📰 The Cannaverse | October 1, 2025

From budgeting insights to community spotlights, see how Minnesota cannabis is planning, growing, and thriving together.

Looking Back: Legacy Cup VI

Canna Connect’s Stephen Eigenmann and Natalie Campion connecting with Vivi at Legacy Cup VI.

What an incredible weekend! While we await the official Legacy Cup results for THC Beverage: Most Innovative Runner-Up, our gratitude runs deep for the connections made, conversations shared, and community spirit we experienced. The Minnesota cannabis industry is clearly thriving.

Spending time with such inspiring people reminded us why we do what we do. The excitement is real, and it’s only building as we look toward 2026.

Expert Insights: Budgeting & Building Your Dispensary

📍 The Wilderness Fitness & Coworking
🗓 September 24, 2025

Gus Sevastos of Dutchie speaking at Canna Connect’s September 24 seminar.

Canna Connect’s latest seminar united Minnesota cannabis professionals for expert strategies on budgeting, design, construction, marketing, and operations. The session closed with a happy hour that sparked meaningful connections.

Just Launched: How To Budget for Your Facility

📍 The Wilderness Fitness & Coworking
🗓 October 15
⏰ 2–7 PM

Canna Connect invites you to “How To Budget for Your Facility,” a must-attend session for cannabis operators ready to master operational strategy. Join top industry leaders for straight-talk advice to help you plan, budget, and grow with confidence.

Community Spotlight: Meet the Raleighs

Don Raleigh III accepts the 2025 PBC Award for Top Payments Leader, recognizing his work in cannabis payments.

From military discipline to cannabis industry innovation, the Raleigh family has built Evolve Payments into a trusted partner for businesses navigating complex regulations and banking challenges. Leading the cannabis sales team, Don Raleigh III is shaping the future of secure, compliant payment solutions with transparency, innovation, and strong community relationships.

CEE Spotlight: Why Energy Efficiency Matters

Energy efficiency isn’t just about saving money — it’s about building a stronger, more sustainable Minnesota. By supporting our livestream series, CEE helps cannabis businesses access trusted education and tools to cut costs, reduce impact, and thrive in this growing industry.

North Star Accelerator Program: Apply by October 3

Learn more about Jen Reise’s North Star Cannabis Accelerator Program and don’t miss your chance to apply before the October 3 deadline.

📬 From the Editor

The Canna Connect team is on fire, and October is just getting started. Thank you for being part of this thriving community — we can’t wait to share what’s next.

Stephen Eigenmann 
Founder, Canna Connect

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