Several cannabis businesses in Benton County are making important adjustments to their marijuana licenses, reflecting both the growth and restructuring within Washington’s legal cannabis industry. Recent filings with the state’s Liquor and Cannabis Board reveal a mix of resumed operations, discontinued businesses, and corporate changes among producers and processors based in Kennewick.
According to public records, Green Beard & Co. LLC, located at 235706 E. Legacy PR SE, Suite D, Kennewick, has updated its marijuana licenses as a Tier 2 cannabis producer and filed an application to resume business. The move suggests that the company is ready to return to full operation, contributing to the region’s expanding cannabis market.
Another company, United Western Green, situated at 236006 E. Legacy PR SE, Suite C, Kennewick, has also resumed its business under Tier 3 producer marijuana licenses. Tier 3 licenses generally allow larger-scale cultivation, signaling significant production capacity for the company.
Pipo Farms, at 236006 E. Legacy PR SE, Suite E, Kennewick, filed paperwork to resume operations under its marijuana licenses as both a Tier 1 cannabis producer and a cannabis processor. This dual license status allows the business to handle both cultivation and processing, creating a vertically integrated model within Benton County’s cannabis industry.
Meanwhile, Five Leaves, located at 235706 E. Legacy PR SE, Suite E, Kennewick, discontinued its marijuana licenses for cannabis processing and Tier 3 production.
In addition, Pioneer Production and Processing, based at 236006 E. Legacy PR SE, Suite B, filed a change-of-location application related to its marijuana licenses for cannabis production and processing. This move could suggest expansion or a strategic relocation to streamline business operations.
Finally, Nexus, located at 47305 S. 2066 PR SE, Suite A, Kennewick, submitted documentation to change a corporate officer under its existing marijuana licenses. This kind of update often accompanies internal restructuring or new investment initiatives.
These updates demonstrate the dynamic nature of the cannabis market in Benton County, where businesses continually adapt their marijuana licenses to meet operational and regulatory demands. From resumptions to relocations, the latest filings show both resilience and flexibility among local producers and processors.
As Washington’s legal cannabis industry matures, maintaining compliant and active marijuana licenses remains critical for businesses looking to thrive in a competitive and highly regulated environment. Benton County’s recent activity is a clear sign of ongoing growth, investment, and evolution in the state’s cannabis production landscape.
by Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business
