CannaBusiness Blog

• $50 Million Minority-Owned Cannabis Facility Breaks Ground in Detroit

  Former 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 …

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• In Case You Missed It: Workforce Development Considerations for the Commercial Cannabis Industry

  On 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.

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• CannaBusiness: The Ins and Outs of Licensing

  The Detroit Regional Chamber hosted local experts to discuss the process for obtaining a commercial marijuana license in Michigan.

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• Former Fox 2 Anchor Anqunette Sarfoh is Now a Cannabis Entrepreneur

  Anqunette 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 …

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• The Future of Michigan’s Booming Cannabis Industry      

  Last 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. 

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• The Business of Cannabis: Future Economic Impact

  As 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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