ILLICIT IS NOW 100% EMPLOYEE OWNED
WHO WE ARE
Illicit is part of the largest Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in the history of the cannabis industry. Through this structure, hundreds of our team members share in the company’s ownership and long-term growth. It’s a reflection of our belief that the people building the brand every day should have a real stake in its future.
Grown, harvested, packaged and cured with the customer in mind every step of the way.
We feature a premier genetic library with over 100 strains hand selected and pheno hunted by our Master Growers. We utilize state-of-the-art bio-security systems that eliminate all contaminants in the air and on all surfaces. Why do we hand trim? Hand trimming gives you better-looking buds, but most importantly: higher potency. Machine trimming may be faster, but it damages trichomes and does a number on the buds. We take our time with every nugget, so you always get the highest quality product. Each cannabis strain is treated with our proprietary drying and curing techniques to maximize the cannabinoid and terpene content of the flower. Everything is hand done...always.​
Our operations employ over 250+ cannabis artisans, all keeping a watchful eye on every part of the cultivation and manufacturing process. The result? Consistent, top-notch cannabis every time.
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Illicit operates on 480V power to reduce total kilowatts used, running all major systems at high voltage to maximize performance and continually improve efficiency. By closely managing how outdoor temperature and moisture levels impact our indoor environments, we maintain precise climate control throughout cultivation. This advanced energy strategy allows us to operate more efficiently while delivering the highest-quality cannabis Missouri has to offer.
A Platform For Change
Illicit is a robust advocate of criminal justice reform for cannabis offenders, especially the release of POWs; they’ve donated over $100,000 since 2020 to local and national causes like Last Prisoner Project. Those efforts are highlighted in their 2022 Freedoms Campaign. The campaign, through a series of interviews with 8 cannabis POWs, focuses on the unfair criminal justice system that disproportionately condemns cannabis offenders.
Illicitdetermined to raise awareness for those incarcerated for cannabis crimes while also encouraging citizens to challenge the hypocrisy in the legal system regarding cannabis.
RECOGNIZED FOR EXCELLENCE
Illicit products have earned top honors across the cannabis industry for potency, flavor, and consistency. Our flower, concentrates, and infused products are judged by experts and consumers alike, and they continue to rise to the top. Every award reflects the craftsmanship and care behind what we grow and produce.
