MGO CPA Unveils Its 2020 “Cannabis 50” List Honoring Companies, Organizations and Individuals That Made A Positive Impact on the Cannabis and Hemp Sectors in 2020


“The Cannabis 50 is our way of recognizing those who are reshaping and inspiring the growth and success of the cannabis industry. We honor individuals and organizations who overcame obstacles to make progress during a transformative year.” , says Scott Hammon, Head of MGO’s Cannabis Practice.

MGO (Macias Gini & O’Connell LLP), one of the fastest-growing professional services firms in the US and a leader in accounting, tax, audit and advisory solutions for the cannabis and hemp industries, has released its 2nd annual “Cannabis 50” list. The list highlights companies, organizations, and individuals that had a positive impact on the cannabis and hemp industries during 2020.

“From a global health crisis and subsequent economic fallout, to cannabis being deemed ‘essential’ in a pandemic and the sweeping public support for legalization during the election, cannabis and hemp investors, operators and advocates endured great challenges, but also made great strides forward, during 2020,” says Scott Hammon, head of MGO’s Cannabis Practice. “The Cannabis 50 is our way of recognizing those who are reshaping and inspiring the growth and success of the cannabis industry. We honor individuals and organizations who overcame obstacles to make progress during a transformative year.

Honorees on the Cannabis 50 list are included in an accompanying “Cannabis 50 Impact Review,” and featured in expanded interviews and additional content, webinars, and panels that will be rolled out throughout 2021. The Cannabis 50 is free to download at http://www.cannabis50.com.

2020 Cannabis 50 honorees include:

  • 4Front Ventures
  • Aphria, Inc.
  • AYR Strategies
  • BDS Analytics
  • Benzinga
  • CANN
  • Cannabis Certification Council
  • Columbia Care
  • Curaleaf
  • Curio Wellness
  • Dentons
  • Dr. Lawrence Smart
  • Drug Policy Alliance
  • Dutchie
  • East West Bank
  • Fox Rothschild
  • Gotham Green Partners
  • Green Thumb Industries
  • Grown In
  • Innovative Industrial Properties
  • Intrinsic Capital
  • Jay-Z
  • Just Live
  • Last Prisoner Project
  • LeafLink Financial
  • Leafly
  • Martha Stewart
  • Michele Roberts
  • Mitch Meyers (BeLeaf Medical)
  • Morris Beegle (We Are For Better Alternatives)
  • Nancy Whiteman (Wana Brands)
  • Nasir “Nas” Jones (Smoke: Marijuana + Black America)
  • National Cannabis Risk Management Association
  • NCIA
  • NewTropic
  • Ocean Spray
  • Sana Packaging
  • Shango
  • Snoop Dogg
  • Social Club TV
  • Solar Therapeutics
  • SPACs
  • Stiiizy
  • THC Design
  • The Voting Public
  • Uncle Bud’s
  • Verano Holdings
  • Viridian Capital
  • Willie Nelson
  • Wyld

Access the list and find out about upcoming panels and new content on Cannabis50.com.

For more information, please contact Lorna Donohoe; ldonohoe@mgocpa.com

About MGO LLP

One of the top 100 CPA firms in the country, MGO has a 30-year history of providing trusted accounting, tax, audit and advisory services to many leading public corporations, private companies and government agencies. MGO was one of the first national accounting firms to develop and provide targeted accounting and advisory services to the cannabis and hemp industries. Today, MGO provides industry-leading experience and a suite of proven solutions to help operators, regulators and institutional investors navigate the complexities of the cannabis and hemp industries. For more information, visit MGO.

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