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CRA Education Sessions in Chronological Order

CRA Education Sessions in Chronological Order

Resources
CRA Education Sessions in Chronological Order

2025

Implementing and Maintaining a Veterans Cannabis Access Program with IndiGrow (10/23/25)
Best Practices in Cannabis Credit and Collections with CannaBiz (10/16/25)
Terpenes in Vaporization for Michigan Licensees with Terpene Belt Farm (9/11/25)
Reference Laboratories with the Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency (8/21/25)
Overview: Cannabis Taxation in Michigan (8/14/25) (Downloadable PDF)
Buying and Selling a Cannabis Business with Foley & Lardner LLP (7/24/25)
Q&A with Brian Hanna, Executive Director of the CRA (7/10/25)
Planning for Success and Regulatory Compliance in High Volume Multi-Channel Retail with Meadow (6/12/25)
Contamination Control with FILTR (5/22/25)
Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (4/16/25) (EGLE Odor Webinar)
FDA Ingredient Compliance with the CRA Enforcement Division (4/10/25)
Maximizing Michigan's Energy Efficiency Incentive Programs with Climate Resources Group (3/27/25)
Cannabis Programs and the Great Lakes Cannabis Collaboration Conference with Northern Michigan University (NMU) (3/13/25)
Inventory Management with Prelude (2/13/25)
Recruiting Job Candidates In The Cannabis Industry with Hired In Michigan (2/6/25)
Michigan Veterans Cannabis (MIVetsCan) Program with the University of Michigan (1/30/25)
Navigating Wholesale Payment Challenges in the Industry with LeafLink (1/16/25)

2024

Filing/Paying Taxes and Communicating about Cannabis with the Michigan Department of Treasury (12/5/24) (Downloadable PDF)
Proposed Administrative Rules Changes with the CRA (12/4/24)
Collecting and Remitting Tax with the Michigan Department of Treasury (11/21/24) (Downloadable PDF) (Examples)
Beneficial Ownership Information Report with BOI Fast (11/20/24)
Business Succession Planning with Elia Law (11/13/24)
2025 CRA Social Equity Grant Program with the Social Equity Team (11/7/24)
Annual Financial Statements with Grapp Lerash (10/31/24)
Cannabis and Treasury Tax Registration with the Michigan Department of Treasury (10/3/24) (Downloadable PDF)
Understanding Cannabis Related Taxes with the Michigan Department of Treasury (9/26/24) (Downloadable PDF)
Transition to Unannounced Inspections, with CRA Enforcement (8/22/24)
Insurance and the Cannabis Market with Lockton Companies (8/15/24)
Cannabis Related Waste with EGLE (7/18/24)
Cannabis and Air Quality with EGLE (7/11/24)
What to Expect During an Inspection with CRA Enforcement (7/9/24)
Metrc User Group Survey Results with the CRA’s Enforcement Division and Metrc (6/20/24)
MIOSHA’s Ten Most Cited Violations for the Cannabis Industry in FY 2023 (6/6/24)
Accounting Best Practices for Compliance, Financial Planning, and Growth with LEACIF Certified Public Accountant (5/16/24)
Best Practices for Avoiding Collections Issues, Securing Payments - Presented by Dykema (4/18/24)
Plan Review and Field Inspections for CRA Licensing with the Bureau of Fire Services (3/21/24)
Pre-Licensure Inspections with CRA Enforcement (3/7/24)
CRA Application Process for Medical and Adult Use Applicants with CRA Licensing (2/29/24)
Forming a Cannabis Business with LARA’s CSCL (2/1/24)
How to Spot Proper Legal Identification with The Fire Station Cannabis Company (1/25/24)

2023

Introducing the New Social Equity Grant Program (12/7/23)
Metrc Best Practices for Cultivators with the CRA's Operations Support Section (11/16/23)
Disciplinary Action with the CRA Legal Section (11/13/23)
Personal Protection Equipment for Pesticide Safety (11/9/23)
Metrc Best Practices for Laboratories with the CRA's Enforcement Division (10/26/23)
The CRA and MDARD Discuss Marijuana Infused Edibles (10/19/23)
Talent Acquisition and Retention in Cannabis Businesses with E4 Bioscience (10/5/23)
Personal Protective Equipment Standard with MIOSHA (9/21/23)
Program Overview with the Social Equity Team (9/13/23)
Metrc Best Practices with Metrc's Laboratory Testing & Training Program Manager (9/11/23)
Q&A with CRA Social Equity All-Star Qualifiers (9/7/23)
Creating a Culture of Compliance with ICS Consulting (8/24/23)
Metrc Best Practices for Producers with the CRA’s Operations Support Section (8/10/23)
Michigan Pesticide Regulator Requirements (8/3/23)
Q&A with Brian Hanna, Executive Director of the CRA (7/20/23)
Hazard Communication with MIOSHA (6/14/23)
Cannabis Pesticide Lists (6/8/23)
Closing a Marijuana Business License with the CRA’s License Maintenance Section, Licensing Division and Operation Support Section, Enforcement Division (5/25/23)
Metrc Best Practices for Cultivators with the CRA’s Operations Support Section (5/11/23)
Get to Know Michigan's Wage and Hour Division (5/4/23)
RFID Technology with Outlaw Technology (4/27/23)
Introduction to MIOSHA's Consultation Education and Training Division (4/19/23)
How to Build an Ideal Technology Stack with MJStack (4/13/23)
Groundwater Protection with EGLE (4/6/23)
Q&A with Event Organizer Licensee, The Fire Station (3/30/23)
Banking Compliance in the Cannabis Industry with Dart Bank (3/16/23)
Connecting Businesses and Community Organizations with LCP (2/23/23)
Metrc Best Practices for Producers with the CRA’s Operations Support Section (2/9/23)
Financial Services Guidance with SBAM (1/26/23)
Cannabis Startup Guide to IT with Cure8 (1/12/23)

2022

A Review of the Michigan CRA Operation and Oversight Grant with Midwest CannaNurses (12/21/22)
Worker Protection Requirements for Outdoor Growing (12/1/22)
Using Public Relations to Power Your Cannabis Business with Canna Communication (11/17/22)
Building an Impactful Brand with Qonkur Media (10/27/22)
Banking in the Cannabis Space with Green Check Verified (10/22/22)
Metrc Best Practices for Microbusinesses with the CRA’s Operations Support Section (10/6/22)
Lake Superior State University Cannabis Studies (9/29/22)
Worker Protection Requirements for Indoor Growing (9/22/22)
Helpful Info from CRA’s Field Operations Section (9/7/22)
Understanding your Policy with Intrepid Direct Insurance (8/11/22)
Marketing and Advertising for Cannabis Businesses with Sensi (7/28/22)
Standard Operating Procedures with ProCanna (7/21/22)
Testing for R&D and Compliance in Michigan with PSI Labs (6/30/22)
Cannabis Real Estate with Cannabis Legal Group (6/23/22)
Worker Protection Standard Trainings and Applicator Certification Requirements (6/15/22)
Introduction to the CRA’s Social Equity All-Star Program (5/19/22)
Compliance Best Practices with Goldstein Joffe Consulting (5/5/22)
Q&A with Ryan Basore, Redemption Cannabis (4/14/22)
Principle Reinvestment Fund Micro-Grants with Common Citizen (4/7/22)
Updates on March 7, 2022, Rules Changes with Dykema (3/25/22)
Hazardous Waste with EGLE (3/9/22)
Q&A with Andrew Brisbo, Executive Director of the CRA (3/3/22)
Introduction to Pesticide Regulation and Safety Practices (2/17/22)
Compliance and Operational Excellence with ProCanna (2/10/22)
Overview of the MRTMA and Current Marijuana-Related Criminal and Civil Offenses with Pollicella, PLLC (1/13/22)

2021

Q&A with Byron Swift, Swift Cultivation, LLC (12/9/21)
The CRA’s Social Equity Program Overview with the Social Equity Team (11/18/21)
Annual Financial Statements with the CRA’s Financial Compliance, Licensing Division and Grapp Lerash, CPA (11/17/21) (Downloadable PDF)
Employee Screening Best Practices with Creative Services, Inc. (10/28/21)
Regulating Medical and Adult-Use Facilities with CRA’s Field Operations Section (9/29/21)
Cannabis and Commercial Banking with Pharmhouse Wellness (9/23/21)
Licensing Information and the Application Process with CRA Licensing (9/2/21)
Social Equity in the Cannabis Industry with the Black and Brown Cannabis Guild and Exclusive Brands (8/26/21)
The Detroit Cannabis Project with Calyxeum (7/8/21)
Regulating Medical and Adult-Use Facilities with CRA’s Field Operations Section (6/29/21)
Interview Techniques with Our Cannabis (6/24/21)
Introduction of Michigan’s New “Clean Slate” Law with Sozo Companies and Safe & Just Michigan (5/20/21)
Compliance Operations with Rocky Mountain Cannabis Consulting (RMCC) (5/6/21)
Finding Success with the Right Connections with Sensi (4/22/21)
The Detroit Cannabis Project with Lantern and Calyxeum (3/18/21)
Resume Tips with Our Cannabis (3/3/21)
Marketing Compliance with Cresco Labs (2/4/21)
Q&A with Maurice Morton, Morton Law Group (1/13/21)

2020

Setting-Aside Criminal Records in Michigan with the CRA (11/19/20)
Q&A with Microbusiness Licensee, Benjamin Kolasa, Sticky Bush Farms (11/12/20)
Municipalities and Social Equity (Grand Rapids and Ypsilanti) (10/29/20)
Overview of Social Equity Program and Adult-Use License Types with CRA’s Social Equity (10/20/20)
Insurance Requirements and Options with Cannas Capital (9/30/20)
Creating Your Business Location Plan with Exclusive Brands (9/24/20)

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