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112 Millennium - A Marquis Who’s Who Magazine ENTREPRENEURS remain open with ease. Mrs. Forgues emphasizes that the most important component to her business is customer service and the relationships she has garnered with her customers. She notes that the cannabis industry is currently in its infant stages, and it will continue to grow throughout all U.S. states as more state governments legalize the use of cannabis. She remains confident that the cannabis industry will thrive on a nationwide basis, in which the U.S. government may provide legislature to approve legalization. Portal42 was recognized among Top Companies to Watch in 2021 and was named among Top 10 Cannabis Tech Solution Providers by Enterprise TechnologyReview in 2020. Mrs. Forgues attributes her success to hard work, dedication and relationships she has built with the companies she has worked with. Many word-of-mouth referrals and social media have propelled Portal42 to the role it plays today in the cannabis market. Prior to commencing her career, Courtney Forgues derived inspiration from her neighbor, who opened their own cannabis dispensary. Alongside her husband, who was a software programmer, Mrs. Forgues cultivated curiosity about the industry. Since 2015, Mrs. Forgues has served as the owner and chief executive officer of Portal42, a cannabis point of sale in Detroit, Michigan, that has become the largest point of sale for state-approved dispensaries in Michigan. In addition to providing sales, Portal42 also offers online ordering, delivery, and marketing. Earlier in her career, Mrs. Forgues was involved in the health and wellness field, where she developed plant-based natural remedies and did public speaking events. Looking toward the future of the cannabis industry and Portal42, Mrs. Forgues has expanded her business to additional U.S. states all whilst utilizing cashless transactions and cloud-based platforms. Although her career has been filled with highlights, she is especially proud of the expansion of Portal42 during the COVID-19 pandemic, in which her business provided curbside pickup that enabled stores to COURTNEY FORGUES OWNER, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Portal42 Sterling Heights, MI

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