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Cannabis Movers & Shakers: BioHarvest Sciences, Green Hygienics, Realm of Caring, Media Central Corp, Al Harrington's Viola
Monday, August 2, 2021 - 12:33pm | 967BioHarvest Sciences Appoints Two Law Firms To Pursue Regulatory Approvals of Its Upcoming Cannabis and Hemp Products BioHarvest Sciences Inc. (CSE: BHSC) recently announced it has tapped DLA Piper and GOWLING WLG law firms to assist in the company’s efforts to obtain all required...
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NBA Legend Allen Iverson Joins Al Harrington's Viola Cannabis Co. To 'Keep Pushing Boundaries'
Thursday, July 29, 2021 - 1:07pm | 401Viola, the cannabis company founded and led by NBA veteran Al Harrington has welcomed another NBA star, Allen Iverson, to its ranks. The Philadelphia 76ers legend and Hall of Famer agreed to serve as the official talent partner for the Los Angeles cannabis...
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Avicanna Partners With Al Harrington To Bring Viola Products To Canada
Tuesday, March 23, 2021 - 1:53pm | 491The following post was written and/or published as a collaboration between Benzinga’s in-house sponsored content team and a financial partner of Benzinga. Avicanna Inc. (TSX:AVCN) (OTCQX: AVCNF) has agreed to supervise the commercialization of Viola cannabis products in Canada via...
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Avicanna Partners With Harrington Wellness To Promote Re+Play CBD Products
Tuesday, February 9, 2021 - 11:30am | 290Avicanna Inc. (TSX: AVCN) (OTCQX: AVCNF) teamed up with Harrington Wellness Inc. to produce a CBD topical line for athletes and active consumers. Harrington Wellness was founded in 2018 by NBA veteran and Viola CEO Al Harrington. Harrington Wellness produces a variety of products,...
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Cannabis Movers & Shakers: Elev8, Viola, Flower One
Tuesday, December 29, 2020 - 7:13pm | 607Here is a summary of the latest company shakeups within the cannabis industry. Elev8's CEO Adedeji To Serve On NCIA Board The Oregon-based adult-medical cannabis company Elev8 Cannabis confirmed that its founder and CEO Seun Adedeji has been appointed to the National Cannabis Industry...
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Viola Flowers Reach MedMen's Shelves In California
Monday, November 23, 2020 - 10:21am | 316MedMen Enterprises Inc. (CSE: MMEN) (OTCQX: MMNFF) is teaming up with Al Harrington’s Viola. The multi-state cannabis retailer will start offering Viola products in all of its California-based stores. The offering will include five cannabis flowers from sativa to indica, and one sativa...
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Al Harrington: Pot's Path To Legalization Is Plagued By 'One Major Issue'
Monday, November 9, 2020 - 6:30pm | 962Last week, marijuana legalization initiatives passed in five states: Arizona, Mississippi, New Jersey, Montana, and South Dakota. Stocks such as Aurora Cannabis (NYSE: ACB) and Tilray (NASDAQ: TLRY) absolutely surged in the days that followed. Many cannabis pros also...
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Michele Harrington To Lead Education, Fundraising Efforts For CBD Sexual Wellness Brand
Tuesday, October 20, 2020 - 1:21pm | 342Foria, a health and sexual wellness brand, has enlisted Michele Harrington — the wife of Viola founder Al Harrington — as an advisor and head of strategic partnerships. Harrington will be tasked with leading the brand's growth campaign, alongside its leadership team. In...
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MedMen Sees Revenue Decline 40% In Q4, Looks Forward To 2021
Friday, October 16, 2020 - 11:20am | 334MedMen Enterprises Inc. (CSE: MMEN) (OTCQX: MMNFF) announced a net revenue decline of 40% to $27.4 million in the fourth quarter. The Los Angeles cannabis retailer blamed the revenue drop on the current health crisis stemming from the coronavirus pandemic. In May,...
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Al Harrington's Viola Launches Incubator Program To Generate 10K Cannabis Jobs
Tuesday, October 13, 2020 - 1:09pm | 357Viola, the cannabis company founded by National Basketball Association veteran Al Harrington, has introduced an incubator program that provides operational support to blank entrepreneurs in the cannabis space. Los Angeles-based Viola launched a new initiative ...
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Al Harrington's Viola Partners With Ball Family Farms On New Flower Strain
Wednesday, September 16, 2020 - 9:05am | 327Viola, a producer and wholesaler of cannabis products, teamed up with Chris Ball's Ball Family Farms to introduce an indoor flower strain. According to a Wednesday's update, the new offering — dubbed Reign — would be available to California consumers starting Saturday...
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LA's Social Equity Program A 'Complete Disaster,' Says NBA Vet, Cannabis Pro Al Harrington
Saturday, May 9, 2020 - 3:15pm | 790California's social equity program was designed to assist entrepreneurs hoping to enter the legal cannabis market while simultaneously helping communities that were disproportionately impacted by the war on drugs. But according to former NBA star Al Harrington, the program in Los Angeles...
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Al Harrington Talks About Viola's First Store In Detroit
Monday, November 25, 2019 - 4:03pm | 292Viola, a nationwide cannabis producer founded by NBA veteran Al Harrington, announced the opening of its first flagship retail store, located in Detroit, Michigan. The new provision center opened its doors to the public on Monday. The store will supply the company’s production, from buds to...
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Gotham Green Partners Leads $16M Investment Round In Viola
Monday, October 7, 2019 - 11:40am | 351Cannabis company Viola said Monday that it closed a $16-million funding round led by Gotham Green Partners. This is the first time the cannabis investment firm has supported Viola, the company said. The investment round will help support the purchase of a 34,500-square-foot cultivation,...