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The Countdown Is On For Missouri Microbusiness Licenses ...
Are You Ready to Apply ?
by John Payne
Editor ’ s Note : We asked Amendment 2 Consultants to tell us about its new Microbusiness consulting services to let our readers and those considering a microbusiness license know the company services , and why a prospective applicant might consider using such services . The process can be intimidating for anyone who has not previously had experience applying for such a license . It might be wise to seek help from those experienced with the application process . Here ’ s a look at the company ’ s microbusiness consulting services .
Amendment 2 Consultants ( A2C ) is excited to announce the launch of its new lottery license application services and comprehensive business planning services for the emerging Missouri microbusiness industry . With years of experience navigating the complex regulatory and business landscape of the cannabis industry , Amendment 2 Consultants is well-positioned to provide unparalleled support to entrepreneurs seeking to enter the Missouri microbusiness cannabis market .
The team at A2C has helped its clients win nearly 20 medical marijuana licenses in Missouri ’ s initial application process in 2019 . It has also provided application support services to clients who won licenses in lottery-based application systems in Ohio and Connecticut . A2C has never submitted an application that did not meet the criteria to go into the lottery . A2C also managed Legal Missouri 2022 , the campaign that passed Amendment 3 , legalizing the adult use of marijuana and establishing the regulatory framework for the new microbusiness application process .
The Missouri cannabis market recently surpassed $ 1 billion in total legal sales from the inception of the program in October 2020 to May 2023 and is currently projected to reach $ 1.2 billion in sales for 2023 alone . The rapid growth in this dynamic market demonstrates plenty of demand for new microbusiness dispensary and wholesale licensees to carve out a space and succeed in the Missouri cannabis industry .
With the first microbusiness license lottery deadline rapidly approaching on August 10 , A2C is working to make sure that everyone who wants to apply for a microbusiness license can do so . A2C ’ s application support services include :
● Helping clients determine their qualifications as Social Equity Applicants .
● Developing and assembling the application components .
● Providing a final review and submission of the application .
The submission window opens July 27 , 2023 and the deadline to submit your application is 8 / 10 / 23 . Now , is the time to begin planning your application .
A2C provides a dedicated account manager to take the stress and guesswork out of the application process and give assurance that a compliant and timely application will be submitted .
A2C has also been busy laying the foundation for a full suite of services to assist applicants fortunate enough to win these highly coveted microbusiness cannabis licenses . They are forming a network of approved service providers and cannabis operators to work with new licensees to equip them with valuable resources and expertise and help ensure their success in the developing Missouri microbusiness market . Unlike the initial round of Missouri medical marijuana licenses first approved in 2019 , the microbusinesses will be entering a maturing market with notable competition from established operators . There may have been more room to make some mistakes in the early Missouri market , but in today ’ s competitive landscape , microbusinesses may find early mistakes more costly .
Because of this more mature market , it will be critical for microbusinesses to lean on experienced team members to help overcome the steep learning curve that comes with operating in the highly regulated cannabis industry . A2C ’ s dedicated team of cannabis professionals and ancillary service providers has combined decades of experience in the cannabis space and a track record of supporting business from the initial application through full-scale operation . A2C and its partners offer solutions to ensure microbusinesses can be competitive and successful , including security , real estate , compliance , dispensary operations , production operations , wholesale and dispensary facility design , cultivation and manufacturing equipment , branding , marketing , raising capital , accounting , legal services , and even seed funding .
A2C is committed to helping new microbusiness licensees flourish in Missouri ’ s exciting and rapidly evolving cannabis market . But it also wants applicants to understand that success is not guaranteed . It will take a lot of hard work , dedication , and effective operations to create a niche for cannabis microbusinesses . If you are interested in starting the process of applying for a cannabis microbusiness license , visit www . momicrolicense . com for more information . There is an intake form to set up a free initial consultation and learn more about the microbusiness program and A2C ’ s services .
John Payne is the Founder and Managing Member of Amendment 2 Consultants ( A2C ). He served as the campaign manager for Amendment 2 , which legalized medical marijuana in Missouri in 2018 , and Amendment 3 , legalizing the adult use of marijuana last fall .
32 JULY 2023