michigan

One of the largest looming questions of the state of Michigan’s emerging cannabis market is the manufacturing standards that will go into creating and selling cannabis products. The market seems to be saturated already, so the processes and procedures that go into creating consumable products...

From Canopy Growth Corp. (NYSE: CGC) and Constellation Brands (NYSE: STZ) to HEXO Corp. (NYSE: HEXO) and Molson Coors Brewing Co. (NYSE: TAP), cannabis companies have taken advantage of strategic partnerships with beer-makers in an effort to completely transform the cannabis-infusion game. The...

Since Michigan voters approved and created the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marijuana Act (MRTMA) in late 2018, which legalized recreational usage of marijuana within certain parameters, the state has become a hub of cannabis startups and investors. That’s why the Benzinga Cannabis...

The Emergency Rules issued by the Marijuana Regulatory Agency under the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marijuana Act (“MRTMA”) were released on July 3rd, 2019. These eagerly anticipated emergency regulations set forth the rules of the road that Michigan microbusinesses to comply...

"CEO" is one of the most challenging job titles in the world of business. When a firm is performing well and things are going well, the praise goes to the top. But if things go wrong and a company isn’t closing deals or bringing in enough revenue, the consequences of missed...

Cannabis marketing platform and technology company Leafbuyer Technologies, Inc. (OTC: LBUY) is expanding into Michigan’s medical and upcoming adult-use markets. Leafbuyer's expansion into Michigan mirrors the company's efforts in Oklahoma's medical market, according to CEO Kurt...

Michigan’s Marijuana Regulatory Agency released the emergency adult use cannabis regulations last week, which allows the agency to begin accepting applications prior to December 6, 2019. Local cities and prospective business owners have been waiting for the state to release the rules prior to...

KushCo Holdings Inc (OTC: KSHB) said Thursday it will develop a new distribution facility in Taylor, Michigan in order to support its operations in the Midwest. The 40,000 square-foot facility will serve as an anchor for KushCo's growing operations in the Midwest, which includes Illinois,...

Cannabis-focused REIT Innovative Industrial Properties Inc (NYSE: IIPR) is expanding its real estate partnership with Green Peak Innovations in Michigan. What Happened In August, Green Peak Innovations and Innovative Industrial Properties entered into a lease agreement with Green Peak Innovations...

Medical marijuana grower Green Peaks Innovations planned a Wednesday rally to launch a 30-day campaign urging the State of Michigan to crack down on unlicensed cannabis businesses. "It's resulted in unsafe, untested and, quite frankly, illegal products,” CEO Jeff Radway said....

Former Detroit Lions players Calvin Johnson and Rob Sims joined Benzinga CEO Jason Raznick onstage Wednesday at the Cannabis Capital Conference in Toronto. Johnson and Sims discussed industry activity in Michigan, their experiences in the NFL and ending the stigma around cannabis in specific...

Another company is set to enter the Michigan cannabis market. Detroit-based Emerald Growth Partners announced it was pre-qualified by the State of Michigan LARA Bureau of Medical Marihuana Board for cultivation, processing and retail licenses. The news comes after Cresco Labs (OTC: CRLBF)...

Michigan-based Green Peak Innovations this week announced the closing of an oversubscribed mezzanine debt round worth over $30 million. The Cannabis Capital Conference returns to Toronto April 17-18! What Happened The mezzanine debt round is in line with the company's plans to expand in...