Rebelle Cannabis Dispensary in Great Barrington, Massachusetts is located in Berkshire County and proudly serves the communities of Egremont, Alford, Sheffield, New Marlborough, Monterey, Tyringham, Stockbridge. The last year-and-a-half has been hard on all aspects of retail, and focusing on such a rapidly growing area is a key way to counter that negative impact. You can reach the friendly staff at Rebelle Cannabis Dispensary in Great Barrington, Massachusetts by calling (413) 258-3958. I think LIM College’s launch of a bachelor’s degree focused on the cannabis business is very timely and something young people should take advantage of. What are your thoughts on LIM College launching a BBA in The Business of Cannabis?

They have a lot to offer an industry that’s still very new and rapidly growing! LIM students are at an advantage in this regard, because they know these aspects of maintaining a strong retail business. They understand the importance of aesthetic and using that to develop a strong brand. This is probably because much of Rebelle’s leadership team used to work in the fashion industry. What I think Rebelle knows, which not all cannabis businesses do, is the benefit of structuring themselves like a fashion brand. Please say a little about the growth opportunity you see in cannabis, both for the industry itself and for those working within it. Next Friday, August 26, from 11 am to 7 pm, Cousins Maine will set up shop at Rebelle Dispensary at 783 S Main St. Everything I am doing now is transferable to other industries, and I certainly don’t feel pigeon-holed. Cousins Maine Lobster, notorious throughout the country for their fresh Maine lobster rolls, is dropping by a popular Great Barrington cannabis dispensary. In the 10 months I’ve been at Rebelle, I’ve learned retail is retail whether you’re selling clothes and shoes or cannabis-retail math, aesthetic and branding, these are still highly applicable. It was entirely unexpected, but very timely! I never imagined I’d work in cannabis, but due to COVID’s impact, I thought it was a great opportunity to switch lanes. What was it like transitioning from working in fashion to working in the cannabis industry? Atlantic Medical Partners Balagan Cannabis Metro-Boston Area. In November of 2020, I started at Rebelle-a female-founded, minority-led cannabis dispensary-as a part-time Assistant Buyer. After leaving Bloomingdale’s, I became an assistant store Manager at Joie but two months later, Joie temporarily closed due to COVID. I started at Bloomingdale’s as a part-time sales associate, later becoming an operations assistant. In 2015, I went back to school at Massachusetts College of Art and Design, launching me into the fashion industry. I worked as a Special Education aide and periodically as a substitute teacher. Rebelle, which opened at 783 South Main Street in Great Barrington last fall, puts its calling right out front with its slightly cheeky name and tagline of Aim Higher. Most of my career experience is in education and fashion retail. Please tell us about the career path that’s led to where you are.

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