Pubdate: Fri, 21 Oct 2016
Source: Las Vegas Sun (NV)
Copyright: 2016 Las Vegas Sun, Inc
Contact:  http://www.lasvegassun.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/234
Author: Chris Kudialis

TWO LAS VEGAS MARIJUANA DISPENSARIES RANKED AMONG THE BEST

Two Las Vegas medical marijuana dispensaries have been ranked among
the top 25 dispensaries in the United States by a national
publication.

Essence Vegas and The Grove were ranked 22nd and 25th, respectively,
by Business Insider in a Sept. 20 list of the top marijuana
dispensaries selling either recreational or medicinal marijuana. The
rankings evaluated more than 500 marijuana facilities across 25 states
and the District of Columbia.

The list cited Essence's on-site nurse and quality service as reasons
for giving the Las Vegas Boulevard dispensary its top ranking among
Silver State dispensaries, while The Grove on Swenson Street earned
high marks for offering a signature dispensary joint rolled in
gold-plated paper.

Essence owner Armen Yemenidjian called the recognition "a big step,"
adding that he didn't know about the honor until a friend in the
industry texted him at dinner earlier this month. Yemenidjian, who
opened Essence in February, said the presence of two Nevada
dispensaries on Business Insider's rankings "speaks to the legitimacy
of the program."

"It's about the people and staff that are so passionate about the
medicine we offer," Yemenidjian said. "We have the largest selection
of high-quality cannabis at the most compassionate prices."

Editor's note: Brian Greenspun, the CEO, publisher and editor of the
Las Vegas Sun, has an ownership interest in Essence Cannabis
Dispensary.
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