Arkansas Times Medical Marijuana & CBD Expo Program by Arkansas Times

THE MEDICAL MARIJUANA & CBD WELLNESS EXPO 2022

For more than 120 years we’ve helped clients prepare for growth, so when it comes to cannabis we know what to expect. Our multi-disciplinary team of attorneys, led by Erika Gee and including Cal Rose, Eli Bauer, Stuart Jackson and Randy Bynum, helps clients navigate the diverse range of issues raised by the evolving cannabis industry. We focus on regulatory guidance, corporate and tax issues, legislative lobbying and employment concerns. We offer experienced counsel and representation on every aspect of cannabis in Arkansas, Oklahoma, Missouri and other emerging markets.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS INDUSTRY DAY MAIN STAGE 2ND FLOOR AUDITORIUM 10:00 AM Alan Leveritt, Arkansas Times Introduction, Arkansas Times and a Review on State of Cannabis Industry 10:15 AM Between two plants: A Conversation with Joe Thompson, MD, President & CEO, Arkansas Center for Health Improvement 10:50 AM Between two plants: A conversation with Eddie Armstrong, Responsible Growth Arkansas and Erika Gee of WLJ 11:20 AM Between two plants: A conversation with Cal Rose of WLJ and Dan Roda of ABACA 11:50 AM - 12:20 PM Lunch 12:30 PM Panel Discussion with Erika Gee of WLJ featuring Natural State Medicinals, Osage Creek Cultivation, Revolution Global, ReLeaf Center Dispensary & Farm, Ouachita Farms, Dark Horse Medicinals 2:00 PM Doralee Chandler, Director Alcohol & Beverage Control Division 3:00 PM Between two plants: A conversation with Stuart Jackson of WLJ and Tangelia Marshall of Natural State Medicinals 3:40 PM Alan Leveritt Advertising/Closing

INDUSTRY DAY BREAKOUT SESSIONS 11:15-11:50 AM & 2-5 PM HypnosVR Room - 2nd Floor Conference Room Arkansas tech start-up, Hypnos Medical, will be debuting the world’s first Digital Cannabis technology at the Arkansas Times Medical Marijuana & CBD Wellness Expo 10:30 AM Face2Face Therapy - 1st Floor Dining Room Clearing the Air on Veterans and Medical Marijuana A Panel discussion with three combat veterans 1:00 PM

Veterinary Cannabis Hippie Hounds - 1st Floor Dining Room Utilizing Cannabinoids for Canines We will explore the mammalian endocannabinoid system, retrograde feedback, current clinical trials, and our case studies. Andrea will help you develop a better understanding of contraindicated medications and successful dose ranges for veterinary patients

6:00 PM Industry Day Cocktail Party Club27, 614 President Clinton Avenue Sponsored by Wright Lindsey Jennings Catered by Trio’s

EXHIBITORS LIST Liberty Defense Group

Natvana

ACIA

Frost, PLLC

Diamond State Extracts

Face2Face Therapy

Responsible Growth Arkansas

Brian Nichol, MD

Good Earth Organics

Ozark MMJ Cards

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Ouachita Farms

Wills Cinnamon Shop

Good Day Farms

Healing Hemp of Arkansas

Custom Cannabis

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ReLeaf Center

Osage Creek Dispensary

HypnosVR

Greenlight Dispensaries

The Murphy Clinic

Enlightened Dispensaries

Now and Zen Massage Therapy

Wright Lindsey Jennings

Delta Cannabis Co.

Hippie Hounds

CROP

Curaleaf Dispensary

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ABACA

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS CONSUMER DAY MAIN STAGE SCHEDULE 9:00 AM Introduction by Alan Leveritt 9:15 AM Brian Nichol, MD Cannabis 101 10:00 AM Panel Discussion # 1 Brian Nichol, MD, moderator featuring Custom Cannabis, BuffaloCo, Robert DeBin ACIA, Dr. Cliff Peck 11:15 AM Panel Discussion #2 Alan Leveritt, moderator featuring Ozark MMJ Cards Dr. Daniel Whitelocke, Healing Hemp of Arkansas, Osage Creek Dispensary, Good Day Farms and Hippie Hounds 12:15-12:50 PM Lunch provided by Scott Johnson Catering 1:00 PM Between two plants: A Conversation with Joe Thompson, MD Centers for Health Improvement 1:30 PM Between two plants: A Conversation with Eddie Armstrong, Responsible Growth Arkansas 2:10 PM Panel Discussion #3 Alan Leveritt, moderator featuring The Murphy Clinic, Face2Face Therapy, The Source, Natvana, Enlightened Dispensaries 3:15 PM Panel Discussion #4 Brian Nichol, MD, moderator featuring Ouachita Farms, Dr. Brandon Thornton, ReLeaf Center Dispensary & Farm, Harvest Cannabis Dispensary 4:15 PM Closing by Alan Leveritt

BREAKOUT SESSIONS Cooking with Cannabis - Kitchen/Dining Room 9:15-11 AM & 1-3 PM Qualifying Conditions - 1st Floor Dining Room 9:15 AM ReLeaf Center Dispensary & Farm 10:00 AM Enlightened Dispensaries The Entourage Effect: Breaking down what Cannabis is and how to get the most benefits - 1st Floor Dining Room 2:00 PM Terpenaires Brian Nichol, MD & BuffaloCo 3:00 PM Osage Creek Dispensary 4:00 PM Custom Cannabis Dispensary CBD and our Animals - 2nd Floor Conference Room 3:00 PM Andrea Harris - Hippie Hounds Give Fido a phytocannabinoid fighting chance! Mental Health Lecture Series by Face2Face Therapy - 2nd Floor Lounge 10:00 AM All You Need to Know About PTSD and Medical Marijuana by Angela Campagna MSW, LCSW, CCTP 11:00 AM The Importance of Treatment Coordination by Dr. Murphy and Angela Campagna MSW, LCSW, CCTP 1:00 PM Anxiety and CBD by Scout Stubbs and Angela Campagna MSW, LCSW, CCTP 3:30 PM Veterans Panel Discussion by Veteran Panel and Angela Campagna MSW, LCSW, CCTP MMJ Products, Devices and their Best Uses - 2nd Floor Robe Room 11:00 AM Enlightened Dispensaries 2:00 PM Custom Cannabis Dispensary Women’s Health and Cannabis - 2nd Floor Women’s Lounge 9:30 AM Healing Hemp of Arkansas

OUR SPEAKERS Eddie Armstrong, Responsible Growth

Arkansas

Eddie works with clients to identify their strategic needs, connecting them with the right people to ensure their cannabis businesses and lobbying efforts are successful. He also helps cultivation clients on the nitty-gritty details of licensing applications and compliance. The former minority leader of the Arkansas House of Representatives, Eddie has been at the forefront of the fight to expand the availability of medical cannabis. His track record of success and expertise as a communicator makes him a forceful advocate for clients. Eddie has distinguished himself in the public eye on numerous occasions, recognized both for his political and business leadership, as well as his philanthropic endeavors. Eddie has deep relationships across the Arkansas cannabis industry. In addition to his contracted advisory and lobbying work on behalf of the industry, Eddie serves as campaign chairman for Responsible Growth Arkansas. In this role, he has built effective relationships with key corporate leaders, decision makers, and industry representatives. He has a track record of lobbying success on behalf of the cannabis industry and worked directly with the Arkansas Cannabis Industry Association on key legislation during the 93rd General Assembly. This was the first legislative session that the ACIA and lobbyists worked together to ensure success for the industry as a whole. Eddie played a pivotal role in multiple lobbying efforts, establishing a remarkable track record of success. Eddie is a graduate of the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville and makes his home in Little Rock, AR.

Angela Campagna MSW, LCSW, CCTP, Face2Face Therapy

Angela Campagna is a licensed clinical social worker and certified clinical trauma professional. She has been diagnosing, educating and treating those who suffer from post-traumatic stress for more than a decade. She is an advocate for medical marijuana in treating those who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder. As a U.S. Marine veteran suffering from PTSD, she has a unique ability to connect and help others heal. This extensive professional and personal experience has allowed her to directly observe the therapeutic effects of implementing medical marijuana as a tool to overcome and manage PTSD.

Campagna founded Face2Face Therapy in 2018 in order to address an unmet need in Arkansas of a large-scale therapy practice that uses a collective and collaborative approach in treating complex symptoms. Campagna ensures that her clients have access to a complete range of evidencebased treatments that can support them in their goals and address multiple areas of healing. This includes an in-house registered dietitian and a medical massage therapist in addition to traditional clinical therapists.

Doralee Chandler, Director, Alcohol Beverage Control Division Doralee Chandler, a lifelong resident of Arkansas, was appointed to lead the Arkansas Alcoholic Beverage Control Division in November 2018. As director of the ABC, she is responsible for the oversight of not only alcoholic beverage manufacturers, distributors and retailers but also medical marijuana cultivators, dispensaries, processors and transporters. In January 2021, she was also assigned to oversee Arkansas Tobacco Administration. Before joining the ABC, Chandler served as general counsel for the Arkansas State Crime Laboratory. She obtained her law degree from the University of Arkansas School of Law in Fayetteville. In 2017, the speaker of Arkansas House of Representatives appointed Chandler to a five-year term on the Arkansas Parent Counsel Commission.

Robert Debin, CEO of Natural State Medicinals & President of ACIA Over the last four years, this Arkansas native has been recognized as a trailblazer and trusted expert in the cannabis field. He helped form and serves as the President of Arkansas Cannabis Industry Association (ACIA). This is Arkansas’ first and only cannabis industry trade association advocating for laws, regulations and public policies that foster a healthy, professional, and accountable medical cannabis industry in our state. He also co-founded and serves as CEO of one of Arkansas’ first medicinal cannabis operations, Natural State Medicinals (NSM) as well Founder of Arkansas finest purveyor of hemp products Buffalo Co.

Erika Gee, Wright Lindsey Jennings Erika Gee has been representing medical cannabis businesses since December of 2016 in a broad variety of matters, including regulatory and legislative lobbying, compliance counsel and general counsel for licensed dispensaries, cultivation facilities, processors, licensed hemp growers and processor and ancillary businesses. She is also the primary drafter of Responsible Growth Arkansas’s ballot initiative to authorize adult use of cannabis. She leads a multidisciplinary team of attorneys at Wright Lindsey Jennings who provide representation in tax matters, mergers and acquisitions, capital raises, employment law and other issues affecting the industry. She is a recognized expert and soughtafter speaker on the legal and regulatory aspects of medical cannabis in Arkansas, with multiple articles on the topic for Arkansas Business and appearances on Arkansas Week, Talk Business and Arkansas Public Media.

Stuart Jackson, Wright Lindsey Jennings Stuart Jackson is one of the most highly regarded employment attorneys in Arkansas, whose focus as of late has been on pandemic-related employment issues (including compliance with the various vaccine mandates), medical marijuana in the Arkansas workplace and defending collective and class actions under the Fair Labor Standards Act and the Arkansas Minimum Wage Act. On a day-to-day basis, he advises employers on compliance with the various civil rights laws and helps them develop personnel policies, employment agreements and covenants not to compete. He also defends employers in federal and state court litigation, including claims under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Arkansas Civil Rights Act and the Arkansas Minimum Wage Act.

recreational cannabis. He lives and farms on his great-grandparents’ 87 acres, where he raises heirloom tomatoes, strawberries, raspberries and a wide variety of other fruits and vegetables for restaurants and farmers markets.

Tangelia Marshall, Natural State

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Tangelia Marshall is the vice president of Human Resources of Natural State Medicinals. Marshall joined Natural State Medicinals in April of 2020. Before being named vice president, Marshall served as the director of human resources at Natural State Medicinals. Marshall has more than 10 years leadership experience working with senior executives, boards of directors and various other stakeholders. Before joining Natural State Medicinals, Marshall served as board liaison and part of the CARTI Foundation Leadership team. She also served as deputy director and director of business administration for the Arkansas Health Insurance Marketplace and as program manager for the Arkansas Insurance Department. Marshall earned her bachelor’s degree in business administration from Philander Smith College and her master’s degree in public administration from Arkansas State University. Marshall is currently pursuing a doctorate in public policy and administration from Walden University, where she is A.B.D. Marshall is from Warren, but has resided in Little Rock for her entire adult life where she along with her husband, Joey, their four younger children, and furry friend Blu love to call home. Marshall also serves on the ASU Executive Den Committee, was appointed as chair of College Relations for the Central Arkansas Human Resource Association Board in 2019. She also serves as a member of the ARSHRM College Relations Committee.

Dr. Brian Nichol, Interventional Pain

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In 1974 Alan Leveritt dropped out of UALR during his senior year and started the Arkansas TImes on a $200 investment from bookstore owner Jim Bell. Years later Bell confessed he had written “donation” on the check stub, never expecting to see his $200 again. Since then the Arkansas Times has become what Leveritt describes as “the voice of the blue community in a very red state.” The magazine will celebrate its 48th anniversary in September. Leveritt is a long time advocate for legal medical and

Dr. Brian Nichol is a board certified anesthesiologist practicing chronic pain management in North Little Rock. The medical use of cannabis has been an interest of his since noticing the improved quality of life his patients were experiencing self medicating with black market cannabis. He has been guiding patients on the successful and effective medical use of cannabis and has been an advocate for more than two decades. Legalization of medical cannabis in Arkansas has brought

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medically guided cannabis treatment to the next level by being able to recommend specific chemovars, cannabinoid preparations, dosing and administration schedules for more optimal results in an individual. Interventional Pain Consultants provides consultations for patients seeking consultations in the effective use of medical marijuana patient certifications in Arkansas. Nichol continues to advocate for medical cannabis patients. He is a consultant to the cannabis industry, provides patient education through personal appearances and publishes on social media and radio as CannabisExpertMD.

Dan Roda, CEO ABACA & Vice President of ACIA

Dan Roda is co-founder and CEO of Abaca, a North Little Rock-based financial technology company that provides banking, payment processing and treasury management services to the cannabis industry. Educated at Tulane University and Villanova Law School, Roda entered the professional world as a corporate attorney. He first experimented with the cannabis industry in 2017, helping clients with dispensary license applications in Arkansas. During this process, Roda was exposed to the cannabis banking problem, which led him and three partners to found and launch Abaca. Roda represented Abaca in the CanopyBoulder accelerator program in fall of 2018 and is a founding board member of the Emerging Markets Coalition. Roda is also vice president of the Arkansas Cannabis Industry Association and is on the National Cannabis Industry Association’s Banking & Financial Services Committee.

Trevor Swedenburg, Vice President Culinary Operations Natural State Medicinals Arkansas native, Chef Trevor Swedenburg, is a classically trained chef with an affinity for innovation and altruism. When Trevor isn’t whipping up the newest creation in the kitchen of Natural State Medicinals, where he serves as the Vice President of Culinary Operations, he can be found pushing the limits of imagination at Buffalo Co. Trevor has a lady cat named Jeff - who was named after Natural State’s Head Grower.

Dr. Joseph W. Thompson, President &

CEO, Arkansas Center for Health Improvement and Professor, Colleges of Medicine and Public Health UAMS Dr. Joe Thompson works at the intersection of clinical care, public health and health policy. A nationally recognized leader in the quality and financing of health care, he leads the Arkansas Center for Health Improvement in its efforts to address emerging and legacy health issues through individual choice and influential policy. Thompson also is currently co-principal investigator on a first-of-its-kind

medical marijuana study, funded by the National Institutes of Health, to review consumers’ cannabis purchase information, insurance claims records and other data to analyze Arkansans’ experiences — both positive and negative — with medical marijuana. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, he and ACHI have been assisting in Arkansas’s response to the public health emergency, an effort that includes collecting and analyzing local data on the pandemic and disseminating vital information to decision-makers across the state. Thompson was the inaugural surgeon general of Arkansas, serving in the administrations of Republican Gov. Mike Huckabee and Democratic Gov. Mike Beebe, and he previously served on AcademyHealth’s Advisory Group on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Health Services Research. He was the U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality’s first Child and Adolescent Health Scholar, a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Clinical Scholar and assistant vice president of the National Committee for Quality Assurance. Thompson is a professor of medicine and public health at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.

Dr. Brandon Thornton, CEO Steep Hill Arkansas

Dr. Brandon Thornton is co-owner and CEO of Steep Hill Arkansas, a cannabis science company with a focus on analytical testing. He provides pharmacist consultant solutions to cannabis businesses, including patient counseling on cannabis products, the creation of educational materials, physician outreach and staff training on pharmaceutical compounding methods. Thornton serves on the Quality Assurance & Patient Safety Committee of the American Society of Cannabis Pharmacists and as secretary for the Arkansas Cannabis Industry Association. He is a member of the Society of Cannabis Clinicians and has completed detailed cannabis training through its TCMI program. He resides in Little Rock. Thornton also has experience working in the Food and Drug Administration MedWatch program in Rockville, Maryland. He earned his doctor of pharmacy degree from McWhorter School of Pharmacy at Samford University and is licensed to practice pharmacy in multiple states.

OUR PANEL PARTICIPANTS The Arkansas Cannabis Industry Association The Arkansas Cannabis Industry Association (ACIA) is a 501(c)(6) cannabis industry trade association advocating for laws, regulations and public policies that foster a healthy, professional and accountable medical cannabis industry in our state. ACIA seeks to responsibly advance the cannabis industry in Arkansas through promoting best practices and sensible regulation in areas including patient safety, supply chain security and product testing, and aims to promote and foster awareness so that the industry may continue to provide Arkansans with safe access to medical cannabis.

Buffalo Co. Buffalo Co. is Arkansas’s top-shelf hemp product manufacturing company since 2018. Buffalo Co. is known for providing superior offerings with a dedication to improving lives, giving back to communities and nurturing the environment. Buffalo Co. ensures that all products are maximized for the body, using the finest full-spectrum cannabinoids sourced from sustainably grown partner farms. In their Arkansas lab, they apply special care to produce, with as little processing as possible, and utilize the highest quality carrier oils and other ingredients available. Buffalo Co. donates proceeds for preserving Buffalo National River and offers 50% veteran discounts and a 100% guarantee. Products are third-party tested, with high bioavailability and Arkansas made. Dena Rhoads, president of Buffalo Co, is integral to Buffalo Co.’s distinctive targeted approach, bringing products to market that uniquely address specific needs such as anxiety, PMS, arthritic pains, libido and skincare. Her passion and relentless patient focus helps Arkansas be a major contributor to health through hemp.

Custom Cannabis Custom Cannabis is an Arkansas-owned business that intends to be the leader in dispensing quality cannabis products, providing accurate and useful advice, patient education, conducting research and developing unique, custom products. Our budtenders are highly trained and work with each and every patient to provide customized cannabis products to meet each patient’s individual’s needs. We are all true believers in cannabis as a safe and effective medication for many conditions and understand that getting the best results using cannabis can be complicated. Our staff, most of whom are medical cannabis patients themselves, have personally experienced the difference between some improvement in symptoms using any cannabis and the marked improvement in thoughtfully chosen cannabinoid treatments. We are eager to help you achieve the improvements we have and best possible results using this natural medication. We invite you to come see for yourself and let us customize your cannabis.

Enlightened Dispensary Enlightened is a national cannabis brand, with dispensaries currently based in Arkansas, Illinois and Maryland, that focuses on empowering and educating all cannabis consumers. The Enlightened team is dedicated to bringing the best of

the plant to all communities with trust, transparency and expertise, catering to each customer’s individual needs. With a knowledgeable and welcoming staff to help provide a quality experience at every budget, Enlightened customers can enjoy a range of high-quality cannabis-infused products. Enlightened’s mission is to create a comforting and inclusive environment for all cannabis users. The brand seeks to make cannabis products more accessible to patients, regardless of their experience with the plant, conveyed in its motto “Come as You Are.” The dispensaries emphasize the importance of cannabis education with employees trained to speak about different strains and products that best fit the needs of the patient. Enlightened operates four locations in Arkansas: Caddo Valley, Heber Springs, Clarksville and Morrilton. Find Enlightened on Instagram at @EnlightenedDispensary, on Facebook at facebook.com/ENLTD, on LinkedIn linkedin.com/company/enlighteneddispensary.

Casey Flippo, CEO, Natvana & Dark Horse Medicinals Casey Flippo is a graduate of the University Of Arkansas’s Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food, and Life Sciences, where he studied business administration and marketing. Along with Flippo’s years of management

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experience, he also brings extensive knowledge from his years acting as Natvana LLC’s CEO. Natvana LLC is Arkansas’s premiere hemp extraction facility and through Flippo’s leadership, it has blossomed into a nationally recognized option for high quality extracts. To accompany his CBD experience, he also totes a number of successes in high-risk marketplaces, which afford both Dark Horse and Natvana strategic advantages in markets that are desperately trying to establish themselves as viable. Flippo was born and raised in Northeast Arkansas and is a true Arkansan. His experience, consumer-centric approach and passion for progress in his home state position him firmly as one of Arkansas’s cannabis industry experts.

Good Day Farm Dispensary Little Rock We are a licensed medical cannabis dispensary serving the greater Little Rock area. Our mission is to give everyone that perfect day at the farm feeling and create the ideal place to learn about and shop for high quality cannabis products. At Good Day Farm, we believe in plants over pills and using the magic of mother nature to help people feel their best. We believe in good people, good cannabis and promoting good days. Feel free to stop by our store to have a good day any time 10 a.m.- 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, gooddayfarmdispensary.com.

Harvest Cannabis Dispensary Our grassroots, woman-owned facility is established to provide an array of quality products and services to the Arkansas medical cannabis population with compassion and convenience. Our mission is to curate each patient’s

experience to their unique needs in a way that provides alternative, natural methods of healing through cannabis products as well as the most up to date research and information through consultations with our team of professionals.

Healing Hemp of Arkansas As most CBD products are sold online, we at Healing Hemp of Arkansas see the necessity for an actual brick-and-mortar store where a customer can actively engage with a professional and knowledgeable staff. The abundance of CBD products can be overwhelming and confusing. We are committed to continuously build on our education as the industry develops and evolves and to provide only quality third-party tested products. It is our goal to build long-term relationships and provide an experience where customers can comfortably and confidently inquire about and purchase quality CBD products. We strive to offer the most comprehensive inventory, up-to-date knowledge and an environment of care and compassion. Creating personal relationships built on trust allows our CBD specialists to further understand and fulfill the needs of our customers. The CBD specialists at Healing Hemp of Arkansas are dedicated to helping you find the right product and dosing to suit your needs. The product you choose will depend on the results you are trying to achieve. In getting to know you and your needs, we will work together to find your unique regimen for optimal results.

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Hippie Hounds Andrea Harris is the CEO and founder of Hippie Hounds Treats. She is a certified instructor with the American Association of Veterinary State Boards and an international master speaker. She has provided continued education to veterinarians and technicians in the United States, South America and South Africa. In 2021 she began working with The Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC) in Brazil. Hippie Hounds full-spectrum hemp products are currently being utilized for UFSC clinical research study on atopic dermatitis. As a certified veterinary cannabis counselor, she provides guidance and support to pet parents and veterinary staff interested in utilizing cannabis medicine for their animals.

Hypnos Virtual Arkansas tech start-up, Hypnos Virtual, under its medical division arm, Hypnos Medical, will be debuting the world’s first Digital Cannabis technology at the Arkansas Times Medical Marijuana & CBD Wellness Expo. The Hypnos Cannabis Lab device takes 21st-century bio-isolate technology and merges it with the digital age, enabling smartphone and VR controlled administration of natural plant-derived cannabinoids, terpenes, and essences to produce targeted physiological and psychological effects for medical and health benefits as well as entertainment purposes. The ability to integrate digital media & VR with organic isolates to produce real clinical effects creates an entirely unique and immersive experience as well as the opportunity for the Cannabis Industry at large to expand its reach into the digital world to create a “Cannabis Metaverse”.

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Hypnos Medical will be exhibiting a working prototype unit to the Expo. They will be present on Friday to speak with individuals in the industry about how the Hypnos system’s proprietary technology will lead the future of cannabis in the medical and recreational markets and Saturday to demonstrate the effects of terpenes to expo attendees.

The Murphy Clinic, Dr. Kenneth Murphy & Pattie Murphy The Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment of 2016 allowed patients for the first time to have an alternative treatment option for some of our more challenging health conditions. At the Murphy Clinic we promote the responsible use of this “old-but-new” treatment and provide personal, overthe-top and compassionate service to every patient. It was Pattie Murphy’s vision that many Arkansans needed a patient-centered clinic to meet their needs. The Murphy Clinic opened in downtown Conway in the spring of 2019, run by Pattie Murphy, RNP and Dr. Kenneth Murphy. Unlike some certification clinics, our focus is on medicine rather than business and opportunism. We operate a complete clinic whose only expertise is in medical cannabis certification and we are well-known in the local community – a result of Dr. Murphy’s 30 years of general surgery practice there. We carefully review medical records and conduct individual face-to-face interviews with each patient, with the aim of being certain that each is medically and legally qualified for the benefits of cannabis. The Murphys provide the best in customer satisfaction. No one will be more available, helpful or knowledgeable. We believe in personal attention and will focus on YOU while you’re there. We are committed to providing complete service for one price (clinic fee + AR Department of Health fee); when you leave your visit there will be nothing left

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Osage Creek Dispensary Osage Creek Dispensary is Northwest Arkansas’s newest edition to the medical cannabis community. Our mission is to evaluate the needs of our patients, regardless of their experience level, and provide the best possible solution. Osage Creek Dispensary’s vision is to bring hope and relief to patients and communities who are suffering. Cannabis and a desire to help individuals who are suffering is what drives us. We offer knowledge, compassion and hope to all who visit us.

Ouachita Farms Ouachita Farms operates under three separate hemp licenses in Texarkana, Texas. Our lab’s extraction process uses heat and pressure only, no solvents, to create a pure full spectrum rosin with terpenes preserved that goes into our full line of products, which are carried in retail stores across the Mid-South region. We create a wide range of products that are high in CBD, THC, CBG, CBN and CBC, and will continue to stay on the forefront of cannabis research within the region.

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Custom Cannabis, located in Alexander, Arkansas, employs highly trained budtenders who work with each and every patient to provide customized cannabis products to meet each patient’s individual’s needs. We are all true believers in cannabis as a safe and effective treatment, as we are all patients ourselves. “We are eager to help you achieve the improvements we have and best possible results using this natural medication. We invite you to visit and let us customize YOUR cannabis.“

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Ozark MMJ Cards Ozark MMJ Cards is Arkansas’s most affordable and efficient certification service available to Arkansas residents seeking a legal certification to get their medical marijuana card. Our custom fusion of customer service and automation makes our service fast, easy and convenient. Our streamlined process allows us to keep our prices as low as possible, while our customer service and knowledgeable cannabis experts provide a superior patient experience. With us, you do not have to sacrifice quality to get a great price. Our team will guide you through the process of getting your legal dispensary access from the moment you call us or fill out the appointment application online, to the moment you have your medical card in your hands. Arkansas Services: $125 first time MMJ certification in-office visit (by appointment only), $99 renewing MMJ certification telehealth visit (by appointment only). Call 479-579-9595 or visit ozarkmmjcards.com. Dr. Daniel Whitelocke is the owner and founder of Ozark MMJ Cards. Whitelocke has a background in surgery and family medicine, but has always had a passion for patient wellness and extending the quality of life years. “Some modern medical treatments can extend life, but at the expense of quality of life,” Whitelocke says. “I’ve always believed there has to be a better way, and I believe that is the natural way.” With the rise of the medical cannabis industry in Arkansas, Whitelocke decided to dive in and create a medical cannabis certification clinic that was centered around patient education. Ozark MMJ Cards seeks to empower patients with the tools to seek long term quality of life. Whitelocke puts out content online as well as providing written materials to help patients further their cannabis education even after they’ve left the office. Read more about Whitelocke at at ozarkmmjcards.com/about-us

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ReLeaf Center Dispensary & Farm As the premier destination for medical cannabis dispensary products and services, it is the mission of ReLeaf Center to provide patients access to high quality, affordable alternative solutions to meet the needs of all of their qualifying conditions. This is accomplished by providing a patient-centric, service based experience that is friendly, compassionate and professional while maintaining a safe and comfortable environment for patients looking for relief to enhance their quality of life through a more natural, holistic pathway.

The Source The Source is more than a dispensary. We’re on a mission to provide the highest quality cannabis products to liberate people from pain and debilitation. Our team is committed to providing in-depth knowledge, world-class service and exceptional products to our patients.

DELTA CANNABIS CO. is a medical cannabis dispensary based in West Memphis, AR. We are dedicated to providing quality and compassion in helping patients find the right and best product for their ailment.

1151 E SERVICE RD. | WEST MEMPHIS, AR 72301 | Take Exit 278 870.551.3642 | deltacannabisco.com Marijuana is for use by qualified patients only. Keep out of reach of children. Marijuana use during pregnancy or breastfeeding poses potential harms. Marijuana is not approved by the FDA to treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Do not operate a vehicle or machinery under the influence of marijuana.

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1200 THOMAS G. WILSON DRIVE CONWAY, AR 72032

(501) 504-6065 @HARVESTARKANSAS HARVEST ARKANSAS WWW.HARVESTCANNABISARKANSAS.COM

Osage Creek Dispensary is Northwest Arkansas’s newest edition to the medical cannabis community.

Our mission is to evaluate the needs of our patients, regardless of their experience level, and provide the best possible solution. Osage Creek Dispensary’s vision is to bring hope and relief to patients and communities who are suffering. Cannabis and a desire to help individuals who are suffering is what drives us. We offer knowledge, compassion, and hope to all who visit us.

479.779.7668 • 3970 W M.L.K. Jr Blvd, Suite 102, Fayetteville dutchie.com/dispensary/osage-creek-dispensary

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Reach out today! Curtis Winar,Partner, CPA/CFF, CVA Cannabis Industry Practice Leader 501-975-0220 cwinar@frostpllc.com

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