How Dispensary Software Can Simplify Retailer Expenses
Running a profitable cannabis dispensary in 2026 means controlling costs as carefully as you drive sales — especially now that margins are tighter and the market has matured. The right…
Evelyn Chase
Evelyn Chase, 36, is a PR specialist with over 7 years of experience in the cannabis industry. Born and raised in Boulder, Colorado, she watched the market grow up — from the first licensed dispensaries to publicly traded IPOs. Today she is based in Los Angeles, helping brands tell their story in a way that earns trust from both regulators and consumers. Her approach is simple: cannabis isn't counterculture and it isn't Big Pharma — it's an industry finally learning to talk about itself like a grown-up
Published Posts
How to Open a Dispensary in Maine 2026
Published: June 19, 2026
Maine legalized adult-use cannabis in 2016 and has since built a well-regulated market overseen by the Office of Cannabis Policy (OCP). For entrepreneurs in 2026, the opportunity is real—but so…
How Retailers Can Prepare for Dispensary Compliance Inspections
Published: June 19, 2026
A surprise compliance inspection is one of the most stressful moments a dispensary can face — and one of the most avoidable sources of fines. Regulators across legal states conduct…
California Cannabis Business Taxes: A 2026 Guide
Published: June 19, 2026
When California rolled out its first cannabis taxes alongside adult-use sales in January 2018, the structure was complicated and heavy: a 15% excise tax plus a separate cultivation tax charged…
How to Stay Metrc Compliant in Maryland 2026
Published: June 19, 2026
In Maryland, both medical and adult-use cannabis are legal — medical since 2017, and recreational for adults 21+ since July 2023. For every licensed dispensary, staying compliant with Metrc (Marijuana…
How to Get a Dispensary License in Oregon 2026
Published: June 19, 2026
Oregon is one of the most established cannabis markets in the United States, regulated by the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC). Getting a dispensary license here in 2026 means…
Enhance Customer Satisfaction with Dispensary POS
Published: June 19, 2026
Customer satisfaction is the difference between a dispensary that thrives and one that quietly loses regulars to the shop down the street. Great budtenders are the foundation, but when they’re…
West Virginia Marijuana Laws 2026
Published: June 19, 2026
West Virginia’s medical cannabis program took four years just to get a single dispensary open. That kind of delay tells you a lot about how this state approaches marijuana policy…
How to Pick the Right Cannabis POS System for Your Dispensary
Published: June 19, 2026
Choosing a cannabis point-of-sale (POS) system is one of the highest-stakes decisions a dispensary makes. The right platform keeps you compliant, speeds up the line, and gives you the data…
How to Choose a Dispensary POS System in Minnesota
Published: June 19, 2026
Minnesota’s adult-use cannabis market has moved from legislation to reality. Recreational cannabis became legal on August 1, 2023, and — after the licensing framework was built out — adult-use sales…
