BLAZE® 2023 Year In Review

As we reflect on the past year, we are proud to share the innovations made by BLAZE® Solutions. 2023 was a year of substantial growth, technological advancements, and industry recognition. We Invested in E-commerce To begin with, one of our most significant milestones this year was the acquisition of Tymber, which led to the creation…

BLAZE Integrates with Metrc Connect to Simplify Compliance for Cannabis Retailers

Metrc Connect

Cannabis retailers using BLAZE will benefit from a new and improved compliance integration with Metrc. Integrating with Metrc Connect allows BLAZE-powered dispensaries with a more stable and robust API-environment that offers more control and transparency for cannabis retailers. What is Metrc Connect? Metrc Connect is an enhanced open application programming interface (API) ̶ designed using…

How to Open a Cannabis Dispensary in Maryland

Maryland Dispensary

Are you interested in opening a cannabis dispensary in Maryland? The state has recently legalized recreational marijuana, and the industry is expected to grow rapidly in the coming years. Here’s what you need to know to get started. Understand the Legal Landscape Before you can open a dispensary in Maryland, you need to understand the…

Oregon Delivery Metrc Changes

Oregon Delivery Services Require More Compliance As COVID-19 continues to limit cannabis operators to curbside pick up and delivery, having a complete retail software that integrates seamlessly with Metrc is critical. Oregon delivery has notoriously had its operational burdens especially when it comes to delivery and Metrc. Posting sales to Metrc for Delivery in Oregon…

The Best Cannabis POS Features for Your Dispensary

  Implementing a Dispensary Point of Sale software platform is a key factor in operating a successful cannabis dispensary. It’s an important, long term decision and to start, here’s some initial information about the best cannabis POS features to consider.   Design, Functionality, and Ease of Use   No matter how many features a POS…

Maryland Cannabis Law Updates: The News You Must Know

Some big changes have come to Maryland Cannabis Law. On March 11, 2020, the House of Delegates passed HB 550 that essentially decriminalizes cannabis possession for up to one ounce. The bill changes current law from “10 grams to 1 ounce below which possession is a civil offense, rather than a criminal offense; and creating…

BLAZE’s Concept of Seed-to-Sale Tracking

Seed to Sale

The sheer magnitude of tagging and tracking a cannabis product from planting, harvesting, manufacturing, packaging, testing, distribution, and retail sales requires a resolute mindset. It’s not controversial to say that seed to sale tracking is intimidating to many people in the regulated cannabis marketplace. After all, seed to sale tracking is the opposite of legacy…