Cannabis Retail Blog / Virginia

Virginia Recreational Dispensaries: Timelines and Next Steps

By Dayna Van Buskirk on April 22, 2026

Virginia is one of the largest untapped cannabis markets in the eastern United States. With nearly 8.9 million residents, legal possession since 2021, and a pre-existing illicit market estimated at $3 billion annually, the demand is there. What has been missing is the legal retail inf …

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How Much Does it Cost to Open a Cannabis Dispensary?

By Gary Cohen on May 17, 2017

The true cost of opening a dispensary in the United States

They say if you do what you love, you’ll never work a day in your life. And while running a dispensary is no small task, for cannabis enthusiasts, it can be a highly rewarding endeavor.

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