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accession: "0001493152-23-037069"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "VRNO"
cik: "0001848416"
company_name: "Verano Holdings Corp."
filed_at: "2023-10-12T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-10T01:00:49.995995+00:00"
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source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Verano opens Zen Leaf Newington, its second social equity JV dispensary in CT; total stores 134

## Summary
- Grand opening Oct 13, 2023 at 2903 Berlin Turnpike; serves medical and adult-use customers.
- Second of six planned social equity joint venture dispensaries in Connecticut.
- Fourth Connecticut dispensary; nationwide store count now 134 across 13 states.
- Existing CT operations include CTPharma 217,000 sq ft cultivation facility in Rocky Hill.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001493152-23-037069
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: VRNO
- cik: 0001848416
- company_name: Verano Holdings Corp.
- filed_at: 2023-10-12T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.55
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1848416/000149315223037069/0001493152-23-037069-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1848416/000149315223037069/form8-k.htm

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