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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 SupportExpert 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 ModelingInvestor-ready strategies & fundraising support

  • Compliance & Regulatory NavigationEnsuring your business stays within Minnesota’s strict cannabis laws

  • Operations & Facility ReadinessStructuring workflows, hiring, and setting up facilities

  • Go-to-Market Strategy & Expansion PlanningScaling 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

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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.

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