GRAND RAPIDS - West Michigan economy trending "back to positive" indicating 2025 will begin with strong economy, contends a monthly survey by Grand Valley State University of West Michigan businesses and purchasing managers, ending a four-month slump. Research conducted by Brian Long, director of supply management research at GVSU’s Seidman College of Business, reveals a
COLUMBUS - Although voters overwhelmingly chose to legalize recreational marijuana in 2023, one of the most powerful leaders in the state plans to dramatically change what Ohioans selected. So far, the policy has been safeguarded, but changes are a foot in 2025. Dispensaries and users are worried about what Ohio Senate President Matt Huffman, R-Lima,
NOVI – ITC Michigan which builds, operates and maintains the high-voltage electricity grid in most of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, is lighting up eight of their nearly 150-foot-tall transmission structures across the state with colorful holiday decorations. Each transmission structure is decorated with up to 250 feet of LED lighting, (nearly 20,000 LED lights), topped by
DETROIT - Forget a “December to remember.” For car buyers and dealers, it’s already been a November they’ll never forget. In a new report, research firm Cox Automotive found a surprising uptick in new car sales in November, outpacing industry estimates. It could be because buyers are itching to pull the trigger on a car purchase now,
COLUMBUS - Three proposed bills are now afloat in the Ohio state legislature that would put controls on the market for unregulated hemp intoxicants in the state. The latest draft law, introduced by Republican State Sen. Steve Huffman last month, would essentially ban the sale of products containing the hemp compounds. Senate Bill 326 would
COLUMBUS - The price of cannabis has gradually dropped since the launch of recreational sale in Ohio this summer, according to state data. Local dispensaries have reported a slower-than-expected start to the adult-use program, pointing to consumer confusion, vendor costs and Ohio’s unique set of program rules as some contributing factors. “We would agree with the
"Ohio Adult-Use Sales Through Nov. 30 Top $191 Million" - Since the sale of adult-use cannabis commenced on August 6th, the state has witnessed a surge in consumer spending. Ohioans have consistently spent approximately $10 million per week on the product. Consequently, as of November 30th, according to the Department of Commerce Division of Cannabis
LANSING - Join Derek Sova, policy specialist with the Cannabis Regulatory Agency, to learn about the changes being proposed to the marihuana rules. The CRA began the rule promulgation process in 2023 by releasing a summary of proposed changes and soliciting feedback from interested stakeholders. In addition to a review of those changes, the session
CINCINNATI – "Ohio Dispensaries Kick Off Green Wednesdays with Weekly Sales". Cincinnati area dispensaries are celebrating the inaugural “Green Wednesday” in Ohio, following the state’s legalization of adult-use cannabis last year. This exciting event, reminiscent of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, offers cannabis enthusiasts special sales and promotions, marking a significant moment in the state's
COLUMBUS - The Indeed employment website is rife with Ohio-based entry-level cultivator, trimmer and customer service positions. Cannabis businesses are also in need of skilled maintenance professionals to support grow facilities, not to mention experienced marketers to brand their operations. Given the industry's novelty, companies are actively recruiting individuals from outside the sector to fill workforce gaps.
