The BeLeaf Buzz: April 2025
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Welcome to The BeLeaf Buzz
Welcome to the eighth issue of The BeLeaf Buzz, presented by BeLeaf Medical — your monthly source for cannabis industry insights, local stories, and company highlights. Stay connected as we present upcoming events, introduce our team, and share curated news relevant to our business.
Save the Date: We are excited about our Investor Meeting on Thursday, April 24, 2025. Reminder to please RSVP by Friday, April 11th.
Buzz-Worthy BeLeaf News
March 11, 2025 — Inc.’s 2025 Female 500 Founders
BeLeaf’s Mitch Meyers was recognized for her leadership in the cannabis industry, an award honoring women entrepreneurs driving success across industries. Read More →
April 2, 2025 — Women to Watch: Mo Muzzey
BeLeaf’s Vice President of Sales & Procurement has been highlighted by Greenway Magazine as one of the state’s most visible women to watch. Read More →
March 30, 2025 — Greenway Interview with Joey Pintozzi
Watch below for a deep dive into how Swade and Sinse are shaping Missouri’s cannabis culture, featuring BeLeaf’s Chief Strategy and Revenue Officer. Watch the interview →
Industry News
March 10, 2025 — February Marijuana Sales Up 6% Year-Over-Year
Despite weather challenges, February’s retail sales figures (total $116.23 million) show positive growth in Missouri’s marijuana market. Read More →
March 30, 2025 — MO Marijuana Tax Revenue Outpaces Expectations
State lawmakers weigh how to spend marijuana sale tax revenues, with beneficiaries including veterans and substance use disorder programs. Read More →
More Stories:
- In Case You Missed It: WSJ Feature How Missouri Became a Cannabis Mecca
- Funds for Good: Missouri DHSS Transferred More than $23M from Adult-Use Cannabis Program
- Rescheduling Update: The Fullest Disclosure to Date of the DEA’s Actions During Rescheduling Process
Team Spotlight
Alonzo Jones — Director of Finance
Alonzo oversees financial operations for Beleaf Medical, including accounts receivables and payables, financial reporting, strategic planning, payroll, and taxes. He is committed to delivering financial insights that empower the business to make informed decisions and achieve long-term success.
Alonzo’s favorite quote: “The best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago. The second-best time is today.”
Cannabis 101
What’s the ICCA and Why It Matters to Missouri’s Legal Market
Ever wonder why some cannabis products are sold in gas stations with no oversight while your favorite dispensary is tightly regulated? That’s where the Intoxicating Cannabinoid Control Act (ICCA) comes in. This legislation (SB 54 & HB 593) aims to bring all intoxicating cannabis-derived products—like Delta-8 THC—under the same safety and regulatory standards as Missouri’s legal marijuana program. That means things like third-party lab testing, child-resistant packaging, and local business support. It also prevents the creation of a second, loosely regulated market that could undercut the integrity and safety of Missouri’s cannabis industry. The ICCA is about common-sense, cost-effective regulation that protects both consumers and cannabis businesses alike.
Fact: Sales of intoxicating hemp-synthesized products account for less than 3% of in-store sales in the state, and these products are almost exclusively made and grown outside of Missouri (increasingly overseas in countries like China).
Download the ICCA Disclaimer →
Upcoming Events
- Apr 20: Voodoo 420 at 4 Hands Downtown
- Apr 23: Mound City Film Series Kickoff
- Apr 24: BeLeaf Investor Meeting – St. Louis – RSVP by April 11
- Apr 29 – May 1: MJ Unpacked – Atlantic City
For investor inquiries or assistance, please contact our team at IR@beleafco.com.