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Cannabis business and industry news, advice, analysis, podcasts, and how-tos. Focused on practical, real-world guidance for current and aspiring cannabis business owners; on new and emerging markets; and on dispensary startup, operations, and scaling (though we cover all verticals).
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Virginia Cannabis Delivery: Aligning Networks, POS, Inventory, and Security for 2027
Read more: Virginia Cannabis Delivery: Aligning Networks, POS, Inventory, and Security for 2027Virginia cannabis delivery starts July 1, 2027. Here's what vehicles and orders need, and how to connect your POS, Metrc, and security.
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Virginia’s 350-Store Rollout: Avoiding the “Everything at Once” Buildout Problem
Read more: Virginia’s 350-Store Rollout: Avoiding the “Everything at Once” Buildout ProblemVirginia dispensary buildout tips: why approvals pile up, and the right order to build your store's tech and security.
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Virginia’s 2027 Launch: Building a Security Plan That Adapts to Rule Changes
Read more: Virginia’s 2027 Launch: Building a Security Plan That Adapts to Rule ChangesBuild a Virginia cannabis security plan that works under today's rules and adapts as 2027 rules change. Here's how.
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Virginia Draft Rules: Which Dispensary Tech Decisions Should You Make Now?
Read more: Virginia Draft Rules: Which Dispensary Tech Decisions Should You Make Now?Virginia cannabis draft rules are out. See which dispensary tech choices to make now, prepare for, or hold until final rules land in 2027.
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Illinois Dispensaries Adding Medical Sales: IT and Compliance Checklist
Read more: Illinois Dispensaries Adding Medical Sales: IT and Compliance ChecklistIllinois adult-use dispensaries can now add medical sales. Use this checklist to set up your POS, labels, Metrc, and security before your first sale.
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Missouri Microbusiness Lottery Winners: What Happens Before You’re Licensed?
Read more: Missouri Microbusiness Lottery Winners: What Happens Before You’re Licensed?Learn what Missouri microbusiness lottery winners must do before licensing, from ownership verification and DCR reviews to security, POS, Metrc, and inspections.
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Security and Compliance Challenges for New York Cannabis Retail Expansion in 2026
Read more: Security and Compliance Challenges for New York Cannabis Retail Expansion in 2026For New York cannabis retailers scaling in 2026, cannabis IT services and security have to keep pace with the market. We've seen what breaks first.
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Best Practices for Cannabis Surveillance Systems in Maryland in 2026: A Practical Compliance Guide
Read more: Best Practices for Cannabis Surveillance Systems in Maryland in 2026: A Practical Compliance GuideCure8 Tech's cannabis it services map Maryland surveillance rules to operator‑grade camera, access and alarm setups that pass any audit.
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Building a Compliant Cannabis Security Plan in Kentucky in 2026: What Operators Need Before Inspection
Read more: Building a Compliant Cannabis Security Plan in Kentucky in 2026: What Operators Need Before InspectionKentucky inspectors check more than cameras in 2026. Cure8's cannabis IT services team has run 1,200 buildouts. Here is what they flag.