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MITech TV Focus: Hero Project USA Using Cannabis Businesses To Help America’s Veterans

ANN ARBOR - On MITech TV Monday at 2 pm, we devote the show to provide more details about HeroProjectUSA.Org and how it will work with the cannabis industry to fund Veteran Service Organizations that work with Veterans to deal with physical and mental issues, homelessness, unemployment and more. On the show will be  Anton

By |2021-11-09T10:45:11-05:00November 8th, 2021|Marijuana Business, News, Podcasts|

Comerica Bank Michigan Economic Index Declines

DETROIT—Comerica Bank’s Michigan Economic Activity Index decreased in August to a level of 106.6 from a revised July index of 107.4. In August, Comerica economists said, only three of those components rose—nonfarm payrolls, unemployment insurance claims, and house prices. Four components declined—housing starts, industrial electricity demand, light vehicle production, and state sales tax revenue. Total

By |2021-11-07T19:22:11-05:00November 7th, 2021|Featured, News|

Hemp Wood Products Develops Growing Market

ANN ARBOR - Hemp Wood uses new technologies to develop products similar to plastics and wood but with a lot of the Hemp fiber mixed in. On MITech TV, Jeff Cole, from US Hemp Brokerage, and Tony Solano from iHemp Manufacturing, explain the process and showcase some Hemp wood products they have developed. Hemp, the

By |2021-11-21T11:43:37-05:00November 5th, 2021|Marijuana Business, mitechtv, News|

Lansing Caregiver Lobby Nov 4, USPS Bans Vape Shipping

ANN ARBOR - On Four20 Post Nov. 3, Josh Cover, a Lansing cannabis attorney, discussed the latest caregiver law proposed changes and also lead a discussion about the USPS banning shipping vapes, including CBD vapes, through the mail. Also on the show was producer Mike Brennan, Editor of MIMarijuanaReport.Com, Rick Thompson, Executive Director of MINORML,

By |2021-11-07T18:13:16-05:00November 3rd, 2021|Marijuana Business, News|

Cannabis, Hemp, CBD Gift Guide Launches Nov. 1

ANN ARBOR - Michigan Marijuana Report is publishing a Cannabis, CBD, Hemp Holiday Gift Guide starting Nov. 1 that will heavily promote these products to tens of thousands of cannabis- and hemp-friendly customers through Christmas week. Promotion includes weekly eNewsletters, social media push and much more. Details at www.mimarijuanareport.com https://youtu.be/coUHB33wVsQ

By |2021-10-27T19:26:37-04:00October 27th, 2021|Marijuana Business, News|

Detroit Financial News Service Benzinga Acquired by Canada’s Beringer Capital

DETROIT – Benzinga CEO Jason Raznick announced Monday that Beringer Capital purchased a majority stake in the financial news service he created in his basement in 2010. He also said in his announcement that Benzinga now has a market value of $300 million, although he did not disclose the terms of the deal. Raznick has

By |2021-10-26T08:02:09-04:00October 26th, 2021|Featured, News|

Businessman Jeff Hagan Invests In Cannabis-Hemp Testing ABKO Labs

ANN ARBOR - Businessman Jeff Hagan has invested in a variety of businesses including rental housing, auto detailing and now labs that test hemp and cannabis products. His latest acquisition is ABKO Labs in Warren, which earlier this month received its license to test adult-use marijuana for potency and contaminants. He explains why he invested

By |2021-10-26T07:17:52-04:00October 26th, 2021|Marijuana Business, mitechtv, News|

Southwest Michigan First Appoints New CEO

KALAMAZOO - The Southwest Michigan First Board of Directors has selected Jonas R. Peterson, CEcD, to serve as chief executive officer for the Southwest Michigan regional economic development organization. Peterson’s appointment follows a six-month national search that prioritized community input and inclusivity. “After a rigorous national search, Jonas Peterson rose to the top as the

By |2021-10-22T15:42:32-04:00October 22nd, 2021|Featured, News|

FBI Report: Marijuana Arrests Plunge More Than 30 Percent In 2020

WASHINGTON DC - The estimated number of persons arrested in the United States for violating marijuana laws declined precipitously in 2020, according to data released this week by the US Federal Bureau of Investigation. According to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Report, police made an estimated 350,150 arrests for marijuana-related violations in 2020. This total is a 36 percent decrease

By |2021-10-10T16:09:31-04:00October 10th, 2021|Marijuana Business, News|

Cresco Labs Grand Opening Brings New MSO, Awarding Winning Cannabis To Michigan

MARSHALL - Cresco Labs on Monday officially opened its new cultivation and processing facility in Marshall with a bevy of politicians and company officials cutting the ribbon. The grand opening also marked Cresco Labs offering its cannabis products to Michigan patients and customers. Those products include Mindy’s, as well as its Good News and High

By |2021-10-06T18:53:43-04:00October 6th, 2021|Marijuana Business, News|