📰 The Cannaverse – June 18, 2025

We're excited to share what we’ve been working on behind the scenes to support Minnesota cannabis entrepreneurs and consumers. From new partnerships to award nominations, this week, we’re making moves. Let’s take off into The Cannaverse! 🚀

🔌 CannaConnect x Cure8: Dispensary Strategy Event

We’re back at The Wilderness on June 25th!

Join us Wednesday, June 25 for a free educational seminar designed for dispensary operators, owners, and aspiring entrepreneurs. Learn from Brytany Melville (Forte Operations), Chris Isley (Temeka Group), and Munir Haque (Cure8) as they share real-world strategies for designing, building, and running your dispensary—without breaking the bank.

💬 We’ll wrap with a live Q&A and networking over happy hour.

📅 Date: June 25, 2025
🕐 Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Location: The Wilderness, 1010 W Lake Street, Minneapolis
🍸 Happy Hour: Earl Giles, following the event

👉 RSVP via Eventbrite – Space is limited!

🏅 We’re Finalists! Vote CannaConnect

Green State Consumers’ Choice voting goes through June 25th

We’re proud to be nominated for four Green State Consumers’ Choice Awards, including:

  • Best Cannabis App / Social Media Platform (The Cannaverse)

  • Best Cannabis Event (B2B)

  • Best Cannabis Event (B2C)

  • Northern Lights Podcast

Voting ends June 25—we’d love your support! 🙏

🌟 Meet Luke McCapes: Brainerd’s Community Connector

Luke McCapes, Canna Connect

Luke McCapes is the heartbeat of our Brainerd Lakes events. His dedication to creating meaningful, local cannabis experiences is unmatched—and it shows. This year, Luke was named “Mason of the Year” by Aurora Masonic Lodge #100.

📍 Where to Meet Luke:
Join us at this month’s Brainerd Lakes Canna Club at Dunmire’s on the Lake.

📅 Date: Thursday, June 26
🎁 Gift bags for attendees (while supplies last)!

💡 Grow Smarter with CEE Rebates

Find out how much you can save through CEE

Calling all Minnesota microbusiness cultivators: you may be eligible for up to 60% off your LED lighting project through a rebate program from the Center for Energy and Environment (CEE)—sponsored by Xcel Energy.

This is a game-changer for reducing grow ops costs.

🔗 Book a Free Consultation to learn more.

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📬 From the Editor

Thanks for spending time in The Cannaverse. If you liked what you saw, come hang out with us at an upcoming event. We appreciate you being part of this growing community.

Until next time,

Stephen Eigenmann 

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