
"We see the positive impact that cannabis can have on people’s lives every day, and that’s what motivates us." "We hope that the aesthetic and cleanliness of our stores, the quality and safety of our product, the professionalism displayed by our staff, and our ability to welcome and guide every customer regardless of background and experience all combine to create an unparalleled consumer experience built to minimize the negative stigma around our industry. "While the stigma around cannabis still exists, it is getting smaller and smaller every day, and we are proud to be playing a significant role in that process here in Michigan," Gregory said. Everybody here is so happy and positive - it's awesome."Īs customers are excited for the new business to hit Big Rapids, Gregory looks forward to continuing to diminish the stigma he believes still surrounds the cannabis industry. I've been all over because we didn't have one here," she said. Traveling all over Michigan, Willis said she's glad Lume came to Big Rapids. (This store) is like a 10-minute drive instead of a 45-minute drive, so it's a lot nicer to have it here in your hometown."īig Rapids resident Jessica Willis also took her business to Evart, as Lit Provisions - a Lume-owned business - opened its doors last year. "I've been to the one up in Evart a couple of times, and I really like that one. It looks really nice," Big Rapids resident John Michalski said. Though more flavors are expected to arrive shortly, many residents were already checking out the new business Wednesday morning, and making purchases of their own. "We’re around 12 total strains, with more arriving at either the end of this week or the beginning of next week.” “In total, we’re just over 10 total strains for both medical and adult use," Lume launch team leader Joseph Stancowski said. Some flavors include wedding cake, blueberry crumble and orange cream. on Sundays, Lume offers a variety of flavors at the bud bar, which is located on the sales floor. We are excited to open a store here, and make it easier for our patients and adult-use customers in Big Rapids and across Mecosta County to access our high-quality cannabis products without having to travel outside their community." "Big Rapids has been an underserved community and our customers were reliant upon Lume Delivery to get the medical and adult-use cannabis products they need.
