Approximately half of the dispensary’s initial 38 employees are residents of Aurora. Municipal officials expect the legalization of adult-use cannabis to provide substantial new tax revenue for Aurora in the months and years ahead. Zen Leaf is committed to providing a first-class shopping experience for novice or experienced cannabis customers.” “This flagship regional dispensary brings together everything synonymous with the Zen Leaf brand – strong partnership with local officials, a passionate staff from the community, convenient access, ample parking, premium products and an elevated aesthetic. Sr.“We’re grateful to Mayor Irvin, the City Council and staff for passing responsible local regulations that allowed us to invest in the community, create local jobs and produce new tax revenue,” said George Archos, founder, chairman and CEO of both Verano and Zen Leaf. Verano designs, builds and operates inimitable Zen Leaf ™ branded dispensary environments that deliver a superior cannabis shopping experience in both medical and adult-use markets.
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Verano produces a full suite of premium, artisanal cannabis products sold under its trusted portfolio of consumer brands: Encore ™, Avexia ™ and Verano ™. states, with 19 active retail locations and approximately 440,000 square feet across its cultivation facilities, Verano has been profitable since it was founded. An operator of licensed cannabis cultivation, processing and retail facilities, Verano is devoted to the ongoing development of communal wellness by providing responsible access to regulated cannabis products to the discerning high-end customer. in Naperville, in addition to three dispensaries set to open at strategic locations throughout the Chicago suburbs in 2021.Ībout Verano: Verano is a leading vertically-integrated multi-state cannabis operator in the U.S. This includes the opening of Zen Leaf dispensaries at 1516 N. Verano anticipates rapidly expanding the Zen Leaf brand over the coming months in Illinois with several additional planned flagship retail locations throughout the state. Zen Leaf is a proprietary brand of dispensaries operated by Verano’s subsidiaries and affiliates, who also hold a variety of cultivation, processing, and dispensary licenses in twelve states. Zen Leaf Charleston is Verano’s nineteenth operational dispensary in its national portfolio to begin retail sales of medical or adult-use cannabis. Zen Leaf Charleston will be open 9 AM to 9 PM Monday to Thursday, 9 AM to 10 PM on Friday and Saturday, and 10 AM to 6 PM on Sunday. Customers can also order online at with same day, in-store pick up. The new dispensary offers a wide range of cannabis products including concentrates, edibles, vaporizers, and flower. The city is also the county seat of Coles County. The Illinois cannabis market is one of the fastest growing in the country, and Zen Leaf Charleston will be an anchor retail destination for sought-after Verano products and other cannabis offerings."Ĭharleston is known for its educational and performing arts venues, public art, and outdoor recreation. "We're grateful that Charleston provided an opportunity for us to invest, create jobs and generate new tax revenue that can be reinvested in the community.
"Zen Leaf prides itself on providing safe, legal access to the health, wellness and happiness cannabis provides, and our Charleston dispensary will provide this portion of the state with access to high-quality, regulated cannabis products," said George Archos, founder, chairman and CEO of both Verano and Zen Leaf. This is the third Zen Leaf dispensary to open in Illinois, with additional locations currently under construction. 11, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Verano, a leading multi-state cannabis company, announces that its Zen Leaf dispensary has opened at 909 Lincoln Ave. Third Zen Leaf Dispensary to Open in IllinoisĬHICAGO, Ill, Dec.