Urban Gem's Statement to City Council
Hi my name is Raven, and I am the owner and creative director of Urban Gem Events. I am a tax paying company.Through Urban Gem Events we’re able to connect with our community in a unique way. We provide brunch and dinner popup experiences throughout the Chicagoland area. Our goal is introduce hemp and CBD properties to communities in a distinctive setting. By allowing our guest to experience infused culinary in a safe, relaxed, educational environment.
For 3 years we’ve invested in our business and aligned with community leaders to destigmatize hemp. But the fear mongering that is presently happening is setting the tone of years past. In case you’re wondering I’m referring to the war on drugs. The platform was similar, protect the kids, and protect the community, when in fact, it did the exact opposite.
Safety for our community and our guest has always been a priority. We’ve been responsible, making sure that everyone that enters our doors are at least 25 years and older. Our protocols insure that no underage persons are allowed to enter or partake in our events or products. We go above and beyond to protect public safety. Assuring that guest that partake are educated on responsible consumption and that guest that purchase products at events are given a free stash bag that locks, which are provided by the Equity Coalition of IL.
All of our products have certificate of analysis and are properly labeled.
We’ve been told how great our events and products make people feel. We’ve been told that our events provide pain relief and place our guest in a more relaxed state of mind. We’ve been thanked for providing a safe space for our guest and our community. We are grateful to our community for allowing us to create that space for them. We look forward to continuing to provide a safe, educational, relaxing space, and more jobs for communities that we impact.
