Thousands Attend First Psychedelic Shroom Festival In Ann Arbor
Thousands of people, young and old alike, gathered on the University of Michigan Diag for Ann Arbor’s first-ever psychedelic shroom festival Sept. 19. They came from across Michigan and as far away as California for Entheofest, a...
Federal Marijuana Legalization Doesn’t Have Everyone In Michigan Cannabis Happy
One thing most people agree on: Federal marijuana legalization is coming. It’s just a matter of when -- and how it will impact existing state markets, such as the one currently growing in Michigan. With the inconsistent patchwork of state...
Iraqi Veteran Anton Harb Jr. Tells Cannabis Companies Why They Should Join Hero Project
The Hero Project is a non-profit that works with the Cannabis and Hemp markets to take a portion of sales and dedicate the money to funding Veteran Support Organizations. Anton Harb Jr., a disabled Iraqi war veteran, spearheads Hero...
U.S. House Adds Cannabis Banking to NDAA
An amendment to the House defense authorization bill that would connect cannabis companies to the banking system has bipartisan support in both chambers, but its chances in the Senate are uncertain. Late on Tuesday evening, the House...
Jeffrey Cole of U.S. Hemp Brokerage Headlines iHemp Hour Sept. 23
Jeff Cole is the founder of the U.S. Hemp Brokerage LLC based in the Boulder, Colorado. His business has been established to provide hemp farmers, processors and manufacturers of industrial hemp materials and products with high-quality...
Michigan Brewery and Cannabis Company Team Up On Pumpkin Spice THC Gummies
Known for brewing up Michigan’s most popular pumpkin beer, Griffin Claw Brewing Company has made Screamin’ Pumpkin Ale seasonally since 2013. This year along with the beer release, they’ve teamed up with Michigan Cannabis producer Redbud...
AFC Gamma Expands Loan By $30 Million To Marijuana MSO Nature’s Medicines
Florida-based cannabis business real estate lender AFC Gamma loaned an additional $30 million to Arizona-headquartered multistate marijuana operator Devi Holdings, which does business as Nature’s Medicines. Nature’s Medicines...
Cannabis Billboards Face a Ban in Michigan
Cannabis companies have precious few options when it comes to advertising. With the federal government still listing marijuana as an illegal drug, the industry faces strict regulations on advertising its products and services. The...
Chicago City Council Votes To Allow Cannabis Sales Downtown
The Chicago City Council voted 33-13 Monday to allow cannabis to be sold legally downtown — while keeping rules in place to prevent Michigan Avenue from becoming a “pot paradise.” Backed by Mayor Lori Lightfoot, the loosened rules are...
Body and Mind Enters Michigan Cannabis Market
Body and Mind Inc, a multi-state operator focused on limited license markets, plans to enter the Michigan market with fully funded dispensary, cultivation and production facilities. BaM, through wholly owned subsidiaries, has leveraged...
