The RISE New Port Richey medical cannabis store is the company’s 94th overall retail location nationwide.
CHICAGO and VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 19, 2024 – PRESS RELEASE – RISE Dispensaries, a rapidly growing cannabis retail chain owned by Green Thumb Industries Inc., announced that RISE Dispensary New Port Richey, the company’s 17th retail location in Florida and 94th nationwide, will open on June 21.
The dispensary, located at 6213 State Road 54, New Port Richey, Fla., 34653, will offer medical patients a diverse collection of cannabis products, including RYTHM premium flower and full-spectrum vapes, Dogwalkers pre-rolls, Good Green flower, Dr. Solomon’s tinctures and &Shine flower, pre-rolls, vapes and chews. RISE New Port Richey will host a grand opening event on July 26, where profits from the day will be donated to the Warrior Wellness Program.
“We are thrilled to continue our Florida expansion through the opening of RISE New Port Richey,” Green Thumb President Anthony Georgiadis said. “The team has an incredibly exciting opening event planned this Friday for new and existing patients in the area, where we will showcase and provide substantial discounts on our award-winning portfolio of brands that includes RYTHM and Dogwalkers. With this launch, we are also proud to partner with the Warrior Wellness Program and its mission to support the veteran and military community.”
The grand opening event will feature a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11 a.m. with representatives from the Greater Pasco Chamber of Commerce. Attendees can enjoy treats from the local Glazed and Confused food truck, including free mini donuts for the first 100 customers, as well as free swag and special promotions.
The Warrior Wellness Program is a nonprofit organization that provides an opportunity for healing for those affected by the traumas of war. Through effective alternative therapies and community engagement, Warrior Wellness Program works toward a goal of promoting a healthy, connected and resilient veteran and military population.
“We are appreciative of RISE New Port Richey’s support in furthering our mission to reach those impacted by the trauma of war,” said Chris Sowell, Warrior Wellness Program’s director of operations. “We value RISE’s continued dedication to the local veteran community and look forward to working together to make a lasting impact.”
RISE Dispensary New Port Richey, located next to the Elfers Square Center, will be open 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday to Saturday and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday. RISE New Port Richey will offer delivery and roll-through service, which allows patients to place their order from home, then pick up their purchase at a drive-thru window.
RISE Dispensary New Port Richey is the third RISE Dispensary to open in Florida this year, following the openings of retail facilities in Dunnellon and Wesley Chapel. Green Thumb joined the Florida community in 2018 and operates production facilities in Ocala and Homestead, where the company cultivates and produces its branded products.
For information on how to become a medical cannabis patient, email RISEmed@gtigrows.com.
For more information on RISE Dispensaries’ locations, product offerings or other services, visit www.risecannabis.com.