Mr. Howard Schacter reports

MARIMED ANNOUNCES THRIVE WELLNESS DISPENSARY OPENING IN COLUMBUS, OHIO

Marimed Inc. will open on Sept. 18 Thrive Dispensary Columbus, the company's 14th Thrive Dispensary location in five states and its second in Ohio. Marimed also operates Thrive Dispensary Tiffin in the western part of the state.

Thrive Dispensary Columbus, located on the city's east side at 2025 Brice Rd., has transformed a former bank property into a modern retail destination. The unique space features a drive-through window and dedicated curbside parking spots.

The opening of the dispensary is part of the company's strategic plan to expand its product and retail brands in high-growth markets. Ohio is among the fastest-growing legal cannabis markets in the country, with July, 2026, sales reaching $111-million, up 22 per cent year over year.