How to Move From Conditional to Permanent Illinois Dispensary License
By Faai Steuer on Aug 19, 2022 12:00:00 AM
After over a year of delays, Illinois finally issued conditional adult-use dispensary licenses to 185 social equity applicants. However, the conditional license does not allow you to begin cannabis retail sales yet. In the 180 days of this conditional phase, you must follow a step-by- …
Congratulations to Illinois’ Cannabis Retail License Winners
By Faai Steuer on Aug 8, 2022 12:00:00 AM
In August 2022, Illinois has finally resumed the process of establishing a robust and equitable recreational cannabis industry, with cannabis retail licenses finally being issued to 185 winners after over a year of delays. In this first round in 2021, the Illinois Department of Financ …
How Illinois Dispensary Uses POS Data to Optimize and Scale Operations
By Faai Steuer on Aug 12, 2021 12:00:00 AM
Cannabis dispensary operations are a wealth of lucrative data insights that can help optimize operations and increase profitability. Most business data is readily available via your cannabis POS system, but very few dispensaries use it to improve decision-making. Data analytics, if do …
Key Takeaways From Recent Amendments to Illinois Cannabis Regulations 2021
By Gary Cohen on Jul 29, 2021 12:00:00 AM
Cannabis became legal for recreational consumption in Illinois from Jan 1, 2020. But the implementation of various programs directed towards developing a robust and fair cannabis industry has been marred by delays. The pandemic certainly impacted the whole process, but there has also …
Illinois Cannabis Retail Compliance Q & A: Top 5 Dispensary Questions Answered
By Gary Cohen on Aug 26, 2019 12:00:00 AM
With a now permanent medical marijuana program in place and an adult-use market set to launch on New Year’s Day, Illinois is primed for a cannabis industry takeoff. As entrepreneurs across the state put the pieces in place for their budding ventures, it’s critical to address complianc …
How Much Does it Cost to Open a Cannabis Dispensary?
By Gary Cohen on May 17, 2017 12:00:00 AM
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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