In a joyous and momentous occasion, the city of East Orange gathered today to witness the groundbreaking ceremony for The Flower Garden Dispensary, a pioneering black-owned business set to revolutionize the cannabis industry in the area. The project, which will be constructed by skilled union labor, marks a significant step forward in promoting diversity, economic growth, and job creation within the community.
Dana Rone feels she is going to be The Queen of Cannabis.
Come 2024, Rone will be opening a one-of-a-kind retail cannabis dispensary at 381 Martin Luther King Blvd. at the intersection of Main Street. The multi-use building has four stories and Rone has a vision for each level.
The first level will be a quiet zone—a learning center. The second level will be a cannabis bar with a karaoke space and a pool table. The third level will be a rental space for painting and yoga. And then there’s the rooftop for those who want to relax and read when they can’t make it to the beach.
In a pioneering move that aims to reshape the perception and utilization of cannabis, a group of visionaries has embarked on a transformative journey to establish a cannabis lounge in the heart of East Orange. Led by Dana Rone, a former politician and community advocate, alongside local entrepreneurs Jose Rivera III and East Orange native, Dawn Middleton, this groundbreaking initiative seeks to create a safe, inclusive, and educational space for cannabis enthusiasts and newcomers alike.