Hemp and Marijuana Investors Want in the Game From privateplacementadvisors.

com; January 21, 2013

Want seed capital? Marijuana investors are showing some interest
These are heady times for supporters of legalized marijuana as well as everyone else looking to cash in on hemps growing national acceptance. Voters in Washington and Colorado agreed to legalize the recreational use of marijuana for adults. And medical marijuana is currently legal in 18 states and Washington D.C. Marijuana remains illegal by federal law. But people are still eager to look at business and investment opportunities in hemp. As with all markets, some people are willing to take the risk especially when the reward is great. According to Medical Marijuana Inc., the current U.S. medical marijuana industry is estimated at $17 billion, with expectations it could grow up to $29 billion by 2016. Now add to that the recreational users in two (and counting) states and you have some real numbers, and a lot of prospective tax revenue. "It was almost unthinkable 10 years ago that you would have legitimate, fully reporting to the SEC companies . . . with positions in the medical marijuana industry," says Sterling Scott, CEO of Los Angeles-based GrowLife Inc., a consortium of companies that sells products for indoor growing. Scott, a former federal regulatory attorney, estimates there are about 10 cannabis-related companies currently being traded as over-the-counter stocks. Scott claims these firms fall into three groups:

Established companies like GrowLife that sell products and services to the cannabis industry, and companies like Medical Marijuana, a self-styled "premier cannabis and hemp industry innovator. Firms like Hemp Inc., looking to develop a legal market for the industrial and commercial use of hemp in products such as paper, oils and cloth. Companies focused on the medical use of cannabis in areas such as cancer, inflammation and pain treatment and other clinical applications.

The new marijuana laws in Colorado and Washington are a sign of things to come, If you can get in early enough, a marijuana stock should go up in value," says Mac Clouse, professor of finance at the University of Denver's Daniels College of Business. [See www.privateplacementadvisors.com for more information.] The following companies were identified as of January 21, 2013.

Hemp & Marijuana Stocks

BG Medical Technologies, Inc.

(Public, PINK:RIGH) LA-based BG Medical Technologies, Inc. develops systems and media content for the cannabis and alternative health industries, with a proprietary network of software solutions and patients. The flagship product, BudGenius.com, is a web site designed to assist in pairing cannabis medicine with users specific needs. BudGenius is the Companys comprehensive online database for scientifically tested cannabis. Read our latest company news from BG Medical Technologies, Inc.

Cannabis Science, Inc.

(Public, OTC:CBIS) Cannabis Science, Inc. is engaged in the research and development of medical marijuana. On May 8, 2010, Cannabis Science acquired Rockbrook Inc., a company with a large indoor grow. The Company also acquired an organic medical marijuana facility and a medical marijuana dispensary. Cannabis Science focuses on creating cannabis-based medicines to treat disease and the symptoms of disease. Read our latest company news from Cannabis Science, Inc.

Fusion Pharm, Inc.

(Public, PINK:FSPM) The Company claims to provide a variety of support products and ancillary services to the medical cannabis industry. We provide specialty equipment, financing, consulting and other industry-specific services to Medical Cannabis Centers, Read our latest company news from Fusion Pharm Inc.

GreenGro Technologies, Inc.

(Public, PINK:GRNH) GreenGro Technologies is an agricultural technology company dedicated to sustainable, compact growing systems for both the small home grower and commercial farmer. The Company is devoted to furthering the development of its patent pending vertical wall system. Read our latest company news from GreenGro Technologies Inc.

GW Pharmaceuticals, plc
(Public, LON:GWP) This United Kingdom-based company is engaged in the research, development and commercialization of a range of cannabinoid prescription medicines. The Company is developing a portfolio of cannabinoid medicines of which the main product is Sativex, an oromucosal spray for the treatment of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) symptoms, cancer pain and neuropathic pain. During the fiscal year ended September 30, 2010, the Company launched Sativex in the United Kingdom. The Sativex is marketed in the United Kingdom as a treatment for MS Spasticity. Read our latest company news from GW Pharmaceuticals

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Hemp, Inc.
(Public, OTC:HEMP) Nevada-based Hemp, Inc. focuses on services, products, and information related to the medical marijuana industry. The company partnered with Hemp.com in 2012. Its products are designed to improve concentration and joint flexibility, increase awareness and energy, and improve overall wellness. Other products include hemp and bluegreen algae protein skin care products. The company was formerly known as Marijuana, Inc. and changed its name to Hemp, Inc. in June 2012. Hemp, Inc. wants it known that, Hemp, Inc. is not involved in the cultivation or marketing of medical marijuana. It is the Company's belief that legalization of marijuana on a federal level will come to pass. With that in mind, the company is building infrastructure with the potential to gain substantial market share once

marijuana prohibition ends. Read our latest company news from Hemp Inc.

MediSwipe, Inc.
(Public, OTC:MWIP) MediSwipe, Inc. formerly Cannabis Medical Solutions Inc., provides merchant payment solutions. The Company offers a range of secure transaction processing solutions using Internet point-of-sale (POS), e-commerce, social networks and mobile (wireless) terminals through its alliance partner network. The Commerce Online suite of ecommerce services include private label gateway, credit card acceptance, debit/ATM card acceptance, phone/mail order, Internet processing, gift and loyalty cards, check services, wireless/mobile, Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT), Web development and consulting, ACH, and equipment and supplies. Read our latest company news from MediSwipe Inc.

Medical Marijuana, Inc.

(Public, PINK:MJNA) Medical Marijuana, Inc. provides various business management solutions.. The Company offers integrated tax oversight and collection solutions for reporting to local, state, and federal governments. Products include revenue collection systems, turn-key management solutions, and marijuana testing and gradation. The companys Stored Value Platform System offers solutions to manage the task of revenue and taxation collection through issuing plastic debit card or medical revenue card. It also operates the Hemp Network, a network marketing platform that provides consumers with hemp products. Read our latest company news from Medical Marijuana Inc.

Medbox Inc.

(Public, PINK:MDBX) Prescription Vending Machines, Inc. was founded on the principle that all great industries thrive when automated. The Company features a patented machine that dispenses medication to individuals based on biometric identification (fingerprint sample). . PVM grossed $6 million dollars since it began doing business in 2010 through the final quarter of 2011. The Company is currently celebrated for a stock that recently skyrocketing overnight. Read our latest company news from Medbox Inc.

Growlife Inc.
(Public, OTC:PHOT) (formerly Photoron Holdings, Inc.) Growlife, Inc. is engaged in designs and manufactures indoor mini-greenhouses The Companys products consist of 21x 39 units and 21x51 units which provide 18,900 or 36,000 lumens of light. Read our latest company news from Growlife Inc.

Rapid Fire Marketing Inc.

(Public, PINK:RFMK) Rapid Fire Marketing is a NV-based holding Company. The Vapor Inhaler is the Companys key product with the Pocket Puffer and the Power Pocket Puffer on the way. The Vapor Inhaler uses Cannabis Vapor Inhaler technology which is superior to any other on the market. Read our latest company news from Rapid Fire Marketing Inc.

Search Core Inc.

(Public, PINK:SRER) (formerly General Cannabis, Inc.) SearchCore, Inc. provides services in 5 areas: media, technology, medical clinic management, merchant credit card processing, and marketing. The Company assists physicians, dispensaries, and end-users to find each other. The Companys wholly owned subsidiaries include WeedMaps Media, Inc., General Health Solutions, Inc., General Marketing Solutions, Inc., General Merchant Solutions, Inc. and General Management Solutions, Inc. In November 2011, the Company announced that WeedMaps Media, Inc. acquired the domain name Marijuana.com. In December

2011, the Company announced that WeedMaps Media, Inc. has acquired the Android smartphone application WeedLaws. In January 2012, the Company acquired MMJMenu, LLC. Read our latest company news from SearchCore Inc.

Tranzbyte Corp Inc.

(Public, PINK:ERBB) The Tranzbyte Corporation continues its plan to acquire, hold, or spin out successful divisions in what has been described in its news releases as "dividend farming." Also, subsidiary companies that qualify and decide to become public on their own can expect Tranzbyte's support throughout the entire process. In early 2012, Tranzbyte acquired ProximaRF a leading-edge technology company that produces a line of products supporting innovative uses for RFID technology. Read our latest company news from Tranzbyte Corp Inc.

Terra Tech Corp

(Public, OTC:TRTC) Terra Tech Corp. integrates breed hydroponic equipment with technology to create solutions for the cultivation of indoor agriculture. It works with horticulturists and engineers to develop and manufacture products for the urban agricultural industry. Its products are utilized by horticulture enthusiasts, local urban farmers, as well as greenhouse g These are reportedly heady times for supporters of legalized marijuana as well as those looking to cash in on hemps growing national acceptance. Voters in Washington state and Colorado agreed to legalize the recreational use of marijuana for adults. And medical marijuana is currently legal in 18 states and Washington D.C. Of course, marijuana remains illegal by federal law. But people involved in what some are calling the "green rush" are still looking at business and investment opportunities in cannabis and its production. And as with nearly all markets, some people are willing to take the risk. According to Medical Marijuana Inc., the current U.S. medical marijuana industry is estimated at $17 billion, with expectations it could grow up to $29 billion by 2016. "It was almost unthinkable 10 years ago that you would have legitimate, fully reporting to the SEC companies that were in the nature of pure plays, with positions in the medical marijuana industry," says Sterling Scott, CEO of Los Angeles-based GrowLife Inc., a consortium of companies that sells products for indoor growing. Scott, a former federal regulatory attorney, estimates there are about 10 cannabis-related companies currently being traded as over-the-counter stocks. Most OTCs are relatively small.

Marijuana firms fall into three groups:

Established companies like GrowLife that sell products and services to the cannabis industry, including companies like Medical Marijuana, a "premier cannabis and hemp industry innovator. Firms like Hemp Inc., looking to develop a legal market for the industrial and commercial use of hemp in products such as paper, oils and cloth. Companies focused on the medical use of cannabis in areas such as cancer, inflammation and pain treatment and other clinical applications.

The new marijuana laws in Colorado and Washington are a sign of things to come, If you can get in early enough, then these marijuana stocks may go up in value," says Mac Clouse, professor of finance at the University of Denver's Daniels College.

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