Cannabis Business Association of IL

The statewide voice of Illinois’ cannabis industry, advocating for patients, consumers, communities, equity and the responsible use of cannabis.

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Do you think cannabis will be federally legalized in the next three years? A new @NuggMD poll shows consumers are nearly split, with a slim majority expecting it will happen. Read more via @MarijuanaMoment: https://t.co/6v3HVcFUcv

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Exciting news: Applications are now open for the 3rd round of Illinois' Cannabis Social Equity Loan Program!

💵 $40M in forgivable loans available
📅 Apply by 9/25
💻 Prep w/ @IllinoisDCEO webinars: 8/21, 9/4 & 9/18

Learn more: https://t.co/3LqrnCGydx https://t.co/iyQctFGSjP

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Most states with recreational cannabis have social equity programs, but are they working?

@mgMagazine talks with people on the front lines—including an Illinois license holder—about what’s working, what's not and what’s next: https://t.co/OhicUwzgFS

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🗓️ Mark your calendars: @theflowerexpo is coming to Chicago this September!

🌿 Learn more about the B2B cannabis trade show and what’s in store with this year’s new two-day format:

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Flower Expo returns to Illinois this fall! 🔥 Join us September 23-24, 2025 at the The Geraghty in Chicago for two days of deal-making, high vibes, and good times. https://t.co/D00USmnlbK

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Nearly nine in 10 Americans support legalizing cannabis in some form, according to a new @pewresearch survey. Dive into the data and see how support spans every demographic, including age, race and political affiliation, via @MarijuanaMoment: https://t.co/JMosLvcacO

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💚 July is National #MinorityMentalHealth Awareness Month —a time to shine a light on the mental health needs and experiences of BIPOC communities.

🫶🏾 Learn more and find #BIPOCMentalHealth resources via @mentalhealtham: https://t.co/kf0SUajMsI

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🚨 ICYMI: The Chicago Police Department plans to update its rules to prohibit officers from searching vehicles based solely on the smell of raw cannabis.

Read more about the shift — and what prompted it via @MarijuanaMoment: https://t.co/EZ6sAnpDnS

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🎉 Congrats to ÜMI Dispensary and Co-Founder Akele Parnell on last weekend's grand opening of their first Illinois dispensary in Chicago!

👉🏾 Learn more about ÜMI's journey and Akele’s experience as a social equity cannabis entrepreneur via @TheTRiiBE: https://t.co/hGaNLxnepk

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Nearly half of all cannabis business permits in Illinois remain unused, per @CrainsChicago.

Why? Explore the data and get more insight from our friends at Bridge City Collective and Excelleaf via Crain’s (subscription req’d): https://t.co/UyfFe7W8Px

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Happy Fourth of July! Here’s to safe celebrations and a holiday that’s as 𝘭𝘪𝘵 as the fireworks.

🎇 Stocking up on holiday deals? Find your nearest licensed dispensary: https://t.co/mHRn2jdVfS

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🌈 As @ChiPrideParade approaches, we’re proud to spotlight Illinois’ first queer- and BIPOC-owned dispensary brand: SWAY!

Learn more about SWAY, how its owners have helped advance LGBTQ+ rights and cannabis reform — and what’s next as they plan to expand: https://t.co/XStb1dFJfE

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Following recent events in Texas, where Gov. Greg Abbott has called a special legislative session next month to regulate intoxicating hemp products, the @chicagotribune editorial board is once again urging Illinois leaders to act. Read the full editorial ⬇️https://t.co/2N1amXCtLy

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Who’s got the happiest employees in the U.S.? The cannabis industry does!

According to a new report from @deputyapp, nearly 92% of cannabis workers are satisfied in their job — the highest of any industry.

💚Check out the findings via @MarijuanaMoment: https://t.co/JOtv1rblCv.

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Jack Herer may be a well-known strain — but first and foremost, he was a cannabis pioneer and tireless advocate. Today, which would have been his 86th birthday, we celebrate his legacy and the power of advocacy. Learn more via @cannabismuseumA: https://t.co/1anFmf7zWY🌿

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Many thanks to Illinois lawmakers for preserving 280E tax relief, a vital support mechanism for our state's cannabis businesses, and to all our members who took the time to make their voices heard. We look forward to continuing our work together to strengthen our industry!

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🚨 Reminder: All cannabis licensees should be migrated to @Official_Metrc, Illinois' new seed-to-sale inventory tracking system, by June 17.

🔁 The transition from BioTrack to Metrc is set to be completed by July 1. View the timeline and get more info: https://t.co/FzPcSpzZKY.

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A new analysis from @MarijuanaPolicy shows adult-use cannabis sales generated a record $4.4B in tax revenue nationwide in 2024 — with Illinois bringing in $578M, the second highest in the country. Dive into the full report via @NORML: https://t.co/yn1dmlqJyx

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A new report from @IllinoisIGPA highlights growing concerns over intoxicating hemp products. Explore the data and how Illinois failed to take action this past session via @Pantagraph: https://t.co/Fnx1vHrVqe

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⚠️ Illinois' 280E tax relief program for cannabis businesses is at risk — and the General Assembly is scheduled to adjourn TOMORROW! Contact your lawmakers NOW: https://t.co/mqiJPVSrWX.

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CBAI’s Tiffany Chappell Ingram had the honor of attending @IllinoisAAC’s #AAPIHeritageMonth mixer this week in Springfield. Shout-out to the Caucus for hosting such a great event and for the custom Pokémon cards of its members on display —such a cool touch!