BRIDGEPORT, Conn., Oct. 10, 2024 – PRESS RELEASE – Higher Collective, a cannabis retail brand dedicated to fostering social equity, is excited to announce the grand opening of its newest location at 3369 Fairfield Ave. in Bridgeport, Conn. The store, owned in part by Connecticut native Keanaha Abrams, officially opened at 9 a.m. Oct. 11 and will be open seven days a week.
The grand opening festivities kicked off with a ribbon-cutting ceremony led by Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim at 1 p.m. Friday. The celebrations run from 1-5 p.m. on both Friday and Saturday.
"I'm incredibly excited to open Higher Collective here in Bridgeport's Black Rock neighborhood and to be part of such a dynamic and forward-thinking community," Abrams said. "I'm proud to play a role in ensuring underrepresented communities have a real stake in this growing industry."
As the largest city in Fairfield County, Bridgeport is a key location for providing access to adult-use cannabis, particularly with Fairfield's ongoing moratorium on cannabis retail. Higher Collective's Bridgeport store is strategically located to meet the region's demand for high-quality cannabis products.
Higher Collective Bridgeport is also partnering with Black Rock Food Pantry and will serve as an ongoing donation hub, supporting local community efforts year-round.
Grand Opening Event Details
- Gift Bags: The first 100 customers in line starting at 1 p.m. Friday who make a purchase will receive a swag bag.
- 20% Off First Purchases: Enjoy a 20% discount on all first purchases made during the grand opening event.
- Founder's Club: Customers who make a purchase during the event will also receive 20% off future purchases until having saved $1,000.
- Pop-Ups and Food Trucks: Local vendors such as Stoked and Black Rhino, community partners and cannabis brands will be on-site alongside food trucks during the two-day celebration.
Additionally, Higher Collective offers a 10% discount for veterans, teachers, students 21+, first responders, medical employees and social workers. Customers can join the High Fliers Loyalty Program, earning rewards with every purchase and explore "Flower U," an educational space dedicated to cannabis education.
For more information, visit highercollective.com.
