Katelyn Baker
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Though slightly behind schedule, Seven Point medical marijuana dispensary owner Brad Zerman is optimistic his business will be open in a matter of weeks.
Seven Point, located at 1132 Lake St. in downtown Oak Park, is in the midst of its final build-out, which means customers could soon be visiting the downtown Oak Park dispensary to purchase medical marijuana.
"While we're late to open, we're using that time wisely," Zerman said. "My people have been getting trained by people who have been doing this."
According to Zerman, he will have crews install security systems and cameras inside his space this week. Once construction is complete, he will reach out to state and local officials for their final approval.
"I really think this week is the end of everything that's important," Zerman said. "The state comes in and makes sure it looks the way we said it would on the floor plan and makes sure we have the required access and cameras in the right places."
The state will also have access to Seven Point's point of sale systems, and it will keep inventory of all medical marijuana held onsite.
With his opening imminent, Zerman said he has already been in close contact with suppliers to bring the product to Seven Point.
"I've been meeting with them over the last two years," Zerman said. "There are 15 cultivation companies who own 21 facilities. We get lists from them now of what products they have available for the week, their pricing and order forms. We've built a database of what's available in Illinois, so we will have a wide spectrum of products for sale [once we open]."
Zerman estimates his total investment, which includes construction, legal fees and startup costs, to be approximately $1 million.
"A good part of that money was just for licenses," Zerman said.
Patients interested in purchasing products from Seven Point, or any Illinois medical marijuana facility, must hold a valid medical marijuana prescription card. Once a card is scanned and proper identification is shown, customers will be allowed into a waiting area, Zerman said.
From there, customers will be allowed into a showroom, where they can view available products and make their purchases.
"It is a secured room," Zerman said. "Any cannabis has to be in a secured area. At night, it all goes back into our vault."
Zerman has also hired a security company to maintain a presence at Seven Point during hours of operation, and the facility has bulletproof glass to ensure further safety of staff.
Illinois' medical marijuana pilot program began in August 2013, when former Gov. Pat Quinn signed a bill to legalize its use within the state. According to Zerman, nearly 8,000 people have received prescription cards to purchase medical marijuana.
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Full Article: Seven Point Completing Buildout In Downtown Oak Park
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Seven Point, located at 1132 Lake St. in downtown Oak Park, is in the midst of its final build-out, which means customers could soon be visiting the downtown Oak Park dispensary to purchase medical marijuana.
"While we're late to open, we're using that time wisely," Zerman said. "My people have been getting trained by people who have been doing this."
According to Zerman, he will have crews install security systems and cameras inside his space this week. Once construction is complete, he will reach out to state and local officials for their final approval.
"I really think this week is the end of everything that's important," Zerman said. "The state comes in and makes sure it looks the way we said it would on the floor plan and makes sure we have the required access and cameras in the right places."
The state will also have access to Seven Point's point of sale systems, and it will keep inventory of all medical marijuana held onsite.
With his opening imminent, Zerman said he has already been in close contact with suppliers to bring the product to Seven Point.
"I've been meeting with them over the last two years," Zerman said. "There are 15 cultivation companies who own 21 facilities. We get lists from them now of what products they have available for the week, their pricing and order forms. We've built a database of what's available in Illinois, so we will have a wide spectrum of products for sale [once we open]."
Zerman estimates his total investment, which includes construction, legal fees and startup costs, to be approximately $1 million.
"A good part of that money was just for licenses," Zerman said.
Patients interested in purchasing products from Seven Point, or any Illinois medical marijuana facility, must hold a valid medical marijuana prescription card. Once a card is scanned and proper identification is shown, customers will be allowed into a waiting area, Zerman said.
From there, customers will be allowed into a showroom, where they can view available products and make their purchases.
"It is a secured room," Zerman said. "Any cannabis has to be in a secured area. At night, it all goes back into our vault."
Zerman has also hired a security company to maintain a presence at Seven Point during hours of operation, and the facility has bulletproof glass to ensure further safety of staff.
Illinois' medical marijuana pilot program began in August 2013, when former Gov. Pat Quinn signed a bill to legalize its use within the state. According to Zerman, nearly 8,000 people have received prescription cards to purchase medical marijuana.
News Moderator: Katelyn Baker 420 MAGAZINE ®
Full Article: Seven Point Completing Buildout In Downtown Oak Park
Author: Steve Schering
Contact: Chicago Tribune
Photo Credit: Steve Schering
Website: Chicago Tribune
