Nestled near the Arkansas border, Flora Farms Stateline Dispensary has quickly become one of the highest revenue-generating dispensaries in Missouri since its opening on Jan. 5. The dispensary boasts 50 employees and 14 registers, catering to a steady stream of customers from both Missouri and Arkansas.
Mark Hendren, the company president, shared insights into the growth of Flora Farms, which started as a ground-up operation and now operates multiple cultivation licenses and dispensaries across Missouri. The Stateline location stands out as the largest dispensary in their portfolio, with significant employee numbers and revenue generation.
The community of Jane, where the dispensary is located, has been discussing the potential benefits of local sales tax revenue from the marijuana industry. However, due to the dispensary's location in an unincorporated area, the town has not been able to benefit from this revenue stream. Efforts to revisit annexation plans have been discussed, with hopes of tapping into the economic advantages of the marijuana market.
The dispensary's impact on Jane has been largely positive, with the Board of Trustees noting that it has not caused any significant issues for the town. The majority of customers frequenting the dispensary are from Arkansas, indicating a cross-border flow of visitors seeking cannabis products. Discussions around potential voluntary annexation by the dispensary owners have surfaced as a means to potentially unlock local sales tax benefits.
