4Front Ventures Corp. announced it has reached two key milestones in its growth strategy. Firstly, the Company has successfully activated electrical power at its 250,000 square foot facility in Matteson, Illinois ("Matteson Facility"), marking a major step in its expansion within the state's burgeoning cannabis market.

Secondly, 4Front is on track to further strengthen its retail presence in Illinois with the anticipated opening of its third in-state dispensary in Norridge by the end of the quarter. The Matteson Facility, now one of the largest cultivation and manufacturing centers in Illinois, spans approximately 250,000 square feet of production space, including the use of innovative and energy efficient technologies such DLC-certified LED lighting, HVAC systems utilizing cutting edge compressor wall technology, and fully automated irrigation and fertigation systems. It offers around 43,000 sq. ft.

of flowering canopy in Phase I, roughly 5x 4Front's current flowering canopy in Illinois, which can cost-efficiently scale to over 67,000 sq. ft. as demand for 4Front products increases.

There is also over 70,000 square feet of dedicated manufacturing space, including automated production lines for packaged flower and pre-roll manufacturing, an edibles kitchen, and a comprehensive extraction laboratory capable of serving not only 4Front's needs but also robust private-label and toll processing programs. This monumental development allows 4Front to introduce its entire suite of award-winning brands and products to the Illinois market, including packaged flower, pre-rolls, infused products, edibles, and concentrates, delivering craft-quality cannabis at accessible price points through its Mission Dispensaries and partner dispensaries statewide. Additionally, upcoming Mission retail store in Norridge, set to open in April, is ideally situated in Cook County in a highly visible retail area, neighboring popular big-box retailers and directly opposite a major regional mall with significant parking. Further expansion plans include additional stores in the vibrant Chicago area, one in a sought-after shopping district and another strategically placed in a high-traffic location with limited competition.

Ultimately, facility in Matteson will power a full footprint of 10 retail stores in the state, with headroom for a significant wholesale channel, allowing to deliver on plan to double 4Front revenue in the next 12-18 months across an efficient, cash-flow positive operation. Matteson Facility: Throughout the remainder of First Quarter, will be commissioning equipment and automated production lines, and planning for transition out of existing Elk Grove facility. The company expects to introduce genetics to the new building in Second Quarter and begin scaling up flower production in advance of full-scale manufacturing operations this spring/summer.

Norridge Dispensary: company new 3,700 sq. ft. retail dispensary is designed with both aesthetics and functionality in mind.

Reflecting its refreshed and beautiful Mission brand aesthetic, the dispensary streamlines the shopping experience, significantly reducing customer wait times through its efficient layout, and is capable of servicing well over 1,000 customers per day at 5 dedicated point of sale stations. This thoughtful design not only enhances customer flow within the store but also provides ample opportunity for patrons to explore diverse range of brands and products at leisure, as well as interact with expertly trained staff for personalized recommendations and guidance. As the Company continues to drive value for its shareholders, its team is applying its decade of expertise in the sector across the cannabis industry value chain and ecosystem.