access CANNABIS CLUB COLLECTIVE 2407 6TH AVENUE TACOMA, WA 98406 (253) 507-4725
triple c lights up tacoma in the bustling sixth avenue neighborhood, cannabis club collective fits right in. BY WES ABNEY | PHOTOS BY DANIEL BERMAN
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very major metropolis has a part of town where the food, music and arts come together, creating a distinctive and friendly destination worthy of numerous visits. Tacoma’s Sixth Avenue is that place, a hub of activity dividing the city’s north and south. While walking the Ave, you can find a delicious and locally sourced meal, a handmade decoration and access for medical marijuana patients. Cannabis Club Collective, better known as Triple C, has been a part of the Ave community for a full year and has hit its stride as a successful local business. “Art, food, clubs, bars and us,” notes co-founder Brian Caldwell. “Out of all the districts in Tacoma this one has it all. And it’s all local. We are bettering
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the neighborhood, keeping things here clean and professional. We really care about Sixth Ave.” Brian and business partner Mike Ramirez chose the location with patients in mind. It’s situated along major bus routes, has ground floor handicapped access, and the proximity to other businesses makes it a convenient stop. “My vision was and is for a comfortable but professional place that fits in locally,” Brian said. “We want to be on the next level of the industry, with professionalism and compliance with city ordinances. We want our city officials supporting what we’re doing.” With a year complete and problem-free behind them, Triple C is moving forward with momentum. A dedicated patient base keeps the six
employees busy; demand means new and fresh strains are always available. This allows them to keep 30 strains on the shelf, with specials on select varieties. “Our pricing here is based on margin, not potency. This means that when we get a good deal on top-shelf medicine, we pass the savings on to the patients,” Brian explained. “This means that a lot of our $10 donations would go for $15.”
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ne of its more notable strains, the Jack Haze, is a proper topshelf choice. The initial taste is spicy, but it fades into a sweet, smooth finish. It has the look and smell of a true Jack Herrer, and the uppity sativa high is well-balanced, creating a long– lasting, cerebral experience.