The Future of Cannabis Hospitality with the Illinois Cannabis Consumption Association

In this episode of Hospitality Stoned, host Phil Cooper sits down with the founders of the Illinois Cannabis Consumption Association (ICCA)—a grassroots organization dedicated to creating safe, legal spaces for social cannabis consumption. Founded in 2023, ICCA is working to ensure that true legalization includes hospitality, consumer access, and business viability.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

🌿 The mission and vision behind ICCA and why social consumption spaces matter

💼 The challenges of cannabis hospitality and navigating policy in Illinois

🤝 How ICCA is advocating for businesses, consumers, and future venues

💡 What’s next for social consumption in Illinois and beyond

Meet Our Guests:

🔹 Nathan Scanlon, ICCA President & Co-Founder – A former chemist turned cannabis policy advocate.

🔹 Dipesh Sharma, ICCA Vice President & Co-Founder – A business strategist focused on cannabis commerce.

🔹 Madeline Scanlon, ICCA Co-Founder & Media Relations – A cannabis community builder and market researcher.

Today’s Mocktail Recipe, Brought to You by Artet:

Artet Mojito

🍹Combine the following:

Ice in a glass

1 oz of Artet

Club soda 

Mint simple syrup 

Lime Juice 

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Northern Heights - https://www.instagram.com/nhcraftcanna/ 

Bedford Grove - https://www.bedfordgrow.com/home.html 

Jungle boys - https://www.jungleboys.com/

Corner Boys- https://www.instagram.com/kornerboys/ 

Connect with ICCA:

Website: https://consumptionact.com/

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/meet.icca/

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