US (IL): Mayor, dignitaries to attend 4Front Ventures ribbon cutting ceremony

4Front Ventures Corp. today announced the official ribbon-cutting ceremony for its 250,000 sq. ft. cultivation and production facility in Matteson, Illinois. The ceremony will take place on November 6, 2024, and will feature attendance by Illinois government representatives and local media.

Mayor Sheila Chalmers-Currin, state officials, and local elected leaders will officially open the doors to the facility. Andrew Thut, CEO of 4Front Ventures, will lead the event and provide insights into the company's vision for the facility and its impact on the Illinois cannabis market. Media attendees will have the opportunity to tour the facility and view its advanced cultivation and production capabilities.

Andrew Thut, CEO of 4Front Ventures said: "The official opening of our Matteson facility is a moment we've been eagerly anticipating. While we could have held this event sooner, we chose to wait until the facility was fully operational, with our first harvests underway and the entire system firing on all cylinders. It's been a long road, but we wanted to ensure everything was in place before celebrating with our partners, government representatives, and the community. Today's ribbon-cutting isn't just ceremonial—it's the culmination of careful planning, hard work, and our commitment to delivering high-quality cannabis products at scale to meet the growing demand in Illinois."

The Matteson facility features 47,000 sq. ft. of flowering canopy and 70,000 sq. ft. of manufacturing space, supporting the production of more than 10 in-house brands and thousands of products. These include flowers, pre-rolls, concentrates, and other cannabis-infused products that will be available at Mission Dispensaries across Illinois and through wholesale partners. The facility also supports white-label production for other multi-state operators and cannabis brands, offering a diverse range of products to meet the needs of the Illinois market.

Mayor Chalmers-Currin, Village President of Matteson said: "The addition of 4Front to our community reflects our ongoing mission to attract diverse and unique forms of economic development to our village."

Following the ribbon-cutting, attendees will have the chance to tour the facility, meet with the 4Front team, and learn more about the company's cultivation and production technologies. Media will also be invited to a Q&A session with leadership to discuss 4Front Ventures' future in Illinois and beyond.