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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

How to Get a Dispensary License in Maine 2026

Maine voters legalized adult-use cannabis with Question 1 in November 2016, and the state now runs a structured licensing process through the Office of Cannabis Policy (OCP). Getting a dispensary…

How to Open a Dispensary in Ohio 2026

Ohio became one of the fastest-growing cannabis markets in the country after voters approved adult-use legalization in 2023. With adult-use sales launching in 2024 and strong pent-up demand—especially near states…

6 Cannabis Collective Events To Grow A Dispensary

Hosting events is one of the best ways to win new customers and build goodwill in your community. On-site consumption is restricted in many states, so the trick is getting…

Cannabis Bills Die: MD, HI, WY

Back in 2021, adult-use cannabis legalization bills stalled and died in Maryland, Hawaii, and Wyoming after key legislative deadlines passed. At the time, advocates warned that delay meant another year…

How to Use an ID Scanner in Your Cannabis Business

Every cannabis sale starts the same way: someone walks through the door, and you need to confirm they’re legally allowed to buy. In recreational states that means 21 or older;…

Guide for Dispensaries: Gain New Patients

Winning new customers is one of the hardest parts of opening a dispensary. With so many shops already competing in most legal markets, cutting through the noise can feel daunting…

How Cannabis is Taxed in Canada

Cannabis taxation in Canada is layered—federal excise duties, provincial additional duties, and sales tax all apply, and the exact burden varies by product type and province. For licensed retailers and…

Try IndicaOnline’s New Dashboard App

IndicaOnline’s Dashboard app puts your entire cannabis business in the palm of your hand. Available on the Apple App Store and Google Play, it gives dispensary and delivery owners real-time…

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