MariMed Is On A Roll: Partners With Two Iconic Music Venues In Boston, Acquires Another Illinois Cannabis Dispensary

Multi-state marijuana operator MariMed Inc. MRMD MRMD has closed the acquisition of Allgreens Dispensary, LLC on Tuesday, April 9, its fifth dispensary in Illinois.

The Massachusetts-based company said the green light from the Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation for the acquisition allows MariMed to fully consolidate the financial results of the company's Thrive-branded dispensary in Casey, Illinois. The dispensary had previously operated under a managed services agreement.

The move came shortly after MariMed acquired the operating assets of Our Community Wellness & Compassionate Care Center in Prince George's County in Maryland.

Jon Levine, MariMed’s CEO, a speaker at the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference on April 16-17 said "Maximizing our footprint there [in Maryland] has long been one of our top strategic priorities."

Meanwhile, located at 912 N. State Highway 49 in Casey, near the intersection of State Highway 49 and U.S. Interstate 70, the newly acquired dispensary will offer a curated selection of products across its brand portfolio, including Betty's Eddies fruit chews, Bubby's Baked soft-baked goods, Vibations drink mixes and the full suite of its InHouse branded products.

MariMed, which plans to grow its Illinois retail footprint, said the company sees an opportunity in Illinois, where cannabis sales for 2023 totaled $1.6 billion.

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Separately, MariMed announced on Wednesday that it has entered into a marketing partnership with two iconic venues in Boston, the MGM Music Hall Fenway and Citizens House of Blues Boston.

The collaboration marks MariMed’s Nature's Heritage as the exclusive cannabis sponsor, "elevating the brand at highly anticipated shows to connect with millions of passionate music fans throughout the year," the company said in a press release.

Jay O'Malley, MariMed’s vice president of marketing and research & development, praised the move.

"Music is among the greatest passions for people, and that is especially true for cannabis consumers. Our partnership with these incredible venues will enable Nature's Heritage to build a strong relationship with music fans when they are at their happiest – seeing one of their favorite bands," O'Malley said.

MRMD Price Action

MariMed's shares traded 4.2504% higher at $0.2698 per share after the market close on Wednesday afternoon.

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