The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians is pleased to announce that it has opened a new cannabis retail store called Rolling Embers at 19279 Kinst Road in New Buffalo, Michigan. Located on the Tribe’s land at Exit 1 on I-94, at the corner of Wilson Road and Kinst Road, the Pokagon Band retained Opus Consulting, a business management firm with years of experience in the cannabis industry, to assist in the development and management of the facility.
Commenting on the launch of Rolling Embers Alex Wesaw, Treasurer of the Pokagon Band Tribal Council and Chairman of the Pokagon Development Authority said:
“At the request of many of our citizens, the Pokagon Band has evaluated business opportunities within the burgeoning cannabis industry for several years and we are very pleased to have partnered with Opus Consulting to enter the market and establish Rolling Embers. With its mix of products, innovative concept, amenities and great location near Lake Michigan in scenic New Buffalo, Rolling Embers offers a retail cannabis experience that is truly unique in the state of Michigan. We look forward to welcoming the public to experience what Rolling Embers has to offer.”
Rolling Embers sources its products from some of Michigan’s premier cultivators and processors including other Tribes. Whether you’re a cannabis connoisseur or trying cannabis for the first time, Rolling Embers offers a welcoming environment for you to learn about cannabis and discover and enjoy our various cannabis products.
The recently constructed Rolling Embers facility has 3,000 square feet of indoor retail space and plenty of dedicated parking, including a dedicated motorcycle space. The 1,400 square foot outdoor consumption lounge features flexible seating and a gas fire pit, creating a unique ambiance. The facility will also offer access to food trucks and live entertainment on specific days, and can accommodate large groups for private events.
You can also find Rolling Embers on social media (Instagram: @rollingembers, and Facebook: @RollingEmbersMI) as well as cannabis apps such as Leafly and Weedmaps.
In December 2019, Michigan launched an adult-use cannabis market in addition to its existing medical marijuana program. The legal cannabis market in Michigan generated sales annual sales of $2.04 Billion in 2022 and continues to grow. As of December 2022, there were 609 active adult-use retailers in Michigan.
Details at Rolling Embers.