Business Happenings: The CBD Joint opens in Utica

The CBD Joint, 723 South Clark St. in Utica, held their ribbon cutting Tuesday to mark the grand opening of the Illinois Valley’s newest CBD location.

The CBD Joint has partnered with locally operated Mid-American Growers to offer locally grown hemp and hemp-related products. Mid-American Growers operates out of Granville and will carry many of the products located at the CBD Joint.

The store sells glassware, gummies, chocolates, pens, among other items.

Aside from consumables, the store also sells soaps, bath bombs, oils, creams and pet treats for anxious dogs.

Co-owners Holly Disch and Gary Denyes were excited to get started in Utica and said the reception they’ve gotten from the community and local government has been nothing but supportive.

“They’ve been very accepting of us,” Disch said. “They want to see something new. They know that times are changing and this is just the next step in bringing more people into the community.”

The owners were joined by members of the Illinois Valley Area Chamber of Commerce, Utica village officials and representatives from Mid-American Growers to cut the ribbon and open the doors to Utica’s newest business.

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