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A Multi-Dimensional Regional Cannabis Market Landscape on the East Coast

We envision a multi-dimensional regional market landscape on the east coast within the next 5 years. These regional and hyper-regional markets will be driven by consumer demands for products that fit their way of life and deliver the value they seek.

Cannabis is personal. Each person experiences cannabis differently just as we experience our lives differently. Cannabis communities form as consumers seek those who have similar or desirable experiences with the plant.

For that reason, we envision a multi-dimensional regional market landscape on the east coast within the next 5 years. These regional and hyper-regional markets will be driven by consumer demands for products that fit their way of life and deliver the value they seek. Brands who are able to align their value they deliver with consumers’ desires at this regional level will establish a foothold in their respective region.

Here are some examples:
- Top Level Regions: NORTHEAST / SOUTHEAST
- Sub Regions: NEW ENGLAND, MID ATLANTIC, CAROLINAS, GEORGIA and FLORIDA
- DMAs: NYC, PHILLY, BOSTON, DC, ATLANTA, MIAMI

Which brands currently have a head start in these regions, sub-regions and DMAs?

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