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To celebrate the upcoming Halloween festivities, Hana Dispensaries, an Arizona original, will be hosting its “Walk like Willie” contest for medical and adult-use customers. As an ode to legendary Willie Nelson and Hana’s partnership with Willie’s Reserve, Hana is asking customers to dress up in their best Willie costume or outfit to be entered to win a Willie’s Reserve VIP basket of treats & tokes. 

The contest will run October 24, 2021 through October 31, 2021 at both the Hana Phoenix and Green Valley locations. Customers can qualify by shopping at Hana in costume on those dates and spending $125+. Customers can earn extra entries by tagging Hana on social media while taking a photo in the Willie Nelson photo area. For those that aren’t in the Halloween spirit, if you spend $150+ during these dates you will also be entered to win. Winners will be announced the first week in November 2021.

In 2020, Hana secured the rights in Arizona to cultivate and distribute three strains from Willie Nelson’s brand Willie’s Reserve. Willie’s Reserve High-Five packs with 5 pre-rolls are available at Hana Dispensaries and other dispensaries throughout Arizona. 

“Having a brand like Willie’s Reserve as a part of our house product line came from staying true to why Hana is in business. We always want to grow and cultivate the best flower with unique strains that are hard to find,” said Matt Pinchera, CEO of Hana. 

For the contest, customers cannot wear costumes that cover their faces while in the dispensary, however are still encouraged to wear facemasks covering their nose and mouth. Customers must also have an Arizona MMJ card or be 21+ with identification. 

Hana Phoenix and Green Valley are open seven days a week and are located at 3411 E. Corona Ave, Suite 100 Phoenix, AZ 85040 and 1732 W. Duval Commerce Point Place, Green Valley, AZ 85614. To sign up to receive future promotions or to learn more about both Hana dispensary locations, visit www.hanadispensaries.com.

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Cannabis brands and companies are always seeing what the next challenge may be. One company, DIZPOT, is helping with packaging problems by providing unique branding and compliant packaging solutions for the cannabis industry. With its success in providing full-services for packaging, DIZPOT is on course to surpass 2020 revenues by 200 percent. The company serves dispensaries and brands in every legal U.S. cannabis marketplace.

Established in 2017 by CEO John Hartsell and COO Jeff Scrabeck, and with a reputation for extreme growth, the company now boasts a 14,000 sq. ft. facility housing Creative Services, Procurement, Logistics, and Sales Departments in addition to inventory. DIZPOT has expanded from a basic packaging business into a full service one-stop branding and design partner for some of the largest players in the industry. The cannabis packaging market was valued at $101.48 billion in 2020 and is expected to exceed $297.51 billion by 2026, according to Mordor Intelligence.

“We started out as a two man show and now have over 30 team members across multiple divisions including sales, design, software development, and logistics,” explained Hartsell. “It’s always been our vision to become one of the world’s largest ancillary organizations serving the cannabis industry and every year we get closer.” The company sets itself apart with its full-service, creative packaging options, multi-faceted design services and by serving customers with a staff dedicated to “old school service,” he said.

According to Hartsell, the company is on pace to eclipse 2020 revenues by 200 percent in 2021. The rapid evolution of DIZPOT is in large part due to the team’s manufacturing expertise, thorough understanding of state by state cannabis regulations, and ability to scale quickly to meet the demands of the fast growing industry. Previously, DIZPOT reported 50 percent year over year growth in its first two years of operation. The company surpassed its 2019 annual sales midway through Q2 of 2020, and ended with 100 percent year over year growth.  

With the development of its full service design and branding offerings, the company now provides a turnkey solution for those wanting to get to market quickly with a competitive edge. The company has further expansion plans and is slated to announce a new development in the tech space in late 2021.

The company has laid a foundation for innovation by developing new, industry-specific packaging software, combined with an extensive logistics network. “We built a culture and business model at DIZPOT where creativity thrives undaunted by the challenges of a highly regulated industry,” stated Scrabeck. 

For information visit DIZPOT.com. 

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Over a dozen U.S. states have cannabis licensing opportunities for stakeholders in 2021, with additional markets expected to advance legalization reforms this year. This rapid industry growth has inspired business innovation in the dispensary retail sector. But, there is something missing from advancing retail in the cannabis space that has already been applied to countless industries: the traditional turnkey franchise model.

New franchise organization, The Open Dør, is bringing a traditional turn-key franchise model to the cannabis industry helping stakeholders and business owners enter the market faster and with more efficiency. The company is mitigating risk by providing a full suite of support services across real estate, zoning, regulatory compliance, and operational best practices. Oftentimes, new investors or independent dispensary operators must work through regulatory complexities alone or consider a merger or acquisition to gain valuable resources and support. As a national brand, The Open Dør is helping license holders, “work for themselves, but not by themselves.”  By providing proven methods and infrastructure for success, cannabis stakeholders are able to avoid the pain points and complex regulatory environment of the industry. 

The Open Dør offers a seamless model that incorporates state-specific solutions. This allows operators to expand with the national brand as multi-state opportunities become available. 

Available in states with legalized cannabis, franchisees are given architecture and floor plan guides, decor packages, access to technology contracts, training materials for staff, marketing programs, and co-promotion campaigns with selected brands. The Open Dør also provides on-going franchise support with its continued education, benchmark success metrics, and compliance guidance. 

International franchisor Kathryn Blackwell co-founded The Open Dør after recognizing a need to incorporate traditional franchising guidance into the cannabis space. The dispensary retail model is customized for license holders, allowing them to bypass the learning curve of opening a dispensary and enter the market faster with more efficiency. 

“Franchising is a way to provide an operator with proven operational procedures, stability, a consistent experience, professional expertise, support, safety, and reliability. A majority of these necessary business practices were missing from many of the independent dispensaries I had visited. I knew there would be significant value by bringing the traditional franchise model to the cannabis industry. Plus, with my co-founder and COO, Chelsea Mulligan’s compliance expertise and the zoning and real estate background of our strategic partner, Bryan McLaren of Zoned Properties, we created a complete package that removes the complexities of cannabis and puts dispensary owners at ease,” said Kathryn Blackwell CEO and Co-Founder of The Open Dør.

This modern cannabis retail model is also a significant value to investors and townships. Cities can rely on a consistent and compliant retail environment that will benefit the business community and put residents at ease. Cannabis investors have the opportunity to streamline initial financing and focus on growth versus risk with The Open Dør’s comprehensive plans and ongoing guidance from its leadership trio.
Information on franchise opportunities and services are available at TheOpenDor.com.  

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Willie Nelson, an award-winning musician and activist has partnered with Hana Meds to bring his legendary stash of cannabis pre-rolls, Willie’s Reserve, to Arizona. Willie Nelson has been a true supporter of the cannabis industry, speaking up about the benefits through responsible and regulated cultivation and sale. 

The three products from Willie’s Reserve that are now available in the Arizona market are sativa-dominant Golden Goat, hybrid Headband, and indica-dominant Bubba Kush. The three strains come in “High Five Packs” and will contain five whole-flower, no-trim, half-gram pre-rolls in a collectible branded tin. 

In order to bring the brand to another state due to federal regulations, Willie’s Reserve sought one of the best vertically integrated cannabis companies, Hana Meds, to partner with. Hana Meds brought the first pre-roll brand to the legalized Arizona cannabis market, Dutchie. Dutchie is known for its classic vibe but plethora of unique, potent, and consistent strains. 

“Our growers are committed to creating supreme flower. We currently have over 15 strains that we cultivate and package for our sativa, indica, and hybrid pre-rolls. Some of the more rare and sought-after strains that we are producing are Gorilla Wreck, Night Nurse, Oracle, and San Dimas OG. I would say Juanita La LaGrimosa, our high CBD strain, is one I have not seen in our marketplace,” said Alison Miller, Director of Sales & Marketing at Hana Meds.

Hana Meds was the ideal partner to launch this celebrity brand into Arizona dispensaries. Through the years Hana Meds has been known for its conscious cultivation practices and use of 100% flower (no shake) in the small-batch production of its pre-rolls. 

“When the opportunity to partner with one of the pioneers in the cannabis industry arose, the Hana Meds team knew we had to make it happen. During a viral time of change in our state’s cannabis industry, we wanted to be able to share something special with those that have been on this journey with us. The Willie’s Reserve® brand aligns with our mission and ways of producing high quality products, so it is a partnership that we see continuing,” said Matt Pinchera, CEO of Hana Meds. 

The limited number of packs are now available at Giving Tree Dispensary in Phoenix,  Medmen Scottsdale, and Hana Meds Dispensary in both Kingman and Green Valley, Arizona. Adult-use legalized sales began in Arizona in January, so non-medical license users will now have the opportunity to purchase at Giving Tree Dispensary and Medmen Scottsdale. Previous to this partnership, Willie’s Reserve could be purchased in California and Nevada. You can see the full list of Willie Nelson’s product lines on the Willie’s Reserve website.

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