CHICAGO and
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PRESS RELEASE -- RISE Dispensaries, a rapidly growing cannabis retail chain
owned by Green Thumb Industries Inc., today announced that it will open two
RISE Dispensaries in Florida, with one located in Tampa and the other located
in Crystal River, on Dec. 1. These store openings bring the company’s retail
footprint to 13 in Florida and 89 nationwide. RISE Dispensary Tampa will host a
grand opening celebration on Dec. 16, where profits from the day will be
donated to Tu Canna Foundation. RISE Dispensary Crystal River will
host a grand opening celebration on Dec. 15, with profits benefitting The Bridge 4 Veterans.
“We are
extremely excited to deepen our presence on the west coast of Florida with two
new RISE Dispensaries in Tampa and Crystal River,” said Green Thumb President
Anthony Georgiadis. “As with previous store openings, we continue our tradition
of giving back to the community, and we look forward to supporting two
incredible local non-profit partners, Tu Canna Foundation and The Bridge 4
Veterans.”
Tampa-based Tu
Canna Foundation promotes wellness advocacy and holistic education in their
community, with a strong focus on mental health. Through veteran retreats,
expungement clinics, non-profit partnerships, local outreach opportunities,
food banks, legal services and more, Tu Canna Foundation improves the lives of
others both mentally and physically.
“At Tu Canna
Foundation, we believe that even a single action can make all the difference,”
said Sol Minardi, founder of Tu Canna. “We work to make a positive change in
the Tampa community through collective action centered on hope and compassion.
In our shared commitment to health and well-being, our partnership with RISE
Tampa will allow us to expand our 2024 efforts to include more veterans
retreats and expungement clinics.”
The Bridge 4
Veterans provides transitional housing for veterans as they work towards
securing permanent housing. The organization welcomes veterans and offers
resources, such as VA HUD-VASH programs, that help them find and maintain
affordable housing in their community. The Bridge 4 Veterans is a
free-of-charge organization that runs entirely on private donations, for both
financial support and food.
“We thank the
team at RISE Crystal River for reaching out and supporting The Bridge 4
Veterans on their opening day,” said Greg Pelletier, president of The Bridge 4
Veterans. “Donations like these keep our shelter running, allowing us to be a
pathway to veterans in securing safe, affordable places to live. With the help
of RISE, we will be able to continue our mission and further our reach.”
Green Thumb
joined the Florida community in 2018 and operates two production facilities in
Ocala and Homestead where the company produces its branded products. Green
Thumb’s cultivation and manufacturing practices reflect the highest quality
standards to ensure all its products offer a true-to-plant, consistent
experience. The company’s retail brand, RISE Dispensaries, is committed to
expanding access to well-being through cannabis and making a positive impact on
the communities it serves. In addition to RISE Tampa and Crystal River, there
are 11 other RISE Dispensaries in Florida, including locations in Bonita
Springs, Brandon, Clearwater, Deerfield Beach, Fruitland Park, Hallandale
Beach, Kendall, Oviedo, Pinellas Park, Sun City Center and West Palm Beach,
with delivery services available at each location. All RISE Dispensaries in
Florida offer products from Green Thumb’s award-winning family of brands,
including RYTHM premium flower and full spectrum vapes, Dogwalkers pre-rolls,
Good Green flower, and &Shine flower, pre-rolls, vapes and chews.
RISE Tampa is
located at 7218 E. Hillsborough Ave in Tampa, Fla., and RISE Crystal River is
located at 1208 NE 5th St in Crystal River, Fla. Both locations will be open
Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Each
will offer a range of high-quality THC and CBD products, perfect for beginners
and experts alike.
