Construction is set to begin on Danville’s second cannabis dispensary. Brad Zerman, CEO of Seven Point of Illinois, spoke during a groundbreaking ceremony along Lynch Road today (Monday, July 24, 2023). He noted that getting to the construction phase has not been easy….
{AUDIO: ”Although Illinois has issued 185 conditional adult use licenses to social equity dispensing organizations – as of May there are only 20 open. Social equity cannabis business groups face many obstacles and challenges to becoming operational despite the support from the State of Illinois.”}
The new Seven Point Cannabis Dispensary is going to be built on land along the west side of Lynch Road, a short distance north of interstate 74. Danville’s first cannabis dispensary….Sunnyside….is just down the street.
Tim Dudley, President and CEO of Vermilion Advantage, expects to see more development in the area on Danville’s east side….
{AUDIO: ”We’re working on stuff everyday. I think you’re going to see a lot of development over here in the next two or three years. The casino is going very well. We talked to folks last week. We had a Business After Hours out here and it was well-attended. They’re doing well and we just look for a lot of great things to happen out here in the Lynch Road area.}
Danville Mayor Rickey Williams, Jr. thinks the Seven Point dispensary will be a nice addition to the area…
{AUDIO: ”The design of the building that they proposed is really cool. And the concept – I believe they’re going to be selling vinyl albums as well – so I think it’s going to be a place that’s going to have a pretty cool vibe.”}
Seven Point CEO Brad Zerman says the business is expected to open around the end of March next year.