Amendment 2 Consultants

What Amendment 2 Consultants does

Amendment 2 Consultants (A2C) is a St. Louis-based cannabis industry advisory firm structured as Amendment 2 Consultants, LLC. The company delivers senior-level consulting services to cannabis operators — from startups to multi-state operators — across three practice areas: regulatory compliance and licensing, government affairs and political campaigns, and organizational leadership and branding. Its service platform comprises eight primary categories (Public Relations & Communications, Government & Policy, Branding & Content Strategy, Operating Procedures, Regulatory Compliance, Licensing, Mergers & Acquisitions, and Coalition & Association Management) supported by dozens of sub-services covering license application capture, SOP development, compliance audits, mock inspections, market analysis, campaign strategy, and creative production.

The firm's business model is professional services, fee-for-engagement consulting with quote-based pricing tied to scope and complexity. A2C reaches customers through direct senior advisory engagements, supported by organic social media (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn) and a weekly email newsletter. In October 2023, A2C formed a joint venture with Strategic Capitol and Robbins Law Firm to integrate political consulting, government affairs, and legal expertise into a unified cannabis advisory offering. Geographic reach spans Missouri (headquarters state), Minnesota, and Connecticut, with regulatory intelligence drawn from board representation on MoCannTrade and direct stewardship of MIMCA, the state medical cannabis operator cooperative that A2C founded.

Name

Amendment 2 Consultants

Legal name

Amendment 2 Consultants, LLC

Website

https://amendment2consultants.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Amendment 2 Consultants is a St. Louis-based cannabis industry advisory firm providing licensing, regulatory compliance, government affairs, M&A, and political campaign consulting to cannabis startups and multi-state operators across Missouri, Minnesota, and Connecticut.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint Louis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Strategic Consulting Services: A2C provides senior-level consulting and advising to clients, organizations, and executives to assist them in navigating today's strategic landscape. Services include regulatory compliance, licensing support, business development, and political campaign management.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Amendment 2 Consultants is a full-service strategic cannabis industry consulting firm that provides senior-level advisory to cannabis startups, multi-state operators, political campaigns, and associations. Core services encompass regulatory compliance, cannabis licensing applications, government affairs and lobbying, branding and content strategy, operating procedures/SOPs, mergers and acquisitions advisory, and coalition/association management. The firm leverages its authorship of Missouri's Amendment 2 and board role with MoCannTrade to deliver licensed-market expertise across Missouri, Minnesota, and Connecticut.

Product overview

Amendment 2 Consultants (A2C) is a full-service strategic consulting firm operating as a platform of integrated service offerings rather than a single unified product. The company provides cannabis industry advisory services through eight primary service categories: Public Relations & Communications, Government & Policy, Branding & Content Strategy, Operating Procedures, Regulatory Compliance, Licensing, Mergers & Acquisitions, and Coalition & Association Management. Supporting these core offerings are numerous sub-services including License Capture, Regulatory Analysis, Technical Writing, Compliance Training, Compliance Audit, Risk Evaluation, Business Intelligence, Campaign Strategy, Market Analysis, and various design/creative services. The firm specializes in helping clients navigate complex cannabis regulations, secure competitive licenses, execute political campaigns, and scale operations across regulated markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Regulatory Compliance Compliance advisory services helping cannabis operators navigate complex regulatory frameworks, including state inspections, license transfers, facility audits, and SOP implementation. Targeted at licensed cannabis cultivation, manufacturing, and retail operators.
• Government & Policy Lobbying and advocacy campaign services with expertise in influencing decision-makers at local, state, and federal levels, including candidate committees, PACs, and ballot measures. For cannabis industry clients and political campaign committees.
• Branding & Content Strategy Full-spectrum branding and content services including logo design, social media content creation, website development, video production, and photography for cannabis businesses. Targeted at cannabis operators building or refreshing brand presence.
• Operating Procedures Cannabis cultivation, manufacturing, and retail operational frameworks supporting regulatory compliance, including SOP development, employee trainings, checklists, and recordkeeping systems. For licensed cannabis operators needing compliant operating procedures.
• Licensing Complete cannabis business license application support including project management, team building, technical writing, and community stakeholder endorsement coordination for licensed markets. For cannabis startups and operators applying for state licenses.
• Mergers & Acquisitions Cannabis transaction advisory services including due diligence, regulatory compliance, license transfer procedures, operational integrations, and transition planning for buyers and sellers. Targeted at cannabis operators pursuing or executing M&A transactions.
• Coalition & Association Management Political and advocacy coalition management including PAC operations, cannabis industry cooperative administration, stakeholder collective action, and grassroots organizing. For cannabis trade associations, PACs, and advocacy coalitions.
• Public Relations & Communications Media strategies and political campaign services to capture attention and build credibility, including brand reputation management and crisis communications for cannabis industry clients. Targeted at cannabis operators, political campaigns, and advocacy organizations.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Strategic CapitolcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023In 2023, A2C announced a joint venture with Strategic Capitol and Robbins Law Firm to provide comprehensive cannabis industry advisory services combining political consulting, government affairs, and legal expertise.
• Robbins Law FirmcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Joint venture partner providing legal expertise alongside A2C's consulting and strategic capabilities for cannabis business clients navigating regulatory and licensing requirements.
• MoCannTradecoreOthersA2C is represented on the MoCannTrade board of directors, Missouri's primary cannabis industry trade association, providing business intelligence and keeping clients apprised of formal developments across the state.
• MIMCA (Missouri Medical Cannabis Trade Association)coreOthersA2C led the formation of MIMCA, a state medical cannabis operator cooperative. Chris Miller serves on the board of directors and as General Counsel for MIMCA. Chris LeGrand administers the MIMCA cooperative for A2C.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Canna Advisors: National cannabis business consulting firm that helps clients secure state cannabis licenses and develop operational plans. Directly comparable to A2C in licensing capture, application writing, and multi-state regulatory advisory services.
• Marijuana Policy Group (MPG): Cannabis research and policy consulting firm producing market analyses, fiscal impact studies, and regulatory frameworks for cannabis legalization. Comparable to A2C's policy consulting, regulatory analysis, and market analysis service lines.

Broad incumbents

• Vicente Sederberg LLP: Largest U.S. law firm dedicated to cannabis law and policy, with deep involvement in drafting state legalization frameworks. Comparable to A2C in cannabis regulatory and policy expertise, but operates at national scale and as a law firm rather than a strategic consultancy.
• Polsinelli PC: National Am Law firm with a dedicated cannabis practice covering licensing, regulatory compliance, M&A, and government affairs. Comparable to A2C's full-spectrum cannabis advisory services but offered as part of a broader corporate practice.
• Husch Blackwell LLP: National law firm with a significant cannabis industry group serving operators on licensing, compliance, and transactions. Overlaps with A2C's regulatory, licensing, and M&A advisory work, but within a much larger general-practice platform.

Others

• New Frontier Data: Cannabis industry data, analytics, and research provider. Adjacent to A2C's market analysis and business intelligence services — serves overlapping cannabis operator and investor customers, but as a data vendor rather than a consulting firm.
• MJBizDaily (Emerald): Leading B2B media, events, and intelligence platform for the cannabis industry. Comparable to A2C in serving cannabis operator and investor audiences, but as an information/events provider rather than a hands-on advisory firm.
• CannaBrand Solutions: Cannabis-specialized branding, marketing, and creative agency. Overlaps with A2C's branding & content strategy and PR/communications service lines, but focused exclusively on creative and marketing execution.
• Headset: Cannabis retail and consumer data analytics platform serving operators and CPG brands. Adjacent to A2C's market analysis and business intelligence offerings, but delivers software-driven insights rather than consulting engagements.
• Akerna (formerly MJ Freeway): Cannabis enterprise technology and compliance software company offering seed-to-sale tracking and ERP tools. Comparable to A2C's seed-to-sale facilitation and compliance technology services, but as a software vendor rather than an advisory firm.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/a_2_consultants
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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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