Maximum Yield's Industry News | January 2017

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FEATURES // 

PROTECTING YOUR 

GROWING BUSINESS 

by Chelsea Fox 

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PHILANTHROPY MATTERS 

by Wayne Elsey 60 

ARE YOU 2017 READY 

by John Stanley 66 

SIX STEPS TO GET YOUR 

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FROM THE EDITOR 10 

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT 14 

INDUSTRY BUZZ 28 

COMPANY SPOTLIGHT // CannaSafety 38 

TRENDS & TECHNOLOGIES // Marijuana Business 

Conference & Expo 

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MOVERS & SHAKERS // 3SI Security Systems 48 

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GREEN FEAT // Greenthumb Technology 52 

CONSULTANT'S CORNER // Medicine Man 

Technologies 

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From the EDITOR 

In this issue of Inews, we’re pleased to feature two companies taking advantage of an 

industry on the verge of major growth. One of our featured companies has been in business 

for 40 years while the other is a start-up looking to gain traction. 3SI Security built a name for 

itself protecting financial institutions from thieves intent on stealing their money. As it turns 

out, the company’s security expertise translates well to the cannabis industry. 3SI Security is 

a great example of adapting a product or service to a completely new industry. Conversely, 

CannaRelief is a start-up company looking to fill a much-needed niche in the cannabis 

industry. The company is the result of some very forward-thinking people who anticipated 

the need for their product and bravely moved forward with that idea. Their timing couldn’t 

have been better. Finally, Grow Green MI’s Anne Schultz arrived at the MJ Biz Conference 

and Expo in mid-November in Las Vegas armed with her reporter’s notebook, camera, and 

outgoing personality to provide us with some great photos and wrap-up of the expo. You can 

find her story and photos on page 44. Speaking of expos, the team here at Maximum Yield is 

excited to announce the launch of GROWX, our newly branded series of trade shows set to get 

underway in 2017. Along with having a cannabis component, GROWX will feature education, 

business, and networking components developed to bring the industry together. GROWX 

will make its debut June 3-4, 2017, at San Jose’s McEnery Convention Center. A second show 

is scheduled to take place at Detroit’s Cobo Center from Sept. 30-Oct. 1, 2017. Hope to see you 

there! These are exciting times, to be sure, and we wish all of you a happy and prosperous 

new year. As always, thanks for reading Inews and if you have any questions feel free to 

contact us at editor@maximumyield.com. 


PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT // 

THE INDUSTRY’S LATEST 

INNOVATIVE PRODUCTS 

Dewey Mister 14-Site Cloner 

Whether you are propagating from seed or cloning a cutting, Dewey Mister’s 

14-Site Cloner outperforms other units on the market. The 14-Site Cloner is a 

two-gallon food-grade bucket topped with a specially designed, 14-site sturdy 

lid that’s fitted and has a built-in channel to allow the air tube to fit nicely with no 

crimping and no leaking. Each cloning site is recessed and sized to fit a MisterSert, 

which is made of flexible, food-grade material for easy cleaning and reuse. Say 

goodbye to neoprene inserts and net pots that make transplanting difficult. The 

Cloner is powered by a Dewey Mister, which means no water pumps or air stones 

are needed and there are no spray nozzles to ultimately get clogged. Use less 

water and less nutrient solution and get better air infusion and faster cloning with 

an easy-to-use, cost-effective Dewey Mister Cloner. 

– deweymister.com 

GuardenWare Nylon Storage Bags 

Growers looking for high-quality, multipurpose harvest 

storage options will love versatile GuardenWare Nylon 

Storage Bags. These eco-friendly recyclable bags preserve 

moisture, flavors, and aromas—perfect for saving produce 

picked fresh from the garden. Contents can also be cooked 

directly in the bag up to a temperature of 400°F, or frozen 

down to -100°F. Made of BPA-free, FDA-approved one-mil 

nylon, these durable bags resist tears, punctures, and odor 

transfer. Use them in a wide variety of horticultural tasks 

from germination to pollination; for example, slip the bags 

over buds and flowers to protect from frost for late-season 

harvests. Available in two convenient sizes, GuardenWare 

Nylon Storage Bags can be cut to size as needed. 

– bwgs.com 

Power Si 

Power Si is the original patented form of 

stabilized, bio-available silicic acid for crops. 

It is a proprietary mix of micro-elements 

supplemented with boric acid, phosphoric 

acid, and potassium sulfate. It is pure, 

highly concentrated, and produces fast, 

visible effects. Power Si increases absorption 

while reducing nutrient salt buildup and 

moisture dehydration of crops. This product 

is proven to build stronger cell walls and 

stronger, thicker stems, which decreases a 

plant’s susceptibility to various diseases. It 

also increases a plant’s dry weight. Power 

Si controls and reduces the space between 

internodes that is caused by environmental 

stress and nutrition imbalances. This product 

is suitable for all cultivation systems and can 

be used with any other product on the market. 

– powertotheplants.com 

Dr. Earth Home Grown 

To grow large, healthy plants with maximum potential they need a great fertilizer. Try OMRI 

Certified Organic Home Grown fertilizer for robust vegetation, roots, and blooms. Home 

Grown fertilizer produces remarkable results because nutrients are released quickly and 

continue to feed for several months. Ultra-premium scientific formula provides optimal 

levels of primary essential plant nutrients, including micronutrients and multi-minerals. 

TruBiotic ensures organic nutrients are broken down and released in the soil for plant roots 

to absorb as they are needed. Infused with Advanced TruBiotic—consisting of five champion 

strains of beneficial soil microbes and 18 select strains of ecto- and endomycorrhizae—which 

contributes to drought tolerance, enhanced nutrient availability, and increased plant 

performance. Dr. Earth probiotics are a most complete broad-spectrum, bio-active 

package designed to work synergistically with raw organic nutrients that make up the Home 

Grown formula. This spectacular blend builds soil health and promotes a superior harvest, 

with larger and more abundant, nutritious crops. 

– drearth.com 


PRODUCT Spotlight 

Dutchpro Take Root 

Dutchpro Take Root is a growth 

stimulant that improves the inner and 

outer qualities of young plants. The 

active components in Take Root are 

of natural origin and include several 

plant hormones and micronutrients 

that combine to boost cellular division, 

cell elongation, and nutrient transport, 

all of which help with overall root 

development during early vegetative 

growth. Ideal for use on cuttings and 

young plants, Dutchpro Take Root 

also slows down the aging process for 

prolonged good health. Take Root is 

suitable for every irrigation system, and 

works in soil, hydro, and coco set-ups. It 

is available in a variety of sizes. 

– dutchpro.com 

Autopilot Cooling Thermostat 

A Hydrofarm exclusive, the new Autopilot 

Cooling Thermostat is a compact and 

easy-to-use controller for air conditioners 

and exhaust fans. It plugs in to the cooling 

device; the user then sets the preferred 

room temperature. When its sensor 

detects temperature variations that shift 

from the setpoint by one degree or more, 

the thermostat will activate or cut power 

to the cooling device to bring the room 

temperature right back to the chosen level. 

The Autopilot Cooling Thermostat features 

a digital screen display and a green LED 

that lights up when the unit is activating. It 

has a built-in one-degree deadband, is ETL 

listed, and carries a three-year warranty. 

– hydrofarm.com 



DP Growing Media 

DP Growing Media by Dutchpro is composed of the finest, carefully selected 

ingredients to provide an ecologically proven response to all of your growing 

media requirements. DP Growing Media offers a rich blend of materials to help 

you achieve optimal growth and yields. It carries the RHP stamp of quality, which 

is the Dutch standard for horticultural substrates that ensures a stringently 

monitored, quality, homogenous product that provides constant performance. DP 

substrates: the starting point for exponentially improved yields. When combined 

with Dutchpro additives and supplements, DP Growing Media will boost your 

results to the max! Available in Pro Soil/Aarde All Mix, Pro Soil/Aarde Light Mix, 

and Pro Coco—all in 50-liter bags. 


Autopilot Dehumidifying 

Humidistat 

Available only from Hydrofarm, 

the Autopilot Dehumidifying 

Humidistat is a compact and 

easy-to-use controller for 

dehumidifiers and exhaust fans. 

The grower simply plugs it in, 

plugs the dehumidifier into its 

outlet, then sets the preferred 

relative humidity (RH). When its 

built-in sensor detects that the RH 

has exceeded the setpoint by at least 

one per cent, it automatically activates the dehumidifying 

device, and conversely, when the RH in the room drops 

by at least one per cent, the Humidistat will cut power 

to the dehumidifier or fan. The Autopilot Dehumidifying 

Humidistat also features a green LED light that stays 

illuminated while the dehumidifier is powered, as well 

as a digital screen display. It is ETL-listed and carries a 

three-year warranty. 


HydroLogic Stealth 150 and 300 Models 

After 10 years of almost no changes to HydroLogic’s 

best-selling line of reverse osmosis filters, the venerable 

Stealth systems are getting a major upgrade, taking a 

great system and making it even better—50 per cent 

better, to be specific, with all new models cranking 

out more gallons per day than ever before. All Stealth 

RO100s will now be Stealth RO150s, 

and Stealth RO200s are now Stealth 

RO300s. To make this deal even 

sweeter, all new Stealth 150 and 

300 models come with a Membrane 

Power Flush Kit (for extending the 

life and optimizing performance of 

the membrane) and your choice of 

1:1 or 2:1 waste to product water ratios 

(both included in the box), at the same 

great low price as the original models. 

HydroLogic prides itself on quality, 

service, and unbeatable value. Nothing 

else even comes close. 

– hydrologicsystems.com 

O 2 Grow 2120-A Spider 

The new 2120-A Spider from O 2 Grow delivers oxygen directly at the 

root in every bucket. This unit was specifically designed for use in deep 

water culture systems. Each emitter will supersaturate eight to 14 gallons 

of water per bucket. The O 2 Grow line of products from the Oxygen 

Research Group will raise oxygen saturation levels 50 per cent higher 

than what air stones can achieve. The O 2 Grow emitter technology 

works by electrically separating the water molecule into hydrogen and 

oxygen. The pure oxygen nanobubble is re-absorbed back into the 

water. Supplemental oxygen is important whether you are growing 

hydroponically or in soil. Oxygen at the root helps prevent root disease, 

enhances nutrient uptake, and increases flower and fruit yield. O 2 Grow 

emitters come in a range of sizes able to oxygenate water reservoirs 

from 10 gallons up to 250 gallons. Spider units are available with either 

six or 12 emitters. Get out of the Stone Age with O 2 Grow. 

– o2grow.com 



Xtrasun DE Lighting System: 1,000W, 240V 

New and available exclusively from Hydrofarm, the Xtrasun DE 

lighting system is a great choice for a range of horticultural 

applications. It combines an enclosed double-ended reflector with 

a variable-wattage ballast and a high-PAR Xtrasun DE high-pressure 

sodium lamp. This powerful and versatile commercial-grade system 

allows users to select the most appropriate light intensity level for 

their particular set-up. This system’s attached reflector is made 

of 95 per cent reflective European hammertone aluminum and 

provides ideal canopy illumination. The Xtrasun DE ballast features 

multi-aspect protection circuitry and variable wattage output 

that offers several choices ranging from 600W to 1,150W using 

1,000W DE lamps. It is CSA-certified, has RF shielding and is FCC 

compliant. It is totally silent while operating. 


Sunleaves Madagascan Natural Fertilizer 

Hand-harvested in the land of the baobab, Sunleaves 

Madagascan Natural Fertilizer (0-13-0) contains only 

a single ingredient: 100 per cent pure bat guano. 

The naturally high phosphorus content of this pure 

Madagascan guano promotes the development of 

robust roots, big blooms, and flavorful fruit, making 

it the ideal complement to high-nitrogen Sunleaves 

Mexican and Sumatran Natural Fertilizers as part of 

a complete feeding program. Mix it into soil or apply 

as a top dressing, or brew into compost tea for use in 

soil or hydroponic gardens. Contact your BWGS sales 

representative today to order Sunleaves Madagascan 

Natural Fertilizer. 

– bwgs.com 



Sun System LEC Diamond Series 

Sun System’s LEC brand technology 

continues to get rave reviews from 

growers all over North America. The 

newest addition to the LEC family is the Diamond series. The LEC Diamond 

low profile LEC 315 and 630W fixtures utilize cutting edge Light Emitting 

Ceramic brand technology that’s married to a state-of-the-art 95 per cent 

reflective German aluminum interior that delivers unparalleled output, 

reflectivity and diffusion. Diamond LEC fixtures include a Philips 50/60 Hz 

low frequency, square wave, highly efficient electronic ballast rated for 50,000 

hour ballast life. The compact low-profile design is ideal for tents and low ceilings for 

both primary and supplemental lighting applications. Power cord/plug configuration varies 

by fixture voltage. Includes Philips brand CDM-T 315W lamps. This lamp creates amazing full color 

light spectrum out of next generation ceramic lamps. Higher amounts of beneficial UV and far red spectrums increase the 

lamp’s growth power to the plants. Available in 3100° K or 4200° K color temperature. Long life 20,000 hour lamp. 

– sunsystemlights.com 

Dutchpro Keep It Clean 

Free drip systems from blockages and 

maintain the best working conditions 

possible with Keep It Clean from 

Dutchpro. This plant-friendly cleaning 

agent removes and prevents algae and 

bacterial slime while also inhibiting 

the growth of fungi. Long-term use 

ensures top results. This product is 

suitable for every irrigation system and 

does not harm plants. 


The Q Series 

The Q Series is set to become the definitive LED cultivation 

lighting solution. At the heart of the Q Series is its passivecooling, 

aluminum honeycomb chassis that allows for 

upgrades as technology progresses. The Q Onyx is black and 

fitted with MothWing lenses, and the Q Sapphire is white and 

fitted with standard BatWing lenses. Both models shape the 

light to facilitate lateral limb development from the top to the 

bottom of the plant. Optional optics packages are available 

to allow for better light placement for SCROG and SOG table 

and floor arrangements, especially when differing heights of 

plants are present. Choose different packages for three-foot 

wide continuous rows, tall and thin species, short and bushy 

species, and even optics for vertical living wall set-ups. 

– arbalettebotanicals.com 

BudBox Grow Tents 

With 14 years of hydroponic engineering experience behind them, 

BudBox has been continuously innovating new products from the 

very start. The first to feature oversized air ports, electrical and 

irrigation ports, a flower friendly green viewing window, military 

grade zippers, reinforced cover corners, micro mesh passive vents, 

a fully waterproof one piece catchment tray, and a fully clear floor 

growing area, puts BudBox at the top of the game. With super strong 

25-millimeter tempered steel frames, the whole product range is available in four 

height options, 18 floor plan sizes, two weights of Mylar (210D and 600D) and two 

colors: pro white and silver, with seven per cent more PAR reflectivity than their nearest 

competitor. With unprecedented customer support, BudBox delivers the highest 

quality tested, trusted, and certified grow tents. Exclusively available via a select group 

of authorized professional partner stores within Europe, USA, and Canada. 

– budboxgrowtents.com 



Fantech FG and FKD fans 

For more than 30 years, the team at Fantech has been researching, designing, and bringing 

to market superior quality ventilation solutions. Their popular FG and FKD series fans have 

been a staple for professional growrooms for years. Fantech offers a full complement of 

accessories like speed controls, engineered silencers, and motorized dampers as well. 

Fantech manufactures the broadest range of EC fan technology available anywhere. 

EC benefits include: Highest CFM per watt performance, exponential energy savings at 

lower speeds, no hum or vibration when speed controlled, quieter performance, and 

the elimination of VFDs for three-phase units. The EC motor is not harmed in any way by 

slowing the speed below 30 per cent. Perfectly matched with EC Fans is the Aeolus EC 

Fan Controller launching in early 2017. Fantech represents the latest in greenhouse and 

growroom, sensor-based speed control ventilation technology. 

– fantech.net 

Current Culture H 2 O Cultured 

Solutions Coco Cal 

Current Culture H 2O is excited to 

announce the newest addition to its 

cup-winning line of premium hydroponic 

nutrients: Cultured Solutions Coco Cal. 

Rounding out the company’s nutrient 

lineup, Cultured Solutions Coco Cal is 

made from a concentrated blend 

of readily available calcium and 

magnesium and is formulated 

to assist fast-growing plants 

by preventing secondary 

nutrient deficiencies. Coco Cal 

supplements vital plant nutrition 

often lacking in water supplies, 

and it also enhances plant 

growth and development. It is 

designed for all rapidly growing 

plants in all growth and bloom 

phases. Coco Cal can also be 

used in every growing application 

from RDWC to rockwool. 

– cch2o.com 

Harvest Keeper Impulse Bag Sealer 

If you need a reliable seal on your storage bags without the 

vacuum feature, Harvest Keeper has an innovative solution. The 

Harvest Keeper Impulse Bag Sealer is a premium, heavy-duty 

unit that seals bags up to 15 inches wide. A convenient dial lets 

you quickly adjust seal times from one to 10 seconds for just 

about any type or thickness of bag material. Tailoring the seal 

times to your precise 

requirements and 

bag-type delivers an 

added measure of safety 

and consistency since 

the heating element stays 

on only for the time you 

set on the dial. Harvest 

Keeper’s Impulse Bag 

Sealer creates a strong, 

two-millimeter wide seal. 

The sealing arm is mounted 

on a sturdy, weighted base 

with non-slip rubber 

feet for superior 

stability. Includes a 

five-foot power cord. 

– harvest-keeper.com 

SCROGGER Polypropylene Leg Clamps 

SCROGGER Polypropylene Leg Clamps secure 

one-inch diameter legs (customer supplied) with 

stainless steel hardware to the four corners of 

P SCROG 4x4 or 2x4 frames. The addition of leg clamps allow the 4x4 or 2x4 to free 

stand in trays, on tables, and floors with PVC legs. The Polypropylene Clamps allow 

each frame to adjust independently. Secures one-inch outer diameter pipe or works 

well with three-quarter inch (ID) PVC pipe to act as legs. The aluminum frames can 

be daisy chained and hovered over tables and trays to create a rigid, highly effective, 

and efficient trellis/SCROG structure. All surfaces are non-porous, washable, and 

reusable. Single hung, double hung or more, the P SCROG 4x4 is a superior solution to 

traditional methods. Each leg clamp pack includes four polypropylene leg clamps and 

eight stainless steel pan head machine screws and nuts. 

– scrogger.com 



Current Culture 

H 2 O Under 

Current and 

Cultured Solutions 

The Under Current systems 

and Cultured Solutions 

premium hydroponic nutrients 

have combined to create a proven 

production system. Designed for 

prolific yields, quality, and increased 

efficiency, the revolutionary Under Current 

system delivers your best harvest yet. The 

Under Current system adapts to all growing 

applications from the home grower, to 

greenhouse and commercial operations. 

Made from the highest-grade greenhouse 

components, the Under Current system is 

expandable and accommodates multiple configurations. The 

revolutionary Sub-Current Culture technology delivers high 

levels of oxygenated nutrient solution throughout the root zone. 

This results in explosive growth rates and increased quality 

and yields. Current Culture's cup-winning Cultured Solutions 

premium hydroponic nutrients use the finest materials, resulting 

in one of the cleanest, ph stable, highly-soluble nutrient lines 

available. Cultured Solutions nutrients’ complete line up features 

VEG A & B, BLOOM A & B, UC ROOTS, BUD BOOSTERS, and 

COCO CAL. Cultured Solutions works in all types of applications. 

– cch2o.com 

ChillX Chillers 

ChillX has teamed up with industry leader CHILLKING to 

design and manufacture 

a brand new, highly 

reliable, super-efficient, 

quiet, and impressively 

compact commercialgrade 

chiller system 

specifically for the 

hydroponic industry. Their 

chillers are custom designed 

by a team of engineers with 

decades of experience in all 

manner of commercial 

refrigeration 

applications. ChillX 

chillers come equipped 

with a super-high efficiency compressor and are constructed 

using easily available parts for maximum reliability. This 

new line of small hydroponic chillers are designed to be 

light and portable. Small indoor gardeners will appreciate 

the compact design. Their small (two tons and below) 

hydroponic units are built with an all stainless steel cabinet 

and base. They can be ordered with a six-gallon stainless 

steel reservoir and pump or as a stand-alone without a 

reservoir or pump. Available in half ton as well as one ton, 

one-and-a-half ton and two tons. 

– chillxchillers.com 


INDUSTRY BUZZ // 

CURRENT 

INDUSTRY NEWS 

AND ANNOUNCEMENTS 

Available Now: the 2017 Maximum 

Yield International Trade Directory 

Maximum Yield Inc. is proud to announce 

that the 2017 Maximum Yield International Trade Directory is available 

now. Featuring the thousands of products, retailers, distributors, and 

manufacturers that make up the world’s indoor gardening industry, the 

Trade Directory—now in its 13 th year—has remained the biggest of its kind. 

Look for a printed edition of this much-anticipated annual directory with 

your copy of January’s Industry News or at your local hydro shop. The 2017 

Maximum Yield International Trade Directory will also be available as a fully 

searchable digitalized edition at tradedirectory.maximumyield.com. This 

online edition will be updated throughout the year. 

HydroGarden 

Recognized as 

Innovator at EEF’s 

Future Manufacturing 

Awards 

HydroGarden recently 

won the Manufacturing 

Innovation Award for the 

Midlands with its verticalfarming 

system, VydroFarm, 

at the EEF’s 2016 Future of 

Manufacturing Regional 

Awards. The annual awards, which were judged by 

independent industry experts, not only celebrated 

success and rewarded change, but recognized 

firms that pursue ideas, build partnerships, 

develop good practice, and invest in people. The 

VydroFarm, a fully integrated vertical growing 

system for indoor hydroponics, was originally designed in response to a 

future shift towards urban food production, the firm says. HydroGarden’s 

aim was to promote sustainable food production irrespective of location 

and climate, by giving commercial growers a viable hydroponic vertical 

farming solution. With this win in the bag, HydroGarden will now go on to 

represent the region in the National Awards later in January. To learn more, 

visit hydrogarden.com or vydrofarm.com. 

SmartBee Teams up with Foundation 

to Support Research 

The Realm of Caring 

Foundation has 

partnered up with 

monitoring equipment 

manufacturers Smartbee 

Controllers to support research, education, and 

treatment of epilepsy and other brain related 

disorders. “Through our SmartBee Cares 

initiatives, which was established to support 

organizations that use nature’s plants and herbs 

for health and medicinal purposes, we are proud 

to partner with The Realm of Caring Foundation 

to help support families in need gain access to 

cannabinoid medicine and therapies, and learn 

best practices for treating their children and loved 

ones,” says Skye Hanke, co-founder and business 

development officer of SmartBee Controllers. 

Hanke went on to say, “Every time a SmartBee 

Controller product is purchased, a portion of 

the sales will go towards The Realm of Caring 

Foundation’s collaboration in clinical research 

being done at Johns Hopkins University School 

of Medicine to help validate the benefits of 

cannabinoid therapy.” 

Hydroponics Unlimited Opens New Store in Palmdale 

To better serve the Antelope Valley, Hydroponics Unlimited recently 

opened a second storefront on the east side of Palmdale, 

California. Located at Unit B, 3020 E. Palmdale Boulevard, the new store is chock full 

of products for beginners and experts alike. Customers can expect to find a wide array of 

products ranging from lights, hydroponic nutrients and additives, growing media, ballasts, 

reflectors, and much more. Hydroponics Unlimited, an extension of America’s Best 

Hydroponics and Garden Center, has been serving the Antelope Valley, Santa Clarita, and 

Kern County since 2006 from its original west Palmdale location. The company’s owners are 

hands-on experts who love sharing their years of knowledge and expertise, as well as pride 

themselves on providing their customers with new and innovative products. To learn more, 

visit hydroponicsunlimited.com. 


INDUSTRY Buzz 

BWGS 2017 Wholesale Catalog Available Now 

The BWGS 2017 Wholesale Catalog is now available for 

viewing online. A comprehensive reference guide to BWGS 

inventory, pricing, and freight and returns information, the 2017 catalog also includes 

valuable product resources such as feeding schedules, specification charts, and more. 

Authorized retailers can log on to their account at bwgs.com today to view more than 300 

interactive pages of products from industry-leading and exclusive brands, including more 

than 400 new additions for 2017. For more information or to learn how to obtain a physical 

catalog (which will be available soon), contact your BWGS sales representative. 

Hydropods Announces Strategic Partnership 

with CropBox 

Hydropods has 

formed a strategic 

partnership with 

CropBox to integrate 

its cloud-based grow 

controllers into their 

shipping container agricultural 

systems. “We’re proud of this partnership 

with CropBox,” says Ted Tanner, CEO of Hydropods. “CropBox 

is already in use by some major restaurants and retailers, 

and we’re excited by their growth potential. We admire their 

mission to bring local farming to more communities, providing 

nutritious food grown in a sustainable environment.” CropBox’s 

320-square-foot containers contain 2,800 planting spots 

alongside all the necessary hydroponic grow components. 

The Hydropods Grow Controllers have a variety of sensors 

to monitor and control the environment and nutrient system, 

which growers can access from their smartphones using the 

CropBox App. CropBox uses 90 per cent less water than 

conventional farms and greenhouse operations, 80 per cent 

less fertilizer, no pesticides, and yields as much as a one-acre 

field or a 2,200 square-foot hydroponic greenhouse. 

PureAg Pest Control Acts Fast 

PureAg Pest Control has proven to be 

effective in eliminating aphids, blight, 

botrytis, canker, downey and powdery 

mildew, fusarsium, mites, pythium, 

rhizoctonia, rust, and thrips. PureAg 

immediately impacts the exoskeleton 

of the pest upon contact by 

disrupting the molecular structure 

of chitin and other protein 

substances that protect the 

insect. This triggers rapid and 

irreversible deterioration of the 

insect’s spiracles and tracheal 

system resulting in suffocation. 

No resistance can be developed 

by the targeted insects because 

PureAg Pest control does not act 

on the nervous system, but rather 

on the respiratory apparatus. Product 

is also a FIFRA 25b minimum risk pesticide. For 

more information, visit pureagproducts.com. 

Grow Green MI Hosts Fall Expo 

Drawing in more than 1,200 attendees and 70 vendors, Grow Green successfully hosted its second 

customer appreciation expo of 2016 in October. It was a great opportunity for growers and vendors to 

network directly as well as meet others in the green community. Additionally, Grow Green showcased nine 

presenters, including Eye Hortilux, Smart Pot, MI Legalize, and cannabis 

defense attorney Michael Komorn, among others. “In all my years, I’ve 

never been to a more organized and well-executed vendor day event,” 

states Christian Long, Current Culture H 2O’s vice-president of design. 

Welsey Eaton, retail division sales manager for Hanna Instruments, adds 

“The conversations we had with the customers were very valuable.” Grow 

Green continues to make strides as it pushes forward and continues to 

add customized services, support, and events from its Master Grower 

monthly mixers to trimmer workshops. The company is working on 

hosting more interactive workshops and discussions about a certification 

program are taking place. “It’s about bringing what people want to know 

and learn more about and what value can we provide to our growers 

that will help them be successful. By having everyone come together 

and participate at our events, we are actively building the community 

together,” says Casper, owner of Grow Green. In 2017, Grow Green has 

scheduled its Spring Grower’s Expo for May 6. 

Visit growgreenmi.com for more information. 


INDUSTRY Buzz 

The Greenhouse and 

Hoophouse Grower’s 

Handbook Available 

March 1 

There are many benefits of 

using protected culture, 

including resource efficiency, 

predictability, higher yields, 

pest and disease control, and 

improved flavor. As weather 

patterns continue to 

change, sharing the 

best indoor growing 

practices with 

growers to help 

them control their own 

protected climate is vital. That’s why Andrew Mefferd, who 

spent seven years in the research department at Johnny’s 

Selected Seeds and consulted with researchers and farmers 

around the world on greenhouse growing, wrote The 

Greenhouse and Hoophouse Grower’s Handbook. This guide, 

which hits shelves March 1, is set to become an indispensable 

resource for protected growing. The first part of the book 

includes sections on protected culture structures and 

their features, the economics and efficiencies of protected 

growing, and protected culture plant basics. Part two looks 

in-depth at the eight most profitable crops: tomatoes, 

eggplant, cucumbers, peppers, leafy greens, lettuce, 

herbs, and microgreens. This book is full of techniques and 

strategies that can help growers optimize plant growth, satisfy 

customers, and relocalize the food system. 

Governor of West Flanders Visits Urban Crops 

The governor of West Flanders, Carl Decaluwé, visited 

the headquarters of the ag tech company Urban Crops in 

Waregem last November. He, along with a delegation of city 

leaders, took in 

demonstrations 

and explanations 

of the company’s 

different 

technologies 

and techniques, 

several of which 

have international 

patent 

applications 

pending. The 

diverse challenges 

Urban Crops faces were also 

discussed, and the company 

announced plans to expand its 

research lab infrastructure with 

eight new units by summer 2017. 

“Our province has a history of many international companies 

active in the agriculture, machine building, and food industry, 

and of which the knowledge center has been situated in our 

province for years,” says governor Decaluwé. “It gives me 

great pleasure to see that Urban Crops uses all these local 

competencies to become a global leading player as a turnkey 

solution provider in their fast-emerging international market 

of the closed environment indoor farming.” 


INDUSTRY Buzz 

Women Grow’s 2017 Leadership 

Summit Takes Place Next Month 

Once a year, hundreds of current and 

up-and-coming cannabis industry 

professionals come together to get 

connected, educated, and empowered at the annual Women 

Grow Leadership Summit. The 2017 event will take place Feb.1-3 in 

downtown Denver, Colorado, at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House and 

the Curtis Hotel. Join them for three days of lightning talks, panels, 

and social events, and you’ll leave with meaningful connections and 

vital industry knowledge that will ignite success in the year to come. 

For tickets and more information, visit womengrow.com. 

Minister Engages Youth 

in Canadian Agriculture 

with Social Media 

Canada’s minister of agriculture, 

Lawrence MacAulay, hosted a 

Facebook Live session from the 

Ruminant Animal Centre at 

Dalhousie University in Halifax, 

Canada, late last year. The 

goal: to engage young 

farmers and youth in 

agriculture. “Our 

government is 

committed to 

listening to the issues 

that matter most to young 

Canadians,” says MacAulay. “The agriculture 

sector needs to attract young entrepreneurs from diverse areas 

of expertise to ensure a sustainable and competitive industry 

for the future. The Facebook Live session was a great chance 

to hear in-person and online the views of students and youth 

engaged in the agriculture sector. The input we received will 

help develop the policies and programs to make sure not just 

that the sector succeeds, but that youth can contribute to that 

success.” Alumnus and Cultiv8 Sandbox coordinator Jolene 

MacEachern, who was at the event, says, “We have so much 

work still to do in the school classroom. Young people don’t 

understand what modern agriculture is.” 

Farmers Edge 

Partners with 

Trotter Fertilizer 

Farmers Edge, a global leader in precision agriculture and 

independent data management solutions, has partnered with 

Trotter Fertilizer, Nebraska’s foremost retailer of NutriSphere-N 

Nitrogen Management Solutions and AVAIL Phosphorus 

Fertilizer Enhancers. Through this partnership, Trotter Fertilizer 

will provide growers with advanced precision agronomy 

recommendations from Farmers Edge to enhance existing 

variable rate technology (VRT) programs for their customers 

throughout central Nebraska. What’s more, Farmers Edge’s 

Precision Solutions platform easily integrates with growers’ 

existing equipment and programs. “Our objective is, and 

always has been, to provide our local growers with the best and 

most innovative solutions that will help their local communities 

thrive,” says Jesse Trotter of Trotter Inc. “For us, working with 

Farmers Edge and their in-field agronomic team to boost our 

VRT offering builds on our tradition of exceptional customer 

service and will provide our growers with the accurate 

prescription maps that ensure Nebraska remains a dominant 

corn and soybean-producing state.” To learn more, visit 

farmersedgeusa.com. 

BWGS Announces John Neiger as Western US Regional Sales Manager 

BWGS is excited to announce the promotion of John Neiger to Western 

US regional sales manager. In his new role, Neiger will support BWGS 

sales reps and brands while working with accounts to ensure the 

highest level of customer satisfaction. He’ll also be instrumental in 

kickstarting sales operations at the new BWGS distribution facility in Sacramento, California. “I look 

forward to working more closely with the sales, marketing, operations, and product development 

functions of BWGS, as well as our vendor partners,” Neiger says. A Northwestern native who 

has served as the region’s BWGS sales representative since 2016, Neiger is “excited for the 

opportunity to grow and develop our outstanding sales team and customer relationships 

across a broader region.” Contact John at jneiger@bwgs.com or visit bwgs.com. 


INDUSTRY Buzz 

All Current Culture H 2 O 

Products Now Available 

Through Sunlight Supply 

Current Culture H 2O is proud to announce 

its full line of Under Current 

systems and Cultured Solutions 

premium hydroponic nutrients is 

now available through Sunlight 

Supply/National Garden Wholesale 

(NGW). The expanded product 

offerings now include the Under 

Current eight-gallon, 13-gallon, and 

35-gallon UC Pro systems, the full 

line of Cultured Solutions premium 

hydroponic nutrients, and CCH 2O parts 

and accessories. Current Culture H 2O 

looks forward to continuing its success 

with Sunlight Supply/NGW. Getting 

your hands on genuine Current Culture 

H 2O products just got easier; visit 

sunlightsupply.com today for all your 

Current Culture H 2O needs. 

Allied Steel Buildings Offers Expertise 

to the Cannabis Industry 

Time is of the essence in the fast-paced, 

emerging cannabis market. Are you in need 

of a processing or retail facility? Maybe 

you’re interested in a climate-controlled 

grow house? Is natural light emission 

what you’re looking for? Whatever your needs, Allied Steel 

Buildings—whose staff has extensive building expertise in 

the cannabis industry—can bring your vision to life with the 

functionality, durability, and aesthetics guaranteed to put 

you miles ahead of your competition. For more than 13 years, 

the company has provided structural building solutions 

to more than 4,500 customers in 64 countries. Allied Steel 

Buildings do this with steel, one of the most sustainable 

building materials in the world. Reducing the impact on 

the environment is not only the right thing to do, it makes 

economic sense. Visit alliedbuildings.com or call them 

directly at 1.800.26.STEEL today. 


COMPANY SPOTLIGHT 

PEOPLE & PRODUCTS BEHIND OUR 

INDUSTRY’S LEADING COMPANIES 

Real Science, 

Real Relief 

Name 

CannaSafety LLC. 

Address 

B8-215 S. Conklin Rd., 

Spokane, WA 99037 

Phone 

1-206-972-1732 

Web 

cannasafety.com 

Years in Business 

Two 

When it comes to cannabis, 

there can be too much of a good 

thing. That’s why CannaSafety 

has developed a fast-acting, 

patent-pending antidote for the 

nausea, anxiety, and paranoia 

that can come with consuming 

too much marijuana. 

CannaRelief, CannaSafety’s flagship 

product, started as a personal project. 

The company’s founder, a former Microsoft 

employee who uses medicinal marijuana 

to treat fibromyalgia, needed something to 

combat what he calls “the red zone”: the nauseating, 

anxiety-ridden state that stems from 

the accidental overconsumption of THC. 

“You don’t have to suffer, call 911, and go 

to the emergency room, where they can 

do nothing except give you a bed to ride 

it out in and hand you a $3,000 bill,” says 

CEO William Brouillet, who helped start 

CannaSafety after trying CannaRelief. 

“I tried it and wow,” Brouillet says. 

“I said, ‘This is a great product; there is a 

great business here’.” 

Each bottle of CannaRelief contains 20 

milligrams of CO 2-extracted cannabidiol 

(CBD), which has been found to counteract 

the negative effects of THC. It also 

contains a semi-secret blend of vitamins, 

herbs, and additional anti-anxiety ingredients 

like citicoline and alpha-pinene. Most 

consumers keep CannaRelief on hand in 

case they accidently consume too much 

cannabis. It can also be given to pets 

and children who confuse THC-infused 

edibles with a regular treat. Brouillet 

says the all-natural concoction reduces 

THC-induced nausea, anxiety, and paranoia 

in as little as five to 15 minutes, even 

if someone is “vomiting sick”. It also has 

no known side effects. 

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COMPANY Spotlight 

“People can now 

place aside their 

worries about 

using cannabis.” 

“People get excited when they try it; 

they can’t believe how well it works,” he 

says. “People can now place aside their 

worries about using cannabis.” 

Some clients also use CannaRelief to 

manage the effects of medicinal marijuana 

by ingesting it before they use cannabis. 

Brouillet distinctly recalls receiving 

a phone call from a woman who bought 

the product for her bed-ridden husband 

to use along with Rick Simpson Oil. She 

had ordered it online as a last resort when 

he wanted to stop taking the oil, which he 

uses as cancer treatment, because of the 

major negative side effects. Three days 

after trying CannaRelief, he was out of 

bed and feeling like his old self. 

“They were even going to go away for 

the weekend; she thanked me for giving 

her their lives back,” says Brouillet, who 

remembers that call as his best day on 

the job. “She was so happy; she called 

me an angel.” 

It’s customer testimonials like this that 

keep the CannaSafety team going. “I 

can’t explain the feeling; you get to be 

responsible for changing a person’s life 

for the better,” says Brouillet. “Money 

is not the driving force; sure, we make 

money, but we care.” 

“We work with people to make sure 

they can get our products, whether they 

can afford it or not,” he adds. “CannaSafety 

products are affordable to most, 

but that word is ambiguous if you have 

nothing. We are a company dedicated to 

helping people and will let our actions in 

the industry speak for themselves.” 

Ironically, though, the main struggle 

CannaSafety still faces is public 

education and making people aware 

that there is a product that allows for 

the safe consumption of cannabis. The 

issue is slowly improving as more states 

pass pro-marijuana laws, more people 

become curious about cannabis, and 

the media catches wind of CannaRelief; 

however, the company still mostly relies 

on the overwhelmingly positive word-ofmouth 

recommendations from its clients 

and supportive members of the cannabis 

industry. “Word of mouth in the industry 

is key … People try it, talk about it, and 

our phone rings,” Brouillet says. “Like 

I said, when you have a product that 

works, it sells itself.” 

CannaSafety is also trying to bring 

CannaRelief onto the shelves of major 

retailers. According to the company’s 

website, CannaRelief can be sold 

anywhere—not just dispensaries and 

recreational marijuana stores—because 

its CBD oil is derived from imported 

hemp and, therefore, legal. Until negotiations 

are complete, however, it will 

continue to sell via Amazon and major 

distributors in Europe, Canada, and the 


COMPANY Spotlight 

“You get to be 

responsible 

for changing 

a person’s life 

for the better.” 

US. CannaSaftey also recently partnered 

with Blackline Land Management 

Group to manage the emerging 

Australasian markets. 

Building and maintaining a strong 

team has also helped bring the company 

success. CannaSafety now 

employs seven people, all of whom truly 

believe in the company’s product and its 

effect on clients’ lives. “All companies 

say such things as standard operating 

statement, but I tell you, it’s true; they 

care,” says Brouillet. “When we talk and 

have our company meetings to discuss 

products sales and marketing, it is always 

about how well the product is working 

for people, how can we get the word out 

faster … customer stories on how much 

they love our products. The enthusiasm 

they bring every day is over the top.” 

Recently, the team focused its energy 

on expanding CannaSafety’s line. 

First, CannaRelief AM, which is 

designed to quickly remove the foggy, 

my-head-is-in-the-clouds feeling some 

people have the morning after cannabis 

use, will debut in the first quarter 

of 2017. A second new product, CannaRelief 

Extra Strength, will hit the 

market in the second quarter of 2017. 

“I have put up everything I own 

because I believe in this company 

and the people I work with every 

day,” he adds. “From the very start, 

it has been truly amazing, and gets 

more amazing every day.” 


TRENDS & TECHNOLOGIES // 

MAKING CONNECTIONS & 

SHOWCASING NEW PRODUCTS 

AN INDUSTRY 

ON A ROLL 


BY ANNE SCHULTZ 

If the annual MJ Biz Conference 

is any indication, and it is, the 

cannabis industry is on an 

unstoppable roll. More than 10,000 

people and 323 exhibitors attended 

the expo in November in Las Vegas, 

up significantly from the inaugural 

conference. Grow Green MI’s 

Anne Schultz took her camera and 

reporter’s notebook to the show for 

Inews and had a chance to talk to 

some of the industry’s key players. 

For those waiting for the recreational 

cannabis market to plateau, keep 

waiting; the industry is getting stronger 

and gaining more momentum each day. 

This was evident as 323 exhibitors and 

10,000-plus people attended the fifth 

annual Marijuana Business Conference 

and Expo hosted by the Marijuana 

Business Daily in Las Vegas at the Rio 

Casino and Hotel in November 2016. 

The event has come a long way since its 

debut in 2011 when it was held in a historic 

Masonic lodge building in downtown 

Denver with only 402 attendees. 

While Marijuana Business Daily was 

founded on providing high-quality howto 

content, it has evolved quickly and 

proven to be an invaluable business resource 

for those involved in the industry. 

The editorial team for the publication 

also organizes the conference. 

The event successfully delivered 

top-notch, exclusive industry analysis 

and forecasts, patient and consumer 

insights, and networking opportunities. 

Cassandra Farrington, CEO and 

co-founder of the publication, says it 

is MJ Biz’s goal to make sure they are 

communicating the same level of quality 

content in the conference program that 

they produce in the publication. “There’s 

no question that as an entrepreneur 

in the cannabis/marijuana space, the 

No. 1 best investment you can make in 

making sure your business is successful 

is fighting for legalization. The reason 

why legalization is important is 

because it legitimizes every single one 

of these exhibitors and every attendee 

here… that’s what’s going to make the 

difference at the end of the day for the 

people in this room,” says Farrington. 

Chris Walsh, editorial director and founding 

editor, expressed high hopes for the industry 

and recapped the progress of legalization 

and economic impact it will have 

for the states that are recreationally and 

medically legal. “The recreational market 

is still growing and we are seeing an 

increase in seven-figure investment deals, 

more interest in cannabis-touching firms, 

and mainstream interest from companies 

like Scott’s Miracle Grow and other noted 

venture capitalists,” says Walsh. Economic 

impact projections, he says, are projected 

to be between $24 and $44 billion. 

There’s no question that 

as an entrepreneur in 

the cannabis/marijuana 

space, the No. 1 best 

investment you can make 

in making sure your 

business is successful is 

fighting for legalization.” 

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TRENDS & Technologies 

In the beginning, it 

was more about 

educating the public, 

whereas now, they’ve 

done their research and 

are more informed and 

we are having more 

B2B conversations.” 

When asked what the main changes 

were from previous shows to now, Tim 

Shaw, COO of MariMed Advisors, a 

presenter and three-year conference 

attendee, responded, “In the beginning, 

it was more about educating the 

public, whereas now, they’ve done their 

research and are more informed and 

we are having more B2B conversations. 

The market is more mature and there 

are more people who are here already 

in the industry than not.” 

Smart Pots’ Charles Jackson added, “It 

has been nothing but first-class treatment 

for everyone here.” Mills Nutrients’ 

Ben Bott notes the conference provides 

a forum for the best information to be 

shared. “We’re all growers,” he says. 

“We are industry leaders when it comes 

to high-quality cannabis and that’s why 

people come to this expo—to get real 

advice from people who have been in the 

business and are genuinely here to help.” 

Close to 90 presenters participated in 

roundtable discussions and workshops 

during the conference. Even with the 

growth different industry segments 

have made in the past year, challenges 

remain when it comes to growth and 

scalability, taxation, compliance, 

federal law and intervention, and 

banking. In March 2016, there were 

301 cannabis companies that secured 

banking, leaving 70 per cent of planttouching 

and 50 per cent for ancillary 

businesses with no banking, according 

to Marijuana Business Daily. 

Long-term, experts say growth will vary 

based on program expansions, change 

in investment climate, regulatory fluctuations, 

and presidential approach. 

Short-term, some of the predictions 

Walsh noted were based on consolidation 

between industry leading companies, 

federal changes on hemp laws, and 

investments with bigger price tags. 

The next MJBizCon is scheduled to be held in Washington D.C. from May 17-19, 2017, at 

the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center. Visit mjbizcon.com more information. 


MOVERS & SHAKERS // 

A CLOSER LOOK AT THE BENEFITS 

OF MODERN GROWING 

Keeping the Cannabis 

Industry Safe 

Business: 3SI Security Systems 

Location: Malvern, Pennsylvania 

Phone: 1-800-523-1430 

Web: 3sisecurity.com 

Years in Business: approx. 45 

Company motto: Innovation that Protects 

3SI Security Systems is the world leader in asset 

protection systems. The company seeks to create a 

safer world by protecting and recovering stolen cash 

and high-value assets and apprehending criminals. 

With 45 years’ experience and protecting more 

than 250,000 locations worldwide, 3SI’s innovative 

solutions combat crime and protect thousands of 

institutions and organizations in the financial, retail, 

courier/cash in transit, and law enforcement markets. 

We’ve all seen the action movie where the bad 

guys rob a bank and make a daring escape. Just 

when they think they are home free, they open their 

money bags and … poof! Their hands, faces, clothing, 

and all the bills they just risked their lives for are 

instantly dyed an unmistakable red. Soon after, the 

police close in and it is game over for the crooks. 

For the 270 people who work in offices around the 

world for 3SI Security Systems, watching bad guys 

get caught isn’t just in the movies—it’s their job. 

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MOVERS & Shakers 

“The best part of working 

at 3SI is receiving our 

Robbery Report emails,” says Lisa 

Moughan, 3SI’s global marketing communication 

manager. “What that means is that 

every time a 3SI tracking device is deployed by one of 

our customers in a robbery, we receive an email update telling 

us about the crime, the pursuit, the capture, and the recovery. 

It is so rewarding coming to work every day knowing that we are 

helping to make the world a safer place by catching criminals.” 

While the model for a lot of retailers 

is to use less cash and more card 

transactions, the CANNABIS INDUSTRY 

is still limited in those capabilities, so 

they still use a lot of cash.” 

3SI, founded 45 years ago in Pennsylvania, started out by 

supplying its trademarked SecurityPac dye pack products to 

financial institutions. From there, the company expanded to 

include GPS tracking and now serves retail markets and law 

enforcement agencies in addition to banks and credit unions. 

With the rise of legal cannabis-based businesses in the US 

and around the world, especially for retailers and commercial 

growers, 3SI’s products are the perfect fit to help protect what is 

still a largely cash-based industry. 

“We are spending a lot of time talking to people in the industry 

to better understand their security challenges and to understand 

the business processes they follow,” says Moughan. “It has been 

interesting to learn that they have many of the same concerns that 

our other retail customers have. One differentiator, though, is that 

this is a cash-based business. While the model for a lot of retailers 

is to use less cash and more card transactions, the cannabis 

industry is still limited in those capabilities, so they still use a lot 

of cash. Storing and moving large amounts of cash makes them an 

attractive target for criminals.” 

Moughan adds that 3SI continues to keep a dialogue open with 

retailers and growers to learn how to best prevent robberies. 

“We’ve learned that there are a lot of times when the product is 

vulnerable to robbery and we’ve been excited to learn that we 

have existing products that are perfect to protect product in these 

circumstances,” she says. 

With direct distribution throughout North America and Europe, 

and indirectly in 40 other countries, 3SI is considered the 

global leader in providing innovative solutions, professional 

service, and customer satisfaction. With a long list of employees 

who have chosen to stay for 20-plus years, the company 

has an internal saying of ‘3SI – ONE team,’ one that Moughan 

says the team takes to heart. 

“We take pride in knowing that our devices helped capture a 

criminal, especially ones that have been implicated in numerous 

other crimes,” says Moughan. “Taking serial and sometimes violent 

offenders off the street makes all of the hard work very worthwhile 

and we are looking forward to partnering with cannabis 

customers to find solutions to help them with security concerns.” 


GREEN FEAT // 

ECO-MINDED INNOVATORS 

SHOW US THEIR GREEN FEAT 

Hot on the heels 

of their fall 2016 

Kickstarter campaign, 

Green Thumb Technology, 

based in Squamish, British 

Columbia, is now taking 

pre-orders for its innovative 

household hydroponic system, 

the VeggieWall. The system’s 

unique, intuitive design is the 

result of 3.5 years of research and 

development. Cofounder and CEO 

Jen McGuinness talks about what the 

experience has been like so far. 

INNOVATING THE 

WAY WE GROW FOOD 

HOW DID YOUR BUSINESS 

GET ITS START? 

In July 2013, when I was researching 

how to make my patio garden vertical, 

I came across living walls. Inspired by 

these artistic, non-edible gardens, I set 

out to create an edible version. I called 

my friend of 20 years, Matthew, and we 

set out to develop the VeggieWall. 

HOW HAS IT EVOLVED 

OVER THE YEARS? 

We started with prototypes in our backyards. 

We consulted several designers 

and electrical engineers. Some courageous 

friends and family tested our 

prototypes and gave us feedback. In the 

fall of 2015, we had finally nailed the 

design and received funding from the 

National Research Council of Canada, 

and with a partnership with Emily Carr 

University’s industrial design department, 

we finalized our mold for manufacturing. 

Myself and Matt have done 

everything out of our own pockets while 

working our current professions to 

launch Green Thumb. We ran a test run 

with our manufacturers in Langley and 

sourced and tested all the electronics. 

We are now taking pre-orders on our 

website, with the first VeggieWalls 

being delivered in April 2017. 

WHAT IS YOUR 

COMPANY’S PHILOSOPHY? 

Empowering people to grow food and 

live healthy, fulfilling lives! Plants lose 

their nutrients once picked. The most 

nutrient-rich food you can eat is food that 

your grow yourself and harvest as you 

need it. It is so convenient when your 


IT IS SO CONVENIENT 

WHEN YOUR WALL 

IS BURSTING 

WITH VEGGIES 

AND GREENS IN 

THE COMFORT 

OF YOUR HOME.” 

wall is bursting with veggies and greens 

in the comfort of your home. It is easy 

to pick some fresh food to add to your 

dishes. Foodies can ascribe to how much 

better the taste of fresh food is. Not only 

is growing our own food better for our 

health, it reduces the impact on the planet. 

Growing our own food, even a small 

amount, helps take the burden off the 

Earth. With urban densification, we need 

to seek alternative ways to grow food. 

TELL US ABOUT YOUR 

FLAGSHIP PRODUCT, 

THE VEGGIEWALL. 

The VeggieWall is an indoor vertical 

vegetable garden that is affordable, 

easy to use, and looks great on your 

wall. Unlike other units that take up 

counter space or floor space, we have 

developed a garden that fits seamlessly 

into your living space. It can be mounted 

to your wall, hung from the 

ceiling, or placed on a vertical 

stand. The VeggieWall 

grows more food in the 

smallest square footage 

of any garden, and is 

modular—users can grow 

a few plants, or hundreds. 

With the VeggieWall, people 

can grow veggies indoors yearround. 

The systems are affordable 

to buy and affordable to 

run with their energy-efficient 

LED grow lights. No expensive 

seed cartridges are required. 

We wanted to empower people 

to grow food, so we didn’t want 

to limit how they could use their 

systems. We do sell organic 

and heirloom seeds that we 

have found to work well in the 

VeggieWall, but people are free to 

use their own too. 


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GREEN Feat 

OUR TECHNOLOGY IS 

YOUR GREEN THUMB! 

WE HAVE CUSTOMERS 

WHO HAVE NEVER 

GROWN PLANTS 

BEFORE AND THEY 

FIND IT EASY.” 

WHAT ELSE MAKES IT UNIQUE? 

The VeggieWall is the world’s first high water flow vertical 

hydroponic system, and it is modular. We have patents 

pending in the US and Canada for our Nutrient Cascade 

Technology. We found that current hydroponic watering 

systems were not adequate for what we wanted to do, so we 

invented our own! 

WHAT SHOULD THE NOVICE HOME 

GARDENER KNOW ABOUT YOUR 

PRODUCTS? 

Our technology is your green thumb! We have customers who 

have never grown plants before and they find it easy. The 

VeggieWall is perfect for urban dwellers who don’t have the 

time, space, or know-how to grow food. We also have customers 

that are renovating their kitchen and incorporating the 

VeggieWall into it. 

WHERE DO YOU SEE THE COMPANY 

IN 10 YEARS? 

Currently we can ship anywhere in North America and are 

hoping to expand to Europe, Asia, and Australia. We hope to 

use some of our profits to provide VeggieWalls to families and 

communities that cannot afford fresh, organic food. I grew 

up in a home with a single mom and brother and know the 

pains of putting healthy food on the table. Matt and I hope 

products like ours will lessen the burden on the Earth to feed 

our increasing population, put food back in the hands of the 

people, reduce pesticides, water shortages, and greenhouse 

gas emissions associated with traditional agriculture. In short, 

we hope to change the world! 

For more information on Green Thumb Technology, visit 

greenthumbtech.com or call 1-604-970-4013. 


CONSULTANT'S CORNER // 

BUSINESS ADVICE FOR AN 

EVOLVING INDUSTRY 

The 

to Starting a Successful 

Commercial Cannabis Enterprise 

brought to you by 

Since 2013, the legal marijuana industry 

has grown by an extraordinary $5.2 

billion. And as both medical and adult 

recreational usage clear hurdles with 

voters, increasing competition for a 

stake in tomorrow’s billions will require 

cannabis entrepreneurs to optimize every 

facet of their business from day one. Are 

you ready to take the next step? 

The legal marijuana industry has 

come a long way in a very short 

time. And savvy entrepreneurs, 

even venture capital companies, see 

this emerging market as their next 

big money maker. Why? In a report 

published by ArcView Market Research, 

the industry is projected to generate a 

massive $21.8 billion in total annual 

sales by 2020. 

THE CURRENT STATE 

OF THE INDUSTRY 

According to Gallup polls, backing 

for full legalization has climbed from 

12 per cent in 1969 to 25 per cent in 

1995. It’s now at 60 per cent, firmly 

crossing into the majority. As for sales, 

ArcView reported an increase of 17 

per cent to $5.4 billion in 2015 over 

2014. And by the end of 2016, sales 

will likely grow another 25 per cent to 

$6.7 billion. Calling it a “green rush” 

is an understatement, and there’s a 

lot of money to be made if a company 

can navigate an industry fraught with 

regulations and pitfalls. So, how do you 

capitalize on this unprecedented market 

opportunity? Many find that partnering 

with a cannabis consultant is the surefire 

way to succeed. 

HOW IMPORTANT IS A 

CANNABIS CONSULTANT? 

Many entrepreneurs have gotten their 

commercial cannabis enterprise off the 

ground on their own. If you were to decide 

to go this route, you’ll face licensing 

and legal hurdles, ongoing scrutiny by 

state regulators and the IRS, and delays 

caused by a trial-and-error method of 

setting up operations. 

To streamline the start-up process, 

another option is to partner with a 

cannabis consultant. Their experience 

can help you plan, launch, and operate 

a highly successful medical or adult-use 

cultivation, processing, or dispensary 

operation—all without the headaches. 

While raising enough capital and securing 

licenses are well-known obstacles, 

that’s just the start. Here are just a few 

other issues that commercial cannabis 

enterprises face today: 

• The industry is highly regulated 

by local laws and all aspects of the 

business are scrutinized. 

• Because it’s illegal at the federal 

level, dispensaries are cash-only, 

requiring security logistics. 

• Due diligence is required when 

cultivating cannabis, hiring 

employees, and bringing on investors. 


THE ROLE OF A 

CANNABIS CONSULTANT 

An experienced and knowledgeable 

cannabis consultant will be able to 

help you at every step, from planning 

and licensing to hiring and training 

the right staff, ensuring consistent 

cultivation, and complying with state 

rules and regulations. 

The right cannabis consultant will 

bring a proven, turn-key business 

model to the table, enabling you to 

produce a quality product via costefficient 

production methods. The 

model should be risk-averse and reduce 

your overall exposure. It should also 

allow you to recoup your investment 

while continuing to be competitive in a 

quickly evolving marketplace. 

For current owners of a commercial 

cannabis enterprise, a consultant can 

play a key role in improving overall 

profitability. They should be able to 

customize a plan that aligns with 

your goals and meets your unique 

needs, helping you improve yields, 

consistency, quality, and efficiency. 

Below is a quick checklist of what 

it takes to open a fully compliant, 

medical and recreational cultivation 

and dispensary operation. 

Planning Your Operations 

• Business plan and financial guidance 

• State application support 

• Facility layout and design 

• Cannabis cultivation information 

• Operations planning 

• Hands-on cultivation training 

• Standard operating procedures 

Launching Your Business 

• Facility design and build-out 

• Guidance in hiring 

• Hands-on staff training 

• Employee documentation 

and handbooks 

• Inventory control 

• Daily operations best practices 

• Tips for managing a 

cash-only business 

• Security logistics 

• Daily procedures from open to close 

Ensuring Your Success 

• Hands-on staff training 

• Patient and customer record-keeping 

• Ongoing guidance and support 

CHOOSING THE RIGHT 

MARIJUANA CONSULTANT 

Let’s recap. You’re looking to grab your 

share of a lucrative emerging market. 

You now understand the need for a 

cannabis consultant, as well as what 

role you can expect them to play in your 

business. Now, here’s the most important 

part: finding a consultant you can trust. 

A consultant you can trust will help 

you make decisions that could have 

a dramatic effect on your business. 

Your first rule of thumb is to be wary of 

anyone that promises you the sun, moon, 

and stars. Just like any other business, 

a commercial cannabis enterprise takes 

work and focus. If their claims of easy 

money sound too good to be true, they 

probably are. Don’t fall for it. Along with 

being able to provide a solid plan and 

guidance through all the areas listed 

above, your cannabis consultant should 

possess the following: 

• A deep understanding of this 

emerging industry, including statespecific 

laws and regulations. 

• A proven track record and 

positive reputation, both in and 

outside of the industry. 

• The ability to deliver quantifiable 

results that meet or exceed 

original expectations. 

• A belief in open communication 

and a hands-on approach to 

partnering with you. 

Be sure to do your research, check 

references, and have a conversation 

with prospective consultants. Because 

you’re going to be working closely 

with them on a long-term basis, even 

personality and rapport should be 

factors in your decision. 

STARTING A 

SUCCESSFUL COMMERCIAL 

CANNABIS ENTERPRISE 

This is where Medicine Man 

Technologies, a full-service cannabis 

consultancy in Colorado, excels. As a 

publicly traded cannabis company, 

Calling it a 

“green rush” is an 

understatement, 

and there’s a lot 

of money to be 

made if a company 

can navigate an 

industry fraught 

with regulations 

and pitfalls.” 

we work with groups who have the 

resources, connections, and desires to 

enter the market but lack the technical 

expertise to plan, launch, and operate 

a successful and fully compliant 

commercial cannabis enterprise. We 

also offer services to help existing 

operators improve yields, consistency, 

quality, and efficiency. 

If you’re looking to break into the 

market, Medicine Man Technologies 

is here to guide you. Visit 

medicinemantechnologies.com 

for more information. 


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PROTECTING YOUR 

Growing Business 

by Chelsea Fox | You have a great product and scouted out 

the perfect storefront location, but before you finally open 

the door to your new cannabis business, you need to take 

one last important thing into consideration: insurance. 

“ 

Whether they are a grower, 

dispensary owner, supplier, 

or processor, marijuana 

entities looking to sell to the 

public are now businesses 

that need insurance.” 

Congratulations! You’ve made the 

jump to becoming a business 

owner. To get here, you probably spent 

endless hours researching everything 

you needed to get your operation up 

and running. You looked at parking, 

a noticeable location with ease of 

access, and so much more. Now, 

there’s one last thing: insurance. 

In the states that have legalized 

marijuana, insurance coverage is 

one of many regulations business 

owners encounter. As Ed Kuhn, 

president of Creative Edge Nutrition 

and Wellness Medical Protection 

Group/Liability Insurance Solutions, 

stated in the September 2014 issue of 

Insurance Journal, “Whether they are 

a grower, dispensary owner, supplier, 

or processor, marijuana entities 

looking to sell to the public are now 

businesses that need insurance.” 

There are few select companies who 

have stepped up to the plate to insure 

this new market in line with their 

state laws. However, most insurance 

carriers are choosing to watch 

from the sidelines due to the everchanging 

risks and hurdles presented 

in the process of legalizing marijuana 

for medical and/or recreational use. 

Still, they are also assessing data 

collected from those who are insuring 

cannabis businesses, and it is safe 

to say that as knowledge of how the 

industry works increases, so will the 

limits of coverage. 

Kuhn’s agency is one that evaluated 

the risks and started helping business 

owners in Colorado navigate their 

new ventures. Select insurance 

companies in Michigan, where I work, 

have also assessed the risks and 

developed eligibility requirements 

correlating with Michigan state laws. 

Marijuana businesses must meet 

those requirements in order to qualify 

for coverage. The number one of 

these is that businesses must be housed 

in a commercially zoned building. 

Residential properties, such as homes, 

vacant lots with a pole barn on the 

outskirts of town, or a garage, will not 

qualify for insurance. 

Those of you who already bought a 

residential lot for your business, don’t 

panic. While it’s a bit of a process, you 

may consider applying to rezone your 

lot from residential to commercial. 

Before you do, however, learn about your 

community and find out if they will be 

accepting of your business venture. Also, 

attend zoning meetings before you file 

the application to rezone your property 

for commercial use. 

Although procedures vary from municipality 

to municipality, the rezoning 

process then typically involves public 

notice, meetings with planning commission 

officers, and neighborhood meetings. 

As you might imagine, this process 

could take several months. 

With so many investment dollars 

going into your grand opening, don’t 

chance anything. Find an insurance 

carrier willing to insure the cannabis 

market in your state; not only is it 

more convenient than working with 

an out-of-state carrier, but an in-state 

company can better help you meet the 

proper zoning requirements for your 

county or city. Also, be sure to work with 

a qualified representative who knows 

the limits of coverage and how to 

properly use them so you can grow your 

business in the right direction. 

Chelsea Fox is a licensed insurance 

advisor who has lived in Holland, 

Michigan, with her husband since 

graduating from Olivet College in 2012. 

Chelsea’s passions not only include 

insurance, but also hiking, bird watching, 

hunting, and fishing. Basically, if she is 

outside and active, she is happy. 


y Wayne Elsey 

Philanthropy 

MATTERS 

Whether you’re a hydro shop owner, a 

distributor, or a manufacturer, business 

philanthropy is a competitive advantage 

that companies big and small should be 

promoting to drive sales—in the New Year 

and anytime after. 


Philanthropy Matters 

“ 

Millennials are pushing 

every type of organization 

and business to make 

a social impact and be 

socially responsible.” 

Corporate giving is big philanthropic 

business. Last year more than $18.4 

billion was given to the non-profit and 

philanthropic sectors. Do you want to 

know one of the things I love most about 

what’s happening in the world of doing 

good? I like the fact that the old ways of 

doing things are going out the window. 

I like the fact that non-profits are not the 

only ones in the social good game. I like 

the fact that donors and Millennials are 

pushing every type of organization and 

business to make a social impact and be 

socially responsible. 

That’s good for the world, and humanity 

can use a lot of positive energy right 

now. It doesn’t matter if your business is 

a local pizza shop or you’re the CEO of a 

multi-national company worth billions 

of dollars. There are good reasons your 

company should align social good with 

your business strategy. 

Giving Back Improves Your 

Business’s Reputation 

Reputation is everything. It takes years 

to build and seconds to destroy in this 

transparent world. A day goes by in what 

seems like seconds and we’re living at 

warp speed. Technology has allowed for 

vast amounts of information to go around 

the world in moments. 

People know the good companies and the 

bad companies that don’t do anything for 

anyone else but their own pocket. 

Something that happens in one country 

is known in moments on the other 

side of the planet through social media 

platforms. What does that mean for your 

business? When a business does good, 

people know it. The community and 

customers are much more inclined to 

do business with a socially responsible 

company rather than one that is in it for 

profit only. Corporate philanthropy helps 

you raise your brand’s reputation. 


Philanthropy Matters 

Transparency and Honesty 

Are Key Drivers 

Many people thought the Mad Men 

series was great. But, friend, those days 

are over. The days where executives 

are sipping drinks in their offices and 

chasing their secretary are rightfully 

gone. That era was all about ad executives 

sitting around and figuring out how 

they were going to make you buy their 

product. That still happens today, but 

smart businesses know they have a high 

bar around transparency and honesty. 

Social media and new media have 

brought a lot of accountability to the 

business world. Corporate social 

responsibility helps drive home the 

point that you care about society as a 

whole. You respect the world you live 

in. You see your business as a contributing 

member of a whole network and 

global community. And, you believe 

in operating transparently and with 

honesty. You’re not cooking something 

up in the back room like in the old 

Mad Men days. 

“ 

You believe in operating 

transparently and with 

honesty. You’re not 

cooking something up in 

the back room like in the 

old Mad Men days.” 

Corporate Social Responsibility 

Helps the Bottom Line 

Want to know the best way to increase 

sales? Show you care. Period. The 

world is dealing with a lot. There’s a 

lot of bad stuff happening in the world, 

but people are thirsting for leadership 

around positive things that help others 

and our planet. 

Everybody can do their part in helping 

their local community and the planet be 

a better place. Leading companies have 

taken a very active corporate social 

responsibility (CSR) stance: Nike, Virgin, 

FedEx, etc. There’s a simple reason 

for that. Their leadership around good 

CSR practices is good for the world. 


And, if it’s good for the world, it helps 

them increase their brand’s reputation 

as a socially responsible company. If 

they can communicate that they care 

about the world and communities 

where they operate, more people will 

want to do business with them rather 

than their competitors. 

Business Philanthropy Helps 

Attract Talent 

People want to work for companies that 

deliver a good atmosphere for work. But, 

when they speak to their family and 

friends, they want to be proud of where 

they work. A business that invests time, 

talent, and treasure in its community allows 

these employees (who, by the way, 

are great brand ambassadors) to talk 

positively about the business. 

On your social media feeds, I’m sure 

you’ll see some of your family members, 

friends, or social media friends 

talk about and promote their company. 

They’re not doing that because anyone 

is paying them to do it. They’re 

posting and tweeting on their personal 

accounts because they genuinely 

want to share with others a good 

part of their lives—their work lives. 

They are talking about your brand, 

and this helps attract talent. When 

people see employees who are happy 

to work at your business because you 

demonstrate you care, it helps attract 

other talent. 

To learn about ways you can give 

back, check out Wayne Elsey’s free 

digital download: “Not Your Father’s 

Charity: How to Dominate Your Fundraising 

to Create Your Success.” You 

can find it at wayneelsey.com. 

Wayne Elsey, CEO of Wayne Elsey Enterprises, 

Funds2Orgs, str@tegic, and 

501C3U, has successfully led organizations 

in the for-profit, social enterprise, 

and non-profit sectors. Today he is a 

highly sought after public speaker and 

authority on topics related to leadership, 

branding, social activism, motivation, 

and community engagement. 

His network appearances include NBC 

Nightly News, Good Morning America, 

Today Show, and Fox News. 

“ 

When people see 

employees who are 

happy to work at your 

business because you 

demonstrate you care, it 

helps attract other talent.” 


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ARE YOU 2017 

by John Stanley 

READY? 

Retail Guru John Stanley predicts big changes are coming 

to the retail space as Millennial consumers are wanting a 

more immersive shopping experience. 

Several surprises occurred in 2016, 

especially in the global political 

arena. What will 2017 present 

and are you ready to grasp the 

opportunities? In 2017, Millennials, 

those individuals born between 1977 

and 1992, will become the biggest 

spenders in the economy and this 

will result in a shift in retailing to 

address their needs and wants. 

When it comes to the retail world, the 

emphasis used to be on products and 

making enough space for products on 

the shelf. Moving forward, I believe we 

will see an emphasis shift and retailers 

will be more focused on “engagement” 

space and how they can maximize the 

length of time shoppers spend lingering 

in their store. Nowadays, nearly all 

consumers can buy online, and many 

do, but in 2017, more people will want to 

visit a retail space that engages them. 


We have already started to see this 

development over the last 12 months. 

Retail space will be used for several 

different types of customer engagement. 

Research carried out by Bridget Behe 

and Carol Millar in 2016 in the US and 

Canada asked Millennials what and 

how they thought before and after 

they went shopping. The research was 

focused on florists, but the findings could 

apply to any retailer. There were four key 

findings that relate to all retailers: 

1) Millennials do not like to feel 

ignorant when they go shopping. 

2) Millennials research online and 

consult trusted experts before 

they talk to the retailer. 

3) Adults want experiences with their 

children when they go shopping. 

4) Millennials are looking for 

engaging experiences. 

“I BELIEVE WE WILL SEE AN EMPHASIS SHIFT AND 

RETAILERS WILL BE MORE FOCUSED ON 'ENGAGEMENT' 

SPACE AND HOW THEY CAN MAXIMIZE THE LENGTH OF 

TIME SHOPPERS SPEND LINGERING IN THEIR STORE.” 

Walking the Shopping 

Aisles is Not the Future 

The majority of Millennial consumers 

are looking for engaging space, not 

more product. Here are some examples 

of what engaging space looks 

like in the retail world: 

• In 2016, Waitrose supermarkets in 

the UK set up in-store “grazing” 

areas. These spaces have benches 

and tables located next to the 

bakery and deli where customers 

can stop and “graze”. 

• Waitrose, like Tesco and many 

other retailers, has introduced 

restaurants and coffee shops into 

the supermarket mix. 

• More and more stores are getting 

parents to linger longer by allocating 

more space to children. A 

company called Instore Kids Corner, 

based in the Netherlands, has set 

up a highly successful business 

designing and installing indoor 

playgrounds in retail stores around 

the world. 

• Beauty stations in shopping centers, 

where the tips and ideas are just as 

important as the products, are becoming 

common pop-ups. For example, 

in the UK, The Mall in Camberley set 

up Our Beauty Day, which included a 

cover beauty shot for consumers. 

• Make & Take workshops are a highly 

successful retail model, think Home 

Depot and Michael’s craft store, both 

of which host educational workshops. 

The key to success is the customer 

can make and take whatever 

they save created. 

• Intergenerational workshops, where 

parents can attend the same workshop 

as their children, are another 

huge success. For example, I recently 

attended a pumpkin painting workshop 

where adults and children each 

painted their own pumpkin before 

taking them home. 

Allocating a place in your store that can 

quickly be converted to a space for activity 

is becoming more important in retailing. I 

predict that 2017 will be a period where the 

fun element of retailing is enhanced. 

John Stanley is the owner of John Stanley Associates and is known worldwide 

as The Retail Guru. He specializes in helping retail businesses grow their bottom 

line and expand their market base. John’s expertise ranges from conference 

speaking to hands-on management consulting. 

Article Source: johnstanley.com.au. 


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6 STEPS 

Dream 

to Get Your 

Job 

in 2017 

BY GRANT CARDONE | Looking for 

your dream job in the current market 

can be a discouraging endeavour. 

However, with the right attitude and 

some essential tips and tricks, you 

can figure out what you’re doing 

wrong and how to steer things in the 

right direction. With these skills in 

hand, you can look forward to not just 

securing employment, but landing 

the job you’ve always wanted. 


6 Steps to Get Your Dream Job 

It’s one thing to 

pitch yourself on a 

computer screen, 

quite another to 

do it in person. 

Unplug and 

get outside. 

Some of you are currently out of work. 

Others of you are already employed 

but want something better. It’s tough getting 

a new job either way—and sending 

out your resume just doesn’t cut it. Despite 

what it may seem, there are many people 

out there looking to hire, and I want to 

encourage you today that you can get any 

job you want, even if you are unemployed. 

I know all about the things most job 

seekers do wrong. Earlier this year I did a 

reality TV series on hiring people. 

I can assure you that most people 

don’t know these six tips to get hired 

in today’s marketplace: 

NEVER RELY ON RESUMES 

You should have a resume and you 

need to keep it current and show all of 

your accomplishments, but the resume 

isn’t going to land you your job. I don’t 

even look at someone’s resume at my 

company. The resume is about what you 

have done but all I care about is what 

you can do for me in the future. Businesses 

don’t hire a resume, they hire people 

that can help the company bring in more 

revenue. Never rely on a resume. 

STOP COUNTING ON RECRUITERS 

The truth is others shouldn’t need to 

get you your next job. Headhunters and 

recruiters are representing many people 

and they won’t present you better than 

you will. You need to have the mindset 

that you are the only one that will make 

this new job thing happen. Don’t leave it 

up to recruiters and pass the responsibility 

to them. You are dependent upon you. 

DON’T DEPEND ON THE 

HR DEPARTMENT 

Seek to bypass HR even though this is 

not politically correct. Your goal is to find 

out who knows the players in the company 

and get your story in front of the decision 

makers. HR are just the gatekeepers. 

It is the decision makers who have 

the most invested in moving the company 

forward. You want to get in front of them, 

not in front of HR. That said, treat the HR 

people like millionaires and you might 

get to the decision makers. 

QUIT LEANING ON THE INTERNET 

Too many people do all their job searching 

on social networking sites and while 

they may be a good place to get a date, 

it will not get you your dream job. Let the 

other 25 million people depend on the 

‘net’ while you get yourself physically in 

front of decision makers. It’s one thing 

to pitch yourself on a computer screen, 

quite another to do it in person. Unplug 

and get outside. 

GET GREAT AT SELLING 

Everything in life is a sale and everything 

you want is a commission. If you 

want a job, you will have to sell yourself. 

Never go into an interview like the 

majority do. They just are looking to be 

interviewed. You go in to sell yourself. 


Never talk about 

how you have been 

let go wrongly or 

how bad your past 

employers were. 

Stay positive & 

be memorable. 

Never communicate from the viewpoint 

of what the company can do for you but 

what you can do for the company. My 

book Sell or Be Sold discusses how to 

sell yourself to decision makers about 

why you are the one they should hire. 

SUPERFREAK THE INTERVIEW 

I’m not talking about being crazy or 

doing something dumb just for attention. 

I’m talking about doing a great 

presentation. Don’t talk about what you 

have done in the past, but about what 

you are going to do for the company 

in the future. Make big claims and 

focus on making the company revenue. 

Things like being a team player, 

loyalty, and dependability may be 

some of your attributes, but they will 

not land you your dream job. Keep your 

focus on how you bring revenue to the 

company—and never talk about how 

you have been let go wrongly or how 

bad your past employers were. Stay 

positive and be memorable. 

To get your dream job in 2017, take the attitude 

that getting that job you want is now 

your new job. If you have to spend 40 hours 

a week doing it, then do it. For now, even if 

you have to take something you consider 

beneath you, take it until you can find that 

job you do want. It is better to stay connected 

in the workforce with less pay than 

be disconnected from others. Besides, you 

need the income from a job—any job. 

Don’t listen to those that say no one is 

hiring. It’s a lie. Plenty of people are 

willing to hire GREAT people. There are 

always businesses looking for productive, 

solution-oriented people that can 

grow their revenue. Have the attitude 

that you will find your job and stay away 

from other unemployed people who bitch 

and moan about their lot in life. 

Grant Cardone is an international sales expert, 

New York Times bestselling author, and radio 

show host of The Cardone Zone. He has founded 

three companies: Cardone Enterprises, Cardone 

Real Estate Holdings, and the Cardone Group. He 

has shared his sales and business expertise as a 

motivational speaker and author of five books: Sell 

to Survive; The Closers Survival Guide; If You’re Not 

First, You’re Last; The 10X Rule; and Sell or Be Sold. 

Article Source: grantcardone.com. 


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GROW WITH US. 

Grow. Heal. Live. Enjoy. 

MODERN GROWING

EXPERIENCE 

THE FUTURE 

OF GROWING 

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Plantwell Hydroponics Ltd. 

3/50 Village Farm Rd. 

DUCTS & VENTS 

National Garden Wholesale/ 

Sunlight Supply 

5408 NE 88th St. Bldg. A 

Pyle, Bridgend UK CF33 6BN 

Agri Air Equipment 

Ste. 100-4640 Campus Pl. 

Mukilteo, WA USA 98275 

Tel: 425 290 3922 

Cell: 425 977 5224 

mike@omnitecdesign.com 

www.agriairequipment.com 

Tel: +44 (0) 1656 749593 

info@plantwell-hydroponics.co.uk 

www.plantwell-hydroponics.co.uk 

Premier Grow Hydroponics 

11 Pinfold Rd., Leicester, UK LE4 8AS 

Tel: +44 (0) 1162 697580 

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269 Commercial Rd., 

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Tel: +44 (0) 7899 368 461 

info@southcosthydroponics.co.uk 

www.southcoasthydroponics.com 

Dome Garden Supplies LLC 

Homegrown Hydroponics Inc. 

Noctex Lighting 

Unit 3-200 Cochrane Dr. 

Markham, ON Canada L3R 8E8 

The Hydroponic Warehouse 

15 Bay Airport Ind. Est., Kingston Pk. 

Newcastle, Tyne and Wear UK NE3 2EF 

Tel: 905 474 2255 

SouthCoast Hydroponics 

Tel: +44 (0) 1912 862045 

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Ostberg Americas Inc. 

3-55 Raglin Pl. 

Cambridge, ON Canada N1R 7J2 

www.premiergrow.com 

Premier Grow Hydroponics 

Unit S Tungsten Park, Maple Dr. 

Hinckley, UK LE10 3BE 

26 Meteor Dr. 

Toronto, ON Canada M9W 1A4 

Tel: 416 242 4769 

Toll Free: 800 INFO GRO 

8 Enterprise Ind. Est., Enterprise Rd., 

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Fax: 905 513 7066 

online@noctex.com 

www.noctex.com 

grow@thehydroponicwarehouse.co.uk 

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The Hydroponics Centre Ltd. 

Northern Lights Green Supply 

20-1938 Hwy. 

24 Port Talbet Business Units, Addison Rd. 

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Allvent Ventilation Products 

62 Enterprise Dr. 

Beresfield, NSW Australia 2322 

Tel: +61 (02) 4966 8433 

andy@allvent.com.au 

Unit 2-651 Barrington Ave. 

Ontario, CA USA 91764 

Tel: 855 930 DOME 

Fax: 866 420 2157 

info@domegarden.us 

Growlush Australia 

830-850 Princes Hwy., Springvale 

Melbourne, VIC Australia 3171 

Fax: 519 623 8543 

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www.ostberg.com 

Ozone Environmental 

Ground Control Hydroponic 

and Garden Supply 

1-1392 Ocean Dr., 

Grow in AG 

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UNITED STATES 

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Nickel City Wholesale Garden 

Supply 

PO Box 251 

Tel: +44 (0) 1455 613888 

www.premiergrow.com 

Pro Hydro Washington 

15 Whitworth Rd. 

Armstrong, Washington, 

Tyne and Wear UK NE37 1PP 

Tel: +44 (0) 1914 79299 

Progrow- Exeter 

Blauberg Ventilatoren GmbH 

Aidenbachstr. 52A 

Munich, Germany D-81379 

Tel: +49 (0) 89 785 08 088 

Fax: +49 (0) 89 780 69 521 

info@blaubergventilatoren.de 

www.blaubergventilatoren.de 

Blue Cube 

5 Westwood Units. Alphinbrook Rd. 

Fax: 416 242 7205 

homegrown@hydroponics.com 

www.hydroponics.com 

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www.southcoasthydroponics.co.uk 

Southern Hydro Centre 

9 Mamesbury Rd., Southampton, 

Hampshire UK SO15 5FT 

Tel: +44 (0) 2380 704080 

info@southernhydrocentre.co.uk 

www.southernhydro.co.uk 

Southern Lights 

19A Grace Hill., 

House & Garden Canada/The 

Dutch Trading Company Ltd. 

1427 Bellevue Ave. PO Box 91644 

W. Vancouver, BC Canada V7V 3P3 

Tel: 778 994 8382 

Fax: 604 608 9008 

admin@dutchtrade.ca 

www.domegarden.us 

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Thorold, ON Canada L0S 1E6 

Tel: 905 892 3743 

Fax: 905 892 0111 

www.northernlightsgreensupply.com 

P & Y Lighting Inc 

4880 Quebec St. 

Vancouver, BC Canada V5V-3M3 

Tel: 604 351 3328 

mike@northernlightsgreensupply.com 

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www.house-garden.ca 

Fax: 604 872 2638 

Stettler Trading Limited 

PO Box 289 

Slocan, BC Canada V0G2C0 

Tel: 250 355 0012 

stettler@shaw.ca 

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Teris Supply Services 

3180, montée Saint-Aubin 

Laval, QC Canada H7L 3H8 

Hydrotek Intl 

12300 De L’Avenir 

Mirabel, QC Canada J7J 2K4 

Tel: 877 777 0767 

Fax: 866 433 1577 

plee4880@shaw.ca 

Tel: 450 622 2710 

Second: 888 622 4571 

Flottenstrasse 24C 

Berlin, Germany 13407 

Tel: +49 (0) 3034 9980284 

Fax: +49 (0) 3034 998073 

www.growin.de 

Liapor GmbH & Co. KG 

Industriestrasse 2 

Hallerndorf-Pautzfeld, 

Germany 91352 

Tel: +49 (0) 9545 448 0 

NEW ZEALAND 

Bes Grow 

New Zealand 

Tel: 800 237 476 

info@besgrow.com 

www.besgrow.com 

Marsh Barton Ind. Est., 

Exeter, Devon UK EX2 8QF 

Folkestone, Kent UK CT20 1HQ 

Port Talbet, UK SA12 6HZ 

Tel: +44 (0) 1639 888891 

www.thehydroponicscentre.co.uk 

The Inner Garden Ltd. 

14 Cornish Way., West 

Galmington Trading. Est., 

Taunton, Somerset UK TA1 5NA 

Tel: +44 (0) 1823 274791 

INTERNATIONAL TRADE DIRECTORY 

Erith Horticulture 

PO Box 55 Unit 16 

Belvedere, Kent UK DA17 9AG 

Tel: +44 (0) 2083 116111 

Fax: +44 (0) 2083 112300 

info@erithhorticulture.com 

www.erithhorticulture.com 

Tel: +61 (03) 9546 9688 

Fax: +61 (03) 9546 9699 

info@growlush.com 

www.growlush.com 

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GrowVent 

203 Eggert Rd. 

Buffalo, NY USA 14215 

Tel: 800 589 3420 

Fax: 450 622 4571 

Tel: +44 (0) 1392 276998 

info@progrow.co.uk 

www.progrow.co.uk 

Progrow- Plymouth 

Tel: +44 (0) 1303 210003 

Fax: +44 (0) 1823 325487 

Technologies 

Unit 4-361 Rowntree Dairy Rd. 

Woodbridge, ON Canada L4L 8H1 

Tel: 800 765 2098 

Fax: 905 264 6508 

info@uvonair.com 

www.uvonair.com 

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Homer, AK USA 99603 

Tel: 907 235 1521 

service@groundcontrolak.com 

www.groundcontrolak.com 

Ground Control Hydroponic 

and Garden SUpply 

205 S. Willow St., A 

Kenai, AK USA 99611 

Tel: 907 283 1511 

service@groundcontrolak.com 

Corfu, NY USA 14036 

Rue de l’Industrie 52 

Tel: 866 599 4404 

Fax: 585 599 4403 

sales@ncwgs.com 

www.ncwgs.com 

___________________________ 

No Wire Nuts 

Plan D’accès CH- 1030 

Evaluate2000 

info@hydrotek.ca 

Pahul’s Wholesale 

Unit D 12117 86 th Ave. 

Surrey, BC Canada V3W 3H8 

Tel: 604 599 7007 

Fax: 604 599 7997 

pahuls@telus.net 

info@teris.co 

63 Christian Mill Bus. Pk. 

SRS Hydroponics 

260 Manchester Rd., 

Walkden, Manchester UK M28 3TR 

Tel: +44 (0) 1617 033691 

srs.hydro@yahoo.co.uk 

sales@theinnergarden.co.uk 

www.theinnergarden.co.uk 

info@growvent.com 

Bussigny, Switzerland 7030 

Tel: +41 (0) 2164 76965 

Fax: +41 (0) 2164 76964 

info@e-bluecube.com 

www.e-bluecube.com 

www.teris.co 

Thermoflo Technologies Inc. 

7575 N. Fraser Way 

Burnaby, BC Canada V5J 4Z3 

Tel: 604 321 1020 

Fax: +49 (0) 9545 448 81 

info@liapor.com 

www.liaflor.com 

INDIA 

Ecomix Australia 

www.hydrotek.ca 

Hydrotek West 

Plasma International Optex 

1773 Lauerier Ave. 

19110 24 th Ave. Unit 107 

Surrey, BC Canada V3S 3S9 

Tel: 604 542 0612 

Second: 888 507 8002 

Fax: 604 542 0613 

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Hygrozyme Global 

Distribution Ltd. 

700-401 W. Georgia St. 

Vancouver, BC Canada V6B 5A1 

Boris Del Mar: 604 317 1553 

24HR Hotline: 1 877 727 9419 

Boris@Hygrozyme.com 

www.Hygrozyme.com 

www.Grozyme.com 

Port Coquitlam, BC Canada V3B2C3 

Fax: 604 321 1023 

steve@thermoflotech.com 

Tel: 604 945 4117 

Cell: 250 537 6434 

al@optexlighting.com 

www.www.optexlighting.com 

Quality Wholesale Limited 

7575 N. Fraser Way 


Tel: 604 321 5858 

Fax: 604 321 9958 

Toll Free: 866 421 5858 

sales@professionalgardening.com 

www.professionalgardening.com 

Raeburn & Associates Ltd. 

Box 75077 Cambrian Dr. NW 

Calgary, AB Canada T2K 6J8 

Tel: 403 816 6650 

don@hibrix.com 

www.hibrix.com 

www.thermoflotech.com 

88,The R P Towers, Coimbatore Rd. 

SPAIN 

HortiTec 

C/ Aiguaders, 4 (Pol. Ind. de Cotes) 

Tamerton Foliot Rd. CrownHill 

Plymouth, Devon UK PL6 5DS 

www.srshydroponics.co.uk 

The Persy Grow Shop 

4 Kings Mews, Brighton, 

East Sussex UK BN3 2PA 

Tel: +44 (0) 1273 777335 

Starlite Systems 

226 Albert Rd., 

info@persygrowbox.co.uk 

Alaska Jack’s Hydroponics 

& Garden Supply 

1150 S. Colony Way, Ste. 9, 

Palmer, AK USA 99645 

Tel: 907 746 4774 

www.persygrowbox.co.uk 

The Plant Pot 

Pollachi, Tamilnadu India 642002 

Tel: +61 (04) 02 648 607 

Way to Grow Products 

4391 King George Blvd. 

Surrey, BC Canada V3S 0L2 

Tel: 604 590 5889 

Fax: 604 596 9240 

Toll Free: 877 657 7817 

info@waytogrow.ca 

www.waytogrow.ca 

Westgro Sales 

7430 Hopcott Rd. 

Delta, BC Canada V4G 1B6 

Tel: 604 940 0290 

Fax: 604 940 0258 

www.growercentral.com 

DUTCH CARIBBEAN 

T-nou NV 

Martin@ecomix.com.au 

46680 Algemesí (València), Spain 

Tel: +34 (0) 962 426 370 

Fax: +34 (0) 962 426 771 

info@hortitec.es 

www.hortitec.es 

Tel: +44 (0) 1752 771667 

plymouth@progrow.co.uk 

www.progrow.co.uk 

Rootzone Hydroponics Ltd. 

Unit 2 & 3., The Green Bus.Ctr., 

The Causeway, Staines, 

Middlesex UK TW18 3AL 

Tel: +44 (0) 1784 490370 

Fax: +44 (0) 1784 451660 

info@hydrowebshop.com 

www.hydrowebshop.com 

Rotherham Hydroponics 

Centre 

8 Springfield Close, Rotherham, 

South Yorkshire UK S61 4RQ 

Tel: +44 (0) 1709 252256 

rothhydro@hotmail.co,uk 

Plymouth, Devon UK PL2 1AW 

Tel: +44 (0) 1752 551233 

Fax: +44 (0) 1752 551233 

info@starlitesystems.co.uk 

www.starlitesystems.co.uk 

Sunlight Gardens 

Unit D3, Hastingwood Trd. Est. 

Harbet Rd., Edmonton, 

London UK N18 3HT 

Tel: +44 (0) 2037 636052 

info@sunlight-gardens.co.uk 

www.sunlight-gardens.co.uk 

Sunrise Hydroponics 

127-129 Newcastle St., Burslem, 

Stoke-on-Trent, Staffshire UK ST6 3QJ 

Tel: +44 (0) 1782 813814 

info@sunrisehydro.co.uk 

www.sunrisehydro.co.uk 

69 Ratcliffe Gate, Mansfield, 

sales@akjacks.com 

www.groundcontrolak.com 

Holmtown Nursery Inc. 

1301 30 th Ave., 

Fairbanks, AK USA 99701 

Tel: 907 451 8733 

Fax: 907 451 7248 

holmtown@ak.net 

New Westminster, BC 

Canada V3L 5B6 

___________________________ 

11 Ridgeway Northampton 

UK NN3 3AP 

Tel: +44 (0) 1604 411035 

pauln@evaluate2000.com 

www.evaluate2000.com 

Excel Air Systems 

www.growvent.com 

Hydor Ventilation Pty.Ltd. 

PO Box 1075 

Mt. Waverley, VIC Australia 3149 

Tel: +61 (03) 0065 5730 

info@hydor.com.au 

Power Box 

2216A Agate Ct. 

Simi Valley, CA USA 93065 

Tel: 323 787 4464 

Fax: 310 388 5335 

200-20170 Stewart Cr. 

Maple Ridge, BC Canada V2X 0T4 

www.hydor.com.au 

www.akjacks.com 

___________________________ 

www.holmtownnursery.com 

Tel: 778 288 5455 

info@nowirenuts.ca 

www.nowirenuts.ca 

___________________________ 

Power Box 

2216A Agate Ct. 

Simi Valley, CA USA 93065 

Tel: 323 787 4464 

Fax: 310 388 5335 

jfenley@powerboxinc.com 

www.powerboxinc.com 

___________________________ 

Sun Pulse Australia 

PO Box 538 

Can Filters Inc. / CF Group 

3A-2722 Hwy. 

Nelson, BC Canada V1L 6L6 

Tel: 250 825 2722 

Fax: 250 825 2723 

info@canfilters.com 

www.canfilters.com 

___________________________ 

Century Grow Systems 

Unit 11 Target Park, Shawbank Rd. 

Lakeside, Redditch 

Worcs, UK B98 8YN 

Tel: +44 (0) 1527 519530 

Tel: 877 728 0757 

Fax: 604 465 2672 

sales@excelair.ca 

www.excelair.ca 

Flexible Air Technology 

Rowville, VIC Australia 3178 

Tel: +61 (04) 2171 5336 

Fax: +61 (03) 9755 8257 

flexairtech@bigpond.com 

___________________________ 

Green Gator Filters 

1540 Louis Bork Dr. 

Nottinghamshire UK NG18 2JB 

Tel: +44 (0) 1623 422711 

info@theplantpot.co.uk 

www.theplantpot.co.uk 

Thetford Urban Gardens 

25 Brunell Way, Thetford, 

Norfolk UK IP24 1HP 

Tel: +44 (0) 1842 765566 

thetford.urbangardens@hotmail.co.uk 

www.thetford-urban-gardens.com 

Top Yield Hydroponics 

5 Oakleigh Farm, Rayleigh Rd. 

Tel: +44 (0) 1277 200665 

info@topyield.co.uk 

www.topyield.co.uk 

Hutton, Brentwood, Essex UK CM13 1SE 

Hydor Ventilation, South Africa 

jfenley@powerboxinc.com 

www.powerboxinc.com 

11 Ingrid Rd. Montague Gardens 

Capetown, South Africa 7441 

Tel: 0 21 552 1077 

Fax: 021 552 2797 

info@hydor.co.za 

www.hydor.co.za 

Hydrogarden Wholesale 

Supplies Ltd. 

2 Progress Way 

Binley Ind. Est., Binley 

Coventry, West Midlands UK CV3 2NT 

Tel: +44 (0) 2476 651500 

Fax: +44 (0) 2476 651060 

sales@hydrogarden.com 

www.hydrogarden.com 

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244 S. Sylvan Way, Unit 25, 

Wasilla, AK USA 99654 

Tel: 907 373 4757 



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Pure Air Scientific Solutions 

330 N. Ocean Blvd. Ste. 700 

Deefield, FL USA 33441 

Tel: 917 748 6322 

john@pureairscientific.com 

www.pureairscientific.com 

S&P Ventilation Products 

5600 Ambler Dr. 

Missisauga, ON Canada L4W 2K9 

Tel: 416 744 1217 

Fax: 416 744 0887 

sales.ca@solerpalau.com 

www.solerpalaucanada.com 

Soler and Palau UK 

Wentworth Rd. Ransomes Europark 

Ipswich, Suffolk UK IP3 9SW 

Tel: +44 (0) 8454 700074 

www.ecomixindia.com 

ITALY 

Indoor Line 

artigianale Conti 15 

Garzigliana, Italy 10060 

Tel: 39 0121341186 

enzo@indoorline.com 

www.indoorline.com 

NETHERLANDS 

Dutch Lighting Solutions 

Snoekweg 12, Raamsdonksveer, 

Netherlands 4941 SC 

Tel: +31 (0) 1625 21026 

sales@dutchlightingsolutions.nl 

www.dutchlightingsolutions.nl 

Panama Reds Indoor 

Gardening Supply 

38792 Kalifornsky Beach Rd. 

Kenai, AK USA 99611 

Tel: 907 283 6010 

panamaredsgardening@gmail.com 

www.panamaredsindoorgardening.com 

Southside Garden Supply AK 

113-171 Muldoon Rd., 

Anchorage, AK USA 99504 

Tel: 907 334 9997 

sales@sgsak.com 

www.sgsak.com 


12870 Old Seward Hwy., Ste. 114 


Tel: 907 339 9997 


www.sgsak.com 

Hydrogarden Spain 

C/ Cantareria 11 

Alicante, Spain 06630 SAX 

Tel: +34 (0) 965 475 534 

sales@hydrogarden.com 

www.hydrogarden.com 

SWITZERLAND 

Blue Cube 

Rue de l’Industrie 52 

Plan D’accès CH- 1030 

Bussigny, Switzerland 7030 

Tel: +41 (0) 2164 76965 

Fax: +41 (0) 2164 76964 

info@e-bluecube.com 

www.e-bluecube.com 

Growbox Shop 

Altelsweg 9 

Uetendorf, Berne Switzerland 3661 

Greenacre, NSW Australia 2190 

Fax: +44 (0) 1527 519531 

Batavia, IL USA 60510 

136 Higher Rd., Urmston, 

Hoogstraat 18-22 Willemstad 

sales.uk@solerpalau.com 


www.rotherhamhydroponicscentre.co.uk 

www.OrchidChampion.com 

Super Hydro Garden 

Trafford Hydroponics Ltd. 

Tel: +61 (04) 03 933 333 

Fax: +61 (02) 9743 7610 

brett@way2grow.com.au 

www.way2grow.com.au 

Rutland Horticulture 

6 Station Ct., Whissendine Rd. 

Ashwell, Rutland UK LE15 7SP 

Tel: +44 (0) 1572 723 485 

info@rutlandhorticulture.com 

___________________________ 

Eagle Ctr. Way 

Luton, Bedfordshire UK LU4 9US 

Tel: +44 (0) 1582 561154 

info@superhydrogarden.co.uk 

T C Hydroponics 

Innovating Plant Products 

4150 Midport Rd. 

Campbell River, BC Canada V9H1N6 

Tel: 250 286 8914 

sales@centurygrowsystems.co.uk 

www.centurygrowsystems.co.uk 

Continental Fan 

Manufacturing Inc. 

Rambridge Wholesale Supply 

8009 57 th St. SE 

Calgary, AB Canada T2C 5K7 

Tel: 403 230 5717 

Fax: 403 276 9120 

www.rambridge.com 

Tel: 630 457 1872 

Fax: 630 482 2760 

rtower@greengatorfilters.com 

www.greengatorfilters.com 

Manchester UK M41 9AZ 

Tel: +44 (0) 1612 227838 

sales@traffordhydroponics.co.uk 

www.traffordhydroponics.co.uk 

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Curacao, Netherlands Antilles 

Dutch Caribbean 

Tel: 599 9 461 1375 

Fax: 599 9 461 1378 

Toll Free: 877 367 4004 

MORE THAN 2000 

LISTINGS 

Hygrozyme Global 

Distribution Ltd. 

700-401 W. Georgia St. 

www.solerandpalau.co.uk 

Suncourt Inc. 

PO Box 40 

Durant, IA USA 52747 

___________________________ 

3005 Spenard Rd. 


Tel: 907 562 9997 


www.sgsak.com 

Tel: +41(0) 3343 80750 

info@growbox.ch 

www.grow-box.ch 

UK 

info@t-nou.com/sales@t-nou.com 

___________________________ 

www.rutlandhorticulture.co.uk 

Sale Hydro 

203 Eggert Rd. 

rjkaiser@innovatingplantproducts.com 

www.innovatingplantproducts.com 

247 Camberwell New Rd. 

Long Hydroponics 

Products, Ltd. 

Unit 106-3515 Wesbrook Mall 

Vancouver, BC Canada V6T 1Z4 



www.rootbastic.com 

Dutchpro 

Asterweg 113 

Advanced Gardening 

PO Box 1223 

71 Dane Rd., Sale, Manchester, 

Lancashire UK M33 7BP 

Missisauga, ON Canada L4W 2K9 

Tel: 416 744 1217 

Fax: 416 744 0887 

FRANCE 

___________________________ 

Amsterdam, Nrd Holland Netherlands 

1031 HM 

Tel: +31 (0) 20 4480854 

Tel: 604 961 3945 

sales.ca@solerpalau.com 

peter@dutchpro.com 

Enfield, UK EN1 9TF 

Tel: +44 (0) 2084 432420 

info@advanced-gardening.com 

www.advanced-gardening.com 

Charles Austen Pumps Ltd. 

Royston Rd. 

Tel: +44 (0) 1619 739899 

Buffalo, NY USA 14215 

Camberwell, UK SE5 0TH 

___________________________ 

Triangle Hydroponics 

Tel: +44 (0) 2072 773669 

Fax: +44 (0) 2072 773668 

cheryl.ashby@ntlworld.com 

6 Bournemouth Central Bus. Pk., 

Vancouver, BC Canada V6B 5A1 

Boris Del Mar: 604 317 1553 

Tel: 800 999 3267 

Fax: 563 785 6465 

West Side Garden Center 

3245 College Rd., 

Tel: 800 779 4021 

Fax: 716 842 0611 

South Cote Rd., Bournemouth, 

Dorset UK BH1 3SJ 

Tel: +44 (0) 1202 556661 

Fairbanks, AK USA 99709 

Tel: 907 799 1975 

care@salehydroponics.co.uk 

www.salehydroponics.co.uk 

Second: 716 842 0670 

24HR Hotline: 1 877 727 9419 

Boris@Hygrozyme.com 

www.Hygrozyme.com 

hsales@suncourt.com 

www.suncourt.com 

cfm@continentalfan.com 

www.continentalfan.com 

www.tchydroponics.co.uk 

The Green Room 

admin@trianglehydroponics.co.uk 

www.Grozyme.com 

www.OrchidChampion.com 

Thermoflo Technologies Inc. 

7575 North Fraser Way 

www.dutchpro.com 

ALABAMA 

Alabama Organics 

Sunlight Supply Inc. 

info@longhydroponics.com 

DB Wholesale & Distribution 

www.longhydroponics.com 

(Indoor Gardens) Ltd. 

www.solerpalaucanada.com 


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Maximum Growth Wholesale 

800-15355 24th Ave. PO Box 335 

White Rock, BC Canada V4A 2H9 


FC Worldwide 

Medway City Est. 

Radonstraat 50 

Sale Hydro- (Handforth) 

11 Big Storage, Stanley Crk. Bus. Pk 

Earl Rd., Cheshire, UK SK86 PT 

2 N. Point Bus. Est., Enterprise Close 

www.trianglehydroponics.co.uk 

Ugrow Organic- London 

___________________________ 

Joza 



3348 Bethel Rd., 

PO Box 200, Erith 

Marconistraat 2 

Tel: 604 321 1020 

Hammondville, AL USA 35989 

Tel: 256 635 0802 

Bldg. A-5408 NE 88th St. 

Vancouver, WA USA 98665 

Kent, UK DA8 9FQ 

Mississauga, On Canada L4W 2K9 

Tel: 416 744 1217 

Tel: 604 538 6785 

Cell: 604-562-6334 

maximumgrowth@shaw.ca 

www.maximumgrowth.ca 

Fax: 416 744 0887 

rmccrimmon@solerpalau.com 

www.solerpalau.com 

General Hydroponics Europe 

Zoetermeer, Netherlands 2718 TA 

Tel: +31 (0) 7936 37380 

Byfleet, Surrey UK KT14 7NY 

Tel: +44 (0) 1932 355 277 

Tel: +44 (0) 1614 851728 

care@salehydroponics.co.uk 

www.salehydroponics.co.uk 

Rochester, Kent UK ME2 4LY 

Studio12., Imperial Studios, 

3/11 Imperial Rd. 

London, UK SW6 2AG 


341 Boniface Pkwy., Unit D, 

Tel: 360 883 8846 

Tel: +44 (0) 2083 114111 

Green Planet Wholesale 

15374-103A Ave. 

Surrey, BC Canada V3R 7A2 


Fax: 360 571 7740 

info@sunlightsupply.com 

Mega Watt HydroCulture 

Science Import 

Biopole 32500 

Fleurance, France 

Fax: +31 (0) 7936 37389 

Sea of Green UK 

Tel: +44 (0) 1634 716764 

syhoskins@googlemail.com 

www.thegreenroomvip.co.uk 

636 Route 364 

130-2022 Lavoisier St. 

Quebec, QC Canada G1N 4L5 

Tel: +33 (0) 5 6206 0830 

Fax: +33 (0) 5 6206 6404 

info@fc-worldwide.nl 

www.fc-worldwide.nl 

Tel: 418 659 6060 

info@eurohydro.com 

www.eurohydro.com 

Hesi Plantenvoeding 

Edisonstraat 11-17 

www.charlesausten.com 

DB Wholesale & Distribution 

PO Box 200, Erith 

Kent, UK DA8 9FQ 

info@charlesausten.com 

25 Eastcott Hill 

The Grow Den 

Tel: +44 (0) 2073 843388 

www.u-grow.com 

UK GroWorks 

Tel: 907 332 1141 



mikeharper@alabama-organics.com 

www.alabama-organics.com 

www.sunlightsupply.com 

Fax: +44 (0) 2083 121118 

info@dbhort.com 

www.dbhort.com 

Tel: 604 580 1287 

Fax: 604 580 2375 

Toll Free: 866 913 4769 

2 Hothfield Rd. 

___________________________ 

Landgraaf, Netherlands 6372 CK 

Tel: +44 (0) 2083 114111 

Fax: +44 (0) 2083 121118 

Swindon, Wiltshire UK SN1 3JG 

Rainham, Kent UK ME8 8BJ 

94 Upper Wickham Ln. 

Tel: +44 (0) 1634 239333 

Welling, Kent UK DA16 3HQ 

___________________________ 

Hydro-Ponics Inc. 

(of Birmingham) 

Landgraaf, Netherlands 6372 PN 

Fax: 604 321 1023 

steve@thermoflotech.com 

www.thermoflotech.com 

___________________________ 

Alaska Mill Feed 

Tel: +44 (0) 2088 545160 

& Garden Center 

2969 Pelham Pkwy., Ste. 3, 

Pelham, AL USA 35124 

Trans Instruments 

5 Jalan Kilang Barat 

Direct Garden Supplies Ltd. 

Unit 1 Shawfield Rd. 

info@mygreenplanet.com 

Tel: +31 (0) 4556 91801 

info@joza.nl 

www.joza.nl 

Barnsley, UK S71 3HS 

www.mygreenplanet.com 

Nutriculture Ltd. 

Ventilation-System 

36,40 - richchya Zhovtnya 

___________________________ 

3-5 Paddock Rd., West Pimbo 

Boyarka, Ukraine 08150 

Skelmersdale, Lancashire 

UK WN8 9PL 

114 N. Orca St., 

Tel: +380 (44) 406 36 25 

export@vents.kiev.ua 

www.ventilation-system.com 

Tel: +31 (0) 4556 90420 

Tel: 205 358 3009 

chris@hydro-ponics.com 

info@dbhort.com 

www.dbhort.com 

Tel: +44 (0) 1226 320850 

#06-04 Petro Centre 

Singapore, Singapore 159349 

Tel: +65 6742 0367 

Tel: +44 (0) 1793 617046 

info@seaofgreen.co.uk 

www.seaofgreen.co.uk 

Seymour Green 

Hydroponic Centre 

Morin Heights, QC Canada J0R 1H0 

Tel: 800 575 2515 

Second: 450 226 7843 

info@megawatthydro.com 

www.megawatthydro.com 

sales@directgardeningsupplies.co.uk 

www.directgardeningsupplies.co.uk 

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The Grow Home Hydroponics 

Unit 26 Bolney Grange Ind. Pk., 

Burgess Hill, West Sussex, 

UK RH17 5PB 

Tel: +44 (0) 1444 244414 

Fax: 418 659 2629 

ggilbert@scienceimport.com 

www.scienceimport.com 

info@ukgroworks.co.uk 

www.ukgroworks.co.uk 

UK GroWorks 

Unit 4 Belltower Ind. Est., 

Roedean Rd. 

___________________________ 

Hydro Factory 

Chemin du Jaclore 

Bruyères-sur-Oise, France 95820 

Tel: +33 (0) 3 9936 2341 

Fax: +33 (0) 1 3035 7294 


Tel: 907 279 4519 

Fax: 907 276 7416 

info@alaskamillandfeed.com 

Fax: +31 (0) 4556 90421 

hesi@online.nl 

www.hesi.nl 

House and Garden B.V. 

Deep Impact Plant Care Ltd. 

Unit 2 Birch Hall Units 

Dairy Ground Farm 

Stockport, Cheshire UK SK12 1ED 

Postbus 1032 

4 Fordhouse Rd. Ind. Est. Steel Dr. 

___________________________ 

thegrowhome@hotmail.co.uk 

www.hydrofactory.com 

Platinium Hydroponics 

32/34 rue de la Regalle 

Tel: +31 (0) 6109 39412 

Almere, BA Netherlands 13100 

Tel: +44 (0) 8452 080229 

sales@deepimpactplantcare.co.uk 

www.first4hydroponics.com 

Bushbury, Wolverhampton UK WV10 9XA 

www.deepimpactplantcare.co.uk 

Tel: +44 (0) 1902 782900 

Brighton, UK BN2 5RU 

Tel: +44 (0) 1273 624327 

www.alaskamillandfeed.com 

www.hydro-ponics.com 

ARIZONA 

Arizona Hydroponics 

3900 E. Western Dr. D, 

Fax: +65 6742 5082 

sales@transinstruments.com 

www.transinstruments.com 

Greenstar Plant Products 

Tel: +44 (0) 1695 554080 

Fax: +44 (0) 1695 554081 

sales@nutriculture.com 

www.nutriculture.com 

Vents -US 

11013 Kenwood Rd. 

Cincinnati, OH USA 45242 

Tel: 513 348 3853 

9430 198 St. 

Far North Garden Supply 

2834 Boniface Pkwy., 

sghc@live.co.uk 

The Home Grower 

8 Oak Ct., Odbury, 



Courtry, France 77181 

Tel: +33 (0) 1 6421 2000 


Tel: 907 333 3141 

Fax: +31 (0) 36536 9965 

Cottonwood, AZ USA 86326 

Tel: 928 649 1138 

Fax: 928 282 4520 

Way To Grow Pty. Ltd. 

Unit A2-152 Miller Rd. 

Langley, BC Canada V1M 3C8 

___________________________ 

bodorvents@cinci.rr.com 

www.vents-us.com 

Tel: 604 882 7699 

Fax: 604 882 7659 

bestel@house-garden.nl 

Wind King Ventilation 

Products 

Joza 

arizonahydroponics@yahoo.com 

www.arizonahydroponics.net 

Chester Hill, NSW Australia 2162 

Tel: +61 (04) 03 933 333 

Fax: +61 (02) 9727 3335 

brett@way2grow.com.au 

www.way2grow.com.au 

www.seymourgreenhydroponiccentre.com 

Somerset Hydro 

4 Technine. Guard Ave., 

Houndstone Bus.Pk. 

Yeovil, Somerset UK BA22 8YE 

Dome Garden Supplies 

12 Pinnacle Rd. 

Altona North, VIC Australia 3025 

Tel: +61 (03) 9282 1988 

Fax: +61 (03) 9282 1989 

NGS Wholesale 

30 Commerical Rd. 

Toronto, ON Canada M4G 1Z3 

Tel: 888 888 1436 

West Midlands UK B66 1QG 

Tel: +44 (0) 1215 411446 

Fax: +44 (0) 1215 411448 

thehomegrower@hotmail.co.uk 

www.thehomegrower.com 

info@getgreenstar.com 

www.getgreenstar.com 

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Stellar Wholesale Inc. 

Grow in AG 

Flottenstrasse 24C 

UK GroWorks 

Unit F16 Northfleet Ind. Est., 

Lower Rd., Gravesend, UK DA11 9SW 

Tel: +44 (0) 1322 838131 


Second: 888 560 3141 

fngs@matnet.com 

www.farnorthgardensupply.com 

Far North Garden Supply 

300 Centaur Ave., 

Fax: +33 (0) 1 6020 2834 

www.platiniumhydroponics.com 

Square Trading-Advanced Star 

22 Route de Ferrolles 

2017 EDITION 

Odorchem Manufacturing Corp. 

9790 190th St. Unit 1 

Unit 109-20626 Mufford Cr. 

Langley, BC Canada V2Y 2V9 

Tel: 877 232 4769 

Fax: 877 427 6394 

sales@wind-king.com 

Marconistraat 2 

Landgraaf, Netherlands 6372 PN 

Tel: +31 (0) 4556 91801 

info@joza.nl 

www.joza.nl 

Blue Earth Sustainable 

515 Airpark Rd. Ste. 5, 

Cottonwood, AZ USA 86326 

Tel: 928 239 9888 

info@blueearthsustainable.com 

Direct Garden Supplies Ltd. 

Unit 1 Shawfield Rd. 

Barnsley, UK S71 3HS 

Tel: +44 (0) 1226 320850 

sales@directgardeningsupplies.co.uk 

www.directgardeningsupplies.co.uk 

Fax: 888 888 1436 

Surrey, BC Canada V4N 3M9 

www.wind-king.com 

Tel: +44 (0) 1935 420720 

sales@somhydro.co.uk 

www.somhydro.co.uk 

info@domegarden.com.au 

www.domegarden.com.au 

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info@ngswholesale.com 

www.ngswholesale.com 

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The Hydro Store 

Unit B1 Tenterfields Bus. Pk. 

Luddendenfoot, Halifax UK HX2 6EQ 

Tel: +44 (0) 1422 883290 

sales@thehydrostore.co.uk 

301-5980 Arbroath St. 

Burnaby, BC Canada V5J 1P1 

Tel: 866 438 4025 

Fax: 604 438 4061 

Berlin, Germany 13407 

Tel: +49 (0) 3034 9980284 

Fax: +49 (0) 3034 998073 

www.growin.de 

Main: 604 438 4025 


Warehouse Hydroponic 

Yielding 

Brie Comte Robert, France 77170 

Tel: +33 (0) 6 9830 2624 

maxime@advanced-star.fr 

www.advanced-start.eu 

Kweekotheek 

Voorstreek 112A 

info@stellarinc.ca 

www.stellarinc.ca 

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GERMANY 

ARKA Biotechnologie GmbH 

Weigmannstraße 28-30 

Leeuwarden, Netherlands 8911 JV 

Tel: +31 (0) 5821 50742 

Dutch Garden Supplies 

Unit 7 Kelvin Way, Ind. Est 

Kelvin Way, W. Bromwich UK B70 7TN 

Tel: +44 (0) 1215 523855 

www.thehydrostore.co.uk 

42 Bank Quay Trd. Est., 

Tel: 877 386 5000 

Second: 604 942 7880 

Fax: 604 608 2980 

Wasilla, AK USA 99654 

Tel: 907 376 7586 

Second: 888 560 3141 

fngs@matnet.com 

Slutchers Ln., Warrington, 

Cheshire UK WA1 1PJ 

info@odorchem.com 

Fax: +31 (0) 8473 21908 

info@Kweekotheek.nl 

www.Kweekotheek.nl 

Fax: +44 (0) 1215 524800 

rob@dgsupplies.co.uk 

www.dgsupplies.co.uk 

Tel: +44 (0) 1925 637837 

Root Crusher 

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www.farnorthgardensupply.com 

World Wide Garden Supply 

1236 Briggs Ave. 

www.blueearthsustainable.com 

Coopers Home Brewers 

Tucson, AZ USA 85716-1573 

Tel: 520 232 1918 

www.onaonline.com 

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Santa Rosa, CA USA 95401 

Tel: 877 WWGS GRO 

Fax: 707 526 5551 

Toll Free: 800 852 4263 

Fax: 800 949 8542 

robertl@mrbeer.com 

Forget Me Not Nursery 

480 Indian Rd., 

info@worldwidegardensupply.com 

Indian, AK USA 99540 

www.mrbeer.com 

info@warehousehydroponics.co.uk 

Lauf a.d.Pegnitz, Germany D-91207 

Tel: 49 (0)9123 96200 0 

Tel: 907 653 7673 

Fax: 49 (0)9123 96200 29 

info@forgetmenot.com 

Breda, Noord Brabant 

www.worldwidegardensupply.com 

Gonzo Grow 

2017 

INTERNATIONAL 

TRADE DIRECTORY 

BEST OF MAXIMUM YIELD & INTERNATIONAL TRADE DIRECTORY 2016 

www.forgetmenotnursery.com 

Wilhelminasingel 44 

Netherlands 4817JX 

Tel: +31 (0) 7652 84686 

info@TripleTime.nl 

www.rootcrusher.nl 

10297 W. Van Buren St., Ste. 8, 

Tolleson, AZ USA 85353 

Tel: 623 780 GROW (4769) 

gonzogrow168@yahoo.com 

www.gonzogrow.com 


Dutchpro 

PO Box 16190 

Birmingham, UK B2 2WL 

Tel: +44 (0) 7425 288 966 

peter@dutchpro.com 

www.dutchpro.com 

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