Mr. George Archos reports

ZEN LEAF EPHRATA, THE COMPANY'S NEWEST AFFILIATED DISPENSARY IN PENNSYLVANIA, RELOCATED FROM ITS FORMER HOME IN WYNNEWOOD TO 848 E MAIN ST IN EPHRATA

Verano Holdings Corp. will celebrate the grand opening of Zen Leaf Ephrata in Pennsylvania on Friday, Oct. 30, following a ceremonial ribbon cutting with leaders from the North Lancaster Chamber of Commerce at 9 a.m. local time. Zen Leaf Ephrata is located at 848 E. Main St. and will be open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. local time.

After relocating from its former home in Wynnewood, Zen Leaf Ephrata will offer an array of enhanced features and conveniences, including ample parking, improved technology and sales stations, kiosk-ordering capabilities and a larger sales floor. Throughout the grand opening weekend, patients visiting Zen Leaf Ephrata can expect to enjoy a weekend-long celebration, including food from local vendors, on-site music and live radio broadcasts, and exclusive VIP passes for limited-time swag bags and discounts. For those interested in learning more about Pennsylvania's medical cannabis program, Zen Leaf Ephrata and Verano will also provide onsite education on cannabis, as well as pathways to become a patient.

"As the first medical cannabis dispensary to open in Ephrata, we are thrilled to serve the medical cannabis community by offering a modern, convenient and accessible location for area patients," said George Archos, Verano founder and chief executive officer. "We are grateful for the opportunity to join the Ephrata community, and look forward to providing the highest-level of care, hospitality and expertise for local patients."

"The chamber is pleased to welcome Zen Leaf dispensary as one of the newest businesses in the Northern Lancaster county area. We value businesses that prioritize safety and community engagement and look forward to celebrating Zen Leaf's arrival in our local business community at its grand opening ribbon-cutting on Oct. 30," said Liz Ackerman, Northern Lancaster Chamber of Commerce chief executive officer.

About Verano Holdings Corp.

Verano, one of the U.S. cannabis industry's leading companies based on historical revenue, geographic scope and brand performance, is a vertically integrated, multistate operator embracing a mission of saying "Yes" to plant progress and the bold exploration of cannabis.

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