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Explore the world of cannabis at Sapura’s prominent location in Coldwater, featuring a thoughtfully curated range of high-quality products.
COLDWATER, MICHIGAN, UNITED STATES, December 9, 2023 /EINPresswire.com/ — The cannabis industry in Coldwater, Michigan, has witnessed a remarkable transformation over the past five years. Once a nascent market, it has now flourished into a vibrant sector, contributing significantly to the local economy and culture. This evolution mirrors the broader acceptance and legalization of cannabis across various states, marking a shift in public perception and regulatory landscapes.
In Coldwater, the cannabis industry’s growth has been fueled by a combination of factors. The region’s progressive regulatory framework has played a crucial role, providing a conducive environment for businesses to thrive while ensuring responsible usage and distribution. This regulatory support has been instrumental in attracting investment, fostering innovation, and creating jobs, thereby energizing the local economy.
Consumer trends in Coldwater have also evolved. There’s been a noticeable shift towards a more sophisticated understanding and appreciation of cannabis products. Customers are increasingly seeking quality, variety, and a premium shopping experience – trends that are shaping the offerings of local dispensaries.
Amidst this dynamic backdrop, Sapura Recreational Cannabis Dispensary distinguishes itself through a commitment to excellence and innovation.
Two men accused in the robbery of a Warren marijuana dispensary last June were recently bound over on charges of attempted murder and armed robbery.
Micheal Demond Graham, 49, of Eastpointe; and Lavall Elston Perkins, 64, of Detroit were ordered to face the charges in Macomb County Circuit Court last month following a preliminary examination at which Judge Suzanne Faunce of 37th District Court in Warren found there was probable cause a crime was committed and they committed it.
The same charges against Rodney Terrance Robinson, 62, of Detroit, who was accused of being the lookout, were dismissed by Faunce due to a lack of evidence against him.
“They had no evidence he was the lookout,” said Robinson’s attorney, Stanley Szot.
Graham and Perkins were arraigned Monday in front of circuit Judge Edward Servitto and face a Jan. 3 pretrial in front of him in the Mount Clemens courthouse. Graham is being held in the county jail in lieu of a $600,000 bond and Perkins is being held in lieu of a $500,000 bond.
The incident occurred June 9 when one of the suspects caused a disturbance outside of the dispensary on Sherwood Avenue, north of 10 Mile Road, according
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BENTON HARBOR — It was a celebration Friday as Benton Harbor’s fourth marijuana retail store, First Class Dispo, held its grand opening and ribbon cutting.
The dispensary marks the sixth location for First Class Cannabis Co., said Heather Boji, who does event planning and human relations for the company. She said they partnered with Dispo to open First Class Dispo at 241 E. Main St.
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First Class Dispo employee Mike Voss weighs cannabis for a customer Friday in Benton Harbor.
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Peoria Heights’ first cannabis dispensary will hold its grand opening on Saturday.
The Cookie’s Dispensary on War Memorial Drive in Peoria Heights will hold a grand opening event on Dec. 9, according to its website.
Hours for the store will be 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day of the week.
Construction on the dispensary’s building at 1209 E. War Memorial Drive began this past summer.
Another Cookies dispensary opened in Bloomington this year. The Peoria Heights and Bloomington locations will be the company’s first in Illinois.
More:Popular Peoria restaurant extends days of operation, adds brunch menu
Peoria Heights’ first cannabis dispensary will hold its grand opening on Saturday.
The Cookie’s Dispensary on War Memorial Drive in Peoria Heights will hold a grand opening event on Dec. 9, according to its website.
Hours for the store will be 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day of the week.
Construction on the dispensary’s building at 1209 E. War Memorial Drive began this past summer.
Another Cookies dispensary opened in Bloomington this year. The Peoria Heights and Bloomington locations will be the company’s first in Illinois.
More: Popular Peoria restaurant extends days of operation, adds brunch menu
This article originally appeared on Journal Star: Peoria Heights Cookies marijuana dispensary to open
THAT PROCESS IS COME IN AND SAY HI. THIS WAS SOMETHING THAT WE PUT OUR HEART AND SOUL INTO. CRYSTAL NUGS, A SACRAMENTO CANNABIS BUSINESS JUST OPENED A STOREFRONT FOR THE FIRST TIME IN MIDTOWN. PRODUCTS FILLED THE CASES AND LINE THE SHELVES. BUT CEO MAISHA BAHATI TELLS ME THIS DREAM COME TRUE WAS NOT EASY THERE. THERE’S SO MANY WHEELS THAT HAVE TO TURN TO MAKE THIS MACHINE WORK. CRYSTAL NUG STARTED OFF AS A DELIVERY SERVICE IN 2019, BUT TO OPEN A STORE, BAHATI SAYS THERE WERE A LOT OF CHALLENGES, INCLUDING FUNDING HURDLES. BUT A SPECIAL PROGRAM TURNED HER DREAM INTO A REALITY. I WOULDN’T HAVE THIS OPPORTUNITY IF THE CORE PROGRAM DID NOT EXIST. THE CITY OF SACRAMENTO CHOSE CANNABIS OPPORTUNITY REINVESTMENT AND EQUITY OR CORE PROGRAM WORKS TO HELP COMMUNITIES DISPROPORTIONATELY IMPACTED BY THE WAR ON DRUGS. ENTER THE CANNABIS INDUSTRY THAT INCLUDES PEOPLE FROM MINORITY GROUPS SUCH AS BLACK AND BROWN COMMUNITIES WHO WERE DESPERATELY ARRESTED FOR CANNABIS RELATED OFFENSES OR LIVED IN A NEIGHBORHOOD WITH OVERPOLICING. BAHATI SAYS IT’S THANKS TO CORE THAT SHE’S BECOME THE FIRST BLACK WOMAN OWNED STOREFRONT DISPENSARY IN SACRAMENTO. I’VE RECEIVED LOANS AND GRANTS CLOSE TO $200,000.
Sacramento’s first Black woman-owned storefront cannabis dispensary just opened, due in large part to the city’s Cannabis Opportunity Reinvestment and Equity (CORE) program.Crystal Nugs is the fourth storefront dispensary to open as a member of the CORE program. CEO Maisha Bahati said Crystal Nugs, which started as a delivery service, would have never been able to expand to a physical store in midtown without the city’s help.“I wouldn’t have this opportunity if the CORE program did not exist,” Bahati said. “I’ve received loans and grants close to $200,000. I received waivers on our business operating permit. I’ve received technical assistance and just support.”The CORE program is meant to remove barriers of entry into the cannabis industry for people in communities disproportionately impacted by the War on Drugs. This includes Black and Brown communities who were disparately arrested for cannabis-related offenses or lived in neighborhoods that were over-policed for drugs.“It’s really difficult to get into the cannabis industry,” Bahati said. “The costs to get in are huge, and so you need assistance and that’s what the CORE program essentially does. It provides you with the assistance that will help you further your career in cannabis.”The CORE program was created in
When New York’s Cannabis Control Board issues the next round of licenses to open legal marijuana shops in the state, it’s going to be luck of the draw.
The state Cannabis Control Board met Friday in Albany for the first time since the long-awaited resolution of two lawsuits that brought New York’s marijuana industry to a standstill since August.
“I think between now and the end of the year, we’re going to see a lot more doors opening,” Cannabis Control Board chair Tremaine Wright told Capital Tonight after Friday’s meeting.
The nearly four-month hiatus prevented hundreds of people issued licenses under the state’s Conditional Adult-Use Retail Dispensary program — which focused on issuing licenses to people with past marijuana convictions — from opening up shop.
A week after the court order was lifted, board members have turned their attention to a new priority: Approving retail licenses for aspiring entrepreneurs who have already secured store space.
“We’re ready to go, we just need the state to reveiw the licenses,” said Paul Suits, one of roughly 1,500 people has space for a cannabis dispensary prepped for business, and applied within OCM’s priority window to issue the state’s first general adult-use retail licenses.
Suits and his brother co-own Lakehouse Cannabis
Curaleaf opened their second cannabis dispensary location in Sarasota, Florida. This marked the opening of their 61st store.
In a recent press release (1), Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (Curaleaf), unveiled that they had opened their second cannabis dispensary in Sarasota, Florida. It was also marked as the 61st location for the company. The new dispensary can be found at 3704 84th Avenue Circle E, Sarasota, Florida.
In the state of Florida, only medical cannabis is legalized and recreational use is still considered illegal. The new Sarasota location will be open Monday to Saturday from 9am to 8:30pm EST and on Sundays will be accessible from 10am to 7pm EST (1). This business will offer to medical cannabis patients a variety of products. In the press release (1), they mentioned, “an extensive selection of flower and pre-rolls, JAMS and Blue Kudu edibles, as well as the top-selling Select line, including Select Briq, Select Live Rosin, Select Live Rosin X Bites and the innovative vape hardware, Cliq by Select.” Staff members will be able to assist customers with their purchases and will also have the option to purchase items online to be picked up inside the store or via curbside pickup.
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