Run Your Dispensary Like an MSO — Without the MSO Price Tag
Built for independent dispensaries running 2-5 locations in Maine. Unify operations, compliance, patient loyalty, and content into one cannabis-native platform.
Now accepting pilot partners
Sound familiar?
Most dispensaries are stuck in operational chaos while trying to grow.
Drowning in manual work
Inventory spreadsheets, METRC exports, and "Who changed this?" conversations every week.
One-and-done customers
Up to 75% of customers never return because nothing helps them remember what worked.
Five tools, zero strategy
Weedmaps, POS reports, Mailchimp, Canva, random contractors - no single source of truth.
Real-time Maine compliance intelligence
We ingest all public OCP data daily, secured with industry-standard encryption and access controls. Always know what's happening in your market.
Maine Market Overview
Real-time market intelligence from official OCP sources.
Compliance Violation Feed
Know when OCP takes enforcement action - before your suppliers tell you.
License Verification
Verify any Maine cannabis license in seconds. Know who you're doing business with.
Your dispensary data never leaves secure infrastructure. Zero third-party data sharing.
Powered by official Maine OCP data, updated monthly. Free for all CannaConnect clients.
Everything you need, unified
One platform that handles operations, loyalty, content, and growth.
Operations Dashboard
Real-time visibility across all locations with compliance built in.
- Real-time inventory across all locations
- Automatic METRC checks and alerts
- Daily, weekly, and monthly compliance reports
- Demand forecasting to cut stockouts
Compliance Automation
Stay ahead of OCP with intelligent alerts and auto-generated reports.
- Real-time OCP advisory monitoring
- Auto-quarantine affected inventory instantly
- OCP incident reports generated in seconds
- Compliance score tracking with alerts
Patient Community App
Turn one-time buyers into loyal patients with personalized experiences.
- Effects tracking so patients remember what worked
- Smart recommendations based on real data
- Loyalty tiers, rewards, and gamification
- One-tap reorders and cross-location pickup
Strain Library & Recommendations
3,800+ strains with AI-powered matching based on terpene profiles.
- Complete strain database with THC/CBD profiles
- Terpene-based effect predictions
- Patient preference matching
- Budtender recommendation tools
Content Automation
Consistent, compliant content without the marketing agency fees.
- 4 cannabis-compliant social posts per week
- Weekly or bi-weekly newsletters
- Auto-screened content to avoid shadowbans
- Own your audience: email + app, not marketplaces
Media & Podcast Studio (Coming Soon)
Professional media production for brands ready to dominate their market.
- Bi-weekly video podcast production
- Monthly live shopping events
- Professional photography of products and team
- Clips and content you can reuse everywhere
Works with your existing stack
Built to integrate with the POS systems Maine dispensaries actually use.
Don't see your POS? We're adding integrations based on pilot partner needs.
Built by someone who gets it
Shawn Garland
Founder & Developer
8+ years in enterprise software deployment at Tyler Technologies, specializing in compliance systems and municipal licensing. Built CannaConnect to solve the fragmentation problem Maine dispensaries face — too many tools, no single source of truth.
Simple, transparent pricing
Choose the tier that matches your growth stage. All include a free 90-day pilot.
Single Location
For single-location operators
$3,000 implementation
- Operations dashboard
- METRC monitoring & reports
- Patient app (core features)
- Basic loyalty & messaging
Multi-Location
For multi-location dispensaries
$6,500 implementation
- Everything in Essential
- Advanced patient app + effects tracking
- Smart recommendations & gamified loyalty
- Content automation + podcast
- Merch integration
Media-First
For media-first brands
$8,500 implementation
- Everything in Specialist
- Bi-weekly pro podcast
- Monthly live shopping events
- Photo & video content library
Regional Chains
For regional chains & MSOs
From $12,000+ implementation
- Everything in Studio
- Multi-state compliance
- White-label app and portal
- Custom data and integrations
Maine currently has 77 active registered medical dispensaries, with ~46-50 operating retail locations. The market is growing at 16%+ annually.
Built for real results
Program targets for your 90-day pilot.
Your 90-day pilot roadmap
A structured implementation that proves value before you commit.
Foundation & Compliance
Setup platform, connect POS, configure METRC, train core staff.
Patient App & Content Live
Launch patient app, configure loyalty, start scheduled content.
Adoption & Optimization
Grow app users, tune notifications, refine recommendations.
Measured ROI
Review repeat rate, time saved, AOV changes; decide on full rollout.
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about getting started.
Ready to see CannaConnect in action?
Book a 15-minute fit call or start a free 90-day pilot if we're a match.