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Item 9 Labs Corp. Plans for Additional Hires Due to Increasing Demand
Item 9 Labs Corp. Plans for Additional Hires Due to Increasing Demand.
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[{"type":"text","content":"Vertically Integrated Cannabis Operator Seeks to Bolster its Infrastructure for Future GrowthPHOENIX, AZ / ACCESSWIRE / May 28, 2020 / Item 9 Labs Corp. (OTC PINK:INLB) ("Item 9 Labs" or the "Company"), a vertically integrated multi-state cannabis operator producing award-winning cannabis products, announced today that it expects to increase operating staff this year in order to meet rising product demand. These new hires will be across multiple areas of the Company.Item 9 Labs reported in its second quarter results a 65% year-over-year increase in revenue compared to the second quarter of 2019. As demand continues amidst the national pandemic, the Company is identifying employment opportunities that support long-term growth and meet the ever-growing needs of its patients."Seeing so many in our community face hardship and uncertainty strikes a nerve," said Bryce Skalla, Item 9 Labs president. "We're seeking ways to support their overall wellness beyond our products, starting with employment opportunities that provide financial stability for local families."Over the past two months, many cannabis businesses were able to re-assign their field employees to cultivation departments - both to keep jobs and help with increased orders during the COVID-19 lockdowns. Item 9 Labs CEO Andrew Bowden said, "Rather than shift team members around, we were able to create new job openings and expand our marketing efforts."The nimble Item 9 Labs team quickly transitioned from in-person to digital-based marketing campaigns, including a 13+ hour Twitch.TV event that featured 18+ performance sets with more than 3,000 views worldwide - a cannabis industry first for Twitch.TV. The popular streaming service typically caters to video gamers and those that watch them compete. This opens up entirely new partnership opportunities for Item 9 Labs, including yoga practitioners, musicians, wellness coaches, food purveyors, and future mainstream sponsorships, among others.The Company also launched its "Why Cannabis?" campaign this month on LinkedIn to showcase team members driving the brand and their ultimate decision to join the industry. The video series takes a deep personal look into employees' motivating factors, including personal stories of overcoming disease & illnesses and helping ...