The Cannabis IT Readiness Checklist
Cannabis IT Readiness Checklist
- 15 scored questions across 5 domains
- Red, yellow, and green rubric per question
- "Next step" for every answer
- Self-score page + 30 / 90-day action plan
- METRC retention rules for PA, OH, and other states
by KawaConnect: we run Tagestry (METRC labels) and PryceHawk (cannabis market data)
What you get
METRC labels and compliance
Validated label printing, COA-to-package linkage, multi-state compliance matrices. KawaConnect runs Tagestry, the METRC-validated label platform covering all 28 jurisdictions.
Market intelligence (PryceHawk)
Cross-store pricing, undercut alerts, wholesale brand tracking. PryceHawk currently tracks roughly 900 dispensaries across Ohio and Michigan on nine platforms.
PA and Ohio specifics
Per-state retention windows, MFA on banking and METRC, EDR on POS endpoints, inspection-ready export drill. The pieces that bite first.
We did not put this behind an email form.
Send us a message
The more detail you share up front, the faster we can come back with a real plan.
Service area
Pittsburgh, PA · Cleveland, OH · and the wider Tri-State area. On-site visits by appointment, remote support nationwide.
A few honest answers
Why is this free with no email required?
Because hiding an 11-page cannabis IT checklist behind a form is a cheap way to buy email addresses, and we would rather earn the conversation. If the checklist is useful and you want to talk to us, we are easy to find.
Are these questions actually relevant for a METRC operator?
Yes. KawaConnect builds Tagestry, the METRC-validated label platform that serves cannabis operators across all twenty-eight METRC jurisdictions. We also run PryceHawk, a cannabis market intelligence platform tracking roughly 900 dispensaries across Ohio and Michigan. The rubric reflects what we actually see at audit week and in daily competitive operations.
What about state-specific surveillance retention?
The checklist calls out the strictest applicable rule wherever you operate. Pennsylvania currently requires up to two years on certain footage types; Ohio runs about six months; Oregon is ninety plus thirty. The question is whether your retention meets the worst-case rule across every state you hold a license in.
What happens if I do give you my email?
You get one email right away with the editable bonus pack (scoring sheet plus action plan template). One week later, we send a short follow-up asking if the checklist was useful and offering a no-pitch 30-minute call. That is the entire sequence.
Can I just talk to someone now?
Yes. Call (412) 556-7007, email [email protected], or send a message from the Contact page.