Blog Join Us at the 2nd Annual Cannabis Expo, Chicago! Published on June 22nd, 2021 Next week SMG Security will be rubbing shoulders with some of the biggest names in the cannabis industry at the Chicago Cannabis Industrial Marketplace Summit & Expo. The event, which takes place June 24-25, 2021 just outside Chicago in Villa Park, is the largest cannabis business expo in the Midwest. This second annual cannabis expo brings all the latest and greatest cannabis technologies and services together under one roof. We’ll be showcasing cannabis security systems like the ones we’ve designed, installed, and serviced for Cannabis businesses across the state. Join us to learn how to keep your facilities safe and to touch base with other industry experts about growing and managing your business. In addition to the education we’ll provide about security services, you’ll have direct access to companies specializing in: Cultivation Processing Banking Hiring Point-of-sale systems Licensing Production And more… The most important cannabis companies from around the world will have more than 50,000 square feet of exhibition space to show off all of their latest products. This is a can’t-miss event so we hope to see you there! Abstract blurred defocused tradeshow event exhibition, blurred background of business convention show, job fair, technology expo. Organization company trade fair event. Marketing advertisement concept. In 2020, the first year recreational cannabis use was legal here, Illinois dispensaries reported more than $1 billion dollars in sales. And every single one of those dollars was a cash sale because of regulations that prevent check and credit card purchases. As a result, dispensaries regularly have millions of dollars of cash and merchandise on-site, making them a prime target for criminals. This perpetual risk is why effective security solutions are essential in the cannabis business. SMG Security was one of the first companies to provide such security solutions for cannabis companies in Illinois back when medical cannabis was first legalized. In our many years of experience, we’ve developed a comprehensive suite of protections to prevent any kind of loss. As one of the leading fire alarm companies in Illinois, we can even help you minimize fire risks. Because of the cash nature of the business and the flammability of the products, cannabis companies can endure insurmountable losses in the event of a fire. But we can outfit your premises with a fire alarm system that all but eliminates that risk. In addition to dispensaries, we also service grow facilities and manufacturing sites. And at next week’s cannabis expo just outside of Chicago, we plan to educate all manner of cannabis business owners on the best ways to keep their properties and their personnel safe at all times. If you work in the cannabis industry or would like to, the Chicago Cannabis Industrial Marketplace Summit & Expo is the best place to learn more about your market. With so many great minds in one place, you’re sure to find new ways to improve your business. We look forward to meeting you there! BACK TO NEWS Business SERVICES Residential SERVICES Customer Support Learn More "We used SMG for monitoring services for our home for 35 years (!) and were consistently well served and attended to. Calls were always picked up promptly, and the service attendants never failed to immediately call to check in on us if the alarm was ever triggered (99% of the time were false alarms we generated...oops...). Service technicians were very competent as well. Highly recommend." - J. Winstein For Questions, Comments or to talk to our Sales & Service Team: 847-593-0999 Please reach out to us if there is any additional information you need and we will respond to you as soon as possible. ADDRESS 120 King Street Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 PHONE 847.593.0999 BUSINESS HOURS Mon - Fri: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Contact Us Sitemap © 2021 SMG Security Holdings LLC. All rights reserved. Site Designed by EMSC Customer Support