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Corinne Cardina: Do you have any thoughts on Cresco Labs (CRLBF 2.49%) and Planet 13 (PLNH.F -0.78%) for the long term? We did talk a little bit about Planet 13 earlier, but can you tell us what Cresco is too?

Eric Volkman: Yeah, Cresco is a multi-state operator. They're retail focused, they've been particularly active in -- I'm pretty sure it's their home state...

Corinne Cardina: Illinois?

Eric Volkman: Illinois, yeah, they're based in Chicago. When Illinois legalized recreational use at the beginning of [2020] -- which seems like forever ago! -- Cresco was right there, and they have a clutch of dispensaries in their own state, they're active elsewhere. I'm pretty sure they're still money losing.

But I like retail, I like something like Cresco, which has a strong base in Illinois. It still has plenty of scope for expansion in the state. I think Illinois is still "under-dispensaried," and Cresco along with its companion (to me) Green Thumb Industries (GTBIF 2.46%) still is in a good position there. I think it can increase its footprint without too much sweat and expense. I see good things ahead for them. I find that stock interesting.