In 2008, Michigan became the 13th state in the United States to legalize medical cannabis. Ten years later, a 56% vote legalized recreational cannabis with licensed sales starting in 2019. With …
Continue ReadingFormer NBA All-Star Chris Webber broke ground on a $50 million cannabis operations and training center in Detroit’s trendy Corktown neighborhood. Players Only, a Black-owned business that Webber co-founded with entrepreneur Lavetta Willis, will focus on cannabis cultivation and retail, brand partnerships …
Continue ReadingOn May 19, the Detroit Regional Chamber gathered industry experts to discuss key workforce development considerations for commercial cannabis employers looking to attract talent in the region. Watch the recording and read a recap.
Continue ReadingThe Detroit Regional Chamber hosted local experts to discuss the process for obtaining a commercial marijuana license in Michigan.
Continue ReadingAnqunette Sarfoh will be speaking at the 2020 Detroit Policy Conference: Defining a Decade, on its new date, Wednesday, Jan. 29 at MotorCity Casino Hotel. See the full list of speakers and register for the event. Former Fox 2 Detroit …
Continue ReadingLast week, the Chamber’s “The Business of Cannabis: Impact and Opportunities” showcased the potential of Michigan’s already booming cannabis industry. Speakers shed light on the future of drug testing in the workplace, economic opportunities in the industry, and workforce development through criminal record expungement.
Continue ReadingAs cannabis becomes legal in Michigan and across the nation, companies are trying to navigate new legal ramifications while understanding the business possibilities.
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