Vibe Expands to Massachusetts Market

Highlights:

• Vibe receives Phase 2 approval from the City of Springfield, MA
• Vibe to commence HCA approval process
• Vibe to build 47,000 sq. ft. cannabis cultivation facility

Sacramento, California--(Newsfile Corp. - May 14, 2021) - Vibe Growth Corporation (CSE: VIBE) (OTC: VBSCF) (FSE: A061) (the "Company" or "Vibe"), a vertically integrated cannabis enterprise, is pleased to announce that an entity controlled by Vibe, Page Cultivate LLC, has received Phase 2 approval from the City of Springfield, Massachusetts to build a new, state of the art cannabis cultivation facility. As the only successful cultivation applicant, Page/Vibe will now proceed to Springfield's Phase 2 Host Community Agreement ("HCA") and City Council review process.

"Our entry into Massachusetts marks a new catalyst driver for Vibe's growth strategy. While our focus to date has been the California cannabis market, we have stated that we would remain opportunistic with respect to Vibe's expansion," stated Mark Waldron, CEO of Vibe. "Expanding our cannabis operations to the East Coast enables Vibe to rapidly build scale in an important, vibrant, and maturing adult-use market. We look forward to introducing our own best-in-class Vibe By California and Hype Cannabis Co. brands to the Massachusetts market."

Vibe Cultivation Facility

The facility at 299 Page Boulevard, Springfield, MA is designed to achieve cannabis flower yields in excess of 14,000 pounds per annum. Subject to finalization of the HCA, approval by City Council, the State Cannabis Control Commission, and applicable regulatory approvals, Vibe anticipates commencing construction of the 47,000 sq. ft., double-tiered cultivation facility in the latter half of 2021. The double-tier design allows for 55,000 sq. ft. of flower canopy, and is led by one of the premiere cannabis architectural and design teams in the United States, having designed similar facilities in Massachusetts and around the country.

Massachusetts is a large and growing US cannabis market with YTD recreational sales of more than $400M, according to the state's Cannabis Control Commission. Strong growth in the years ahead is expected, driven by a loosening of state regulations and licensing along with an opening of recreational dispensaries in many to date, underserviced populous communities (including Boston). Viridian Capital estimates sales in Massachusetts to be roughly $1B this year. Importantly, according to a recent research report on state wholesale market dynamics, the under-developed third-party supply chain in Massachusetts presents attractive opportunities for wholesalers in Massachusetts to achieve sustainable high margins on operations. Massachusetts currently has one of the highest flower prices on a $/lbs basis, trailing only Illinois according to industry reports. Given existing caps on cultivation licenses and strong anticipated growth, the favorable pricing environment in Massachusetts is not expected to change in the near term.

About Vibe Growth Corporation

Vibe Growth Corporation and its cannabis retail brand, Vibe By California, is a trusted, vertically integrated cannabis enterprise with retail dispensaries; cannabis greenhouse cultivation; premium indoor cultivation; commercial cannabis distribution; brand sales and marketing; e-commerce platform; home delivery; and Hype Cannabis Co. marijuana and Vibe CBD products. Vibe is focused on maximizing shareholder value through accelerating organic growth, opportunistic acquisitions, distressed workouts, and new license applications. The Company operates retail and e-commerce under its iconic Vibe By California brand.

To learn more about Vibe, please visit: www.vibebycalifornia.com

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Unlike in Canada which has Federal legislation uniformly governing the cultivation, distribution, sale, and possession of medical cannabis under the Cannabis Act (Federal), readers are cautioned that in the U.S., cannabis is largely regulated at the State level. To the knowledge of Vibe Growth Corporation, there are to date a total of 33 states, plus the District of Columbia, that have legalized cannabis in some form. Notwithstanding the permissive regulatory environment of medical cannabis at the State level, cannabis continues to be categorized as a controlled substance under the Controlled Substances Act in the U.S. and as such, cannabis-related practices or activities, including without limitation, the manufacture, importation, possession, use or distribution of cannabis are illegal under U.S. federal law. Strict compliance with state laws concerning cannabis will neither absolve Vibe of liability under the U.S. Federal law nor will it provide a defense to any Federal proceeding, which may be brought against Vibe Growth Corporation. Any such proceedings brought against Vibe may adversely affect its operations and financial performance.

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Company Contact

Bill Mitoulas
Phone: +1.416.479.9547
Email: ir@vibebycalifornia.com
Website: www.vibebycalifornia.com

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