8 Steps to Create a Winning License Application

Experts at Cannabis Conference shared what it takes to successfully navigate the application process and secure a cannabis business license.

Greg Huffaker (left), Mackenzie Wilcox (middle) and Debby Goldsberry (right)
Greg Huffaker (left), Mackenzie Wilcox (middle) and Debby Goldsberry (right)
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Melissa Schiller
March 13, 2023

Securing a license is a daunting—yet essential—first step in launching a cannabis business.

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