Hexo Corp on Catalyst BC’s Cannabis Consulting Services

Estimated reading time: 1 minute

At 1.5 million square feet this is a large complex with numerous challenges that needed to be addressed. Hexo needed help with driving sustainable productivity and throughput results, and Catalyst did a great job of supporting the Hexo team.

Additional Resources

Consulting Services For Cannabis, Hemp, Psilocybin, and Natural Medicine

Testimonials and Public Relations

Latest Articles

Hosting a Minnesota Cannabis Lounge Event: Tips For Success
Minnesota’s adult-use cannabis law (2023) does not create a permanent lounge license, but it allows temporary consumption events via a Cannabis Event Organizer license. State statute (CH 342.24) actually forbids any cannabis business from permitting onsite consumption unless it has a special license to do so. To date, no provision was made for standalone lounges. Instead, Minnesota adopted a new Cannabis Event Organizer license for up to four-day events (like festivals) where licensed retailers can sell cannabis and patrons may consume on-site. A licensed event organizer must obtain local approval and permits for each event.
Michigan Consumption Lounge Licenses: What You Need to Know
Michigan law explicitly recognizes and licenses cannabis “Designated Consumption Establishments.” These are commercial venues where adults 21+ can legally consume cannabis products on-site. The Michigan Marijuana Regulatory Agency (MRA) issues Consumption Lounge Licenses to qualified entities. Pursuant to state rules (MRTMA and R 420.21(3)), any person or business that allows on-site cannabis use in exchange for a fee or membership must hold this license.
Massachusetts Cannabis Lounge Licensing Preparation Guide
Launching a cannabis lounge in Massachusetts requires more than just a great idea—it involves navigating a complex regulatory system at both the municipal and state levels. With the Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) finalizing rules in 2025, now is the time to get prepared. Whether you’re an existing license holder or a new hospitality operator, understanding the specific steps involved will set you up for success.
Maryland Cannabis Lounge Laws: What’s Coming and How to Prepare
Maryland’s adult-use cannabis law (July 2023) authorizes on-site consumption lounges, but the regulations are still developing. The 2023 Cannabis Reform Act created “On-Site Consumption Lounge” licenses, akin to food-service venues, where cannabis can be consumed on premises. However, the Legislature has directed the Cannabis Administration (MCA) to delay issuing these licenses until local zoning is ready and the new rules are promulgated.
Illinois Cannabis Lounge: A Guide to Local Licensing
Illinois legalized adult-use cannabis in 2019, but social consumption lounges are governed at the local level. The Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act expressly permits on-site consumption areas, but only if a city or county authorizes them. The state law did not initially create a standalone lounge license; instead, municipalities may allow existing dispensaries or tobacco shops to host “cannabis consumption lounges”.
DC Cannabis Lounge Laws Explained: Private Club Compliance & Strategy
In the District of Columbia, cannabis use and possession by adults 21+ is broadly decriminalized, but retail sales remain illegal due to federal restrictions. Unlike jurisdictions with regulated adult-use sales, D.C. has no state-sanctioned retail market, which means there is no official license for public consumption lounges. Public consumption of marijuana is explicitly prohibited under D.C. law (fine up to $100) and the city has only considered private club models.