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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

An Easy Guide on Educating First-Time Marijuana Users

With cannabis now legal for adults across much of the country, dispensaries see a steady stream of first-time customers. Newcomers need a little more attention than regulars, but the time…

How to Get a Dispensary License in Washington DC 2026

Washington, D.C. has one of the most unusual cannabis landscapes in the country. Medical cannabis has been legal since 2010, and Initiative 71 (2014) lets adults 21+ possess, grow, and…

Marijuana Edible Companies Stay Flexible

When Colorado banned cannabis edibles shaped like fruit, animals, or people back on October 1, 2017, manufacturers took the change in stride. That episode became a template for how the…

6 Metrics That Matter For Marijuana Dispensaries

Every dispensary has strengths worth doubling down on — but you can only find them by reading your own data. The right metrics turn gut feelings into strategy, telling you…

How to Get a Dispensary License in Michigan 2026

Michigan legalized adult-use cannabis in 2018 and has grown into one of the largest and most active cannabis markets in the country. Dispensary licensing is handled by the Cannabis Regulatory…

Try These 7 Dispensary Deals to Drive Sales

Like any retailer, the dispensary with the best deals earns the most business. Shoppers are driven by discounts, price cuts, and limited-time sales—in store and on your online menu. As…

8 Tips for Choosing the Right Vendors

Most dispensaries set aside weekly time to meet vendors pitching their latest crop or product. Vendor days are a great chance to connect with quality growers and brands—but before committing…

7 Qualities Every Budtender Should Have

One of the most sought-after entry points into the cannabis industry is the budtender role. With both medical and adult-use markets now well established, demand for skilled budtenders has only…

How to Overcome 5 Big Dispensary Problems

Even as the cannabis industry matures, dispensaries still face a handful of stubborn challenges rooted in the gap between state legalization and federal law. These problems are fairly universal, but…

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