Company Background
The business was formed in 2011 by Tony Merton and Shawn Huguley. They both wanted a place to sell their marijuana flowers and other related products from their growing operations. They started the dispensary with $20,000 in cash and $20,000 worth of marijuana flowers.
On June 3, 2011, the U.S. District Attorney of Oregon served notice on Oregon’s marijuana dispensaries, stating that it was illegal for dispensaries to operate. The district attorneys from each county in Oregon signed the notice except for the Multnomah County D.A. who refused to sign the letter and stated, “There were way more important things for him to worry about”. His support for Oregon’s Medical Marijuana Program (OMMP) patients influenced Tony and Shawn’s decision to move forward with opening the dispensary on June 17, 2011. When the dispensary opened for business, it was one of the first in Oregon to begin serving OMMP patients. The first six months of the dispensary being open were very slow due to the majority of OMMP patients not knowing that dispensaries were open. The dispensary has been successful with its advertising and promotional tactics, sponsoring local events as well as hosting its own which drew in loyal customers.
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The Oregonian, the largest newspaper in the state has featured them twice on the front page. Various local news stations have featured live interviews they conducted with staff members regarding local marijuana issues. The dispensary is one of the oldest and most well-known in the Portland metro area. It’s mostly known for the location as well as carrying the highest quality products and having a friendly and knowledgeable staff. The business has helped countless patients to overcome the ailments that had troubled them for years and have developed relationships with many loyal
The business was formed in 2011 by Tony Merton and Shawn Huguley. They both wanted a place to sell their marijuana flowers and other related products from their growing operations. They started the dispensary with $20,000 in cash and $20,000 worth of marijuana flowers.
On June 3, 2011, the U.S. District Attorney of Oregon served notice on Oregon’s marijuana dispensaries, stating that it was illegal for dispensaries to operate. The district attorneys from each county in Oregon signed the notice except for the Multnomah County D.A. who refused to sign the letter and stated, “There were way more important things for him to worry about”. His support for Oregon’s Medical Marijuana Program (OMMP) patients influenced Tony and Shawn’s decision to move forward with opening the dispensary on June 17, 2011. When the dispensary opened for business, it was one of the first in Oregon to begin serving OMMP patients. The first six months of the dispensary being open were very slow due to the majority of OMMP patients not knowing that dispensaries were open. The dispensary has been successful with its advertising and promotional tactics, sponsoring local events as well as hosting its own which drew in loyal customers.
In 2012, the decision was made to promote Scott Grenfell to a …show more content…
The Oregonian, the largest newspaper in the state has featured them twice on the front page. Various local news stations have featured live interviews they conducted with staff members regarding local marijuana issues. The dispensary is one of the oldest and most well-known in the Portland metro area. It’s mostly known for the location as well as carrying the highest quality products and having a friendly and knowledgeable staff. The business has helped countless patients to overcome the ailments that had troubled them for years and have developed relationships with many loyal