California's Leading Cannabis Retailer Opens Second Location in Fresno
Embarc Expands its Presence in the Central Valley, Opening Second Store in Fresno and the First Store in Madera on the Same Day
Art Courtesy of Casey Renteria
After initially making history as the first cannabis dispensary to open in Fresno in 2022, Embarc is excited to announce the opening of its second storefront in the city. This expansion reaffirms Embarc's commitment to fostering a community-centric approach to legal cannabis sales within the city and reinforces its standing as a leading independent retailer in California.
"Since introducing cannabis to Fresno with our first store on Blackstone, we've witnessed the transformative impact cannabis can have within people's lives and within the community,” said Lauren Carpenter, Embarc’s CEO and co-founder. “As we open our new location, we're doing more than just growing; we're increasing access to quality cannabis, supporting the local economy by hiring directly from within the community and continuing to give back through ongoing financial reinvestment. Embarc Shaw reinforces our commitment to and gratitude for the Fresno community who warmly welcomed us back in 2022."
Building on Embarc’s tradition at Blackstone, Embarc Fresno Shaw will continue their commitment by donating 1% of all sales to support the local community. These efforts are unified under the guidance of the Community Advisory Board, which manages contributions from both Embarc locations in Fresno. This board, made up of local leaders and community stakeholders, ensures the contributions foster positive and impactful cannabis integration throughout Fresno.
"In knowing the Embarc team over the past few years I have been consistently impressed by their dedication to delivering impactful community benefits to our community," said Lucy Ruiz, Former Executive Director, Public & Legislative Relations of local Fresno community colleges. "As a member of Embarc's Community Advisory Board I am thrilled Embarc is opening their second storefront in Fresno, furthering our work by expanding the depth and breadth of meaningful benefits we will continue to provide to residents."
Located at the intersection of West Shaw and N West Avenue, Embarc Fresno Shaw is dedicated to delivering a curated menu designed for the cannabis curious, experts, and everyone in between. The doors will open for the first time on Wednesday, May 1st, with a grand celebration planned for Saturday, May 4th, offering exclusive deals and doorbusters for early birds, featuring selections from the best California brands such as Claybourne, Traditional, Wyld, Heavy Hitters, Almora, Pure Beauty, 710 Labs and more.
Embarc Fresno Shaw
1784 W Shaw Ave
Fresno, CA
Soft Opening:
May 1, 2024 – 8am to 10pm daily
Chamber Ribbon Cutting
May 2, 2024
12pm, refreshments will be served
Grand Opening:
Saturday May 4, 2024
Doors at 8am
Media Availability:
Lauren Carpenter, Chief Executive Officer
916-747-4643 mobile
Lauren will be available onsite on May 4th and can also be reached for telephone or Zoom interviews in the days prior to opening.
For more information, please visit www.goembarc.com
