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Spence, a payments collaboration between a fintech veteran and a Chicago bank with roots in cryptocurrency, was publicly rolled out this week with the aim of solving cannabis dispensaries’ cash payments problems.
Illinois has fewer legal cannabis dispensaries than any state, including Nevada, which has 9.7 million fewer people.
When the national Hemp Industries Association ended their local states organizations, Kalee Hooghkirk quickly launched an organization of her own, The Midwest Hemp Coalition, with a big agenda.
Three quick takes on what’s happening around Illinois’ cannabis scene.
Former cannabis cultivation regulatory, Jeff Cox, reflects on Illinois’ market and future.
Three cannabis dispensary operators from around the country met to discuss practical knowledge on what to do once you win your dispensary license.
A dispensary changes a name, a new hemp organization.
As Michigan’s cannabis prices drop, it will be interesting to see if overall sales continue to outpace Illinois in July.
Rob Montalbano and Kevin Blomberg have a three year plan to grow high quality, smokable hemp plants for CBD in Illinois.
Verano’s Zen Leaf-brand signed a community benefits agreement with the Cannabis Equity Illinois Coalition, requiring the dispensary to adhere to a series of social equity goals.