The Cannabis Business Advisors

As DEA registration enters the conversation, operators are taking a closer look at whether their current documentation and procedures are truly prepared for what comes next. Read our Latest Blog: DEA Readiness SOPs for Medical Cannabis Businesses. buff.ly/iXvb8zE

DHSS announced outreach/education for upcoming microbusiness license applicants. Round 3 is expected to issue at least 77 licenses. Stay up to date with the latest legalization and cannabis news with the C.B. Advisors. Use the link below to read more! buff.ly/tthLUjk

Missouri’s cannabis industry continues to evolve, and our latest blog breaks down key Missouri cannabis market updates. One of the biggest topics on the horizon: a future Microbusiness licensing opportunity. Learn more through the link below! buff.ly/sbowDxt

Wishing everyone a safe and peaceful Memorial Day, from the CB Advisors team.

The strongest applications start before the application window opens. In regulated markets, preparation often begins early with team alignment, municipal research, compliance planning, & operational strategy in motion before applications are announced. buff.ly/NXrfTDS

Sara Gullickson, Founder and CEO of CBA, weighs in on the realities operators are facing in AZ Big Media’s look at Arizona’s market. “The businesses that last are the ones built with structure, discipline, and long-term thinking.” buff.ly/myr8Dgk

Nebraska’s medical market is moving from policy to the first step of production. This month, regulators approved emergency rules and authorized licensed cultivators to begin growing following state inspections. buff.ly/ghJgem3

Big changes may be coming for state-licensed medical cannabis operators. The DEA announced that new forms are expected for additional medical marijuana businesses, beyond dispensaries. Stay updated on the latest cannabis news with the CB Advisors! buff.ly/lzVAzQK

In cannabis licensing, the operating partner can play a large role in a license application. Regulators aren’t just evaluating ideas. They’re evaluating teams, execution plans, & the ability to operate within a highly regulated environment. buff.ly/0G6vRvG

Winning a license isn’t about checking boxes, it’s about how the entire strategy is built. On the Kaya Cast Podcast, Founder & CEO Sara Gullickson sat down with host Tommy Truong to break down “The 4-Ingredient Cannabis Licensing Formula That Wins.” buff.ly/CnOsfI7

Cannabis policy is moving fast across the map. From Idaho’s medical cannabis ballot push to Pennsylvania’s Cannabis Control Board bill, Arizona’s dropped rollback effort, Massachusetts’ regulatory overhaul, and Ohio’s hemp lawsuit. buff.ly/dW5kpkP

Over the past month, a proposed framework moved forward to the governor, was revised, and then sent back to the General Assembly, which rejected the governor's changes. The state is now in a decision window that will determine what comes next. buff.ly/4dHaY5a

Happy Mother’s Day from all of us at The Cannabis Business Advisors! We appreciate all the mothers and mother figures in our community today and every day💚

Most people think licensing starts with the application. A successful one starts long before. It starts with zoning, local approvals, and whether a site is even viable in the first place. buff.ly/kjlCTyl

Advice for women in business is often focused on confidence, but confidence is only part of the equation. In GreenState, CBA founder and CEO Sara Gullickson shares her perspective on what fearlessness actually looks like for the next generation of women. buff.ly/VqqfXpy

Litigation is shaping markets in Texas and Oklahoma, regulators are advancing frameworks in Missouri, and lawmakers in Connecticut are tightening rules rather than expanding them, making it a quiet week on volume but high impact on direction. buff.ly/DzCNjvL

Proud to see our Founder & CEO, Sara Gullickson featured in the Arizona Agenda, discussing the future of cannabis. As federal legalization evolves, the conversation is shifting, and we are helping operators stay ahead of what’s next. buff.ly/bxFchlw

The next phase of Ohio cannabis is here. With SB 56 now in effect, the state has shifted into a more structured phase—impacting everything from hemp-derived products to licensing dynamics and compliance expectations. buff.ly/KHe1mlt

Federal policy just took a historic step forward, but the full picture is still unfolding. In April, the Department of Justice issued a targeted order placing certain marijuana-related products into Schedule III, while leaving the broader market unchanged. buff.ly/JCyAiu5

In AZ Big Media, CBA founder and CEO Sara Gullickson shares her perspective on how the industry has evolved from a rapid-launch phase to a more competitive, structured environment. buff.ly/ctTXeXd