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iHemp Hour 4: Hemp Crop Insurance, Damage Mitigation

ANN ARBOR - On this edition of the iHemp Hour, we interview experts on Hemp crop insurance and Hemp crop damage mitigation. The iHemp Hour airs live each Thursday from noon to 1 pm. Find out more at www.iHempMichigan.Com. The show is produced by www.mitechnews.com and moderated by Editor Mike Brennan, who also is Editor

By |2020-05-05T16:38:14-04:00May 5th, 2020|Hemp, Marijuana Business, News|

Cannabis Sales Strong During First Month Of COVID-19 Business Recession

CHICAGO - In a few short years, cannabis sales have transformed from a mostly illegal enterprise to an ‘essential business’ that many states have kept open during the COVID-19 epidemic, the worst the nation has seen this past century. Experts at Anderson Economic Group have been closely monitoring COVID-19’s impacts on the cannabis industry. Initial

By |2020-05-05T16:22:06-04:00May 5th, 2020|Featured, Marijuana Business, News|

Panic-Buying, Pot Delivery, Social Distancing: What’s Next For Cannabis During COVID-19 Crisis?

CHICAGO - In a few short years, cannabis sales have transformed from a mostly illegal enterprise to an ‘essential business’ that many states have kept open during the COVID-19 epidemic, the worst the nation has seen this past century. Experts at Anderson Economic Group have been closely monitoring COVID-19’s impacts on the cannabis industry. Charting

By |2020-05-02T12:19:05-04:00May 2nd, 2020|Featured, Marijuana Business, News|

iHemp Hour April 30 Hemp Crop Risk Management, Crop Insurance

LANSING - Thank you to the many who have joined us on the iHemp Hour the last few weeks. As we adjust and adapt to these unusual circumstances it is great to have such a hardy and able group of individuals to learn and grow with. On today’s show (April 30), we are speaking with

By |2020-04-30T10:06:54-04:00April 30th, 2020|Hemp, Marijuana Business, News|

Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference Goes Online

DETROIT - Benzinga’s first Virtual Cannabis Capital Conference June 1 is guaranteed to offer participants all the benefits of an immersive and robust in-person conference from any remote location. The conference will feature an interactive forum of live and On-Demand presentations from top CEOs, investors and leaders in the cannabis space. Don’t miss this opportunity

By |2020-04-25T17:42:22-04:00April 25th, 2020|Featured, Marijuana Business, News|

iHemp Hour April 23 Live Video Training Features Crop Scout Christie On Soil Health

ANN ARBOR - On the next iHemp Hour on Thursday April 23rd at noon we will cover the topics of soil health very important information will be shared by Christie Apple (aka) Crop Scout Christie. Crop Scout Christie has been advising growers on proper crop nutrients for a variety of crops, fruit, grain, vegetables and hemp.

By |2020-04-21T11:32:43-04:00April 21st, 2020|Hemp, Marijuana Business, News|

Judge Invalidates Medical Marijuana Dispensary Licenses In Warren

WARREN - Fifteen marijuana businesses hoping to open dispensaries in Warren have been dealt a severe blow following a judge’s order to revoke their licenses. In a ruling issued Tuesday, Macomb County Circuit Judge Carl Marlinga said the city’s Medical Marihuana Review Committee, which evaluated and scored the applications for dispensary licenses from more than

By |2020-04-16T19:42:35-04:00April 16th, 2020|Marijuana Business, News|

Self-Employed Can Apply For Unemployment Monday, $600 Federal Payments Also Begin

LANSING - Michigan’s self-employed workers, gig workers, 1099-independent contractors and low-wage workers affected by COVID-19 can apply for federal Pandemic Unemployment Assistance April 13 at 8AM. Under the federal CARES Act, workers on state unemployment have already begun receiving the set $600 federal weekly payment in addition to their state benefit amount. Michigan is one

By |2020-04-12T15:29:47-04:00April 12th, 2020|Featured, News|

Business Accelerator Fund Services Expanded To Support Startups Battling COVID-19

LANSING – The MSF Board has approved modifications in the Business Accelerator Fund (BAF) which provides grants to 16 Smart Zone business accelerators to help high tech companies commercialize technology and grow.  These modifications will help the Smart Zone accelerators better support their clients that are now struggling due to drastic economic decline due to

By |2020-04-10T13:10:51-04:00April 7th, 2020|Entrepreneur, Entrepreneurs, News|