Lower Prices Continue To Draw Thousands Of Out-Of-State Consumers To Michigan Border Communities NEW BUFFALO, Mich. — Ohio legalized recreational marijuana nearly two years ago. Illinois has operated one of the nation's largest cannabis markets since 2020. Yet consumers from both states — along with neighboring Indiana, where recreational marijuana remains illegal — continue crossing
LAS VEGAS - Latrisha Matson, founder of Michigan Weedsters, has joined the Sparx & Recreation team. She is interviewed on her first reporting assignment, MjBizCon in Las Vegas, where she interviewed newsmakers, exhibitors and even cannabis chefs. Trish is well-known in the Michigan cannabis community where she created Michigan Weedsters, an advocasy group that supports
On MITV Nov. 27, ITC Director of Public Affairs Kwafo Adarkwa - 2024 look ahead for the energy sector in Michigan. Then MPSC Chair Scripps discusses winter energy supplies and pricing. Followed by Sparks Kristine Nash-Wong provides details on State’s $73 million investment in entrepreneurial groups. Sparks is managing the program. The show wraps with
DEARBORN - Sparx & Recreation is a cannabis-tourism focused digital product that is looking for businesses that want to participate in the booming cannabis tourism industry in Michigan. Publisher Dan Keelan joins MiTech TV to provide more details on Sparx & Recreation that includes a website (www.sparxnrec.com) that includes stories and videos promoting cannabis tourism
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.
MUSKEGON - Muskegon-based Sparrow Consulting announced that they will be pivoting their business model to focus on hospitality, tourism, and cannabis music events. Dérive Travel, a subsidiary of Sparrow Consulting, will offer cannabis friendly accommodations and comprehensive travel planning services to travelers worldwide. Sparrow Consulting’s announcement comes at a time when many cannabis-related businesses are
ANN ARBOR - If your company is developing Michigan cannabis events for the first half of 2023, we want to hear from you at Sparx & Recreation. We are planning our second edition of the digital magazine that will feature cannabis events through June 30, and perhaps beyond. These events can be indoors or out.
ANN ARBOR - In any given year, tourism in Michigan ranks as the second or third largest industry, vying with agriculture for the No. 2 spot. Automotive remains king. Since December 2019 when adult-use cannabis became legal in Michigan, it has become a rapidly growing tourism sub sector generating sales this year from both people
BAY CITY - Bay City’s High Haven is a unique cannabis-friendly entertainment destination to provide a first-class shopping experience for entertainment and cannabis enthusiasts. High Haven CEO and Founder Mahja Sulemanjee-Bortocek has been in the cannabis business for 14 years. She is based in Chicago and has five dispensaries in Illinois and one in Michigan.
MUSKEGON - Cannabis Tourism is starting to become a major play in Michigan. Springing up to serve this market is Derive Travel that offers curated travel and lodging experiences. Co-founder Connie Maxim-Sparrow joins Matt Roush and Mike Brennan on MITech TV to talk about what Derive Travel will offer in 2023. She also announces that
