Dixie Brands, Denver, CO, manufactures and distributes products infused with tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD). Founded in 2009, the company broke into the cannabis industry with its THC-infused soda, the Dixie Elixir. “When we started manufacturing the elixir, the only space we had for our business was a small kitchen in Colorado,” said Ari Cohen, vice president of operations at Dixie. “Now, we are operating in five US states and expect to double our manufacturing and distribution capabilities this year as well as establish an international presence in Canada and Latin America.”