Illicit Gardens News Releases

Illicit Brand Parent Company, S1 Enterprises, Launches Largest Employee Stock Ownership Plan in U.S. Cannabis Industry

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 13:04:00 -0500

Kansas City, Missouri--(Newsfile Corp. - January 5, 2026) - S1 Enterprises, the parent company of the Illicit brand and affiliated cannabis operations in Missouri and New Jersey, has successfully closed on its sale to an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), marking a major milestone for employee ownership in the regulated cannabis industry.This transaction represents the largest ESOP completed in the cannabis sector to date, reflecting both the scale of the company and growing institutional...

Award-Winning MO Cannabis Producer Illicit Gardens Introduces Mouthwatering New Product

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 09:00:00 -0500

Illicit Gemstones wow consumers with confectioner-formulated beloved flavors and balanced cannabinoid ratios. Kansas City, Missouri--(Newsfile Corp. - November 14, 2024) - Illicit Gardens, a highly regarded cannabis producer in the MO and NJ cannabis communities, is thrilled to introduce its newest product line: Illicit Gemstones. These confectioner-and cannabis chemist-crafted sweet treats are an elevated take on rock candy and are designed to excite fans' tastebuds and bring them the nostalgic...

Illicit Gardens and Monopoly Melts launches Hash Holes - A New Product Collaboration with Two of Missouri's Favorite Cannabis Brands

Tue, 02 Jan 2024 08:30:00 -0500

The Monopoly Melts x Illicit Hash Holes are now available in the Missouri MMJ Market Kansas City, Missouri--(Newsfile Corp. - January 2, 2024) - Missouri's top cannabis brand, Illicit Gardens, has partnered with solventless extraction experts Monopoly Melts to create Hash Holes-limited-edition, potent and delicious craft pre-rolls offering an experience like no other.Hash Holes are high-dose, small-batch hand-rolled joints containing 1.5 grams of premium, award-winning flower from Illicit and...

Illicit Gardens Sweeps 'Best of KC' Awards, Winning Big in Three Cannabis Categories

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 16:53:00 -0500

The Kansas City Pitch's readers nominated and awarded Missouri's best cannabis brand with its freshest accolades. Kansas City, Missouri--(Newsfile Corp. - November 15, 2023) - Illicit Gardens, a leading Missouri cannabis cultivator and manufacturer, has won three categories in Kansas City Pitch's 2023 reader-nominated Best of KC awards. The Pitch's readers recognized the brand's exceptional cannabis products and retail experience in the "Best Flower," "Best Concentrate/Dab," and "Best Vape...

Illicit Gardens Hires Jon Bond As Chief Revenue Officer

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 09:00:00 -0400

Kansas City, Missouri--(Newsfile Corp. - March 28, 2023) - Illicit Gardens, the Missouri-based multi-award-winning cannabis brand, is excited to formally announce Kansas City native-Jon Bond-as their new Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). He joins a deep bench of top industry talent, and his industry knowledge will fill in critical operational and sales efficiency gaps.Illicit Gardens Hires Jon Bond As Chief Revenue OfficerTo view an enhanced version of this graphic, please...

Illicit Gardens Wins Several Awards, Named Company of the Year by Greenway Magazine

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 09:00:00 -0400

Kansas City, Missouri--(Newsfile Corp. - March 21, 2023) - Illicit Gardens, Missouri's best homegrown cannabis brand, is proud to announce they have won several awards in the latest Best of the Industry: Readers Choice 2023 from Greenway Magazine.Illicit Gardens Wins Several Awards, Named Company of the Year by Greenway MagazineTo view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/9206/159122_illicit_social_greenwaybestof2023_02.22.23_company2.jpgEach...