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Lots of buzz could see some big movement
Haha! Run Alan run
I just keep looking at it. BIG DAY TOMORROW.
https://www.facebook.com/FabulousPenny/posts/1092081497511604
Also good news that he's here !!!
Excellent keep people aware. We know what we have here and we will all be rewarded very soon
Finally word getting out. Big things coming
This scam of a company is far green on the year, hasn't diluted in 2 years, executed their plan completely and are expanding, and now has a licensed grower almost ready for harvest of MJ...yea sounds like a scam to me
Pictures! Impressive!
https://www.facebook.com/FabulousPenny/posts/1092081497511604
Big things coming here
New Opportunity: CannaGrow Holdings, Inc (OTCMKTS: CGRW)
One thing that has become a truism in the micro-cap marketplace over recent years is the following: you can’t have a period of strong penny stock action without at some point seeing an explosion of interest in the Cannabis plays.
Well, here we are: micro-caps have gone nutty in the past few weeks, and we are starting to see the cannabis plays perk up and some major announcements hit the wires.
Always first in line, we want you to take a good hard look at CGRW here: The company is making real money, seeing real growth, banking real cash, and expanding its own production activities in a context of rising attention in the space.
It’s also a beaty of a technical setup. Take a look!
Symbol: CGRW
Company: CannaGrow Holdings, Inc
Quote: http://finance.yahoo.com/q?s=CGRW
Latest News: http://finance.yahoo.com/q/h?s=CGRW+Headlines
Company Website: http://www.cannagrowholdings.com
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Who is CGRW
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CannaGrow Holdings, Inc. provides solutions to the cannabis industry in the State of Colorado.
The Company operates as a lessor, liaison, and consultant to licensed growers in the medical/recreational cannabis industry, as well as provides them with growing facilities.
The company is making real money already, which isn’t always the case with micro-caps. CGRW is sporting a leverage free cash flow level of nearly a half million bucks and banked over $1.6 mln in total sales on a trailing twelve month basis.
Recent Catalysts
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Just yesterday, CGRW announced plans for the purchase of six additional Ranger Series 2000 Greenhouses (Full Release Here).
Basically, the plan is to increase the production capacity of the Colorado Buffalo Ranch Facility I by 17,280 square feet. NuGro Industries, Inc., owner and developer of the Facilities, has agreed to initiate contracts with International Greenhouse Company for the purchase of six additional Ranger Series 2000 Greenhouses.
Dr. John P. Janovec, Ph.D., COO of CannaGrow Holdings, states, “With the first grow cycle well underway we are pleased by superb growth results. I attribute the stellar health of our plants in part to the ‘ Living Soils’ they are growing in.”
This is indicative of the company’s new aggressive bearing, which is why the stock has had a strong year despite its recent consolidation.
In fact, in a recent Production Cycle Update (Full Release Here), the company announced 890 Marijuana Plants at that same Buffalo Ranch Project I Facility had been tagged in compliance with the State MED Board METRC System.
That was a milestone event for the company, and should not be taken lightly.
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Business Outlook
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As with any up and coming company in the Cannabis space, the outlook is extremely promising.
According to recent reports, legal cannabis could be a $35B industry by 2020. The growth from here to there is roughly 2,187% growth in just a half decade, making legal cannabis easily by far and away the fastest growing major industry in the US over the next 5 years.
This election cycle is also now featuring a race between two candidates who are progressive-minded where it comes to legal issues in the sector, creating growing potential for Federal legislation on Marijuana legalization over the near term.
If that happens, stocks like CGRW will instantly be in orbit.
As the CEO recently put it: “Everything has really come together and all of the hard work and long hours should begin to pay off in a big way. I hope to be able to make some very significant expansion announcements as we look for additional businesses and opportunities in the Colorado Cannabis Industry.”
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Technicals
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Shares of CGRW are acting well this year, overall, with over 20% upside already logged. The stock has been consolidating of late, but holding its 200-day simple moving average like a champ.
The last time the level was tested, a quick 22% upside on strong volume. The recipe is possibly in place for another such move.
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About CGRW
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CGRW (CannaGrow Holdings, Inc) provides solutions to the cannabis industry in the State of Colorado.
CGRW operates as a lessor, liaison, and consultant to licensed growers in the medical/recreational cannabis industry, as well as provides them with growing facilities.
CGRW was formerly known as BizAuctions and changed its name to CannaGrow Holdings in November 2014. CannaGrow Holdings is based in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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What You Need To Know:
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– CGRW is sporting a leverage free cash flow of nearly $500k
– CGRW is making real money, with trailing revs already coming in at $1.66M.
– CGRW is expanding operations and getting aggressive, which is a good sign.
– CGRW is coming off an RSI trough at 40, pointing to an oversold stock now heading back the other way.
– CGRW is testing support at the 200-day simple moving average, which has been strong support in recent action.
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The fact is, CGRW is technically coming off key support just as we see rising attention in the Cannabis space. That doesn’t mean it has to work from here for another 20-30% rip or more. But it does mean it’s probabilistically advantageous to put this one on your radar right here.
The rest is up to you.
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Got a nice email from CGRW today and more pictures will be updated to the website soon!
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Hello and hope this day finds you/everyone well!!!
We appreciate your interests in CannaGrow Holdings and as a shareholder of the company. If by chance you have not reviewed the website and the following link, please do so at this time. Does provide some footage/photos of the facilities at the site.
http://cannagrowholdings.com/
BUSINESS IS BOOMIN
CGRW NEWS!! Over doubling in size by spring !!
CannaGrow Holdings Announces Plans for the Purchase of Six Additional Ranger Series 2000 Greenhouses
Marketwired August 31, 2016
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO--(Marketwired - Aug 31, 2016) - CannaGrow Holdings, Inc., ( OTC PINK : CGRW ), -- CannaGrow Holdings, Inc., a Liaison and Consultant providing turnkey solutions to licensed growers in the legal Cannabis industry, today announces plans to increase the production capacity of the Colorado Buffalo Ranch Facility I by 17,280 square feet. NuGro Industries, Inc., owner and developer of the Facilities, has agreed to initiate contracts with International Greenhouse Company (IGC) for the purchase of six (6) additional Ranger Series 2000 Greenhouses.
Dr. John P. Janovec, Ph.D., COO of CannaGrow Holdings, states, "With the first grow cycle well underway we are pleased by superb growth results. I attribute the stellar health of our plants in part to the 'Living Soils' they are growing in. The 'Living Soils' medium being used was mixed in bulk at the Buffalo Ranch Grow Facility with various amendments, composts, and micro-nutrients purchased from vendors as far away as Canada and the East Coast. Now that the computerized Nexus Greenhouse System is dialed in and the Mother Plant Room is fully functional we already anticipate the need to increase square foot capacity of the grow space from the current 11,640 sq. ft. to 28,920 sq. ft. I have the utmost confidence that our 'Sunshine-Driven' grow facility will soon be setting new quality standards in the industry."
Jason Wells, Production Manager, added, "As we prepare to fill the existing three (3) 2,880-sq ft. Ranger Series 2000 Greenhouses with plants to begin the flowering process I can clearly see that our overall production capability is greater than anticipated. This initial success is a direct result of our proprietary 'Living Soils' mixture combined with the optimum growing environment provided by the State-of-the-Art Nexus Greenhouse System. Starting the process now will give us ample time to complete the purchase, site preparation, and construction of these greenhouses to meet early spring grow cycles."
Rod Clawson, Manager of Category One Botanicals, LLC, the Licensed Grower for the Facilities, adds, "It has been less than two (2) months since we began operations at Colorado Buffalo Ranch Facility I and to already be in discussions about expansion plans clearly demonstrates the degree of our early success. Dr. John P. Janovec and Jason Wells have far exceeded my expectations and I could not be more satisfied with the entire CannaGrow Staffing Program."
Delmar Janovec, CEO, stated, "The implementation of 'Sunshine-Driven' Cannabis Production utilizing 'Living Soils' has been one of our goals from the beginning. It is now becoming a reality and soon Category One Botanicals, with the assistance of the CannaGrow Staffing Program, will be bringing a variety of strains and quality products to the marketplace."
CannaGrow Holdings, Inc., the Liaison and Representative for NuGro Industries, will continue in its capacity of providing oversight as the Facilities Manager, working with the State/County Agencies and Category One Botanicals, LLC, the licensed Grower for the facilities. The completion of this project will now provide the company the basis to begin generating revenues through its Staffing Program and other services offered to Licensed Growers subleasing the turnkey facilities being built to the specifications of CannaGrow COO, Dr. John P. Janovec, and Consultant, Jason Wells. CannaGrow has already received numerous inquiries from additional perspective tenants and is also exploring additional business ventures within this industry that could further enhance shareholder value.
The site plan, grading plan, and phasing plan that was submitted by NuGro Industries, the landowner and developer, can be viewed on our website at: http://cannagrowholdings.com.
About CannaGrow Holdings, Inc.:
CannaGrow Holdings, Inc. has entered the Medical/Recreational Cannabis Industry as a Lessor, Liaison, and Consultant to licensed Growers providing them with turnkey Growing Facilities in the State of Colorado. The Company intends to expand this business model within this industry as business opportunities evolve whereby providing for the highest return to its shareholders.
CannaGrow Holdings, Inc. does not and will not, until such time as Federal law allows, grow, harvest, distribute or sell marijuana or any substance that violate the laws of the United States of America.
CannaGrow Holdings, Inc. encourages the public to read the above information in conjunction with its year-end statement for December 31, 2015, and the quarterly statements filed in calendar year 2016, at www.otcmarkets.com.
The information contained in this press release may include forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements usually contain the words "may," "could," "possibly," "feel," "estimate," "anticipate," "believe," "expect," or similar expressions that involve risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties include the Company's uncertain profitability, need for significant capital, uncertainty concerning market acceptance of its services, competition, limited service facilities, dependence on technological developments and protection of its intellectual property. The Company's actual results could differ materially from those discussed herein.
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CGRW NEWS!! Over doubling in size by spring !!
CannaGrow Holdings Announces Plans for the Purchase of Six Additional Ranger Series 2000 Greenhouses
Marketwired August 31, 2016
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO--(Marketwired - Aug 31, 2016) - CannaGrow Holdings, Inc., ( OTC PINK : CGRW ), -- CannaGrow Holdings, Inc., a Liaison and Consultant providing turnkey solutions to licensed growers in the legal Cannabis industry, today announces plans to increase the production capacity of the Colorado Buffalo Ranch Facility I by 17,280 square feet. NuGro Industries, Inc., owner and developer of the Facilities, has agreed to initiate contracts with International Greenhouse Company (IGC) for the purchase of six (6) additional Ranger Series 2000 Greenhouses.
Dr. John P. Janovec, Ph.D., COO of CannaGrow Holdings, states, "With the first grow cycle well underway we are pleased by superb growth results. I attribute the stellar health of our plants in part to the 'Living Soils' they are growing in. The 'Living Soils' medium being used was mixed in bulk at the Buffalo Ranch Grow Facility with various amendments, composts, and micro-nutrients purchased from vendors as far away as Canada and the East Coast. Now that the computerized Nexus Greenhouse System is dialed in and the Mother Plant Room is fully functional we already anticipate the need to increase square foot capacity of the grow space from the current 11,640 sq. ft. to 28,920 sq. ft. I have the utmost confidence that our 'Sunshine-Driven' grow facility will soon be setting new quality standards in the industry."
Jason Wells, Production Manager, added, "As we prepare to fill the existing three (3) 2,880-sq ft. Ranger Series 2000 Greenhouses with plants to begin the flowering process I can clearly see that our overall production capability is greater than anticipated. This initial success is a direct result of our proprietary 'Living Soils' mixture combined with the optimum growing environment provided by the State-of-the-Art Nexus Greenhouse System. Starting the process now will give us ample time to complete the purchase, site preparation, and construction of these greenhouses to meet early spring grow cycles."
Rod Clawson, Manager of Category One Botanicals, LLC, the Licensed Grower for the Facilities, adds, "It has been less than two (2) months since we began operations at Colorado Buffalo Ranch Facility I and to already be in discussions about expansion plans clearly demonstrates the degree of our early success. Dr. John P. Janovec and Jason Wells have far exceeded my expectations and I could not be more satisfied with the entire CannaGrow Staffing Program."
Delmar Janovec, CEO, stated, "The implementation of 'Sunshine-Driven' Cannabis Production utilizing 'Living Soils' has been one of our goals from the beginning. It is now becoming a reality and soon Category One Botanicals, with the assistance of the CannaGrow Staffing Program, will be bringing a variety of strains and quality products to the marketplace."
CannaGrow Holdings, Inc., the Liaison and Representative for NuGro Industries, will continue in its capacity of providing oversight as the Facilities Manager, working with the State/County Agencies and Category One Botanicals, LLC, the licensed Grower for the facilities. The completion of this project will now provide the company the basis to begin generating revenues through its Staffing Program and other services offered to Licensed Growers subleasing the turnkey facilities being built to the specifications of CannaGrow COO, Dr. John P. Janovec, and Consultant, Jason Wells. CannaGrow has already received numerous inquiries from additional perspective tenants and is also exploring additional business ventures within this industry that could further enhance shareholder value.
The site plan, grading plan, and phasing plan that was submitted by NuGro Industries, the landowner and developer, can be viewed on our website at: http://cannagrowholdings.com.
About CannaGrow Holdings, Inc.:
CannaGrow Holdings, Inc. has entered the Medical/Recreational Cannabis Industry as a Lessor, Liaison, and Consultant to licensed Growers providing them with turnkey Growing Facilities in the State of Colorado. The Company intends to expand this business model within this industry as business opportunities evolve whereby providing for the highest return to its shareholders.
CannaGrow Holdings, Inc. does not and will not, until such time as Federal law allows, grow, harvest, distribute or sell marijuana or any substance that violate the laws of the United States of America.
CannaGrow Holdings, Inc. encourages the public to read the above information in conjunction with its year-end statement for December 31, 2015, and the quarterly statements filed in calendar year 2016, at www.otcmarkets.com.
The information contained in this press release may include forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements usually contain the words "may," "could," "possibly," "feel," "estimate," "anticipate," "believe," "expect," or similar expressions that involve risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties include the Company's uncertain profitability, need for significant capital, uncertainty concerning market acceptance of its services, competition, limited service facilities, dependence on technological developments and protection of its intellectual property. The Company's actual results could differ materially from those discussed herein.
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Over doubling in size by spring !!
CGRW NEWS!!
CannaGrow Holdings Announces Plans for the Purchase of Six Additional Ranger Series 2000 Greenhouses
Marketwired August 31, 2016
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO--(Marketwired - Aug 31, 2016) - CannaGrow Holdings, Inc., ( OTC PINK : CGRW ), -- CannaGrow Holdings, Inc., a Liaison and Consultant providing turnkey solutions to licensed growers in the legal Cannabis industry, today announces plans to increase the production capacity of the Colorado Buffalo Ranch Facility I by 17,280 square feet. NuGro Industries, Inc., owner and developer of the Facilities, has agreed to initiate contracts with International Greenhouse Company (IGC) for the purchase of six (6) additional Ranger Series 2000 Greenhouses.
Dr. John P. Janovec, Ph.D., COO of CannaGrow Holdings, states, "With the first grow cycle well underway we are pleased by superb growth results. I attribute the stellar health of our plants in part to the 'Living Soils' they are growing in. The 'Living Soils' medium being used was mixed in bulk at the Buffalo Ranch Grow Facility with various amendments, composts, and micro-nutrients purchased from vendors as far away as Canada and the East Coast. Now that the computerized Nexus Greenhouse System is dialed in and the Mother Plant Room is fully functional we already anticipate the need to increase square foot capacity of the grow space from the current 11,640 sq. ft. to 28,920 sq. ft. I have the utmost confidence that our 'Sunshine-Driven' grow facility will soon be setting new quality standards in the industry."
Jason Wells, Production Manager, added, "As we prepare to fill the existing three (3) 2,880-sq ft. Ranger Series 2000 Greenhouses with plants to begin the flowering process I can clearly see that our overall production capability is greater than anticipated. This initial success is a direct result of our proprietary 'Living Soils' mixture combined with the optimum growing environment provided by the State-of-the-Art Nexus Greenhouse System. Starting the process now will give us ample time to complete the purchase, site preparation, and construction of these greenhouses to meet early spring grow cycles."
Rod Clawson, Manager of Category One Botanicals, LLC, the Licensed Grower for the Facilities, adds, "It has been less than two (2) months since we began operations at Colorado Buffalo Ranch Facility I and to already be in discussions about expansion plans clearly demonstrates the degree of our early success. Dr. John P. Janovec and Jason Wells have far exceeded my expectations and I could not be more satisfied with the entire CannaGrow Staffing Program."
Delmar Janovec, CEO, stated, "The implementation of 'Sunshine-Driven' Cannabis Production utilizing 'Living Soils' has been one of our goals from the beginning. It is now becoming a reality and soon Category One Botanicals, with the assistance of the CannaGrow Staffing Program, will be bringing a variety of strains and quality products to the marketplace."
CannaGrow Holdings, Inc., the Liaison and Representative for NuGro Industries, will continue in its capacity of providing oversight as the Facilities Manager, working with the State/County Agencies and Category One Botanicals, LLC, the licensed Grower for the facilities. The completion of this project will now provide the company the basis to begin generating revenues through its Staffing Program and other services offered to Licensed Growers subleasing the turnkey facilities being built to the specifications of CannaGrow COO, Dr. John P. Janovec, and Consultant, Jason Wells. CannaGrow has already received numerous inquiries from additional perspective tenants and is also exploring additional business ventures within this industry that could further enhance shareholder value.
The site plan, grading plan, and phasing plan that was submitted by NuGro Industries, the landowner and developer, can be viewed on our website at: http://cannagrowholdings.com.
About CannaGrow Holdings, Inc.:
CannaGrow Holdings, Inc. has entered the Medical/Recreational Cannabis Industry as a Lessor, Liaison, and Consultant to licensed Growers providing them with turnkey Growing Facilities in the State of Colorado. The Company intends to expand this business model within this industry as business opportunities evolve whereby providing for the highest return to its shareholders.
CannaGrow Holdings, Inc. does not and will not, until such time as Federal law allows, grow, harvest, distribute or sell marijuana or any substance that violate the laws of the United States of America.
CannaGrow Holdings, Inc. encourages the public to read the above information in conjunction with its year-end statement for December 31, 2015, and the quarterly statements filed in calendar year 2016, at www.otcmarkets.com.
The information contained in this press release may include forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements usually contain the words "may," "could," "possibly," "feel," "estimate," "anticipate," "believe," "expect," or similar expressions that involve risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties include the Company's uncertain profitability, need for significant capital, uncertainty concerning market acceptance of its services, competition, limited service facilities, dependence on technological developments and protection of its intellectual property. The Company's actual results could differ materially from those discussed herein.
Report TOS
CGRW NEWS!!
CannaGrow Holdings Announces Plans for the Purchase of Six Additional Ranger Series 2000 Greenhouses
Marketwired August 31, 2016
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO--(Marketwired - Aug 31, 2016) - CannaGrow Holdings, Inc., ( OTC PINK : CGRW ), -- CannaGrow Holdings, Inc., a Liaison and Consultant providing turnkey solutions to licensed growers in the legal Cannabis industry, today announces plans to increase the production capacity of the Colorado Buffalo Ranch Facility I by 17,280 square feet. NuGro Industries, Inc., owner and developer of the Facilities, has agreed to initiate contracts with International Greenhouse Company (IGC) for the purchase of six (6) additional Ranger Series 2000 Greenhouses.
Dr. John P. Janovec, Ph.D., COO of CannaGrow Holdings, states, "With the first grow cycle well underway we are pleased by superb growth results. I attribute the stellar health of our plants in part to the 'Living Soils' they are growing in. The 'Living Soils' medium being used was mixed in bulk at the Buffalo Ranch Grow Facility with various amendments, composts, and micro-nutrients purchased from vendors as far away as Canada and the East Coast. Now that the computerized Nexus Greenhouse System is dialed in and the Mother Plant Room is fully functional we already anticipate the need to increase square foot capacity of the grow space from the current 11,640 sq. ft. to 28,920 sq. ft. I have the utmost confidence that our 'Sunshine-Driven' grow facility will soon be setting new quality standards in the industry."
Jason Wells, Production Manager, added, "As we prepare to fill the existing three (3) 2,880-sq ft. Ranger Series 2000 Greenhouses with plants to begin the flowering process I can clearly see that our overall production capability is greater than anticipated. This initial success is a direct result of our proprietary 'Living Soils' mixture combined with the optimum growing environment provided by the State-of-the-Art Nexus Greenhouse System. Starting the process now will give us ample time to complete the purchase, site preparation, and construction of these greenhouses to meet early spring grow cycles."
Rod Clawson, Manager of Category One Botanicals, LLC, the Licensed Grower for the Facilities, adds, "It has been less than two (2) months since we began operations at Colorado Buffalo Ranch Facility I and to already be in discussions about expansion plans clearly demonstrates the degree of our early success. Dr. John P. Janovec and Jason Wells have far exceeded my expectations and I could not be more satisfied with the entire CannaGrow Staffing Program."
Delmar Janovec, CEO, stated, "The implementation of 'Sunshine-Driven' Cannabis Production utilizing 'Living Soils' has been one of our goals from the beginning. It is now becoming a reality and soon Category One Botanicals, with the assistance of the CannaGrow Staffing Program, will be bringing a variety of strains and quality products to the marketplace."
CannaGrow Holdings, Inc., the Liaison and Representative for NuGro Industries, will continue in its capacity of providing oversight as the Facilities Manager, working with the State/County Agencies and Category One Botanicals, LLC, the licensed Grower for the facilities. The completion of this project will now provide the company the basis to begin generating revenues through its Staffing Program and other services offered to Licensed Growers subleasing the turnkey facilities being built to the specifications of CannaGrow COO, Dr. John P. Janovec, and Consultant, Jason Wells. CannaGrow has already received numerous inquiries from additional perspective tenants and is also exploring additional business ventures within this industry that could further enhance shareholder value.
The site plan, grading plan, and phasing plan that was submitted by NuGro Industries, the landowner and developer, can be viewed on our website at: http://cannagrowholdings.com.
About CannaGrow Holdings, Inc.:
CannaGrow Holdings, Inc. has entered the Medical/Recreational Cannabis Industry as a Lessor, Liaison, and Consultant to licensed Growers providing them with turnkey Growing Facilities in the State of Colorado. The Company intends to expand this business model within this industry as business opportunities evolve whereby providing for the highest return to its shareholders.
CannaGrow Holdings, Inc. does not and will not, until such time as Federal law allows, grow, harvest, distribute or sell marijuana or any substance that violate the laws of the United States of America.
CannaGrow Holdings, Inc. encourages the public to read the above information in conjunction with its year-end statement for December 31, 2015, and the quarterly statements filed in calendar year 2016, at www.otcmarkets.com.
The information contained in this press release may include forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements usually contain the words "may," "could," "possibly," "feel," "estimate," "anticipate," "believe," "expect," or similar expressions that involve risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties include the Company's uncertain profitability, need for significant capital, uncertainty concerning market acceptance of its services, competition, limited service facilities, dependence on technological developments and protection of its intellectual property. The Company's actual results could differ materially from those discussed herein.
We need some more pictures
Yes more will be revealed. CGRW and category one are one in the same
Second tenant and buildout should cause some buying pressure
More and more states. You'd have to be crazy not to own some of the legit MJ stocks while they are cheap
http://www.12news.com/mb/news/local/arizona/if-we-legalize-it-marijuana-in-arizona/305393836
That is big news.
"As previously announced, we are continuing to work with a new potential tenant that has made their second site visit clearly demonstrating a strong interest in finalizing plans for an identical footprint on an adjacent 4.5 acres of the 20 acre lease the company has with the landowner, NuGro."
BIG THINGS COMING
$CGRW NEWS
CannaGrow Holdings Announces Initial Production Cycle Update
CENTENNIAL, CO--(Marketwired - Aug 16, 2016) - CannaGrow Holdings, Inc., (OTC PINK: CGRW), -- CannaGrow Holdings, Inc., a Liaison and Consultant providing turnkey solutions to licensed growers in the legal Cannabis industry, today announces 890 Marijuana Plants at the Buffalo Ranch Project I Facility have been tagged in compliance with the State MED Board METRC System.
Dr. John P. Janovec, Ph.D., COO of CannaGrow Holdings, states, "With my recent appointment as Administrator for Category One Botanicals at the Buffalo Ranch Project I Facility it is my responsibility to ensure that the entire facility adheres to the METRC System compliance regulations. Tagging these first 890 plants into the system is a milestone event for our Initial Production Cycle. As always my main goal is to provide a wide variety of popular and marketable strains that will help us to begin the branding process for Category One Botanicals."
Jason Wells, Production Manager added, "As we start to move hundreds of plants from the Mother Plant Room to the Greenhouse, the full impact of the production capabilities of the facility are becoming overwhelmingly apparent. With the natural light cycles beginning to wane the plan is to use the State of the Art Nexus Greenhouse to extend the vegetative (growth) cycle of the plants for an additional 30 to 45 days before the move to the Seasonal Greenhouses. This extended light cycle will add size and volume to the plants before the flower cycle begins. With the aid of Modine Heating Systems in the Seasonal Greenhouses we can flower the plants using natural sunlight well into late November and possibly even early December."
Rod Clawson, Licensed Grower and Managing Member of Category One Botanicals LLC, adds, "The staffing program provided by CannaGrow is amazing, as the knowledge of these two Master Growers makes me very comfortable with turning the day-to-day activities over to their 'Grow Team.' Even the support assistants CannaGrow provided are experienced enough to carry out many of the advanced tasks required as the team ramps the facility into full production."
Delmar Janovec, CEO, stated, "I have received nothing but good reports from everyone at the Buffalo Ranch Project I. It has been reported to me that the computerized systems running the different grow areas of the facility are all functioning properly and in accordance with the technology that was designed with the Nexus Greenhouse systems. As previously announced, we are continuing to work with a new potential tenant that has made their second site visit clearly demonstrating a strong interest in finalizing plans for an identical footprint on an adjacent 4.5 acres of the 20 acre lease the company has with the landowner, NuGro."
CannaGrow Holdings, Inc., the Liaison and Representative for NuGro Industries, will continue in its capacity in providing oversight as the Facilities Manager, working with the State/County Agencies and Category One Botanicals, LLC, the licensed Grower for the facilities. The completion of this project will now provide the company the basis to begin generating revenues from the Licensed Growers subleasing the turnkey facilities being built to the specifications of CannaGrow's COO, Dr. John P. Janovec, and Consultant, Jason Wells. CannaGrow has already received numerous inquiries from additional perspective tenants and is also exploring additional business ventures within this industry that could further enhance shareholder value.
The site plan, grading plan, and phasing plan that was submitted by NuGro Industries, the landowner and developer, can be viewed on our website at: http://cannagrowholdings.com.
About CannaGrow Holdings, Inc.:
CannaGrow Holdings, Inc. has entered the Medical/Recreational Cannabis Industry as a Lessor, Liaison, and Consultant to licensed Growers providing them with turnkey Growing Facilities in the State of Colorado. The Company intends to expand this business model within this industry as business opportunities evolve whereby providing for the highest return to its shareholders.
CannaGrow Holdings, Inc. does not and will not, until such time as Federal law allows, grow, harvest, distribute or sell marijuana or any substance that violate the laws of the United States of America.
CannaGrow Holdings, Inc. encourages the public to read the above information in conjunction with its year-end statement for December 31, 2015, and the quarterly statements filed in calendar year 2016, at www.otcmarkets.com.
The information contained in this press release may include forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements usually contain the words "may," "could," "possibly," "feel," "estimate," "anticipate," "believe," "expect," or similar expressions that involve risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties include the Company's uncertain profitability, need for significant capital, uncertainty concerning market acceptance of its services, competition, limited service facilities, dependence on technological developments and protection of its intellectual property. The Company's actual results could differ materially from those discussed herein.
$CGRW NEWS
CannaGrow Holdings Announces Initial Production Cycle Update
CENTENNIAL, CO--(Marketwired - Aug 16, 2016) - CannaGrow Holdings, Inc., (OTC PINK: CGRW), -- CannaGrow Holdings, Inc., a Liaison and Consultant providing turnkey solutions to licensed growers in the legal Cannabis industry, today announces 890 Marijuana Plants at the Buffalo Ranch Project I Facility have been tagged in compliance with the State MED Board METRC System.
Dr. John P. Janovec, Ph.D., COO of CannaGrow Holdings, states, "With my recent appointment as Administrator for Category One Botanicals at the Buffalo Ranch Project I Facility it is my responsibility to ensure that the entire facility adheres to the METRC System compliance regulations. Tagging these first 890 plants into the system is a milestone event for our Initial Production Cycle. As always my main goal is to provide a wide variety of popular and marketable strains that will help us to begin the branding process for Category One Botanicals."
Jason Wells, Production Manager added, "As we start to move hundreds of plants from the Mother Plant Room to the Greenhouse, the full impact of the production capabilities of the facility are becoming overwhelmingly apparent. With the natural light cycles beginning to wane the plan is to use the State of the Art Nexus Greenhouse to extend the vegetative (growth) cycle of the plants for an additional 30 to 45 days before the move to the Seasonal Greenhouses. This extended light cycle will add size and volume to the plants before the flower cycle begins. With the aid of Modine Heating Systems in the Seasonal Greenhouses we can flower the plants using natural sunlight well into late November and possibly even early December."
Rod Clawson, Licensed Grower and Managing Member of Category One Botanicals LLC, adds, "The staffing program provided by CannaGrow is amazing, as the knowledge of these two Master Growers makes me very comfortable with turning the day-to-day activities over to their 'Grow Team.' Even the support assistants CannaGrow provided are experienced enough to carry out many of the advanced tasks required as the team ramps the facility into full production."
Delmar Janovec, CEO, stated, "I have received nothing but good reports from everyone at the Buffalo Ranch Project I. It has been reported to me that the computerized systems running the different grow areas of the facility are all functioning properly and in accordance with the technology that was designed with the Nexus Greenhouse systems. As previously announced, we are continuing to work with a new potential tenant that has made their second site visit clearly demonstrating a strong interest in finalizing plans for an identical footprint on an adjacent 4.5 acres of the 20 acre lease the company has with the landowner, NuGro."
CannaGrow Holdings, Inc., the Liaison and Representative for NuGro Industries, will continue in its capacity in providing oversight as the Facilities Manager, working with the State/County Agencies and Category One Botanicals, LLC, the licensed Grower for the facilities. The completion of this project will now provide the company the basis to begin generating revenues from the Licensed Growers subleasing the turnkey facilities being built to the specifications of CannaGrow's COO, Dr. John P. Janovec, and Consultant, Jason Wells. CannaGrow has already received numerous inquiries from additional perspective tenants and is also exploring additional business ventures within this industry that could further enhance shareholder value.
The site plan, grading plan, and phasing plan that was submitted by NuGro Industries, the landowner and developer, can be viewed on our website at: http://cannagrowholdings.com.
About CannaGrow Holdings, Inc.:
CannaGrow Holdings, Inc. has entered the Medical/Recreational Cannabis Industry as a Lessor, Liaison, and Consultant to licensed Growers providing them with turnkey Growing Facilities in the State of Colorado. The Company intends to expand this business model within this industry as business opportunities evolve whereby providing for the highest return to its shareholders.
CannaGrow Holdings, Inc. does not and will not, until such time as Federal law allows, grow, harvest, distribute or sell marijuana or any substance that violate the laws of the United States of America.
CannaGrow Holdings, Inc. encourages the public to read the above information in conjunction with its year-end statement for December 31, 2015, and the quarterly statements filed in calendar year 2016, at www.otcmarkets.com.
The information contained in this press release may include forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements usually contain the words "may," "could," "possibly," "feel," "estimate," "anticipate," "believe," "expect," or similar expressions that involve risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties include the Company's uncertain profitability, need for significant capital, uncertainty concerning market acceptance of its services, competition, limited service facilities, dependence on technological developments and protection of its intellectual property. The Company's actual results could differ materially from those discussed herein.
CannaGrow Holdings Announces Initial Production Cycle Update
CENTENNIAL, CO--(Marketwired - Aug 16, 2016) - CannaGrow Holdings, Inc., (OTC PINK: CGRW), -- CannaGrow Holdings, Inc., a Liaison and Consultant providing turnkey solutions to licensed growers in the legal Cannabis industry, today announces 890 Marijuana Plants at the Buffalo Ranch Project I Facility have been tagged in compliance with the State MED Board METRC System.
Dr. John P. Janovec, Ph.D., COO of CannaGrow Holdings, states, "With my recent appointment as Administrator for Category One Botanicals at the Buffalo Ranch Project I Facility it is my responsibility to ensure that the entire facility adheres to the METRC System compliance regulations. Tagging these first 890 plants into the system is a milestone event for our Initial Production Cycle. As always my main goal is to provide a wide variety of popular and marketable strains that will help us to begin the branding process for Category One Botanicals."
Jason Wells, Production Manager added, "As we start to move hundreds of plants from the Mother Plant Room to the Greenhouse, the full impact of the production capabilities of the facility are becoming overwhelmingly apparent. With the natural light cycles beginning to wane the plan is to use the State of the Art Nexus Greenhouse to extend the vegetative (growth) cycle of the plants for an additional 30 to 45 days before the move to the Seasonal Greenhouses. This extended light cycle will add size and volume to the plants before the flower cycle begins. With the aid of Modine Heating Systems in the Seasonal Greenhouses we can flower the plants using natural sunlight well into late November and possibly even early December."
Rod Clawson, Licensed Grower and Managing Member of Category One Botanicals LLC, adds, "The staffing program provided by CannaGrow is amazing, as the knowledge of these two Master Growers makes me very comfortable with turning the day-to-day activities over to their 'Grow Team.' Even the support assistants CannaGrow provided are experienced enough to carry out many of the advanced tasks required as the team ramps the facility into full production."
Delmar Janovec, CEO, stated, "I have received nothing but good reports from everyone at the Buffalo Ranch Project I. It has been reported to me that the computerized systems running the different grow areas of the facility are all functioning properly and in accordance with the technology that was designed with the Nexus Greenhouse systems. As previously announced, we are continuing to work with a new potential tenant that has made their second site visit clearly demonstrating a strong interest in finalizing plans for an identical footprint on an adjacent 4.5 acres of the 20 acre lease the company has with the landowner, NuGro."
CannaGrow Holdings, Inc., the Liaison and Representative for NuGro Industries, will continue in its capacity in providing oversight as the Facilities Manager, working with the State/County Agencies and Category One Botanicals, LLC, the licensed Grower for the facilities. The completion of this project will now provide the company the basis to begin generating revenues from the Licensed Growers subleasing the turnkey facilities being built to the specifications of CannaGrow's COO, Dr. John P. Janovec, and Consultant, Jason Wells. CannaGrow has already received numerous inquiries from additional perspective tenants and is also exploring additional business ventures within this industry that could further enhance shareholder value.
The site plan, grading plan, and phasing plan that was submitted by NuGro Industries, the landowner and developer, can be viewed on our website at: http://cannagrowholdings.com.
About CannaGrow Holdings, Inc.:
CannaGrow Holdings, Inc. has entered the Medical/Recreational Cannabis Industry as a Lessor, Liaison, and Consultant to licensed Growers providing them with turnkey Growing Facilities in the State of Colorado. The Company intends to expand this business model within this industry as business opportunities evolve whereby providing for the highest return to its shareholders.
CannaGrow Holdings, Inc. does not and will not, until such time as Federal law allows, grow, harvest, distribute or sell marijuana or any substance that violate the laws of the United States of America.
CannaGrow Holdings, Inc. encourages the public to read the above information in conjunction with its year-end statement for December 31, 2015, and the quarterly statements filed in calendar year 2016, at www.otcmarkets.com.
The information contained in this press release may include forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements usually contain the words "may," "could," "possibly," "feel," "estimate," "anticipate," "believe," "expect," or similar expressions that involve risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties include the Company's uncertain profitability, need for significant capital, uncertainty concerning market acceptance of its services, competition, limited service facilities, dependence on technological developments and protection of its intellectual property. The Company's actual results could differ materially from those discussed herein.
How Big Pharma is To Thank for DEA Marijuana Ruling
http://marijuanastocks.com/title-how-big-pharma-is-to-thank-for-dea-marijuana-ruling/
186 pages but it's one step at a time. More research is good. And by that time all 50 states will legalize.
https://s3.amazonaws.com/public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2016-17954.pdf
DEA Announces Actions Related to Marijuana and Industrial Hemp
AUG 11 (WASHINGTON) - The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) announced several marijuana- related actions, including actions regarding scientific research and scheduling of marijuana, as well as principles on the cultivation of industrial hemp under the Agricultural Act of 2014.
DEA Publishes Responses to Two Pending Petitions to Reschedule Marijuana
DEA has denied two petitions to reschedule marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). In response to the petitions, DEA requested a scientific and medical evaluation and scheduling recommendation from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), which was conducted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in consultation with the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). Based on the legal standards in the CSA, marijuana remains a schedule I controlled substance because it does not meet the criteria for currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States, there is a lack of accepted safety for its use under medical supervision, and it has a high potential for abuse.
In his letter to the petitioners, DEA Acting Administrator Chuck Rosenberg offered a detailed response outlining the factual and legal basis for the denial of the petitions.
The full responses to the petitions can be found in the Federal Register. Response 1 AND Response 2
The DEA and the FDA continue to believe that scientifically valid and well-controlled clinical trials conducted under investigational new drug (IND) applications are the most appropriate way to conduct research on the medicinal uses of marijuana. Furthermore, DEA and FDA believe that the drug approval process is the most appropriate way to assess whether a product derived from marijuana or its constituents is safe and effective and has an accepted medical use. This pathway allows the FDA the important ability to determine whether a product meets the FDA criteria for safety and effectiveness for approval.
Increasing the Number of Authorized Marijuana Manufacturers Supplying Researchers
DEA announced a policy change designed to foster research by expanding the number of DEA- registered marijuana manufacturers. This change should provide researchers with a more varied and robust supply of marijuana. At present, there is only one entity authorized to produce marijuana to supply researchers in the United States: the University of Mississippi, operating under a contract with NIDA. Consistent with the CSA and U.S. treaty obligations, DEA’s new policy will allow additional entities to apply to become registered with DEA so that they may grow and distribute marijuana for FDA-authorized research purposes.
This change illustrates DEA’s commitment to working together with the FDA and NIDA to facilitate research concerning marijuana and its components. DEA currently has 350 individuals registered to conduct research on marijuana and its components. Notably, DEA has approved every application for registration submitted by researchers seeking to use NIDA-supplied marijuana to conduct research that HHS determined to be scientifically meritorious.
Statement of Principles Concerning Industrial Hemp and the Agricultural Act of 2014
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), in consultation with DEA and the FDA, also released a statement of principles concerning provisions of the Agricultural Act of 2014 relating to the cultivation of industrial hemp. Industrial hemp is a low-concentration THC variety of the cannabis plant intended to be used for industrial purposes (e.g., fiber and seed). This statement of principles is intended to inform the public, including institutions of higher education and State departments of agriculture, how Federal law applies to activities associated with industrial hemp that is grown and cultivated in accordance with Section 7606 of the Agricultural Act of 2014.
This statement of principles outlines the legalized growing and cultivating of industrial hemp for research purposes under certain conditions, such as in states where growth and cultivation are legal under state law. The 2014 Act did not remove industrial hemp from the list of controlled substances and, with certain limited exceptions, the requirements of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the CSA continue to apply to industrial hemp-related activities. The statement of principles addresses questions including the extent to which private parties may grow industrial hemp as part of an agricultural pilot program, the circumstances under which the sale of hemp products is permitted, and other related topics.
https://www.dea.gov/divisions/hq/2016/hq081116.shtml
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GOOD NEWS! more research on MJ.
Also good that it wasn't rescheduled yet. Let CGRW get its foot into the industry and keep building before big pharma companies can! Then we purchase category one botanicals llc and the rest will be history!
The plan goes on!
Imagine if CGRW released pics of MJ growing Tomorrow...one could dream
Yea I know CGRA is going to fly ! And so will CGRW
CG*W also does but all Legit MJ plays will skyrocket like 2014
IS THE U.S. GOVERNMENT ABOUT TO RE-CLASSIFY MARIJUANA?
A REPORTED DEA EMAIL SUGGESTS IT MIGHT ON THURSDAY
https://www.google.com/amp/www.popsci.com/amp/dea-marijuana-announcement-email?client=safari
The Obama administration is planning to remove a major roadblock to marijuana research, officials said Wednesday, potentially spurring broad scientific study of a drug that is being used to treat dozens of diseases in states across the nation despite little rigorous evidence of its effectiveness.
The new policy is expected to sharply increase the supply of marijuana available to researchers. For years, the University of Mississippi has been the only institution authorized to grow the drug for use in medical studies. This restriction has so limited the supply of marijuana federally approved for research purposes that scientists said it could often take years to obtain it and in some cases it was impossible to get. But soon the Drug Enforcement Administration will allow other universities to apply to grow marijuana, three government officials said.
In taking this step, the Obama administration is further relaxing the nation’s stance on marijuana. President Obama has said he views it as no more dangerous than alcohol, and the Justice Department has not stood in the way of states that have legalized the
Looks like not. But it's gonna be positive regarldless. Research will eventually lead to legalization. One step at a time just like CGRW
Obama Administration Set to Remove Barrier to Marijuana Research
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By CATHERINE SAINT LOUIS and MATT APUZZO
AUGUST 10, 2016
The Obama administration is planning to remove a major roadblock to marijuana research, officials said Wednesday, potentially spurring broad scientific study of a drug that is being used to treat dozens of diseases in states across the nation despite little rigorous evidence of its effectiveness.
The new policy is expected to sharply increase the supply of marijuana available to researchers.
And in taking this step, the Obama administration is further relaxing the nation’s stance on marijuana. President Obama has said he views it as no more dangerous than alcohol, and the Justice Department has not stood in the way of states that have legalized the drug.
For years, the University of Mississippi has been the only institution authorized to grow the drug for use in medical studies. This restriction has so limited the supply of marijuana federally approved for research purposes that scientists said it could often take years to obtain it and in some cases it was impossible to get. But soon the Drug Enforcement Administration will allow other universities to apply to grow marijuana, three government officials said.
While 25 states have approved the medical use of marijuana for a growing list of conditions, including Parkinson’s, Crohn’s disease, Tourette’s syndrome, Alzheimer’s, lupus and rheumatoid arthritis, the research to back up many of those treatments is thin. The new policy could begin to change that.
“It will create a supply of research-grade marijuana that is diverse, but more importantly, it will be competitive and you will have growers motivated to meet the demand of researchers,” said John Hudak, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution.
The new policy will be published as soon as Thursday in the federal register, according to the three officials, who have seen the policy but spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss it.
It is unclear how many additional universities would receive licenses to grow marijuana, but the new policy does not set a cap on the number who could qualify. Any institution that has an approved research protocol and the security measures needed to store dangerous drugs can apply.
Researchers will still have to receive approval from federal agencies to conduct medical studies of marijuana, including from the D.E.A. and the Food and Drug Administration. Those whose projects are funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse will also need its consent.
But drug policy advocates, experts and researchers predicted that increasing the number of institutions growing marijuana will have a significant practical effect. The University of Mississippi’s monopoly on that role has been a barrier.
“It’s clear that this was a significant hurdle in limiting the quantity of clinical research taking place in the U.S.,” said Paul Armentano, the deputy director of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws.
Researchers often had difficulty getting some kinds of marijuana, including ones with large amounts of THC, the main ingredient in the drug that gets people high. Under the University of Mississippi monopoly, Mr. Hudak of Brookings said: “If you were a researcher who thought a product with high THC would help someone with a painful cancer, you were out of luck. You couldn’t access high THC marijuana in the same way you could buy it in a market in Colorado,” where it is legal.
As recently as June, Dr. Steven W. Gust, a special assistant to the director of National Institute on Drug Abuse, had disagreed with critics who say the monopoly has stifled research. “In the past, NIDA has been able to provide marijuana for every federally qualified research project,” he said recently in an emailed response to questions.
Earlier this year, the D.E.A. had suggested that it would possibly remove marijuana from the list of the most restricted and dangerous drugs by end of June. But this week, the agency did not take such a step.
Dr. Orrin Devinsky of the Comprehensive Epilepsy Center at New York University Langone Medical Center called it “deeply disappointing” that the agency had not done so. He said the scientific data overwhelmingly indicated it should not be listed as such a dangerous drug.
The federal government still classifies marijuana as a highly addictive drug without medical value, as it has for 46 years. The D.E.A. did not say when it will answer two petitions demanding a change of that policy, filed separately in 2009 and 2011.
Others were relieved that the D.E.A. had moved to allow more institutions to grow marijuana for research, but not taken it off the list of the most dangerous drugs.
“They’re looking at the science, taking a nuanced view,” said Kevin A. Sabet, a former Obama administration drug-policy adviser and president of the group Smart Approaches to Marijuana. “It’s a good day for science.”