Key Takeaways:
- Vangst acquires GreenForce, a cannabis staffing agency in Oregon and Arizona, to strengthen its temporary and full-time hiring services.
- GreenForce CEO Ryan Rosenfeld joins Vangst as Chief Business Officer, driving regional and national expansion.
- Vangst now serves over 1,800 clients, providing staffing solutions for the cannabis industry across the U.S.
Vangst, the leading hiring platform for the cannabis industry, has acquired GreenForce, a temporary staffing agency operating in Oregon and Arizona.
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This marks Vangst's second acquisition in 2024, further solidifying its position as a top provider of hiring solutions for the cannabis industry.
Founded in 2016, GreenForce has built a strong presence in Oregon and Arizona, providing temporary labor services such as harvesting, cultivation, and trimming to cannabis businesses.
GreenForce has over 100 clients in both states and plans to expand further in 2024. Ryan Rosenfeld, GreenForce's founder and CEO, will join Vangst as Chief Business Officer, focusing on regional and national growth.
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The acquisition boosts Vangst's client base to over 1,800 cannabis businesses, serving 90% of the top operators in the U.S.
Vangst has a workforce of over 150,000 employees on its platform and is investing in automating the hiring process to meet growing industry demands.