Services
Cannabis Licensing Assistance
Licensing for
Cannabis
Prepare before you apply or activate your post-win strategy
Whether a new entrant looking to secure a first license or an established player expanding into new markets, our comprehensive licensing services provide guidance through the process, including:
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- Legislation Monitoring: Regular monitoring of local, state, and federal legislation, keeping abreast of changes that will impact your application strategy.
- Documentation Review: Meticulous review of all application documents, providing guidance on improving any deficiencies to enhance chances of successful licensure.
- Application Submittal: Compiling it all together into a well-structured and comprehensive application package, submitted on time & per state requirements.
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“Kudos to Steeper Grown – they assembled top-tier application expertise, and led us through the complicated process of winning 2 dispensaries in our crazy legislative quagmire”
– East Coast Client 2022-23
Facility Design & Implementation
The success of your business hinges on a well-designed and efficiently managed facility. Our cultivation, extraction, infused products facility design & implementation services help to ensure your operation is optimized for product quality, compliance, and operational efficiency
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- Facility Design: Work closely with you to design a Cultivation, Extraction or Infused Products facility tailored to your building/property, business objectives & state/local zoning requirements.
- Designing for Sustainability: Prioritize resource-efficient design, including sustainable energy solutions, materials, and energy management, to reduce operating costs and support a positive environmental impact.
- Workflow Optimization: Assess and optimize operational workflows to increase efficiency and reduce labor costs. This includes layout design, task scheduling, and employee training
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Facility Design &
Optimization
Build the Operations of your dreams in the Footprint you have
“Our grow had been struggling along – Adam came onsite & rectified our bottleneck and workflow processes… he also converted one of our flower rooms, which will help increase our production by 10% – great job!”
– Midwest Client, 2023
“They
grow up
so fast.”
-Adam Hudgins,
Cultivation Partner
Executive Search and Hiring for Diversity
Cannabis Executive Search
Grow a diverse team capable of meeting the challenges of today’s industry
We brought our flavor & ingredients talent search practice into cannabis in 2015. Since then, our Executive Search/ Professional Recruitment services have helped clients find & hire the right personnel while promoting diversity in hiring at all levels of the organization.
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- Benchmarking: Market research to identify the current and future Human Capital needs within your market segment,
- Human Capital Planning: Collaborating with you to develop tailored staffing strategies that align with your business goals and values.
- Diversity and Inclusion: Prioritization of D&I by proactively seeking candidates from underrepresented backgrounds for positions at all levels within the organization.
- Sr. Executive/Board support: Leveraging our deep industry connections to bring key functional and Sr. Management/Board leadership onto your team
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Our facility is situated in a tough location to attract talent. Nonetheless, Mitch was able to find our lead and 2nd extraction managers with the skills & work ethic ideally suited for our team – key hires needed to become one of the top producers in the State”
– East Coast Client, 2023
Brand Amplification & Migration Support
Successful and enduring brands require expanding into multiple states while navigating a complex web of regulations, product variations, and competition. Our Brand Migration Support Services provide:
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- Market Entry : Feasibility of expanding your brand into new states, providing insights into potential risks and opportunities unique to each jurisdiction.
- Brand Positioning: Refining your brand’s positioning, messaging, and differentiation strategies to resonate with local audiences while maintaining a consistent brand identity.
- Regulatory Guidance: Navigating the intricate web of state regulations, ensuring that your brand complies with local laws and avoids costly compliance pitfalls.
- Product Formulation : Adapting your formulations to state-specific regulations while maintaining quality and consistency.
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Brand Amplification & Migration
“Our brands are doing well in a couple of states – Dan took us through their Brand Migration process, & got us onboarded in our target expansion state.. he also brought in his formulation partner, who quickly reformulated us to a fast acting (yet great tasting) product line – we’re pumped to re-launch”
– West Coast Client, 2023
Cannabis Business Capitalization Preparation
Cannabis Business Capitalization
Plan your capital raise in today’s climate
Headwinds facing capital raises in cannabis remain as strong as ever. Thus, a cohesive plan is critical. Our Capitalization Preparation services provide the necessary groundwork to attract investment in today’s landscape.
As non- licensed advisors, we don’t formally execute deals; however, we work with several of the best FINRA-licensed Broker/Dealers in the country, and will connect you with them, while streamlining your pathway to:
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- Strategic Planning: Developing a roadmap that outlines your capitalization objectives, timelines, and structure most suitable for your business.
- Financial Evaluation: Conducting a thorough assessment of your business, including its financial health, operational efficiency, competitive positioning, and growth potential.
- Investor Materials: Creating compelling investor-facing materials that effectively communicate your value proposition, growth potential, and investment opportunity.
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“While monitoring the difficult landscape for raising capital, our outside counsel (a leading Cannabis Law Firm) referred us to the the SG team, who quickly engaged to build out a full suite of investor – facing materials, prepping us to put our best foot M&A discussions we are now vetting”
– East Coast Client, 2023