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MICHIGO Cannabis Tourism Group Seeks Cannabis Friendly Lodging Throughout Michigan

ANN ARBOR - A non-profit group has been formed to capitalize on a growing trend around the United States, cannabis tourism. The group, MICHIGO.Org, is particularly keen to promote cannabis-friendly lodging, including AirBnBs that have loser rules than large corporate hotel and motel chains. Co-founder Andy McFarlane joins Mike Brennan to talk about MICHIGO and

By |2022-04-12T08:34:31-04:00April 12th, 2022|Marijuana Business, mitechtv, News|

Democrats Face Tough Republican Opposition In Winning Senate Approval Of Legal Cannabis

WASHINGTON DC - Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) is facing significant obstacles in his legislative push to legalize marijuana, with resistance from Republicans and members of his own party threatening chances of passage in the upper chamber. Schumer has said that his aim is to bring a comprehensive marijuana reform bill forward later this month, weeks

By |2022-04-14T17:15:24-04:00April 11th, 2022|Marijuana Business, News|

Reach Nearly $2 Billion Michigan Cannabis Business Market For About $10 A Day

ANN ARBOR - If your company wants to reach a rapidly expanding market segment with products and services businesses want and need, you should check out the adult-use and legal cannabis industry in Michigan. Last year, some $1.8 billion in sales were reported. State officials predict sales in 2022 could rise to $2.8 billion or

By |2022-04-04T14:16:43-04:00April 4th, 2022|Marijuana Business, News|

Common Citizen Cuts Cultivation Partnership With Mike Tyson’s Premium Cannabis Line

Common Citizen, which produces safe, high-quality cannabis products for patients and adult-use customers, today announced a historic cultivation partnership with boxing legend Mike Tyson’s premium cannabis line, California-based Tyson 2.0. Common Citizen will grow Tyson’s cannabis at its state-of-the-art hybrid greenhouse in Marshall, and will first yield “Knockout OG” and “Pound for Pound Cake”— both favorite strains of Tyson’s.

By |2022-04-03T17:14:22-04:00April 3rd, 2022|Marijuana Business, News|

Michigan To Distribute $42.2 Million To 163 Municipalities, Counties From Marijuana Taxes

LANSING – The Michigan Department of Treasury announced that more than $42.2 million will be distributed among 163 municipalities and counties as a part of the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marijuana Act. Next week, 62 cities, 15 villages, 33 townships and 53 counties will be receiving payments from the Marihuana Regulation Fund. For the

By |2022-03-29T10:40:08-04:00March 29th, 2022|Marijuana Business, News|

Trucenta Opens Michigan’s First Licensed Cannabis Consumption Lounge in Hazel Park

HAZEL PARK - Hot Box Social, the state’s first licensed consumption lounge, will open this month for private events. Located at 23610 John R in Main Street Hazel Park, Hot Box Social is a relaxed gathering space for meetings and special events where cannabis can be consumed in a safe and supportive environment.  Capacity is

By |2022-03-29T12:59:02-04:00March 28th, 2022|Marijuana Business, News|

Michigan Attorney General Nessel To Speak at Hash Bash 2022 On UM Campus April 2

ANN ARBOR - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel will be one of the featured speakers on April 2 at the Hash Bash, the 50-year old event held on The Diag at the University of Michigan's Ann Arbor campus. Two blocks away, the Monroe Street Fair will feature products made by Michigan cannabis and hemp companies.

By |2022-03-21T16:24:22-04:00March 21st, 2022|Featured, Marijuana Business, News|

MCMA Furious As MRA Authorizes Cannabis Microbusiness License Expansion

LANSING - The Michigan Cannabis Manufacturers Association is calling on state leaders to address the Michigan Marijuana Regulatory Agency’s proposed expansion of the state’s Class A Microbusiness License — something the MRA is not authorized to do under state statute, Benzinga reports. The MCMA, comprised of many of Michigan's largest growers, processors and  cannabis licensees, says the state Legislature – not state agencies

By |2022-03-02T11:45:45-05:00March 2nd, 2022|Marijuana Business, News|

Michigan Marijuana Report Partners with Small Business Association of Michigan

ANN ARBOR – Michigan Marijuana Report has formed a strategic partnership with the Small Business Association of Michigan to give cannabis businesses access to SBAM’s group buying power for products and services, including low-cost insurance. “We’re excited to work with SBAM, an organization I have been a member of for more than a decade,” said

By |2022-03-01T10:22:38-05:00March 1st, 2022|Featured, Marijuana Business, News|

Cannabis Jobs In Michigan Grew By 72 Percent in 2021, Third Behind California And Colorado

SEATTLE -  Cannabis sales in Michigan shot up 81 percent in 2021, reaching $1.79 billion and supporting 31,152 jobs. That 72 percent annual growth in jobs puts Michigan behind only California and Colorado in terms of total state cannabis employment. Michigan maintains robust medical and adult-use markets, with 402 dual (adult-use and medical) retailers, 47

By |2022-02-27T10:50:35-05:00February 27th, 2022|Marijuana Business, News|