Quick update that we have a date for the capped license types: June 5! And tomorrow I’ll be doing a second free webinar about the next steps in licensing, so register for that if you missed it before.

Finally - I’m looking for a couple of license-seekers who want to talk to the press about their planned businesses! Reply to me if you want more info.

MN-OCM announces date for cannabis license application lotteries

Yesterday, the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) announced that Thursday, June 5 will be the date for the long-awaited lotteries for capped license types. Here’s what else we know:

• License Types Involved:

  • Mezzobusiness: Social Equity and then All

  • Cultivation: Social Equity and then All

  • Manufacturer: Social Equity and then All

  • Retailer: Social Equity (only) [Note from Jen: This is new! I think OCM is responding to the criticism about the Retail SEAs being so far behind the micros and mezzos in being able to identify suitable property. Great news for the Retail SEA applicants.]

• The lottery will be livestreamed via OCM’s YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@MNCannabisManagement. Results will be posted to OCM’s website and shared with applicants after completion.

• I’ve previously broken down the details of how OCM will hold these lotteries and the probabilities of winning for each license type here.

Second Chance at my Next Steps Webinar

Last Wednesday’s Beyond the Application: Your Roadmap to OCM Compliance and Opening Day webinar was well-attended and had lots of good information - but due to a tech fail (oops 😅), the recording didn’t save.
So — I'm doing it again!
 📅 Wednesday, May 7
🕛 12 PM Central
 🎯 Same valuable insights. This time, it will be recorded.
✨ If you missed it (or just want a refresher), join us live!
👉 Register here: https://eventhi.io/events/second-chance-beyond-the-application-webinar-free-11915
✅ Already signed up last time? I’ll send you the recording — no need to re-register.

This free webinar will walk you through exactly what’s expected after the application phase, including compliance requirements, documentation, site readiness, and other crucial milestones that determine whether your license will be granted — and when you can legally begin operations.

And, we’ll have time for your questions about this and the lottery process!

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