Business
Diamond Green| Washington
4002 S. 12th St., Tacoma, 98405
Interviewed: Malkit Singh (Owner)
What’s the story behind the name of your shop?
We named our location after the shimmer of THC crystals and the color of cannabis. The Diamond was used to represent the highest qualities in the products we carry.
How has the cannabis industry in Washington changed since you have been in the business? Where would you like to see it go?
The biggest change we have seen is the prices of cannabis products going down, making the recreational market more affordable here in Washington. We would like to see it become user friendly with a larger variety of products with industry regulations that make people test the safety and quality of products. We would like to see it go in a direction that would provide consumers with a transparent industry standard for products, ensuring safety and quality.
What are the biggest challenges you face in this industry as an access point? . . . Biggest joys?
Initially, just getting the word out and having people know our location, making sure the public knew where we are located and who we are. High prices when cannabis first became legal within the market was also a challenge, but as mentioned, it is getting better as this market matures. Biggest joy is providing the community with the quality products and services that they desire, and being able to fulfill those needs. It is also very rewarding to see the overall excitement of our clients when they come to the store and legally purchase cannabis for the first time.
What is the one thing you want patients to know about your store?
The one thing clients should know about our store is that it is a safe environment with a knowledgeable staff serving quality products. Most importantly that we genuinely care about matching the correct product to our client needs, and we will take the time with everyone that walks into our store to make sure that happens.
If someone wanted to open an access point and get their feet wet in the industry, what advice or counsel would you give them?
Make sure you follow the rules and regulations.
What is the most important thing you hope to accomplish while in the MJ/MMJ community?
We would like to be known as a trusted resource and a place to go for quality cannabis needs.
