Valens GroWorks Announces AGM, Management Appointments
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwired - May 4, 2017) - Valens GroWorks Corp.
(CSE:VGW)(CSE:VGW.CN)(CNSX:VGW) (the "Company" or "Valens") is pleased to announce the
appointment of A.Tyler Robson, currently Chief Operating Officer and a Company director, as its new Chief Executive Officer
("CEO") effective immediately. Rob van Santen, CEO of Valens GroWorks Corp., will remain engaged as Chief
Financial Officer ("CFO") of the Company, with Annie Storey, the current CFO, continuing her engagement as
Controller.
Rob van Santen commented: "With the Company's transition from corporate acquisition vehicle to a scalable cannabis sector
operator, the time for an industry-savvy leader and spokesperson to take the helm has come. Tyler's unique skill set and
operational knowledge have been key drivers for the expansion of our growing Canadian and U.S.-based commercial interests.
Tyler's robust relationship network and exceptional commercial marijuana cultivation record enhances our ability to engage in
strategic transactions, and to attract both Licensed Producers ("LP's") and selected late-stage LP applicants seeking support and
partnership alternatives".
2017 Annual General Meeting
The Company will host its Annual General Meeting of shareholders on Friday, August 4, 2017 at 10:00 am PDT at the 14th Floor
(entrance on the 15th floor), 1040 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada V6E 4H1.
About Valens GroWorks Corp.
Valens GroWorks Corp is a CSE-listed company with an aggressive acquisition strategy in progress, financing the expansion of
fully licensed operations in Arizona, the proposed buildout of late-stage LP applicant Royal Green Acres Manufacturing, as well
as providing management, consulting, testing and support services to domestic and international licensees.
The Company has two wholly-owned subsidiaries based in the Okanagan Valley of British Columbia: 1) Valens Agritech Ltd.
("VAL"), a post-inspection applicant anticipating receipt of a Controlled Drugs and Substances Dealers Licence
for the cultivation and processing of marijuana, and 2) Supra THC Services Inc. ("Supra"), a Health Canada
Dealers-Licensed cannabis testing lab with an established scientific team supporting its operations, positioning to provide
sector-leading analytical and proprietary services to Licensed Producers and ACMPR patients.
On behalf of the Board of Directors,
VALENS GROWORKS CORP.
Robert van Santen, Chief Financial Officer
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to: the ability to obtain any necessary financing; the economy generally; competition; regulation and anticipated and
unanticipated costs and delays. The forward-looking statements included in this news release are made as of the date of this news
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