New Cannabis Retail Store Opens On Fairfield Avenue In Bridgeport
BRIDGEPORT, CT — Higher Collective, a new adult cannabis retail store at 3369 Fairfield Ave. in Bridgeport, officially opened Friday, joining the company’s five other Connecticut locations.
The store’s owner, Connecticut-native Keanaha Abrams, was joined by Bridgeport Mayor Joseph Ganim and other officials for a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday afternoon to welcome the new shop to the city.
“I’m incredibly proud to be an owner at Higher Collective, and it’s an honor to serve the Bridgeport community,” Abrams said.
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Each Higher Collective store “is owned by a different social equity applicant, offering minority leaders ownership opportunities in the cannabis industry,” according to the company.
The other Higher Collective stores are in Hartford, Killingly, New London, Torrington and Willington.
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Ganim praised the store for creating jobs within Bridgeport, and said he and other officials appreciated the way the store reached out to the Black Rock community, city leaders and other businesses during the process of bringing Higher Collective to Bridgeport.
“I’m proud to play a role in ensuring underrepresented communities have a real stake in this growing industry,” Abrams said.
Bridgeport and the Black Rock community are key markets for Higher Collective, particularly with Fairfield’s ongoing moratorium on cannabis retail.
The store is also partnering with Black Rock Food Pantry, and will serve as an ongoing donation hub, supporting local community efforts year-round.
During the Bridgeport store’s Grand Opening period, it will offer the following:
● Gift Bags: The first 100 customers in line starting at 1:00 PM on Friday who make a
purchase will receive a swag bag.
● 20% Off First Purchases: Enjoy a 20% discount on all first purchases made during the
grand opening event.
● Founder’s Club: Customers who make a purchase during the event will also receive 20%
off future purchases until having saved $1,000.
● Pop-Ups and Food Trucks: Local vendors such as Stoked and Black Rhino, community
partners and cannabis brands will be on-site alongside food trucks during the 2-day
celebration.
Additionally, Higher Collective offers a 10% discount for veterans, teachers, students 21+, first responders, medical employees and social workers. Customers can join the High Fliers Loyalty Program, earning rewards with every purchase and explore “Flower U,” an educational space dedicated to cannabis education.
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