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

California Takes Step Back in Fighting Black Market Cannabis Activity

Published: June 14, 2018

One of the biggest concerns for California regulators, law enforcement, and cannabis industry professionals is competing with black market cannabis activity. Some marijuana retailers are charging up to 35% in…

10 Updates to Regulations for CA Dispensaries and Deliveries

Published: June 12, 2018

The California Bureau of Cannabis Control officially re-adopted the emergency regulations as of June 6th which will be in effect for the next 180 days. There have been several amendments…

Top 5 Tips to Improve Your Dispensary Customer Experience

Published: June 7, 2018

Providing a unique dispensary customer experience requires careful planning and a creative strategy to ensure your clientele leave satisfied. There are several ways you can curate what your patrons see, hear,…

Cannabis Dispensary Banking Bill Passes in California Senate

Published: June 5, 2018

As of last week, the California State Senate passed SB 930, a bill that would legalize cannabis dispensary banking. This new bill would create chartered banks and credit unions that…

Attracting Top Dispensary Staff: Cannabis Retail

Published: June 4, 2018

One of the most valuable assets a cannabis retailer has are the dispensary employees that service clientele on a daily basis. Hiring quality staff members will typically require an ample…

Los Angeles Police Target Illegal Marijuana Dispensaries

Published: May 31, 2018

Yesterday the Los Angeles Police Department served search warrants on over 50 illegal marijuana dispensaries taking into custody around 160 employees. The raid ultimately resulted in 36 criminal cases filed…

An Easy Guide to Marijuana Disposal for Cannabis Retailers

Published: May 30, 2018

Almost every state that has legal medical or recreational marijuana has a specific set of regulations pertaining to marijuana disposal. There are a few instances in which cannabis retailers will…

Arizona Supreme Court Approves Medical Cannabis on Campus

Published: May 23, 2018

Today, the Arizona Supreme Court concluded that the state can’t legally prosecute college students who use medical marijuana on campus. As long as the student is in possession of their…

BCC Extends Emergency Cannabis Regulations for 6 Months

Published: May 18, 2018

Today the California Bureau of Cannabis Control announced that they will be extending the time limit on the emergency cannabis regulations. Chief Officer, Lori Ajax stated that, “These proposed changes…

California Establishes Product Liability Program for Marijuana Dispensaries

Published: May 17, 2018

Selling products to consumers always comes with a certain amount of risk as at any point the manufacturer could issue a recall leaving the retailers with significant losses in profit….