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Verilife Cannabis Workers Join Teamsters Local 777

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Tuesday, November 2, 2021
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CHICAGO, Nov. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Cannabis Sales Consultants and Dispensing Inventory Specialists at the River North and Arlington Heights Verilife dispensaries have voted to join Teamsters Local 777 the first locations at the company to do so.

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  • CHICAGO, Nov. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Cannabis Sales Consultants and Dispensing Inventory Specialists at the River North and Arlington Heights Verilife dispensaries have voted to join Teamsters Local 777 the first locations at the company to do so.
  • The Verilife workers join the staff of Modern Cannabis' Logan Square and River North locations, who also voted to join Local 777 earlier this year.
  • Eunique Nyonly and William Morris are two of the Cannabis Sales Consultants at the Verilife River North location who voted to join the union.
  • Founded in 1937, Teamsters Local 777 represents workers in a wide variety of industries throughout the Chicago area.

The Cumin Club Expands Indian Meal Kit Subscription Nationwide and Launches its First Virtual Restaurant in Chicago

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Thursday, October 21, 2021
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Chicago, Oct. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- After a year of steady progress, Chicago-based ethnic food startup The Cumin Club expands its meal kit delivery across the U.S.

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  • Chicago, Oct. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- After a year of steady progress, Chicago-based ethnic food startup The Cumin Club expands its meal kit delivery across the U.S.
  • Serving the Indian diaspora and Indian food enthusiasts, the brandhas made its mark in the booming ethnic food category.
  • "Our mission is to make authentic Indian food readily accessible around the world," says Kiru Rajagopal, co-founder of The Cumin Club.
  • The company also launched its first virtual restaurant concept called The Cumin Bowl, serving soulful and healthy Indian bowls.

Studio Three Announces Expansion to Austin

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Monday, August 30, 2021
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AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Studio Three, the leader in boutique wellness innovation, has announced its expansion to Texas with a new location slated to open in downtown Austin.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Studio Three, the leader in boutique wellness innovation, has announced its expansion to Texas with a new location slated to open in downtown Austin.
  • Expansion to the Austin market represents a natural progression for the company's first foray outside of Illinois.
  • "We are thrilled to introduce Studio Three to Austin," said David Blitz, CEO, Studio Three.
  • "Working with the city of Austin and the team at Magellan on this milestone expansion for Studio Three has been very rewarding," added Blitz.

Modern Cannabis Workers Join Teamsters

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Thursday, May 27, 2021
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CHICAGO, May 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Budtenders at Modern Cannabis (MOCA) in the River North neighborhood of Chicago have voted overwhelmingly to join Teamsters Local 777 the first group of cannabis workers to do so.

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  • CHICAGO, May 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Budtenders at Modern Cannabis (MOCA) in the River North neighborhood of Chicago have voted overwhelmingly to join Teamsters Local 777 the first group of cannabis workers to do so.
  • "As more and more states legalize recreational cannabis and the industry expands exponentially, workers are realizing that the Teamsters are the best union to ensure that the people who make these businesses succeed aren't left out of the prosperity associated with this growth."
  • "We are excited about the future and quality of life we can create for all cannabis workers."
  • Founded in 1937, Teamsters Local 777 represents workers in a wide variety of industries throughout the Chicago area.

Fogo de Chão Signs Lease for New Location in Oak Brook Commons

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Tuesday, February 2, 2021
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OAK BROOK, Ill., Feb. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fogo de Cho , the internationally-renowned steakhouse that allows guests to discover whats next at every turn, announced it has signed a lease agreement to open a new restaurant in Oak Brook, Ill.

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  • OAK BROOK, Ill., Feb. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fogo de Cho , the internationally-renowned steakhouse that allows guests to discover whats next at every turn, announced it has signed a lease agreement to open a new restaurant in Oak Brook, Ill.
  • We look forward to bringing our expertise in butchery and Brazilian hospitality to the community of Oak Brook in 2021.
  • Fogos Oak Brook location will be part of a $500 million-dollar ground-up development from Hines.
  • Fogo will represent the next evolution of progress at Oak Brook Commons.

Cresco Labs Opens Tenth Illinois Sunnyside Dispensary in Naperville

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Wednesday, December 23, 2020
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Cresco Labs (CSE:CL) (OTCQX:CRLBF) (Cresco or the Company), one of the largest vertically integrated, multistate cannabis operators in the United States, announced today the opening of its tenth Illinois dispensary in the third largest city in the state, Naperville.

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  • Cresco Labs (CSE:CL) (OTCQX:CRLBF) (Cresco or the Company), one of the largest vertically integrated, multistate cannabis operators in the United States, announced today the opening of its tenth Illinois dispensary in the third largest city in the state, Naperville.
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    Cresco Labs opens its tenth Illinois dispensary in Naperville.
  • With the opening of Sunnyside Naperville, we are proud to be the first cannabis operator to reach ten dispensaries in Illinois.
  • Sunnyside Naperville will employ nearly 40 people in the nearly 8,400 square foot dispensary featuring 12 points of sale.