Name
Development, Construction, and Design Solutions in Cannabis Real Estate
Date & Time
Thursday, September 10, 2026, 11:05 AM - 12:00 PM
Speakers
Shawn Weber, Redwood County Weed Management
Kevin Morelli, City of Anoka
Kiera Wilson, Park State Bank
Kevin Morelli, City of Anoka
Kiera Wilson, Park State Bank
Description
- 2025–2026 Market Trends: Identifying high-demand areas for cannabis retail, cultivation, and related uses, including urban, suburban, and rural opportunities amid steady market growth.
- Untapped Niches: Exploring micro-dispensaries, delivery hubs, event spaces, and other emerging cannabis real estate segments in Minnesota.
- Collaborative Development Models: Partnering with social equity licensees, municipalities, and tribes for compliant and community-focused projects.
- Sustainable Construction Practices: Incorporating current Minnesota energy codes, eco-friendly materials, and efficiency standards for cannabis facilities.
- Retrofitting for Cannabis Use: Cost-effective strategies for converting existing properties under updated building codes and OCM requirements.
- Investor Insights: Perspectives on financing cannabis projects, including banking challenges, federal developments, and alternative funding sources.
- Case Study: A 2025–2026 cannabis development project demonstrating sustainable design, regulatory compliance, and social equity collaboration.
- Regulatory Compliance in Design: Aligning with OCM facility standards, environmental regulations, and any 2026 updates.