Introduction of infused pre-rolls and six new cannabis strains to be rolled out exclusively at the new Verona Collective dispensary as part of grand opening festivities.

In celebration of the grand opening of the new Verona Collective cannabis dispensary and other new businesses located within Verona Crossroads, the retail plaza will welcome guests to a Grand Opening Block Party on August 10. A full day of fun is scheduled with live music, local vendors and opportunities to chat with Verona Collective team members and Verona Collective’s very own Chef Patrick during the event. 

Oneida Indian Nation Homelands (July 31, 2004) – On Thursday, August 8, Verona Collective will welcome guests to its newest dispensary, located within the Verona Crossroads retail plaza. The new dispensary will be the flagship location for the Oneida Indian Nation’s seed-to-sale cannabis enterprise and follows the opening of its first dispensary earlier this year. On Saturday, August 10, the dispensary and its team will also take part in the Verona Crossroads Grand Opening Block Party with other businesses located within the retail plaza.

Verona Collective’s Flagship Dispensary

The new 3,000-square-foot dispensary will include 2,000 square feet of beautiful, welcoming retail space where guests can explore a full range of high-quality products that includes cannabis flower, pre-rolls and edibles. In anticipation of the launch of its newest dispensary, Verona Collective has developed a variety of new offerings that will be introduced during its grand opening. These include new infused pre-roll products, as well as six brand-new strains of cannabis that will be available exclusively at the new flagship location.

The new cannabis strains include:

  • Super Lemon Haze: A potent strain that carries a tart-yet-sweet lemon flavor and aroma with strong sativa dominance.
  • Panama Red: A classic strain that is pure sativa with tropical and herbal flavors that blend with a sweet, earthy aroma.
  • Fruity Pebbles: A balanced 50/50 hybrid with a sugar aroma and flavor of tropical berries that evokes the taste of a popular cereal.
  • Zoap: A hybrid strain with sweet and sour fruity flavors accented by an earthy cherry exhale and aroma.
  • XJ13: A balanced hybrid with a one-of-a-kind flavor that is both sweet and spicy with hints of lime and pine.
  • SFV OG: A sativa-dominant strain offering lemony flavors and aromas accented with herbal, piney tones.

In total, Verona Collective offers an expansive inventory of more than 160 different high-quality products across four brands, Trim & Proper, CNY Provisions, Humble & Kind and Fair Shake, along with a variety of accessories and apparel.

As a seed-to-sale cannabis enterprise, every element of production, including cultivation, harvesting, processing, packaging and retail sales for Verona Collective is operated exclusively by the Oneida Indian Nation. To date the operation includes a 50,000-square-foot, full-scale cultivation and production facility, the new flagship dispensary located at Verona Crossroads and its first location directly across from Turning Stone Resort Casino at 5250 Willow Place. Verona Collective is part of the Oneida Indian Nation’s expansive family of brands, which are universally known for exceptional quality and guest experiences.

For more information about Verona Collective, please visit https://www.veronacollective.com/.

Verona Collective to Join Verona Crossroads Grand Opening Block Party

On Saturday, August 10 from 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm, Verona Crossroads will hold a Grand Opening Block Party in celebration of the new businesses opening within the retail plaza. Guests are invited to stop by to enjoy live music and explore vendors including Utica Coffee, Fiddlehead Brewing Company and Wáhta̲ʼ Maple Farm, which will be offering samples of their new maple confections, including delicious candies and cotton candy. Guests can also chat with Verona Collective team members, including Verona Collective’s Chef Patrick, about all things cannabis during the event.

In addition to Verona Collective’s flagship dispensary, Verona Crossroads is also home to the Oneida Indian Nation’s fourth and largest Maple Leaf Market convenience store among other business operations. The retail plaza is an investment by the Nation in the revitalization of the Route 365 corridor, which also includes its partnership with Upstate Medical University to create the Upstate Cancer Center at Verona, the first advanced medical center ever built on sovereign tribal lands through a partnership between New York State and a tribal nation.

For more information about Verona Crossroads, please visit https://www.veronacollective.com/locations

 

About the Oneida Indian Nation

The Oneida Indian Nation is a federally recognized Indian nation in Central New York. A founding member of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy (also known as the Six Nations or Iroquois Confederacy), the Oneida Indian Nation sided with the Americans in the Revolutionary War and was thanked by Congress and President George Washington for its loyalty and assistance. Today, the Oneida Indian Nation consists of about 1,000 enrolled Members, most of them living in Central New York. The Nation’s enterprises, which employ more than 5,000 people, include Turning Stone Resort Casino, YBR Casino & Sports Book, Point Place Casino, The Lake House at Sylvan Beach, The Cove at Sylvan Beach, Maple Leaf Markets, SāvOn Convenience stores, Verona Collective, a seed-to-sale cannabis operation, RV Park, and marinas. Proceeds from these enterprises are used to rebuild the Nation’s economic base and provide essential services, including housing, health care, and education incentives and programs, to its Members.

 

Media Contact:

Joel Barkin, Vice President for Strategic Communications and Community Engagement
315.361.8173
jbarkin@oneida-nation.org