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Powering Up: CEE on the Show, Canna Club This Week, METRC on Deck
Rebates, relationships, and regulatory clarity as we close out the year in Minnesota cannabis
The Cannaverse by Canna Connect
December 07, 2025
Next up on The Canna Connect Show:
Tony Beman, Sales Strategy Manager, CEE
The Canna Connect Show feat. Tony Beman, CEE
We sat down with Tony Beman, a self proclaimed energy nerd and Twin Cities-based grow-lighting consultant. With 20+ years helping businesses cut energy use and operating costs, Tony breaks down how Minnesota cultivators can capture real dollars in rebates. Episode drops December 10.
Events This Month
Earl Giles Canna Club at Steady Pour — Wednesday
Canna Club has moved to Steady Pour for the rest of the year.
December 10 • 5 to 9 PM • 2125 Hennepin Ave, Suite 205, Minneapolis, MN
Canna Club has officially moved to Steady Pour for the rest of the year.
Canna Connect w/ METRC — December 17
Our last event of the year is coming up!
Our final event of the year is almost here. All Minnesota cannabis licensees receive complimentary buffet + non-alcoholic beverages. Panel announcement drops Wednesday.
On the Blog
Cashless ATMs: One Withdrawal From A Lawsuit
New blog post on Canna Connect website.
Cashless ATMs may look like a quick fix, but the legal exposure is real. Routing a cannabis sale as an ATM withdrawal shifts liability from the dispensary to networks, banks, and —eventually— back to the operator.
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What’s Coming Up
Lucky Leaf After Party at Earl Giles with brand activations, curated networking, and community vibes.
2026 Events Calendar designed to connect Minnesotans through cannabis across the state.
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