LANSING - Ben & Jerry’s is turning its attention to half-baked marijuana legalization, focused on Michigan where cannabis use is legalized, but many are still serving time or have long-standing records for cannabis-related convictions, the company said in a press release. As legalization has swept across the nation, those convicted and incarcerated for cannabis possession
DETROIT - The public has cast their votes and after a tight race, the Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest by TechTown is ready to announce the four entrepreneurial teams advancing to the final stage of the competition, which includes another round of public voting and the opportunity to compete at the Hatch Off on April 26.
LANSING - Rep. Kevin COLEMAN (D-Westland) bill expanding the minimum age for marijuana industry employees from 21 to 19 heard testimony before Tuesday’s House Regulatory Reform Committee. Currently, the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act allows individuals 21 years of age or older to acquire, possess, transport or consume marijuana, including a marijuana grower, processor,
DETROIT - A recent report from UBS estimates that global car production will exceed sales by 6% this year, leaving an excess of 5 million vehicles that will require price cuts to get sold off of lots, Yahoo Finance reported. Although those price cuts might not happen until the latter half of 2023, automakers are
TRAVERSE CITY - As the weather warms up and students enjoy their spring break, TCNewTech is gearing up for its next event. Tonight, April 4th at 6:00 PM, at the City Opera House, TCNewTech will feature four startup companies. Four startups, ranging from biotechnology to personal safety apps, will present their innovative ideas to a
LANSING - A million Michiganders lost power in two storms more than a month ago. As a result, the Michigan Public Service Commission, after two public town halls, has revised rules that utility companies must provide credits to consumers when black outs continue for more than 96 hours. MPSC Commissioner Katherine Peretick provides all the
KALAMAZOO - The Build-A-Business seminar series is a year long series providing monthly sessions on various business topics. This month's session will introduce participants to the Focus Four program of the MI-SBDC. The facilitator is seasoned SBDC consultant Mike Gay. Focus Four is a structured program designed to help you integrate and align the four
TRAVERSE CITY- Traverse City's first recreational marijuana retailer opened last week. House of Dank, located at 514 Munson Avenue, has cleared all of its regulatory licensing for adult-use sales. Puff's Cannabis, located at South Garfield Avenue, is set to open for recreational sales on Monday. Traverse City issued 16 adult-use licenses on March 9. City-wide, the
ANN ARBOR - The Monroe Street Fair returns to the Ann Arbor Hash Bash to continue its two decade run. Co-founder Charlie Strackbein talks about what attendees can see at the Fair that includes dozens of cannabis vendor booths, non profits, and more. Food trucks and portable potties also meet attendees needs on both ends.
ESCANABA - James Peterson, his kids and an investor purchased The Delft Theater in Escanaba, Michigan, on the Lake Michigan shoreline, last fall and are now retrofitting it into an entertainment venue that can accommodate more than 200 people. It also will be cannabis-friendly. Plus he's inviting Michigan Cannabis companies to reach out to him
