Kelly Hilland is a disabled veteran whose determination has led her to pave the way for a new era of business ownership.

Hilland, along with her family, proudly owns Brownies cannabis dispensary, one of the very few Black-owned cannabis dispensaries in the Capital Region.

With her son Michael’s innovative touch behind the design, the dispensary has a unique look, with a touch of both New York and California flair.

The shop is located at 1686 Central Ave.

Learn about some of the challenges Kelly overcame to get to where she is today, and what owning this business means to her, by watching the video of Tiffany Payton’s story.