Nick Lurkins introduced Gabe Judd, Chief Legal Officer, from High Haven. Gabe is local to Bloomington-Normal, and graduated from Augustana College.
High Haven has three locations in Illinois, including one in Normal. The location in Normal is the former Mandarin Garden building near The Shoppes at College Hills. There were a number of concerns from the community about that location, including traffic and parking. After a long process of approvals, a lawsuit, and construction issues, High Haven expects to start making a profit by the end of this month. High Haven is one of six dispensaries in Bloomington-Normal.
The state of Illinois now sees $2 billion in cannabis sales per year, bringing $500 million in tax revenue.
Studies now show that more Americans use cannabis than alcohol, and 70% of Americans believe cannabis should be decriminalized. There are currently five states that do not allow any type of cannabis or CBD products to be sold. The majority of states permit either adult recreation and/or cannabis to be sold.
Scott Seibring: We need more volunteers this Saturday at Grossinger Motors Arena for our concessions stands shifts. Please sign up using the link Scott sent to you.
Andrew Greisiger: Our club will be ordering shirts for Pancake Days.
Katie Klein: Our club's next social event will be at the Illinois Wesleyan Men's and Women's Basketball games on February 15. Please sign up using the link Katie emailed to you.
Trevor Seibring: We have signs and posters for Pancake Days. Please take some to display where you can.
President: Scott Seibring President-Elect: Kathleen Lorenz Vice-President: Sonya Weber Immediate Past President: Matt Hawkins Treasurer: Scott Davis Secretary: Gail Dobbins Asst. Secretary: Andrea Raycraft 2023-2025 Directors: Alyx Merritt, Andrew Greisiger, Bob Freitag, Paul Lawrence
2024-2026 Directors: Lacey Caughron, Bryan Crabtree, Katie Klein, Andy Morgan
