ROCHESTER, Minn. – A virtual focus group will be held Saturday for prospective cannabis retail business owners in Olmsted County.

The online focus group will be from 10 am to 12:30 pm.  Individuals and organizations interested in starting or growing cannabis-related businesses in Olmsted County are welcome to participate.  This includes entrepreneurs, local investors, and community members exploring opportunities in the cannabis industry.

Olmsted County Public Health Services and the Southeast Minnesota TruRoots Alliance are partnering to conduct the focus group.  Topics to be discussed include:

–          Types of cannabis retail licenses and registration preferences.

–          Desired locations for cannabis retail businesses.

–          Input on the county’s proposed cannabis retailer registration lottery process.

Olmsted County Public Health says participation will help shape a fair and effective local framework that reflects the needs and goals of future cannabis business owners.

To register for the event, click here.  For more information on Olmsted County’s cannabis regulations, click here.