Zen Leaf Mount Holly Dispensary Opens in New Jersey
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Adult-Use Cannabis Dispensary Opens in Hamden , Connecticut
by KRYSTINA SKIBO
Cannabis retail brand Higher Collective held the grand opening of its newest dispensary at 3825 Whitney Ave , Hamden , CT on November 23 , 2024 . This expansion establishes Higher Collective as one of Connecticut ’ s largest cannabis retail chains , with seven locations opened in just over a year .
The Hamden location is part-owned and operated by Jose Perez , a Hartford resident and Social Equity Joint Venture ( SEJV ) partner , according to Higher Collective . With nine years of experience in the Hartford school system and a background in small business management , Perez brings a unique perspective to the cannabis industry . Arrested for marijuana possession at 18 , he has firsthand experience with the disproportionate impact of the War on Drugs .
“ Growing up in a neighborhood that bore the brunt of outdated drug policies , I saw how cannabis criminalization disrupted lives and families ,” said Perez in a statement . “ When Connecticut prioritized social equity in the cannabis industry , I knew it was an opportunity to not only rewrite my own story but to uplift others .”
Higher Collective celebrated the Hamden dispensary ’ s grand opening in November . Featuring a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the store ’ s official launch , guests were also able to enjoy 20 % off all first purchases , with an additional 20 % off future purchases until they save $ 1,000 .
The celebration showcased local
Store owner and manager Jose Perez standing in front of Higher Collective ’ s new Hamden , CT location .
vendors , community partners and cannabis brands , according to the company , with food provided by The Wright Way Burgers & BBQ . The first 100 customers were also treated to exclusive gift bags .
Higher Collective stores offer a curated selection of cannabis products , including flower like Brix Cannabis , edibles , pre-rolls and accessories , according to the company . The brand provides a 10 % discount for veterans , teachers , students 21 +, first responders , medical employees and social workers .
Zen Leaf ’ s new Mount Holly , NJ location boasts a variety of products including flower , pre-rolls , vapes , edibles and tinctures .
Zen Leaf Mount Holly Dispensary Opens in New Jersey
by KRYSTINA SKIBO
Multistate cannabis company Verano Holdings Corp . opened Zen Leaf Mount Holly dispensary on Friday , November 15 , raising the company ’ s retail footprint to four dispensaries in New Jersey and 153 retail locations nationwide . Situated at 600 High Street in Mount Holly , Zen Leaf is open daily from 9 a . m . to 10 p . m ., local time .
For the opening day , Zen Leaf Mount Holly offered an array of deals , including buy one get ones , mix-n-matches and up to 30 % off on select Avexia , BITS , Savvy , Verano and ( the ) Essence items .
Additionally , the company ’ s new Mount Holly location will join all Zen Leaf locations in the Garden State in offering daily promotions including a standing 22 % discount for veterans , as well as discounted rates for seniors , college students and more , according to Verano .
On Friday , November 29th , Zen Leaf Mount Holly hosted a special Black Friday grand opening celebration and ceremonial ribbon cutting . Guests enjoyed free coffee and donuts , product deals and discounts , local food truck fare , merchandise giveaways , a DJ and photobooth , and onsite glassblowing demonstrations , according to Verano .
“ We are thrilled to open Zen Leaf Mount Holly , our first location in South Jersey and fourth dispensary in the Garden State ,” said George Archos , Verano founder and CEO , in a statement . “ Zen Leaf Mount Holly broadens our retail footprint in the growing New Jersey market , and we look forward to offering our wide variety of award-winning products , our Cabbage Club membership program and an exceptional experience for local cannabis consumers .”
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