Blink by Grow West

Grow West Cannabis Company was founded in 2016 by the Valois family, transforming a piece of American industrial history into a cannabis success story. The company breathed new life into Cumberland, Maryland's former Kelly Springfield Tire factory – a 200,000-square-foot facility that had been dormant for two decades after the tire company relocated to Mexico in 1998.What started as an 18-employee operation has grown into a 150-person workforce, making Grow West one of Maryland's most significant cannabis employers. The family-owned business is led by matriarch Susan Valois as president, with her sons William (CEO), James (COO), and Andrew (Director of Cultivation) managing daily operations.Today, Grow West delivers top-shelf flower and products to over eighty-nine dispensaries throughout Maryland, operating both medical and adult-use programs. Their commitment to revitalizing economically disadvantaged areas has made them a cornerstone of Western Maryland's cannabis industry, proving that quality cultivation and community investment go hand in hand.

Blink represents Grow West's premium disposable vape line, featuring high-potency distillate blended with terpenes extracted from their most popular fresh-frozen strains. Each device delivers consistent, flavor-filled experiences with multiple heat settings and rechargeable functionality for personalized use.Grow West operates from their restored 200,000-square-foot facility in Cumberland, Maryland, where they cultivate cannabis without pesticides or harsh chemicals. Their natural approach includes beneficial insects, ladybugs, and mycorrhizae in the soil, utilizing nature's synergy to grow all-natural cannabis.The company's product portfolio spans multiple categories including their tiered flower lines (Reserve, Premium, Gold, Wildflower), pre-rolls, concentrates, and convenience products. Blink offers both indica and sativa varieties, with strain options ranging from classic earthy profiles to modern sweet and fruity flavors.Through micropropagation techniques, Grow West clones mother plants to maintain true genetics with exceptional terpene and cannabinoid profiles. Their commitment to sustainability includes environmentally friendly technologies, tin and cardboard packaging, and wind energy to minimize environmental impact.

Grow West is a community-centered, Maryland-owned company dedicated to safely producing high-quality medical cannabis. Their core mission revolves around bringing economic and medical benefits to Western Maryland while maintaining the highest cultivation standards."We see them as more than employees; we see them as people," reflects their people-first philosophy, evidenced by above-average industry wages and employee homeownership programs. The company specifically aimed to revitalize economically disadvantaged areas, responding to Governor Larry Hogan's call for regional development.They believe in natural cultivation methods, utilizing beneficial relationships in nature rather than chemical interventions. Social responsibility extends to environmental stewardship through sustainable packaging and renewable energy usage. With 40 years of combined horticulture experience, they're uniquely positioned to produce the high-THC and CBD strains that patients demand. Their ultimate goal: changing lives and healing patients while strengthening communities.