📰 The Cannaverse | October 8, 2025

Expert insights, community stories, and sustainable solutions shaping Minnesota’s cannabis future.

🌿 Next Wednesday: How To Budget for Your Facility

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

Big plans for your cannabis facility? Let’s make them happen.
Join us at The Wilderness on October 15 for “How To: Budget for Your Facility.” You’ll hear real-world advice from industry pros and connect with other operators who are building smart.

💡Community Spotlight: Jay Marshall and Thrive Agritech

Jay Marshall, Director of Strategic Partnerships at Thrive Agritech

Jay Marshall is driving the future of indoor agriculture through innovation, sustainability, and community impact. His work bridges advanced lighting technology with the heart of cultivation — helping growers thrive through smarter, greener solutions.

🎥 Watch the Highlights: How to Budget for Your Facility – Part 1

Missed our first “How To” session? Catch the top takeaways from How To Budget for Your Facility Part 1 in our new YouTube Shorts playlist.
These quick, practical clips deliver essential insights for every cannabis operator.

🌱 Lighting the Way for Minnesota Growers

Learn How CEE Can Light the Way for Minnesota Growers

For cannabis microbusinesses in Xcel Energy territory, the Center for Energy and Environment (CEE) is helping cultivators cut costs and grow sustainably with its lighting rebate program.

💡 Rebates cover up to 60% of project costs — or $1.06 per watt saved — making it a bright step toward a greener future.

👉 Learn more at mncee.org/growLED.

🚀 North Star Accelerator Program — Deadline Extended!

Jen Reise leads a North Star Accelerator session bringing together Minnesota cannabis entrepreneurs to learn, collaborate, and grow stronger together.

Nearly 80% of cannabis startups fail — but you don’t have to be one of them.
Led by Jen Reise, a cannabis attorney and business expert, the North Star Accelerator Program helps Minnesota entrepreneurs launch with confidence.

Who it’s for:

  • Preliminarily approved MN license applicants

  • Micro, mezzo, and retail businesses

  • Entrepreneurs seeking compliance clarity and professional guidance

What you’ll get:

  • Weekly group calls (Tuesdays at 12 PM, recorded)

  • Access to vetted experts and official insights

  • A private community of fellow business owners

💵 $100/week | 4-week minimum | Cancel anytime

👉 Apply Now — Deadline Extended to October 10 →

OCM Hosts Webinar for New LPHE License Types…

OCM - Navigating The Lower-Potency Hemp Edible Licenses

They managed to avoid all the questions entered in the chat during the presentation, but, hey, at least there’s a copy of the webinar heading to YouTube at a later date. 😞

📬 From the Editor

Life is what you make it — and we’re making it brighter for Minnesota’s cannabis community. The future looks a bit uncertain heading into 2026 but we are making the most of it and are grateful for everyone growing, learning, and connecting with us along the way.

See you at the next event!

Stephen Eigenmann 
Founder, Canna Connect

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