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Expo areas focus on innovative, creative applications of hemp

Loveland, CO – The NoCo Hemp Expo, the largest hemp-centric event in the U.S., has announced programming details for its Fashion Alley and Global Hemp Village during this year’s event on March 30 and April 1 at The Ranch Events Complex off I-25 in Loveland, Colorado.

"The rest of the world has quite a head start on the U.S. given the outdated regulations our nation still has on the cultivation and uses of hemp as a natural resource,” said NoCo Hemp Expo Founder, Morris Beegle. “As we work to modernize domestic hemp legislation and policy, thought leaders and innovators from around the world can show us, today, the many ways hemp can be used in a profitable, sustainable way to build companies and create jobs.”

Fashion Alley is sponsored by Hempy’s, which makes “planet inherited goods” and EnviroTextiles, providing “fabric for our future.” Hempy’s, based in Glenwood Springs, CO, specializes in 100% hemp, 100% made in America products. EnviroTextiles, also based in Glenwood Springs, manufactures and imports more than 100 hemp fabrics from around the world. Fashion Alley exhibitors also include Hemptique, Vital Hemp, Recreator, Satori Movement, and others.

Visitors to the NoCo Global Hemp Village can travel the world of hemp through vendors from Nepal, Poland, South Africa, the Czech Republic, France, Croatia and Germany. The Village features innovative products and ideas from these international exhibitors, including hemp honey, soap, sneakers, and more. Learn about the latest in textiles and accessories, hemp beauty products, hemp foods, along with nutritional and therapeutic applications.

For tickets to the Expo and access to the full range of programming during Friday’s Industry Day and Saturday’s public events, visit http://nocohempexpo.com/ticket-sales/.

Major sponsors of NoCo Hemp Expo 4 include CBDRx, offering vertically integrated hemp extract services to the industry; EnerHealth Botanicals, promoting health and wellness products for your body and mind; and Nature’s Love, providing quality hemp extracts and Sub Zero Extracts offering extraction technology to the industry.

About NoCo Hemp Expo 4, Colorado Hemp Company and TreeFreeHemp

WAFBA LLC (We Are For Better Alternatives) is home to the NoCo Hemp Expo, TreeFreeHemp and Colorado Hemp Company, located in Loveland, Colorado and operating since 2012. Areas of focus include product and brand development, marketing, printing, production, events and advocacy. Learn more at NocoHempExpo.com, and find us on Facebook and Twitter.

Immediate Release: March 20, 2017
Contact: Maria Thomas, Communications Coordinator
mariathomas@trucare.org

(Lafayette, CO) – TRU PACE (Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly), an innovative new program of TRU Community Care, is partnering with several area nonprofit agencies to serve the frail senior population in Boulder and southwest Weld Counties. Now open, TRU PACE helps seniors navigate the complex issues associated with aging.

The program provides a safety net for frail seniors ages 55+ who would otherwise need nursing-home-level care. Participants in TRU PACE arrive at the day center (thanks to transportation from Via) to receive interdisciplinary, coordinated care from an 11-member team, including a physician, nurse, nutritionist, physical therapist, and more. Services include recreational therapy, laundry, meals, and prescription management.

<“PACE participants are what I consider the most vulnerable members of our community. Via, as the county’s nonprofit transportation provider, is happy to partner with TRU PACE to serve seniors in Boulder and southwest Weld counties.” said Mary Cobb, Director of Communications at Via.

Thanks to local partner organizations Via and Meals on Wheels - Boulder, TRU PACE participants receive mobility support as well as nutritious meals both on-site and to take home. TRU strives to keep these seniors independent and living in their communities for as long as possible.

<“We at Meals on Wheels of Boulder are thrilled to partner with TRU PACE! Our organizations are perfectly aligned to increase our ability to meet the senior nutrition needs of our area residents. It is a privilege to be a part of this new service.” remarked Francea Phillips, President & CEO of Meals on Wheels Boulder.

Referral sources and the community may call 303.665.0115 or email pace@trucare.org to speak with an enrollment specialist. TRU PACE is a Medicare and/or Medicaid covered benefit and also accepts private pay.

About TRU Community Care
TRU Community Care provides end-of-life hospice and palliative care as well as grief services to those residing in Boulder, Adams, Jefferson, and southwest Weld counties. TRU now offers TRU PACE, a Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly. TRU Hospice of Northern Colorado serves Greeley and extends to Weld and Larimer counties. Additional services include grief support groups, which are available to anyone in the community free of charge. It is a privilege for us to help those who are grieving regain their balance and resume healthy living. Grief groups include adult, teen, and child as well as equine therapy. At TRU Community Care, we add life to days, because that’s what TRUly matters. The sooner you call, the more we can help – 303.442.0961 or visit trucare.org.

Thursday and Saturday night concerts bookend track with two full days of programming designed specifically for artists and activists

Loveland, CO – The NoCo Hemp Expo, the largest hemp-centric event in the U.S., has announced details of its opening and closing concert events, as well as programming highlights from the Bluebird Botanicals Artists & Activists Tent. Thursday night’s kickoff concert is at the Aggie Theater in Fort Collins. Saturday night’s Honor the Earth after-Expo concert is at Avogadro’s Number in Fort Collins. The A&A Tent will be part of the Expo on March 31 and April 1 at The Ranch Events Complex located off I-25 in Loveland, CO.

“Particularly given the current political climate and the long-standing bias at the federal level against hemp, the involvement and passion of the public through art and activism has been and is still vital to the cause of advancing the industry,” said NoCo Hemp Expo Founder Morris Beegle. “We have more work to do, and we want to educate and involve more people, as well as recognize and celebrate the successes and accomplishments we’ve achieved so far.”

The NoCo Hemp Expo kickoff concert at the Aggie Theater is Thursday, March 30 at 204 S. College Avenue. Doors open at 8:00 pm with Colorado favorites Musketeer Gripweed kicking things off  at 9:00 pm, followed by the adventurous, uncompromising and inspiring Marco Benevento who takes the stage at 10:45 pm. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 day of show. Tickets for the kickoff concert can be purchased here.

On March 31 and April 1 at the outside Expo arena, visit the Artists and Activists Tent sponsored by Bluebird Botanicals Friday from 10:00 am to 5:30 pm and Saturday from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. For tickets to the Expo and access to the Artists & Activists Tent, visit http://nocohempexpo.com/ticket-sales/.

Friday’s Featured Segment:

2:30-5:30 pm - Cannabinoid Conversations Q&A Open Forum:

A lively discussion with industry experts on growing hemp for high cannabinoid profiles, lab testing, pesticides, extraction processes, manufacturing methods, regulations, compliance, quality control, pricing, keeping it craft/going industrial, lobbying, legislation, and more.

Saturday Highlights:

10:00-10:15 am - Gemma Ra Star - Earth Blessing and Song

10:15-11:00 am – Marcus Ginon, RoseBud White Plume - First Nation / Water Protectors

12:00-12:30 pm - Marc Ross - Corporate Responsibility and Community Engagement

12:30-1:00 pm - Steve Hoffman - Hemp, Regenerative Agriculture and Climate Change

1:30-2:00 pm - Nikki Florio - Buds and Bees: How Hemp Helps Save Pollinators

3:30-4:00 pm - Speaker - Ed Lehrburger - Biorefining the Future

Music throughout the day by Dave Beegle with special guests including Aviva Vuvuzela.

Saturday night’s Honor the Earth Post-Expo Concert is at Avogadro’s Number from 8:00 pm to 1:00 am. Colony Funk will perform with special guests, including Aviva Vuvuzela from Aviva and the Flying Penguins. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Tickets for the after-Expo concert are available here.

Major sponsors of NoCo Hemp Expo 4 include CBDRx, offering vertically integrated hemp extract services to the industry; EnerHealth, offering hemp-based supplements and nutraceuticals; and Sub Zero Extracts/Nature’s Love, offering extraction technology to the industry.

About NoCo Hemp Expo 4, Colorado Hemp Company and TreeFreeHemp

WAFBA LLC (We Are For Better Alternatives) is home to the NoCo Hemp Expo, TreeFreeHemp and Colorado Hemp Company, located in Loveland, Colorado and operating since 2012. Areas of focus include product and brand development, marketing, printing, production, events and advocacy. Learn more at NocoHempExpo.com, and find us on Facebook and Twitter.