Cannabis Practice Unveils Inaugural “Cannabis 50” List
Las Vegas, Nevada – The MGO and ELLO Cannabis Practice, leaders in providing accounting, investment banking and consulting services to the cannabis industry, announced the launch of the “The Cannabis 50”, an industry review that highlights companies, organizations and people of varying backgrounds and expertise that are making a positive impact on the cannabis and hemp industries.
“The Cannabis 50” recognizes those that transformed, uplifted and inspired the growth and maturation of the cannabis industry with a focus on acts of impact in 2019. Honorees are highlighted across various categories, such as innovation in business /product development, social impact, activism or regulatory change, education, and cultural influence.
Kevin O’Connell, CEO of MGO says “The list makers share a common thread. They are all advocates and leaders within the cannabis and hemp industries, pushing boundaries to increase legitimacy, reduce stigma, and help the maturation of the medical and adult-use markets, as well as the ancillary businesses needed to ensure that this sector flourishes.”
“2019 has been about more than just growth and innovation, the cannabis sector has had to weather some challenges,” said Scott Hammon, leader of the MGO Cannabis Practice. “The Cannabis 50 represents inspiring individuals and organizations that have impacted the sector in positive ways.”
Honorees will also be included in an accompanying “Cannabis Impact Review,” and featured in expanded interviews and additional content, to be rolled out throughout 2020, on Cannabis50.com.
Cannabis 50 honorees include:
- Acreage Holdings
- Al Harrington, Viola Brands
- Aliza Sherman, Ellementa
- Americans for Safe Access (ASA)
- Ariel Clark, Clark Neubert LLP
- BlackRock Holdings
- Bloom Farms
- Canadian Securities Exchange
- Charlotte’s Web
- Damian Marley
- Duane Morris
- Eaze
- Eben Britton, Athletes For CARE
- Emily Paxhia, Poseidon
- Flow Kana
- Glass House Farms
- Green Thumb Industries
- Halo Canna
- Harvest Health and Recreation
- HeadSet
- House of Representatives
- Jim Belushi, Belushi’s Brands
- Jonathan Page, Aurora Cannabis
- Killer Mike
- Lowell Herb Co.
- Mara Gordon, Aunt Zelda’s
- Matt Barnes
- Medicine Man Technologies
- Michigan Pure Med
- Mindy Segal, Mindy’s Edibles
- Minority Cannabis Business Association
- MJBizDaily
- National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA)
- Native American Finance Officers Association (NAFOA)
- NORML
- Ricki Lake & Abby Epstein, Weed The People
- Robert Flannery, Dr. Robb Farms
- Scotts Miracle Gro
- Seke Ballard, Good Tree Capital
- Steve DeAngelo, Harborside
- Sue Sisley, MAPS
- Sundie Seefried, Partner Colorado Credit Union
- Towelie, South Park
- Tracy Ryan, CannaKids
- Trulieve
- University of California – Irvine
- University of Maryland, Baltimore
- Vireo Health
- Vivien Azer, Cowen & Company
- Winona LaDuke, Winona’s Hemp and Heritage Farm
To sign up to receive a copy of the “Cannabis Impact Review” visit Cannabis50.com. To learn more about the MGO | ELLO Cannabis Practice visit www.mgocpa.com and www.elloinsights.com. To learn more about ELLO Capital visit www.ellocapital.com
About MGO | ELLO Cannabis Practice
MGO is a CPA and advisory firm that offers a suite of accounting and advisory services to help companies, investors, and government agencies navigate the complexities of the cannabis market. Through a strategic alliance with ELLO—a cannabis business ecosystem providing investment banking, M&A advisory, capital raising, and strategic advisory services—we shape systems, processes, and transactions to support a sustainable, responsible future for cannabis.
