Khalifa Kush develops and markets cannabis products built around KK, a California strain developed for Wiz Khalifa in the early 2010s and shared publicly after years in his private Los Angeles stash. Wiz opened the genetics to consumers in 2014, with the first Khalifa Kush flower sales arriving in 2016 through Tryke’s Reef Dispensaries in the Southwestern U.S. The team now works between Pittsburgh and Los Angeles to bring the brand’s genetics to markets across the U.S. and internationally.
The Cannabist CompanyThe Cannabist Company is a U.S. cannabis operator that cultivates cannabis and sells cannabis products through its retail dispensaries and house brands. Formerly Columbia Care, it has operated since 2012 and describes itself as one of the original multistate cannabis operators, with operations in 12 U.S. markets. Its brands include Seed & Strain, Triple Seven, Amber, Hedy, and Dreamt.FREDERICK, MD
Cresco LabsCresco Labs is a vertically integrated, multistate U.S. cannabis company that cultivates and manufactures cannabis products and operates Sunnyside dispensaries. Its operations span cultivation, product manufacturing, packaging and wholesale distribution, with the company reporting 13 production facilities across eight states.BROOKVILLE, PA
Farmer GroupFarmer Group grew from a USDA-certified organic vegetable farm into a full-service cannabis company handling the path from seed to sale, including cultivation, extraction, manufacturing and distribution. Its solar-powered operation supports more than 100 products across seven brands, while the company works directly with dispensaries and partner brands. The business also develops its own lines, including Florist Farms and Head & Heal.
PinksCreated by women and led by women, Pinks is a New York cannabis brand that presents the experience through a female-centered, fashion-conscious lens. It works with licensed organic and regenerative farms in Cooperstown to produce small-batch cannabis products for consumers seeking an alternative to cannabis’s traditional image.