The CannaBoss Lady Opens Maplewood's First CBD Dispensary
This article first appeared as 'The CannaBoss Lady officially cut the ribbon on her business this past weekend' in Tap into SOMA by Alia C. Covel, on June 17, 2021.
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Chocolates, relaxation aids, and skin serums don't usually have anything in common. But at Maplewood's newest business, The CannaBoss Lady, one can find these products and more enhanced with CBD.
Owner Jill Cohen started by selling CBD (which stands for cannabidiol) products online in 2018. CBD is a chemical within the cannabis plant but does not contain tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive part of marijuana that produces a high. “I started out on the ancillary side where I was offering sales and event management to cannabis businesses. And then I became a brand ambassador for two brands that I sell in my shop, and loved that side of the business.”
She saw a vacancy in what Maplewood Village shops had to offer and wanted to fill it. Even though “everyone thought I was crazy for opening a shop in the middle of the pandemic, and in the winter,” Cohen had confidence and said, “I don't care, I'm doing this!”
She looked in several close-by towns for storefront locations but kept coming back to the Highland Place location as her best option. The shop had a soft opening in February and has had brisk sales. The bright color palette and uncluttered shelves, plus Cohen's knowledge of her range of products, make for a pleasant shopping experience. She is even dog-friendly and hopes to do a dog photoshoot event soon.
With her best girlfriends and family beside her, Cohen cut the ribbon on her “dream come true.”
“To see my vision come to life has been an amazing experience, an awesome journey,” she said.
Deputy Mayor Dean Dafis, who is the Township Committee liaison to the Maplewood Village business community, said how proud he was of Cohen. “Not only is this a female-owned business — and we always need more of that — but what you're doing here is promoting more health and wellness in our community, and taking away the stigma of cannabis.... What you're doing here is not just retail, you're building community.”
CannaBoss Lady and Others Participate in Maplewood Sidewalk Sale
The Maplewood Village Sidewalk Sale runs from Wednesday through Friday, where you can buy items from books to CBD dog treats outside.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Posted Wed, Jul 21, 2021 at 2:04 pm ET|Updated Wed, Jul 21, 2021 at 5:22 pm ET
The sidewalk sale runs from Wednesday through Friday in Maplewood. There will be books, CBD products, and other goods. (Shutterstock)
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — From Wednesday through Friday, shoppers can check out sidewalk sales in front of various businesses in Maplewood and get their "passport" filled out to compete for a prize.
On Instagram, one participant, the CannaBossLady, wrote, "Be sure to stop by TheCannaBossLady for ice cold kalo seltzer and iced high tea. On Thursday at 2 p.m., bring your pet to our dog photo booth and meet Founder Tara Misu of Blazin Bakery cbd pet treats."
Maplewood Village wrote on their website: "Unique items, special deals, and more! Pick up your Village Passport from a participating merchant, get it stamped as you shop and you could win an amazing prize from our local businesses!"
Participating merchants include Mona Lisa Framing, Maker + Muse, Kimaya Kama, Perch, Cannaboss Lady, Luna Stella, Words, Hopscotch, Kokoro, City Workshop, Beacon Jewelers, Baker Street Market, Jerry Rose, Wolfpack Fitness, Victory Hair Salon, Bee & Thistle, and BCB Bank
We’re excited to welcome you to our new Elevated dispensary experience, later this year.