ELEVATED STRATEGIES

We’re a small but mighty consultancy with the experience, know-how, and longstanding relationships to guide you through the complexities of the New York State licensed cannabis industry. As your long-term partner, we deliver full-service support for you to set up, launch, and manage a successful cannabis business. 

Co-founders Mike Hassell (he/him) and Britt Buckner (they/them), have played pivotal roles in launching the first adult-use dispensary in New York State. We have over 15 years of combined experience in the cannabis industry cultivating relationships with dispensaries, supplier/processor, microbusiness, and entrepreneurial clients with hands-on support tailored to meet your needs and objectives.

Cannabis Industry
Services

  • ● SECURE STATE & LOCAL LICENSING

    ● STATE REGULATORY BODY DOCUMENTATION PREPARATION, SUBMISSIONS, AND REPORTING

    ● COMPLIANCE AND RISK MANAGEMENT

    ● ON-SITE SECURITY

  • ● PROJECT MANAGEMENT

    ● HR STAFFING AND BUDTENDER TRAINING

    ● HRIS TRAINING/ONBOARDING

  • ● VENDOR PROCUREMENT SUPPORT AND PRODUCT ONBOARDING

    ● INVENTORY MANAGEMENT & TRAINING/ONBOARDING /SOP IMPLEMENTATION

    ● POS SYSTEM MANAGEMENT

    ● ONLINE ORDERING SETUP AND INTEGRATION

    ● SOURCING AND IMPLEMENTATION OF DELIVERY SERVICES AND TRACKING SYSTEMS.

    ● 3RD PARTY INTEGRATED PAYMENT SYSTEM SOURCING AND MANAGEMENT

    ● PACKAGING/LABELING COMPLIANCE

  • ● DATA ANALYTICS

    ● MARKETING, PROMOTION, SEO, AND SOCIAL MEDIA GUIDANCE

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