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Local Expertise Meets
National Experience
In a partnership built exclusively for Minnesota’s cannabis industry, Blunt Strategies and Canna Advisors offer the most comprehensive cannabis business support available for Minnesota entrepreneurs and operators.
Blunt Strategies is Minnesota’s leading public affairs and strategic consultancy, deeply embedded in the state’s cannabis industry and regulatory landscape. Canna Advisors is the nation’s premier cannabis business consulting firm, with a proven track record of securing licenses and guiding businesses to success in competitive markets across the country. Together, this partnership offers a seamless, full-service solution for cannabis businesses at every stage—combining local expertise with national experience to help entrepreneurs navigate licensing, regulatory compliance, business structuring, and operational strategy with confidence.
Our Licensing, Regulatory, and Business Services Include:
Licensing Application Support – Expert help securing the right license type
We offer a range of application preparation services tailored to your needs, from expert review of self-prepared materials to full-service, white-glove application drafting and submission support.
Business Planning & Financial Modeling – Investor-ready strategies & fundraising support
Compliance & Regulatory Navigation – Ensuring your business stays within Minnesota’s strict cannabis laws
Operations & Facility Readiness – Structuring workflows, hiring, and setting up facilities
Go-to-Market Strategy & Expansion Planning – Scaling and future-proofing your cannabis business
Upcoming Free Webinars
Tue., April 15 - 3:00 - 3:45pm
From Qualified Applicant to Licensed Business: What You Need to Do Next
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Wed., April 23 - 3:00 - 3:45pm
Beyond the License: Getting Operations-Ready
Here’s What We’re Helping Applicants With Right Now
Application Corrections & Appeals
Responding to Requests for More Information (RFMIs)
Drafting and filing Requests for Reconsideration
Final Application Materials
Preparing and submitting site-specific documentation
Updating operational plans, floor plans, and standard operating procedures
Ensuring capitalization tables and ownership disclosure changes are accurate and compliant
Compliance & Inspection Planning
Building compliant operating procedures tailored to your license type
Pre-inspection readiness and internal compliance reviews
Inventory control, recordkeeping, security, and other SOPs
Local Government Site Approvals
Municipal engagement and site plan review
Coordinating between local and state requirements
…and more.