Tenax Strategies

The adult use (recreational) and medicinal cannabis markets are brimming with opportunities for those ready to dive in. In this highly regulated, dynamic industry, having the right strategic partner for maximizing your cannabis business potential through professional consultation from concept to commence operations can make all the difference in becoming a successful operator.

Tenax Strategies (Tenax), a cannabis consulting and government affairs firm, emerges as the strategic partner for cannabis entrepreneurs looking to start a business or expand their existing business. Tenax offers end-to-end project management solutions for various cannabis businesses, including retail dispensaries, cultivation, product manufacturing, and delivery.

Tenax’s tagline, ‘Get Licensed. Get Open.’ encapsulates its commitment to driving success for its clients. Regardless of the licensing requirements or market conditions, Tenax Strategies covers all aspects of the cannabis business lifecycle. From the moment an entrepreneur decides to enter the cannabis industry, Tenax offers a clear roadmap to success through its robust strategic planning and consulting capabilities. This includes providing project management throughout the entire process of site selection, securing state and local permits and licenses, navigating state and municipal regulations, and ensuring compliance even in the post-operational phase of the operation.

“We support cannabis clients with end-to-end project management, guiding them from site selection to licensing through their exit strategy and beyond,” says Greg D’Agostino, Partner.

Since 2012, Tenax Strategies has led the way in cannabis regulation, state licensing and municipal permitting, beginning with the Massachusetts' medical marijuana regulations. Tenax’s extensive experience has led them to establish a broad network of strategic partners in the industry that includes architects, engineers, attorneys, as well as nearly all of the necessary partners required to open and operate your cannabis business. This enables Tenax to provide comprehensive cannabis consulting services across many states and municipalities, all with diverse regulatory landscapes.

Having a strong industry presence, Tenax Strategies always stays a step ahead with their regulatory expertise and market adaptability—made possible by Tenax’s dynamic team of experts. Collaborating with municipalities and states across the Country, the team regularly vets new information on emerging and established markets to provide the best possible consulting to cannabis businesses.

In an industry where compliance is critical and meeting zoning requirements can be daunting. as well as complex issues like, real estate selection, navigating regulations and state licensing. Tenax Strategies helps clients overcome these challenges through a data-driven approach and deep regulatory knowledge. Unlike other consulting groups, Tenax self-performs much of the work in-house rather than outsourcing it.

Each client engagement for Tenax Strategies involves a team with each member, specializing in a specific area of emphasis. The well-defined operational structure and team-based approach enable Tenax to meet clients’ distinct needs, whether the client is just starting out, in the middle of getting the business started, or nearing completion of their project.

“Our core principle is to own the work and deliver the results,” states Peter D’Agostino, Partner.

This commitment of taking full ownership of the entire process and ensuring successful client outcomes is a hallmark of Tenax Strategies, reflected in Tenax’s long-term client relationships.

Elevated Roots, a retail dispensary based in Kingston, Massachusetts, benefited from Tenax Strategies' expertise in cannabis consulting. When confronted with zoning challenges and a cannabis ban, the dispensary sought assistance from Tenax. Tenax’s consulting team quickly identified the need for a zoning change and countered the ban through community engagement. Successfully securing a zoning change, Tenax Strategies worked with architects and engineers to help Elevated Roots open their headquarters and first retail store, which became operational in 18 months. The dispensary now runs multiple stores and recently expanded into cultivation.

Driven to support cannabis clients at all stages of their business lifecycle, Tenax Strategies cuts through the red tape so that cultivators, retailers, and manufacturers can focus on getting a foothold in the emerging industry.