Question 1

What is Canna Connect?

Accepted Answer

Canna Connect is a growth partner agency helping cannabis businesses drive revenue through marketing and advertising. They also offer a free professional cannabis network in Minnesota.

Question 2

What types of events does Canna Connect host?

Accepted Answer

Canna Connect hosts "Canna Club" series, networking meetups, and educational workshops, often providing free access to a large professional cannabis network.

Question 3

What kind of venue is The Wilderness Fitness & Coworking?

Accepted Answer

It's an "industrial grunge" style event rental space in Uptown Minneapolis with multiple rooms including a Lounge, Theater, Game Room, and Speakeasy.

Question 4

What amenities are available at The Wilderness for events?

Accepted Answer

Amenities include a sound system, projector, Smart TVs, full kitchen access, and games like ping pong and arcade machines.

Question 5

What is the main goal of "How to Budget for your Dispensary?"

Accepted Answer

The event aims to provide prospective cannabis license holders with actionable strategies to open a retail dispensary efficiently and cost-effectively, focusing on strategic partnerships.

Question 6

How does the event address IT and security costs for new dispensaries?

Accepted Answer

Cure8 helps by procuring IT hardware at competitive prices and providing seamless installation, acting as a single point of contact to reduce complexity and avoid fines.

Question 7

How does the event help with operational efficiency through technology?

Accepted Answer

Dutchie's all-in-one platform streamlines POS, e-commerce, payments, and marketing, automating compliance and providing data insights to reduce overhead and errors.

Question 8

What support is offered for staffing and training on a budget?

Accepted Answer

Forte Operations provides "New Store Opening Bootcamps" and in-person staff training to ensure teams are compliant and efficient, optimizing labor costs and accelerating launch.

Question 9

How can attendees learn about budget-friendly marketing strategies?

Accepted Answer

The Grow House focuses on SEO and owned data (email/SMS) to reduce reliance on expensive advertising. Surfside.IO offers data-driven targeting and a Co-Op Program for shared marketing costs.

Question 10

How does the event help with facility design and build costs?

Accepted Answer

Temeka Group offers value engineering and comprehensive design/construction management to create efficient, compliant retail spaces, preventing costly rework and delays.

How to Budget for your Dispensary in the Minnesota Cannabis Industry