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First Harvest Financial and Cannavoices Support Green Flower Media's First Virtual Cannabis Health Summit
First Harvest Financial and Cannavoices are partnering in support of the very first virtual Cannabis Health Summit, hosted by Green Flower Media.

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 19, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- On Saturday, January 23 through Sunday, January 24 Green Flower Media will host a live virtual Cannabis Health Summit from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Pacific), on both days. This free online event will feature 20 of the world's top doctors, scientists, entrepreneurs and leaders and will live-stream from the comfort of your own home, all for free!

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First Harvest Financial, a private equity fund, joins in the support of such a revolutionary event. First Harvest Financial gives Green Flower Media its fullest support as the two-day summit is expecting 30,000- 50,000+ people from around the world to tune in and watch live.  Green Flower Media and Cannavoices are two of the portfolio companies in the First Harvest Financial private equity fund.

"It is inspiring to see professionals from various practices teach and educate on the groundbreaking health and wellness benefits the cannabis plant holds," said Kevin Gillespie, CEO and president of First Harvest Financial.

A leader in the cannabis space in mobile gaming technology, digital media and publishing, Cannavoices stands behind the vision of Green Flower Media and its strategic partners. Cannavoices' mission is to connect the voices that change the world and to empower advocacy in the cannabis space.

"Standing together and supporting the greater mission of advocacy in medical cannabis is empowering to witness and to be a part of in this time of evolution in the industry," said Hugo D. Aviles, CDO of Cannavoices.

"At Cannavoices we are constantly partnering and seeking ways to come together for a greater purpose, and the partnership with Green Flower Media has brought together talented advocates and leaders to do just that in the cannabis space," added Mr. Aviles.

Green Flower is excited to host this summit as it serves as an important mission for greater awareness and education. The science and research about cannabis demonstrates evidence that the plant will change lives for hundreds of millions of people globally. The summit will teach people the most up-to-date information about using cannabis for mental, physical, and emotional well-being.

"The cannabis science and wisdom you'll discover during this Summit is going to open your mind to the many benefits of cannabis," said Max Simon, president of Green Flower Media.

A large number of industry experts support the cause and are presenting at this free and live virtual cannabis health summit that is said to be ground-breaking in its cannabis science findings, research and statistics. Each speaker will deliver rich discussion about such topics including: cannabis and cancer; cannabis and pain; cannabis and PTSD; cannabis and sexuality, and much more!

Presenters include: Steve DeAngelo of Harborside Health Center, Uwe Blesching of Cannabis Health Index, Donald Land of Steep Hill Labs, Dr. Gregory Smith leading advisor at First Harvest Financial and Medical Cannabis For Health Care Providers, to name a few.

"I am honored to be a part of the list of talented presenters and have the opportunity to share in my research and discoveries in medical cannabis," said Dr. Smith.

Dr. Smith's extensive research confirms the efficacy and utility of cannabis as a safe and effective medicine.

Those who register are able to live stream directly into the summit in real-time. The cost for the summit to those who tune is free, recordings will later be for sale. Get the most up-to-date facts, science and information about using cannabis and health today. To register or for more information, CLICK HERE or contact media relations liaison, Dana Blickensderfer at Info@iBossAdv.com.

About First Harvest Financial

First Harvest Financial manages a private equity fund investing in legal cannabis-related companies, primarily medical cannabis-based solutions. The company provides accredited investors a diversified portfolio approach to investing in ancillary businesses related to the cannabis sector. 

About Cannavoices

Cannavoices, Inc. is the premier legal cannabis digital media company focused on bridging the gap between brand conscious advertisers and the 89 million socially active supporters of the cannabis legalization movement. The Cannavoices ecosystem spans from education, gaming, entertainment and merchandising to its advertising platform.

About Green Flower Media

At Green Flower, their mission is to help you learn everything about cannabis today. That's why they work with the world's top cannabis experts, help them package their knowledge into easy-to-understand courses, classes, videos, and articles, and then share them to you! So whether you're interested in using cannabis as medicine, starting your own cannabis business, being a better activist, or growing your own cannabis at home, they've got you covered. 

SOURCE First Harvest Financial