Mr. Anthony Georgiadis reports

GREEN THUMB TO OPEN RISE DISPENSARY PORT ORANGE IN FLORIDA, ITS 90TH RETAIL LOCATION IN THE NATION, ON DECEMBER 15

Rise Dispensaries, a rapidly growing cannabis retail chain owned by Green Thumb Industries Inc., will open Rise Dispensary Port Orange, the company's 14th location in Florida and 90th nationwide, on Dec. 15. Rise Port Orange will host a patient appreciation event on Dec. 23, with profits from the day going toward M4MM (Minorities for Medical Marijuana).

"We are thrilled to expand our presence on the east coast of Florida with the opening of Rise Port Orange," said Green Thumb president Anthony Georgiadis. "This store marks our first Rise location in Volusia county and the seventh new store we have opened in the Sunshine State this year. We look forward to welcoming more patients to the Rise experience and making a positive impact in the local community."

Minorities for Medical Marijuana (M4MM) is a purpose-driven non-profit organization that provides education and programs to build a more accessible and equitable cannabis industry.

Rise Port Orange is located at 4041 S. Nova Rd. in Port Orange, Fla. The location will be open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Green Thumb joined the Florida community in 2018 and operates two production facilities in Ocala and Homestead where the company cultivates and produces its branded products. Green Thumb's cultivation and manufacturing practices reflect the highest-quality standards to ensure all its products offer a true-to-plant, consistent experience. The company's retail brand, Rise Dispensaries, is committed to expanding access to well-being through cannabis and making a positive impact on the communities it serves. In addition to Rise Port Orange, there are 13 other Rise Dispensaries in Florida, including locations in Bonita Springs, Brandon, Clearwater, Crystal River, Deerfield Beach, Fruitland Park, Hallandale Beach, Kendall, Oviedo, Pinellas Park, Sun City Center, Tampa and West Palm Beach, with delivery services available at each location. All Rise Dispensaries in Florida offer products from Green Thumb's award-winning family of brands, including Rythm premium flower and full-spectrum vapes, Dogwalkers prerolls, Good Green flower, and &Shine flower, prerolls, vapes and chews.

About Rise Dispensaries

Rise Dispensaries, a fast-growing national cannabis retailer founded under Chicago-based Green Thumb Industries, promotes social conscience, community impact and well-being through the power of cannabis. Since opening its doors in 2015, Rise has grown its national footprint to 90 retail locations across 14 U.S. markets and serves millions of patients and customers each year. Rise Dispensaries lead innovative access to cannabis by offering home delivery, virtual pharmacist consultations, mobile preordering and the first consumption lounge east of the Mississippi at Rise Mundelein, Ill. (services vary by market). Rise locations offer a wide variety of products and award-winning brands, including &Shine, Beboe, Dogwalkers, Doctor Solomon's, Good Green, incredibles and Rythm, produced by owner Green Thumb Industries. Rise Rewards members enjoy insider perks, points, and first access to products and merchandise.

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