We cannot say enough about how much we respect Washington’s Finest: in every single area, they are remarkably impressive. We anticipated failing the entire industry on Social Justice, but Washington’s Finest Cannabis proved us wrong, as they excel there too. Everyone who appreciates legal weed in Washington should send them a thank you note for their decades of tireless dedication and advocacy, for it is this work that I-502 and its passage was built upon, and sometimes that gets forgotten. Thank an activist, really. Absolutely everything they do demonstrates years of commitment and thought, and they are still just as active in advocacy and continuing to push the industry in the right direction. Standing Ovation, Washington’s Finest!
Author: Emily
Trailblazin’ Productions
TBP are in fact super-hero-esque industry trailblazers in ethics, sustainability and for industry accountability. Their sustainability and ethics are longstanding and top notch, and their steadfast and widespread advocacy is dizzying. They are wonderful folks who are making huge differences behind the scenes. If you enjoy legal cannabis, send TBP a thank you note, they work around the clock for the whole industry. Standing Ovation, TBP!
Quincy Green
For a company new to the industry, Quincy’s commitment to sustainability is impressive, thorough, and thoughtful, as well as quite a remarkable undertaking for a start-up. Their commitment to people and the environment is holistic and integrated, and we look forward to see how they will grow and push the industry with their leadership. And, their design and communication of sustainability is exquisite, we love that too. Bravo, Quincy!
WOW! Weed
WOW! Gets the WOW-impressive industry altruism award, as their willingness to help other 502 companies is simply unparalled and an example of the finest in human cooperation and commitment to the greater good. Additionally, their sustainability is all top notch, their worker relations make us weepy, and in their spare time they have organized a union of farmers. Standing Ovation, WOW!
Soulshine Cannabis
Soulshine is our first company with Special Purpose Corporation designation, which is impressive in and of itself. Their thoughtfulness and commitment to sustainability is evident in many areas; particularly for their growing class. We also love their willingness to share their packaging sourcing, organic pesticides/ bio control use with other companies, and we hope other companies take the offer, and follow their lead. Bravo, Soulshine!
Ponder
Ponder is a quiet and classy presence in the Central District, that many in the neighborhood are still finding out about. As a new presence in the market, they impressively lead the entire industry being the first store to independently test all vendors for pesticides, at their own cost. Ponder demonstrates great commitment to values-led business practices in many areas, and we look forward their continued leadership and development as a company. Ponder are wonderful folks, who the market is lucky to have. (Editor’s Note: We note that Ponder is the youngest company scored, and their score of 88 is excellent for a company at their stage, and we expect their score to increase as they are around longer.)
Dockside Cannabis
Dockside is in their 6th year as a company, and it shows. As a retailer, they are unparalleled in their leadership as a retailer in virtually all of their business practices. They founded their company on the principles of the triple bottom line: people, planet and profit, and they are absolutley real, and really wonderful people too. The whole industry needs to take some plays from their playbook. We love you, Dockside. Keep up your great work!
Emerald Peaks
Longtime cannabis advocates and medical industry favorites, Emerald Peaks boasts the best edibles on the market, and a longstanding commitment to ethics and sustainability. We love their commitment to permaculture, their love of worm bins, and their willingness to share their sustainability information with other companies. We found no other processing companies who can hold a candle to EP on quality or sustainability, Bravo!