Posts tagged “Cannabis Industry Leadership”

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How to Switch Dispensary POS Without Downtime

A dispensary POS migration playbook: prep, overnight cutover, Metrc cleanup, and go-live with zero downtime. See how operators switch in days, not months.
Here's exactly how to migrate your cannabis point of sale — and keep the doors open.
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DCC Deputy Director Christina Dempsey and Director Clint Kellum during a cannabis strategy session at Meadow HQ.

Rescheduling, Hemp & Getting Paid: A Listening Session with the DCC

DCC leadership took operators' hardest questions on rescheduling, hemp, batch tagging, and getting paid. Here's what matters for your shop.
Get the full recap →
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7 Ways Dispensaries Are Using AI Tools Like ChatGPT and Claude to Work Smarter

Here are 7 practical use cases — with copy-paste prompts built for dispensaries.
Cannabis operators are using AI tools to cut hours of work. Learn how to save time here.
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California compassion program with Sweetleaf Collective for medical cannabis patients

Cannabis Compassion Donations in California: Q&A With Dear Cannabis;

A Q&A with Dear Cannabis on building partnerships across California's licensed supply chain to donate compassion cannabis to patients in need.
Read more about the importance of SB-34 and how to support compassionate cannabis programs
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The event marked the launch of PEACE BY PAX, PAX's new impact platform that supports social reform, safe access, and sustainability. The Dennis Peron and Brownie Mary Act (SB-34) permitted the tax-free donation of cannabis to low-income patients. Steven Jung, PAX's COO and a former Captain in the United States Army, emphasizes the need for patients to have access to safe, regulated, and affordable cannabis. This is one of the core pillars of PEACE BY PAX. PAX partnered with compassionate community leaders across the Bay Area to make this event a success for patients who depend on cannabis for medicinal purposes.

SB-34 Cannabis Donations in California: PAX Compassion Case Study

How PAX teamed up with NorCal dispensaries to run a Day of Peace compassion event, and how your dispensary can organize SB-34 cannabis donations too.
Discover how PAX collaborated with local dispensaries in NorCal to organize a Day of Peace compassion cannabis event. Learn how you can do the same at your dispensary.
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How Norman Yousif’s Off the Charts Opened 30+ Dispensaries in 2 Years with Meadow

How Norman Yousif’s Off the Charts Opened 30+ Dispensaries in 2 Years with Meadow

See how Off the Charts scaled to 30+ California dispensaries in two years on Meadow POS — 99.99% uptime, fast staff training, and real-time multi-store inventory.
Discover their growth secrets—read the full case study now.
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A stylish interior of PleasureMed on Santa Monica Boulevard in Los Angeles, showcasing its unique blend of cannabis retail and hospitality. The focal point is the sleek, modern cocktail bar with polished countertops and elegant glassware. Behind the bar, a server stands attentively, ready to take an order, embodying the warm and welcoming atmosphere of the space. In the background, hints of the upscale dispensary and farm-to-table restaurant elements are visible, seamlessly integrated into the setting. The ambiance exudes sophistication, innovation, and the pioneering spirit of PleasureMed’s mission to redefine the cannabis retail experience.

PleasureMed: A First-of-Its-Kind Cannabis Experience Built on Meadow’s Dispensary Software

See how PleasureMed runs a dispensary, restaurant, and cannabis lounge as one seamless experience — 800+ SKUs, sub-30-second checkouts — on Meadow POS.
See how Meadow helped PleasureMed streamline operations and elevate customer experiences.
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Meadow vs. BLAZE: The Delivery Edition. We break down how each system handles delivery, compliance, and efficiency—so you can choose the best option for your dispensary.

Meadow vs. BLAZE: Choosing the Best Cannabis Delivery Software, 2026

Compare Meadow vs. BLAZE for cannabis delivery. See G2 ratings, delivery models, compliance, and why operators switch.
Find out which system dispensaries trust for delivery 🚚
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Panel recap graphic for "Closing the Data-Execution Gap: 6 Plays Dispensaries Can Run This Week," featuring headshots of David Hua of Meadow, Jeremy Goodison of BDSA, Eric Halpern of The Halp Center, and Beryl Jackowitz of The Botanist, with the MJ Unpacked logo.

Closing the Data-Execution Gap: 6 Plays Dispensary Operators Can Run This Week

Most dispensaries pull plenty of reports. Very few let those reports change what they buy, shelf, or cut. Six plays from a panel at MJ Unpacked Atlantic City to close the gap.
See how top operators close the gap between data and decisions.
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Illustrated banner with the headline “Schedule III: What Dispensaries Need to Know,” featuring a city skyline and government buildings. The image represents cannabis rescheduling to Schedule III and its impact on dispensary operations and retail cannabis economics.

Schedule III Cannabis: What Dispensaries Need to Know in 2026

A guide to Schedule III cannabis for dispensary operators: how rescheduling affects 280E, what's still pending for adult-use, and how to prepare your business for what comes next.
What Schedule III means for dispensary taxes, banking, and what comes next.
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