CannaWorkforce Solutions Helps New Legal Weed Dispensary Open In WNY
Exciting news has hit Western New York as legal weed dispensaries continue to expand across the region. In April, Tonawanda, Cheektowaga, and West Seneca welcomed new legal cannabis dispensaries. Western New York is now officially home to 11 legal cannabis dispensaries.
Among the latest additions is East Leaf Dispensary, making waves as the first legal, recreational dispensary in Cheektowaga. Gina and Glen Miller, owners of Southgate Liquors and Wine in West Seneca for over a decade, were among the first four in Western New York to receive a provisional Conditional Adult-Use Retail Dispensary license. After more than a year of preparation, East Leaf opened its doors on April 6.
“It was a rough two weeks and that’s the hardest part, with making sure inventory is put in the system properly and all of the data input,” Gina said. “It’s growing pains, but our staff have been excellent. What we’re focused on now is getting the word out that we’re open.”
CannaWorkforce Solutions is proud to support and work with East Leaf on its hiring journey in the cannabis space. Our Talent Optimization team worked directly with the Millers to provide specialized staffing solutions and technology support.
We created customized job descriptions, posted the positions on different job boards, vetted applicants, interviewed candidates, coordinated interviews with Gina and Glen, and set up a communication portal within Microsoft Teams for Gina. Sheri, one of our Talent Optimization Strategist also assisted Glen with reviewing resumes, giving ratings, taking notes, and discussing potential candidates.
During the final steps of the hiring process, Sheri helped select initial hires, developed a compensation analysis, created, and distributed offer letters, declined those not hired, and scheduled initial meet and greets. Together, we hired on twelve qualified candidates for East Leaf Dispensary.
With the help of StaffBuffalo services, East Leaf dispensary saw a "huge turnout” for opening day. We are excited to watch this new cannabis business flourish in the future!
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