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Michigan Pure Med Calls For Stronger Safety Standards Following MRA’s Largest Recall To Date

Michigan Pure Med Calls For Stronger Safety Standards Following MRA’s Largest Recall To Date

MARSHALL – Michigan Pure Med, a vertically-integrated pharmaceutical medical cannabis company, called for stronger marijuana manufacturing safety standards following the Marijuana Regulatory Agency’s (MRA)’s recall of four products on Aug. 30. “Marijuana offers enormous potential to improve lives, however, there have been too many headlines and recalls of marijuana products tainted with mold, pesticides and

By Mike Brennan|2019-09-06T17:24:27-04:00September 6th, 2019|Marijuana Business, News|

Poll: Job Satisfaction Climbs to Highest Level in Over Two Decades

NEW YORK -A nationwide survey conducted by The Conference Board shows that about 54 percent of U.S. workers are satisfied with their employment, up 3 percent from the prior year, as workers also report being much more at ease about their job security. And Millennials have experienced a surge in confidence regarding their wages. The

By Mike Brennan|2019-09-06T17:06:57-04:00September 6th, 2019|News|

Allied Universal Acquires Midstate Security

WYOMING - Allied Universal, a security and facility services company, has acquired Midstate Security – a fully integrated electronic security and monitoring systems company based in Wyoming, Michigan, a suburb of Grand Rapids. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. “The addition of Midstate is the first of many steps we are taking to build-out our technology

By Mike Brennan|2019-09-05T20:50:29-04:00September 5th, 2019|Cyber Defense, News|

C3 Industries To Open Up To 20 Cannabis Dispensaries In Michigan In Next 24 Months

C3 Industries To Open Up To 20 Cannabis Dispensaries In Michigan In Next 24 Months

ANN ARBOR – C3 Industries has entered the Michigan cannabis market with the opening of its first “High Profile” dispensary in Detroit. The cannabis retailer plans to open 15 to 20 dispensaries in Michigan over the next 24 months. The next two locations are on track to open in Ann Arbor and Grant this fall,

By Mike Brennan|2019-08-20T20:02:20-04:00August 20th, 2019|Marijuana Business, News|

State Shuts Down Walled Lake Marijuana Testing Lab For Forging Test Results

State Shuts Down Walled Lake Marijuana Testing Lab For Forging Test Results

WALLED LAKE - The Marijuana Regulatory Agency shut down Iron Labs of Walled Lake after finding marijuana that tested above the legal limit for various contaminants, but not reporting those test results in the state’s tracking system. With the shut down, the number of licensed marijuana testing facilities in Michigan dropped from six to five,

By Mike Brennan|2019-08-19T13:28:43-04:00August 18th, 2019|Marijuana Business, News|

Grand Rapids, Detroit Among Top Superstar Metro Areas Nationwide

LANSING—In Reuters’ recent ranking of 378 metropolitan areas by how their share of national employment changed from 2010 to 2017, Grand Rapids and Detroit are recognized among the top 20 “superstar” metro areas nationwide, the Michigan Economic Development Corp. announced. Fully 40 percent of the new jobs generated nationally during that time went to the top 20 places, along

By Matt Roush|2019-08-13T18:57:57-04:00August 13th, 2019|News|

Michigan Moves To Tiered Fee System For Medical Marijuana

Michigan Moves To Tiered Fee System For Medical Marijuana

LANSING – The Marijuana Regulatory Agency announced Thursday it is moving its medical program fee structure to a tier-based system based somewhat on the operation’s size, similar to what the agency put in place for the recreational market. The current regulatory assessment, paid by licensees after they are fully approved by the state, is $10,000

By Gongwer|2019-08-08T19:28:55-04:00August 8th, 2019|Marijuana Business, News|

GVSU Report: China Trade War Impacts West Michigan Economy

GRAND RAPIDS - The trade war with China is catching up with the West Michigan economy, finds a report from Grand Valley State University, slowing the pace of industrial growth for the first time in several months. The report comes from economist Brian G. Long, director of Supply Management Research in Grand Valley State University's

By Staff Writer|2019-08-08T16:25:29-04:00August 8th, 2019|News|

MITechNews Readers Get 30 Percent Discount To Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference Aug. 15 In Detroit

DETROIT – If you want to attend Benzinga’s Cannabis Capital Conference on Aug. 15, MITechNews.Com and MIMarijuanaReport.Com have snagged a 30 percent discount on the ticket price. To gain discounted access to this event, use the coupon code MIKE30. But you need to hurry because General Admission Tickets are expected to sell out by close of

By Mike Brennan|2019-08-07T15:14:06-04:00August 7th, 2019|Featured, Marijuana Business, News|

Cannabis Business Update: Bratic Grow Lights, ABKO Labs, CannaBiz Connection, Benzinga Cannabis Conference

Cannabis Business Update: Bratic Grow Lights, ABKO Labs, CannaBiz Connection, Benzinga Cannabis Conference

ROYAL OAK - M2 Techcast Monday Aug. 5 features four cannabis businesses. Stevan Bratic, Managing Director of Bratic Enterprises, highlights his grow lights. Amy Brown, Co-Founder of ABKO Labs, explains how her company tests Marijuana for safety and potency. Jamie Cooper CEO of Cannabiz Connection, explains how here company provides marketing and business consulting to

By Mike Brennan|2024-04-04T14:19:06-04:00August 4th, 2019|Featured, M2 TechCast, Marijuana Business, News, Podcasts|