Don Raleigh, Canna Club at Steady Pour, and What’s Next

Practical payments guidance, a midweek meetup change, Star Tribune Nuggets on hemp, and weekly Canna Connect Show drops in December.

Inside the Cannaverse

Compliance, Innovation, and Transparency with Don Raleigh III of Evolve Payment

Don Raleigh III presents to entrepreneurs in a small theater setting with slides about compliant cannabis payments.

Don Raleigh III on why transparent payments build trust in Minnesota cannabis.

A new blog post is live on The Cannaverse. Hear how transparent payment practices, real risk education, and better data can unlock growth for Minnesota operators.

Events This Week

Keep Earl Giles Canna Club Steady

Graphic announcing Earl Giles Canna Club relocating to Steady Pour in Minneapolis.

Canna Club is moving to Steady Pour for the next six weeks.

Wednesdays • 5 to 9 PM • Steady Pour, 2125 Hennepin Ave, Suite 205, Minneapolis

Canna Club Crew, starting November 19 and running through year end, the Wednesday Canna Club Happy Hour relocates to Steady Pour. Same community. New spot. See you there.

Featured Star Tribune Story

Federal Shutdown Deal Could Kill Minnesota’s Hemp-Derived THC Market

Star Tribune Nuggets tracks policy moves that affect Minnesota hemp and cannabis.

Learn what the new spending bill could mean for Minnesota’s hemp-derived THC market and why local brands are watching closely.

The Canna Connect Show

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New weekly episodes start in December. Catch up now and subscribe so you do not miss a drop.

We are growing our video library to serve Minnesota operators and fans with practical insights, real stories, and a little studio magic. New episodes of The Canna Connect Show begin releasing weekly in December. In the meantime, explore recent interviews, event highlights, and short clips that break down what is working in our market.

About Canna Connect

Canna Connect is Minnesota’s hub for connection in cannabis. We bring people, knowledge, and opportunity together to grow a healthy, sustainable, locally rooted industry.

What we do

  • The Cannaverse Newsletter and The Canna Connect Show

  • Events, after-parties, and collaborative programs that turn introductions into working infrastructure

  • Marketing support across email, social, and live experiences

This email is informational only and not legal, tax, or accounting advice. Please consult your advisors for guidance specific to your business.

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