Out & About in Missouri! The Faces of the Missouri Cannabis Industry
Photos by Clayton Stallings, The EVOLUTION Magazine
▲ The Mound City Film Series, sponsored by SWADE Cannabis, aims to improve our community and support the organizations that uplift St. Louis.“ Through fostering art, creativity, and culture, we can make a difference,” said BeLeaf Marketing Director Brandon Cavanaugh. See upcoming events at SWADE’ s Facebook. In photo from left to right: Charles Whitt, development and marketing manager, Open Space STL; Chris Trunk, hospitality director, 4 Hands Brewing Co; Bonnie Harper, executive director, Open Space STL; Brandon Cavanagh, director of marketing, BeLeaf Medical; and Matt Green, executive director, River City Outdoors.
▲ Timeless will hand over another big check to DJ Stewart for Head for the Cure at this year’ s 3rd Annual Shred for the Cure Event at Studio Skate Supply on June 28 at 8:15 p. m. From May 15 through June 30, consumers in six states, including Missouri, can purchase a limited-edition Timeless flip case and battery combo designed by Kansas City artist John F. Malta, and all profits will be donated to Head for the Cure. Over the past two years, the campaign has raised over $ 58,000 for the organization.
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▲ The Another huge milestone in the Missouri Cannabis Industry will take place this month with the state’ s very first Micro license cannabis sale. 816 Dispensary’ s official grand opening celebration is August 16— yes, 8 / 16 Day. After spending over 20 years hiding his felony cannabis conviction, the story of 816 Dispensary’ s Owner, Jimi Poe( above), will now transform into one of redemption. Poe’ s full story can be found in our November 2024 issue on our website. Learn more about the new Microbusinesses and how you can support the Micro Industry on page 10.
▲ Did you know that WWI was the last war that we won as a nation before cannabis prohibition? For more history about cannabis prohibition, the National WWI Museum & Memorial hosts its first cannabis education event on June 5 with guest speaker Dr. Isaac Campos( above), professor at the University of Cincinnati. In this evening of high spirits and hazy history, explore the evolution of its use and prohibition since the WWI era with Dr. Isaac Campos and local industry experts. If you miss the event and want the complete history, read his book Home Grown on the topic. To purchase tickets and for information, visit www. theworldwar. org / operation-series.
14 June 2025 While at dispensaries, grab a copy of The EVOLUTION Magazine for a friend.