Cannabis company partners with rapper King Louie
Elgin-based Flora Arbor has entered into an exclusive licensing, manufacturing and distribution agreement with RoyalTree Reserve, a company founded by Chicago-based, Grammy-nominated rapper King Louie. “
Speaking in a news release, King Louie said his cannabis strains thave been tested to ensure people are receiving pure products. Flora Arbor is currently identifying dispensary partners to showcase RoyalTree in Illinois, according to the release.
Flora Arbor was awarded a craft grow license by the Illinois Department of Agriculture in 2021. It operates a 51,000-square-foot facility at which it cultivates, extracts, manufactures, packages and distributes cannabis products to retail dispensaries throughout the state.
Elgin business inducted into Illinois Made program
Steep N’ Clay in downtown Elgin is among 48 small businesses to be inducted into the state’s Illinois Made program.
Each year since 2016, the Illinois Office of Tourism selects a group of unique, local businesses that encourage people to discover the experiences they offer, according to a news release. This class is the largest group of inductees into the Illinois Made program thus far, the release said.
Steep N’ Clay sells a variety of teas and holds tea tastings from 10 a.m. to noon most Sundays. The shop also operates a pottery studio for making teawares and other ceramic pieces.
For more information, go to www.enjoyillinois.com/illinois-made and steepnclay.com.