Lydia Kibet
According to the President of Curaleaf Holdings Company, Joe Bayern, Nevada could become the hub for cannabis. The Massachusetts-based company, which is famous for medical marijuana, operates 60 dispensaries in 12 states. In an interview with journalists, the president confided several plans to expand their operations to seven more states.
Currently, the company has a workforce of 160 employees in Nevada, serving at 40 different capacities. The announcement by Bayern comes after the Curaleaf acquired GR Companies Inc. for $900m.
Bayern believes that his company will catapult cannabis dispensaries based in Nevada to greater height in the mainstream.
Hiring and promoting
According to the president, Curaleaf has set itself apart by creating employment opportunities for Nevadans even during the COVID-19 pandemic. The company’s chairman Boris Jordan has revealed its plan to identify and maximize opportunities in the cannabis industry. Jordan believes that hiring at a time when other companies are downsizing will put them ahead of their competitors in Nevada.
Brand creation
Curaleaf is optimistic that they will penetrate the market and establish a brand. Bayern confided their plans to take advantage of the on-premise consumption in Nevada. However, the president downplayed the plan to focus on profit and insisted that they were focused on establishing themselves in Nevada.
The benefit in the disguise of COVID-19
Most businesses are closing down due to economic constraints meted by COVID-19. However, this has not been the case with the cannabis industry, according to Bayern. He believes that more people are buying cannabis products due to the therapeutic benefits associated with them. Bayern argues that the more Nevadans buy products from Curaleaf, the more they push it into the mainstream. The president also believes that the company is going to use sophisticated technology to make products for their clients. Despite the disruption of life by COVID-19, the high demand for cannabis in Nevada will push Curaleaf into the mainstream.
Party life
The state of Nevada is famous for its liberal approach to party life. According to Bayern, Curaleaf could benefit from this freedom when recreational cannabis is fully legalized in Nevada. The company is planning to establish a lounge where cannabis users can enjoy their joints and vapor in peace. Bayern believes that the gradual legalization of cannabis in Nevada will push Curaleaf into the mainstream.
Flexibility to change
Bayern believes that their positive approach to change played a vital role in their incredible performance following the coronavirus outbreak. After the imposition of travel and socialization restrictions, Curaleaf shifted into home delivery. The home delivery services increased the productivity of the company to almost 100% in the first three weeks. Although Bayern did not disclose their profits, he agreed that the return to investment (ROI) for Curaleaf was positive. A positive ROI for Curaleaf will push it into the mainstream in Nevada.
He also revealed that during the massive lockdown in Nevada due to COVID-19, they were exempted from the restrictions. Instead, the company was recognized as an essential service provider, making it more popular among the Nevadans and pushing it towards the mainstream.
