First Black Owned Dispensary Opens In Northern New Jersey
The 1st 100% Black-owned and operated, family-run cannabis dispensary in Northern NJ, and the 2nd Black Dispensary to open and operate in the state of NJ is now open in Maplewood! Noiré Dispensary will celebrate its Recreational Adult-use Cannabis retail store on Saturday, October 28th from 12 pm-6 pm. Enjoy the outdoor Block Party where everyone is welcome to come eat, listen to the DJ’s spin, sign up for giveaways, and receive product discounts. But wait, there’s more - games, face painting, cotton candy, popcorn, and temporary tattoos will also be provided. Noiré invites the community to join them in the ribbon-cutting ceremony taking place from 1 pm-3 pm.
Noiré Dispensary’s owners Giovanni and Sharquana Paul bring substantial experience and knowledge to the adult-use cannabis industry in New Jersey. Equipped with nearly 5 years of high-quality CBD retail store ownership and operational experience, this husband/wife team understands the importance of prioritizing customer satisfaction, offering safe and innovative products, providing ongoing education, and giving back to the local Maplewood Township. The Pauls currently own and operate Zebulon 51 in Denville, New Jersey as well. This extensive experience prepares them to continue to aid the residents of Maplewood Township — Noiré received their Class 5 Cannabis Retail License in August 2023 and they are ready to make a splash about their blooming business. Giovanni and Sharquana are a self-made, self-funded power couple taking the cannabis industry by storm with their unique take on the marijuana purchasing experience.Giovanni, “the man behind the scenes” is a seasoned and highly experienced entrepreneur who has successfully birthed multiple businesses with his wife over the years. Sharquana came to Maplewood after working in social services for nonprofits. With a selfless, empathetic spirit, Sharquana worked closely with victims of the at-risk population such as domestic violence, sexual assault, homeless prevention, and welfare reform. With a passionate calling to bring relief to others looking for an alternative, Sharquana and her husband Giovanni have truly built the American dream.“This business is a Labor of Love to us”, says Sharquana Paul. 5 years ago while pregnant with their 5th child, the Pauls decided to grab the opportunity to slide into the cannabis industry. During labor, between Sharquana’s contractions, Giovanni and Sharquana were rushing to finalize their business plan, and even come up with their brand name.Giovanni, a first generation Haitian-American, and Sharquana, an African-American, were both Brooklyn, NY natives that saw first hand how cannabis provides relief. Both owners experienced their family members consuming the flower to help with their medical and physical issues, anything ranging from glaucoma to lung cancer to mood swing symptoms. Before marijuana was legalized, a Brooklyn local would have to seek and find the secret “Black Door”. The black door would belong to a street dealer, and many would put themselves in dangerous positions to obtain the plant for its natural benefits. “That’s where the inspiration for our brand name came from,” says Sharquana.CONTINUE READING THIS STORY HERE