Katelyn Baker
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Pine Creek Township, Clinton County - Part of an old modular home plant could soon be the home of a medical marijuana processing facility.
A Colorado businessman is hoping the state approves his application next year which would be the first of its kind in our area.
It's in its preliminary stages right now but some in Clinton County are optimistic that by this time next year the building will be one of 25 plants in the state.
"It's been almost empty for five years now," said Michael Flanagan of the County's Economic Partnership.
In 2012 'Avis Modular Homes' went out of business. Several businesses have moved into the building they left behind. The new owners still have most of 145,000 square feet to fill, however, a potential client is a medical marijuana processing facility.
"It's a new industry and we're on the ground level and it's exciting for Pennsylvania," said Lee Roberts, one of the new owners.
Last spring Governor Tom Wolf signed legislation legalizing the drug in the state. Christopher Woods, a Colorado cannabis businessman, is looking to capitalize on the new industry the state is now writing rules and regulations to implement it. In central Pennsylvania woods have signed a one year contingency agreement to operate at the old plant.
"He is defiantly leasing and controlling 41,000 square feet," said Roberts.
Woods' goal is to receive one of the 25 permits statewide to grow and process the medical marijuana.
The Clinton County Economic Leadership in Lock Haven is on board with the new industry. "We've embraced it though, I mean, we have to look at the big picture though. Number one, jobs, but more importantly people are going to be helped by this," said Flanagan.
Flanagan recently spoke with Woods who said he could bring up to 50 jobs to the area that would pay $40,000 for his regular employees.
"It was an very informative meeting and we're hopeful that htis gentleman can get a license and locate here in Clinton County," said Flanagan.
Woods will formally apply for the permit next month when the state opens permitting process.
The state won't start to approve those applications until middle of next year. Once approved it could take two more years before the facilities are in full swing.
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A Colorado businessman is hoping the state approves his application next year which would be the first of its kind in our area.
It's in its preliminary stages right now but some in Clinton County are optimistic that by this time next year the building will be one of 25 plants in the state.
"It's been almost empty for five years now," said Michael Flanagan of the County's Economic Partnership.
In 2012 'Avis Modular Homes' went out of business. Several businesses have moved into the building they left behind. The new owners still have most of 145,000 square feet to fill, however, a potential client is a medical marijuana processing facility.
"It's a new industry and we're on the ground level and it's exciting for Pennsylvania," said Lee Roberts, one of the new owners.
Last spring Governor Tom Wolf signed legislation legalizing the drug in the state. Christopher Woods, a Colorado cannabis businessman, is looking to capitalize on the new industry the state is now writing rules and regulations to implement it. In central Pennsylvania woods have signed a one year contingency agreement to operate at the old plant.
"He is defiantly leasing and controlling 41,000 square feet," said Roberts.
Woods' goal is to receive one of the 25 permits statewide to grow and process the medical marijuana.
The Clinton County Economic Leadership in Lock Haven is on board with the new industry. "We've embraced it though, I mean, we have to look at the big picture though. Number one, jobs, but more importantly people are going to be helped by this," said Flanagan.
Flanagan recently spoke with Woods who said he could bring up to 50 jobs to the area that would pay $40,000 for his regular employees.
"It was an very informative meeting and we're hopeful that htis gentleman can get a license and locate here in Clinton County," said Flanagan.
Woods will formally apply for the permit next month when the state opens permitting process.
The state won't start to approve those applications until middle of next year. Once approved it could take two more years before the facilities are in full swing.
News Moderator: Katelyn Baker 420 MAGAZINE ®
Full Article: Talk Of A Marijuana Plant Coming To Clinton County
Author: Cody Butler
Contact: (570) 823-2828
Photo Credit: AP
Website: PA Homepage
