Cookies Cannabis to Base Florida headquarters in DeLand Florida

31 Aug Cookies Cannabis to Base Florida headquarters in DeLand Florida

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One of the most famous cannabis brands in the world is coming to Florida. California based Cookies LLC announced Monday that they intend spend a $100 million capital investment on setting up shop in Florida’s DeLand. A project that will eventually bring about 400 jobs to the community.

An artist rendering of the planned headquarters for global marijuana product company Cookies LLC in DeLand.

The company acquired one of Florida’s 22 medical marijuana treatment center licenses last year. The facility to open in DeLand will be at 400,000 square feet and is located at Northwest Industrial Business Park.

``We do hope to hire many of the managerial and higher paying jobs out of the gate in next few months,`` said Jon-Lucas Del Fante, a company spokesman, with a target of opening between January and April of 2022.

According to a company spokesperson, the jobs that will be available at the DeLand headquarters will range from trimmers and security staff to upper-level management in cultivation, processing, manufacturing, and supply channel logistics. Salaries will start at higher than minimum wage for entry level jobs and management positions that range from $100,000 to $200,000.