Worcester Business Journal

wbjournal.com | January 11, 2021 | Worcester Business Journal 7 We are proud of our local roots and business relationships, and appreciative of your continued support. We look forward to working with you in the future. 1 Mercantile St., Suite 710, Worcester, MA 01608 (in the Unum Building) 72 River Park, Needham Heights, MA 02494 800-649-1553 « www.sullivangroup.com BOB A W A R D S B E S T O F B U S I N E S S we can do to make ourselves visible to the veteran community." Seed to sale Green Meadows will launch its cultivation, extraction and processing facility under the same roof as its retail dispensary in a 35,000-square-foot space. e wholesale inventory is com- ing from other operators in the state. "It has been a great experience doing outreach because the cannabis commu- nity is very collaborative and support- ive," Zawacki said. Green Meadows hopes to begin production in late in the first quarter, and once vertically integrated from seed to sale, Green Meadows will activate its pending medical cannabis license. Patton and Zawacki both said they have a true passion and commitment to exceeding regulatory standards. "It will be a difference maker in the market," Zawacki said. "'Beyond compliance' is an internal mantra, and it resonates in the way we conduct ourselves in total transparency." Economic stability in Southbridge Southbridge Town Councilor David Adams, who is chair of the city's Plan- ning and Development Subcommittee, has appreciated this thorough approach. "It's been a good partnership," Adams said. "Bob Patton and his crew have bent over backwards for the needs of this town. ey have set a standard for other businesses to come to this town and to hopefully flourish in this area. When I look at any other retail marijuana coming in, and I'll be comparing them to Green Meadows." e facility will be housed in a restored 19th century mill building in downtown Southbridge, an area under- going a revitalization. "ey've welcomed us, and we've become quite attached to the communi- ty," Patton said. "Cannabis is usually not placed in the best part of town, but we are in an industrial building that is part of a wonderful renewal, and we really want to ride that crest. is is an urban community that has struggled a bit but has turned into something vibrant." e facility has a floor plan set up to allow people to shop comfortably with current COVID restrictions and boasts 45 dedicated parking spaces. "We can envision this area becoming a place people come to eat and shop," Zawacki said. Adams, is retired from U.S. Marine Corps, president of the Southbridge Vet- erans' Council, and commander of the local VFW post, and he has been im- pressed with Green Meadow's mission. "ey've done a great job recruiting and reaching out to our community," he said. "ey've tainted me in a positive way in terms of what I'm expecting other companies to do." Telly Award Expertise Award Expertise Award Communicator Award Communicator Award Worcester Business Journal Massachusetts Maritime Academy Best Branding Agencies | Boston Best User Experience Keystone Capital Markets Adcole Corporation Best Video Production 2020 Awards Proud to add WBJ Best of Business for Video Production to this year's national & international awards for branding, web design, and video excellence. W

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