The Great Cannabis State of Illinois: Tony Schor on Legacy, M&A, and the Cannabis Hall of Fame

This week on Cannabis Man, host Don Kleppin highlights the bustling Chicago cannabis scene with upcoming brunch events, the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference, and the Chi High Afters party. He also reviews a new-to-Illinois brand, Nature’s Heritage, and its flavorful hybrid flower strain, Lilac Diesel.

In the news:

• A potential federal ban on intoxicating hemp products

• North Carolina’s governor backs legalization and forms a bipartisan planning committee

• Connecticut cracks down on illicit cannabis sales

• Jack Daniel’s CEO admits legal cannabis is cutting into alcohol profits

Don also sits down with Tony Schor, Chairman of the Cannabis Hall of Fame, for a wide-ranging conversation. They talk about Tony’s start in Chicago PR, the normalization of cannabis in professional life, insights into cannabis mergers & acquisitions, and why patience is essential as the industry matures. Tony shares his take on Illinois’ high taxes, premium product quality, and why East Coast markets are booming. Plus, a sneak peek into the Cannabis Hall of Fame exhibit at Planet 13 in Las Vegas.