“Just a few years ago, I would have never imagined that 788 would have passed, but after the overwhelming support and the people I’ve talked to … it was amazing to me on how many people that this subject touched,” Peixotto said.

World of Weed offers a variety of cannabis-based products, including flowers, vapes, edibles, extracts and concentrates, as well as live plants for sale. The business has also partnered with six licensed growers and four different processors across the state.

This week, Peixotto and his team are putting the finishing touches on the 1,500-square-foot space, which previously housed Collinsville News and stands directly across from the Collinsville Chamber office.

They have been hard at work renovating the site since announcing their intent to open in early November. The remodeled suite features a front desk, lounge furniture, several display cases, a giant “World of Weed” sign and more.

Peixotto said his goal in coming to Collinsville was to fill a need for a dispensary in the area and to help locals in pain, particularly those affected by what he believes to be the negative effects of opioids.