The Business of Cannabis

West Michigan Cannabis Expo Oct. 5-6 Grand Rapids

Oct 1, 2019 | Feature, Great Lakes Region, Michigan

West Michigan Cannabis Expo is one of the first events of its kind, focusing solely on the newly emerging Michigan market. Many cannabis industry leaders, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and newcomers will convene to discuss best practices in emerging topics, brush up on...

When Will Recreational Marijuana Hit Michigan Store Shelves?

Oct 1, 2019 | Great Lakes Region, Michigan

Michigan voters approved a ballot measure to legalize recreational marijuana last November. It’s technically been legal since December. So why can’t you buy it yet? In July, the Marijuana Regulatory Agency (MRA) released emergency rules to...

Flint Approves Rezoning For Medical Marijuana Growing Facility

Oct 1, 2019 | Great Lakes Region, Michigan

A new medical marijuana facility may be setting up shop in Flint. City Council approved the first reading of SecureCann LLC’s zoning request 6-0 to allow for 2502 South Dort Highway to be transformed into a facility that grows and manufactures medical marijuana. The...

The SAFE Banking Act Passes The House In A Landslide — Here’s What Happens Next

Oct 1, 2019 | National

The one major uncertainty in these growth projections continues to be the United States. Despite being the most lucrative cannabis market in the world, the U.S. federal government has remained firm on its classification of marijuana as a Schedule I substance. This...

Hydrogen Cyanide Found In THC Vaping Cartridges

Oct 1, 2019 | National

Bootleg marijuana vaping cartridges sold on the black market have been found to contain hydrogen cyanide, according to a report. A cannabis testing facility in California analyzed a sampling of 18 cartridges containing THC — the active ingredient in marijuana — from...