Canadian Dispensaries Prepare for Adult-Use Cannabis
Canada was the first nation to legalize medical marijuana, and it has long been an advocate for cannabis. Building on that history, the federal government moved to legalize adult-use marijuana,…
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
5 Common Cannabis Compliance Violations by Marijuana Dispensaries
Published: June 22, 2026
As more and more marijuana dispensaries receive their medical and adult-use business licenses. As a result, avoiding cannabis compliance violations has become a top priority. New regulations released by the…
California Marijuana Taxes for Cannabis Retailers Made Simple
Published: June 22, 2026
Cannabis businesses across California have been subject to new cannabis taxes since the regulated market opened. The exact tax burden depends on where your dispensary operates, since local rates vary….
5 Challenges Legal Marijuana Presents for California Dispensaries
Published: June 22, 2026
There were real reasons to be excited about recreational marijuana in California. Still, dispensaries faced several major challenges as the market shifted to adult-use. Most of these hurdles came from…
Bureau of Cannabis Control Hosts Online Webinar
Published: June 22, 2026
When California first set up its cannabis rules, the state’s regulator hosted webinars with the California Cannabis Industry Association. These sessions walked operators through the new license rules. Each one…
California Officials Negotiate Banking Services for Marijuana Businesses
Published: June 22, 2026
When recreational cannabis sales began in California in 2018, the new market was projected to generate billions in revenue. That windfall created an unusual problem, however: how to manage the…
How to Open a Dispensary in New Mexico 2026
Published: June 22, 2026
New Mexico has become one of the most accessible states for cannabis retail. Since the Cannabis Regulation Act took effect and adult-use sales launched in 2022, the market has grown…
How Bitcoin is Revolutionizing Marijuana Dispensaries
Published: June 22, 2026
Cryptocurrency has long sparked debate over its stability. Even so, many people in the cannabis industry have viewed it as a way around stubborn financial barriers. In fact, some marijuana…
How to Stay Metrc Compliant in Ohio 2026
Published: June 19, 2026
Staying compliant with Metrc is essential for every licensed cannabis business in Ohio. The Ohio Department of Commerce, through the Division of Cannabis Control (DCC), uses Metrc as the official…
6 Ways Marijuana Dispensaries Can Save Money
Published: June 19, 2026
Cannabis dispensaries are expensive to launch and run. Even when revenue is strong, money flows out fast toward payroll, product, taxes, security, and marketing — and in a 2026 market…
