage, adding significant site acquisition rights in the United States and Peru to its Canadian portfolio and expanding its stock trading from Canada to the United States markets
• StraightUp recently announced that it is improving access to its U.S. stock on the OTCQB Venture Market by achieving eligibility for electronic clearing and settlement of its transactions through the Depository Trust Company
• StraightUp holds rights to five properties in Ontario’s prolific Red Lake greenstone belt, has acquired a mining property and its resources in western Nevada, and has an option to acquire a significant mining opportunity in Peru
• The company recently completed structural interpretation of investigations at one of the Ontario sites, confirming multiple areas of high merit and potential mineralization on a greenstone belt property that has not previously experienced a single drill hole

Precious metals explorer StraightUp Resources (CSE: ST) (OTCQB: STUPF) has cleared a hurdle that elevates its ability to trade shares of its common stock in the United States, announcing Dec. 1 that the company has achieved eligibility for electronic clearing and settlement of its transactions through the Depository Trust Company (“DTC”). DTC eligibility “reduces costs and accelerates the settlement process for investors and brokers, allowing the Company’s common shares to be traded over a much wider selection of brokerage firms,” a company news release states (https://ibn.fm/jATkt). “I expect our shareholders to benefit from the liquidity and ease at which shares can now be electronically transferred between U.S. brokerages, at a lower cost and greater efficiency,” StraightUp President and CEO Mark Brezer stated. StraightUp completed an uplisting to the OTCQB Venture Market under the symbol STUPF last month, joining U.S. market coverage to its Canadian Securities Exchange listing under the symbol ST (https://ibn.fm/kEEcG). The company has expanded its access to potential assets this year, building a portfolio that includes options for five anticipated gold properties in Ontario, Canada’s well-known greenstone belt, acquisition of an existing gold and silver mine in the western United States, and an opportunity to acquire a silver mine and processing plant in the Lima region of Peru. Most of the company’s development work thus far has centered on the properties in eastern Canada. The Red Lake district where the RLX North, RLX South, Belanger Red Lake, Bear Head and Ferdinand gold properties are centered is part of a region considered one of Canada’s most prolific gold mining districts, with a history of producing over 30 million ounces of the precious metal. The company has completed high-resolution heli-borne magnetic surveys (“MAGs”) on some of the properties in preparation for drill programs there, and reported Nov. 29 that structural interpretation of the airborne survey and subsequent ground investigation on the Ferdinand Gold Project yielded confirmation of multiple areas of high merit and potential mineralization on the 7,143-hectare (17,651-acre) site (https://ibn.fm/c31p9). Ferdinand is noteworthy in the sense that, unlike the other four Ontario properties, it has not had a single registered drill hole despite its location at a boundary of the productive Uchi Subprovince, one of the most metal-rich greenstone belts in the world by square kilometer, according to StraightUp (https://ibn.fm/NwGRF). “We now have confirmation of D2 folding and ultramafic rocks, together considered to be a primary control for high-grade gold mineralization in this region, especially the Great Bear Resources Dixie Lake Gold Project,” Brezer stated. “This study represents a transformation of the Ferdinand Gold Project, and we couldn’t be more excited about the road ahead in this unexplored and unappreciated section of the infamous Uchi subprovince.” StraightUp has the right to acquire 100 percent interest in the property’s 17 contiguous mining claims located 120 km (74.5 miles) east of Red Lake, Ontario. Orix Geosciences compiled the data on the site investigation. StraightUp is also working to complete airborne and ground investigation of the RLX North and RLX South sites, which are the company’s largest properties at about 10,000 hectares (25,000 acres). For more information, visit the company’s website at www.StraightUpResources.com. NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to STUPF are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/STUPF

• Lexaria presented at this year’s Benzinga Global Small Cap Conference held on December 8-9, 2021
• The event came right after the company announced human clinical hypertension study HYPER-H21-4, its most ambitious one yet
• Lexaria plans to sublicense its patented DehydraTECH(TM) technology worldwide, allowing for more people to benefit from it
• Going into 2022, the company looks forward to reporting on results from its HYPER-H21-3 clinical study and receiving Independent Review Board (“IRB”) approval for its HYPER-H21-4 study

Lexaria Bioscience (NASDAQ: LEXX) just participated in this year’s Benzinga Global Small Cap Conference. The two-day event was a showcase for small cap investing, bringing together shareholders, entrepreneurs, and investors. George Jurcic, the head of Investor Relations (“IR”) at Lexaria, represented the company. He was among 50 other speakers who took the stage in this event that featured 15-minute company presentations, educational sessions from expert analysts and traders, and insights on Small Caps across a broad range of industries (https://ibn.fm/PFwpy). The Benzinga Global Small Cap Conferences have always linked Small Cap companies, traders, and investors. It represents an important opportunity for interested parties to explore the available investment opportunities and learn about small cap investing with clearly-defined educational modules and well-curated small cap investment opportunities. The event came just after Lexaria announced its most ambitious study yet- HYPER-H21-4. This study will evaluate the company’s patented DehydraTECH(TM)-processed CBD to treat heart disease and hypertension. It builds on the two previous studies, HYPER-H21-1 and HYPER-H21-2, both of which have been successful (https://ibn.fm/gigjO). Lexaria continues to innovate with its drug delivery platforms. With over 23 issued patents and more than 50 pending patents in 40 countries worldwide, this company is committed to becoming the undisputed industry leader in enhancing the speed and efficiency of orally-delivered fat-soluble active drugs and molecules. Furthermore, Lexaria focuses on different commercial opportunities to offer solutions to consumers and value to shareholders with its four subsidiary enterprises. Going forward, Lexaria plans to sub-license its DehydraTECH technology across the world, allowing for more people to benefit from it and improve their quality of life. So far, the technology has proven promising in anti-viral treatments and the treatment of hypertension and heart disease, among others. Through its research and technology program, Lexaria is also pursuing potential solutions to individuals struggling to quit smoking. In a recently concluded study on canines, the company’s DehydraTECH technology showed a 10-20 times faster nicotine delivery into the bloodstream, a factor that should provide much greater customer satisfaction (https://ibn.fm/6oSIs). For the 2022 calendar year, Lexaria plans to report results on its HYPER-H21-3 clinical study, and it also looks forward to the “IRB approval for its Hyper-H21-4 study. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.LexariaBioscience.com. NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to LEXX are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/LEXX