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Business Resource Directory
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, TRAINING, AND CERTIFICATIONS
Business and training resources for parties interested in running their own cannabis business or obtaining skillsets to work in the cannabis industry.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES
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MICHIGAN CANNABIS PROPERTIES
Cannabis real-estate listing service. Provides listing of properties suited for cannabis industry.
Website: www.michigancannabisproperties.com
CANNABIS TRAINING RESOURCES
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CANNABIS NURSE
Partners with Leaf Medic to provide Cannabis training. Educational resource for physicians, staff, and community agencies.
Website: www.cannabisnurse.com
Contact: Cathleen Graham HR CHPN
Phone: 231-679-6595
Email: Cathleen@CannabisNurse.com
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FLURESH
Provisioning center, focused on providing resources to those entering the cannabis industry, and will provide training, and classes.
Website: www.fluresh.com
Contact: Denavvia Mojet
Phone: 269-830-6170
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Green CulturED
Green CulturED, established in Denver, Colorado in 2012, specializes in tailored eLearning solutions for the cannabis industry. Their mission, defined by a commitment to training over one million individuals in the next five years, centers on comprehensive cannabis education. They prioritize skill-based learning, aiming to enhance industry compliance, risk reduction, and profitability. Recognized for their trustworthiness and innovative approach, Green CulturED offers customized training that addresses the dynamic needs of both individuals and businesses in the cannabis sector.
Website: https://greencultured.co/Social-Equity-Program/
Contact: Evan Erickson, Chief Training Officer
Email: Info@GreenCulturED.co
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GROWN INProvides an essential suite of cannabis courses, assesses, and certifies employees, and creates extremely simple and effective documentation to serve HR and Compliance professionals.
Contact: Eric Davis, Chief Learning Officer
Phone: 312-404-4950
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LAZY PISTOLS LLCOffers training and employment in the cultivation and distribution of cannabis via the Aeroponics systems of cultivation. We offer this unique and valuable training to employees and apprentices.
Contacts: Cornell Farley, President/CEO
Phone: 312-952-6599
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LEAF MEDIC LLC
Vocational proprietary school and provider of introductory training for cannabis industry employees in the state of Michigan.
Website: www.michigan.mmjtraining.com
Contact: Karen Korn
Phone: 937-684-0464
Email: Karen@mmjtraining.com
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POINT SEVEN LLC
Global management consulting firm offers services focused on strategy consulting, marketing, and branding.
Website: www.pointsevengroup.com
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ROCKY MOUNTAIN CANNABIS CONSULTING
We accelerate cannabis professional's compliance skills through our compliance operations training. We offer a 100+ hour program that enables license holders to run a compliant operation.
Website: www.rockymountaincannabisconsulting.com/
Contact: Debbi Spranza, Chief Learning Officer
Phone: 720-996-0605
Email: training@rmcc.io
EMPLOYMENT
Resources for parties interested in working in the cannabis industry.
RESUME BUILDING
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MARIJUANA RESUMES
Covers resume building for different roles in the marijuana industry and offers a free consultation.
Website: www.marijuanaresumes.com
LEGAL/CONSULTING RESOURCES
Legal consultation resources for parties interested in entering the cannabis industry. Many offer free initial consultations.
LAW FIRMS AND ATTORNEYS
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CANNABIS ATTORNEYS OF MICHIGAN
Works to ensure Michigan has a safe, legal, and regulated system in which local economies can thrive, communities can benefit, and above all, patients can safely access this vital medicine.
Website: www.cannabisattorneysofmichigan.com
Phone: 517-546-1181
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CANNABIS COUNSEL LAW FIRM
A specialized team of cannabis business and defense attorneys with a passion for protecting and promoting medical and recreational cannabis businesses.
Website: www.cannabiscounsel.com
Phone: 313-446-2235
Email: Info@cannabiscounsel.com
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CANNABIS LEGAL GROUP
Provides clients professional and quality legal assistance. Our team specializes in the cannabis industry and are dedicated to ensuring that every matter runs smoothly and professionally.
Website: www.Cannabislegalgroup.com
Contact: Barton Morris
Phone: 248-541-2600
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DYKEMA GOSSETT, PLLC
We are a "go-to" firm for the full spectrum of legal and policy matters affecting the cannabis industry.
Website: www.dykema.com/services-practices-cannabis-law
Contact: R. Lance Boldrey
Phone: 517-374-9162
Email: lboldrey@dykema.com
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ELIA LAW
From start-ups, small, and large businesses, local, national to international, Elia Law can address your legal concerns.
Website: www.eliabusinesslaw.com
Contact: Salam Elia
Phone: 586-558-8250
Email: salamfelia@gmail.com
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GREWAL LAW, PLLC
We quickly address your legal issues and strive to meet all attainable goals in an expeditious manner.
Website: www.4grewallaw.com/cannabis-law
Phone: 888-211-5798
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KITCH DRUTCHAS WAGNER VALITUTTI & SHERBROOK
Our services include government regulation and litigation, estate planning, corporate, criminal investigations and prosecutions, commercial real estate, commercial litigation and employment law.
Website: www.kitch.com
Contact: Kaitlyn Carr
Phone:313-965-6606
Email: Kaitlyn.Carr@Kitch.com
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MARSHALL & MELHORN, LLC
We bring responsiveness, attention to detail, and genuine care to every matter that affects you or your organization.
Website: www.marshall-melhorn.com/
Contact: John D. Mackewich
Phone: Office: 419-249-7103
Direct: 419-346-4155
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MORTON LAW GROUP, PLLC
Experienced attorney servicing the state of Michigan based in the metro Detroit area.
Contact: Maurice Morton
Phone: 313-485-9212
Email: moegmorton@yahoo.com
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SCOTT ROBERTS LAW
Represent dozens of small to medium sized businesses and organizations locally, nationally, and internationally, with a specialty in Medical Marijuana business and real estate.
Website: www.scottrobertslaw.com
Michigan Marijuana Lawyers
Contact: Robert Hunsicker, Office Manager
Phone: 248-243-4510
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THE COVERT LAW FIRM, PLLC | MICHIGAN CANNABIS LAWYERS
We take on your legal matters with a knowledgeable, experienced team of attorneys dedicated to cannabis legal issues is needed.
Website: www.micannabislawyer.com
Phone: 517-512-8364
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THURIN LAW GROUP, PLLC
A minority-owned legal and business consulting firm specializing in providing services to cannabis organizations and small businesses.
Website: www.thurinlawgroup.com
Contact: Roma Thurin
Phone: 734-744-7662
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WRIGLEY HOFFMAN LAW
Our work includes business formation, real estate acquisition and sales; development and leasing; construction and commercial litigation; cannabis and hemp licensing and operations in Michigan.
Website: www.wrigleyhoffman.com
Contact: Benham R. Wrigley Jr.
Phone: 616-454-6611
BUSINESS CONSULTING AND PLANNING ORGANIZATIONS
Organizations with experience assisting businesses in the cannabis industry to develop business strategies and operate within their communities.
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BANKS & COMPANY, LLCOur mission is to be a strategic partner to clients and provide transformative solutions to meet their business goals.Website: www.bankscompany.usContact: Eric FosterPhone: 248-996-5553Email: eric@bankscompany.us
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CENDROWSKI CORPORATE ADVISORSProvides assistance for cannabis business owners with entity formation and startup, background investigation services, MMFLA state license application, and tax return preparation.Website: https://cannabis.accountant/Contact: Walter McGrail, Managing Director, Harry Cendrowski, Founding Partner and Managing Director, Jim Martin, Managing DirectorPhone: 866-717-1607Email: hc@cendsel.com
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DA ADVISORY GROUPServicing the cannabis sector since initial legalization of cannabis in Michigan, you can rest assured you are in expert care when working with DA Advisory Group's team of cannabis CPAs.Website: https://dacpas.com/Contact: Andrew DakkiPhone: 248-895-4906Email: andrew.dakki@dacpas.com
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DUNASKISS CONSULTING AND DEVELOPMENT, INC.
Beyond government and consulting experience, our background includes property sales and management, manufacturing and distribution, restaurant management and retail services.
Website: www.dunaskiss.biz
Contact: Justin Dunaskiss
Phone: 248-693-1391
Email: justin@dunaskiss.biz
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EXISTO
Technology and business consulting, with a focus on compliance with METRC and state and municipal rules.
Website: https://existosolutions.com/
Contact: Chris Hernandez
Phone: 313-550-1151
Email: chris@existoservices.com
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ICS Consulting Service LLC
ICS Consulting Service LLC provides operational training for all cannabis license types, independent audits of licensed operations, and can provide general compliance consulting for SOP development and expansion of operations.
Website: https://www.icsconsultingservice.com/
Contact: Jenny Germano
Phone: 303-630-9806
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MUSKEGON COUNTY CANNABIS COALITION, INC.Created to inform educate, help find gainful employment and give voice to the citizens of Muskegon County as it related to social equity and the cannabis industry.Contact: Maxwell McGuffeyPhone: 616-634-0520Email: maxwell.mcguffey@gmail.com
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SHORELINE MMP
Offering licensing support and consulting. We can assist you with the local and state application process.
Website: http://www.shorelinemmp.com/
Contact: Anna Dukes, Owner
Phone: 231-571-4453
Email: ShorelineMMP@gmail.com
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SOZO COMPANIES
Vertically integrated Cannabis Operating Business. Offers resources on employment, educational, and record expungement support.
Website: www.sozolife.com
Contact: Rosalie Flores
Email: rflores@sozocompanies.com
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SPARROW CONSULTING
We represent both municipalities and Cannabis Entrepreneurs nationwide. From public affairs to state and local licensing support, we can help you through the local and state process.
Website: www.hatchaplanmi.com
Contact: Connie Maxim-Sparrow
Phone: 231-224-6355
Email: connie@hatchaplanmi.com
FINANCIAL RESOURCES
Banking and lending services applicants and licensees.
BANKS
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COMMUNITY CHOICE CREDIT UNIONCommunity Choice is a full-service financial institution. We offer personal and business accounts, including accounts for marijuana-related businesses. Today, we have 22 locations in Michigan and a 24/7 Member Contact Center. Our 370 team members serve more than 115,000 members, and our assets have grown to $1.6 billion.
Website: https://www.communitychoicecu.com
Contact: Donna Bashi, VP Business Development
Phone: 1-877-243-2528 x2104
Email: dbashi@communitychoicecu.com
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G.W. JONES EXCHANGE BANK
Banking/Payment processing for those in the cannabis industry.
Website: www.gwjonesbank.com
Contact: Allison Smith
Phone: 269-615-2412
Email: asmith@gwjonesbank.com
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HIGHPOINT COMMUNITY BANK
Highpoint Community Bank has proudly served businesses for over 135 years, and we believe every legal cannabis business deserves access to the same financial services as any other legitimate business. Servicing Central and Southwest Michigan, our dedicated team of experts are here to provide exceptional service as we strive to meet both your current and future needs. Let us help you grow your business with accounts and services that match the needs of your business and your employees.
Website: https://www.highpointcommunitybank.com/
Phone: 888-422-2280
Email: cannabisbanking@hcb.us
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UNION BANKUnion Bank has been providing banking services to the Michigan cannabis industry since January 2019. We are able to accommodate all different phases a business may be in from Capital Accounts, to plant touching - licensed operations, ancillary services, operating accounts and even employee accounts.
Website: www.ubmich.com
Contact: Edith Farrell, Vice President
Phone: 616-374-3278
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WILDFIRE CREDIT UNION
Financial services provider. We offer an array of personal and business services to meet your needs and help you achieve your future financial goals.
Website: www.wildfirecu.org
Phone: 989-249-8200
OTHER FINANCIAL ORGANIZATIONS
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CANNAS CAPITAL
Insurance company specializing in cannabis and craft spirit industries.
Website: https://cannascapital.com
Contact: Cimone Casson
Phone: 312-933-5167
Email: ccasson12@gmail.com
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GREEN CHECK VERIFIEDGreen Check Verified is a cannabis banking platform that facilitates banking partnerships between plant-touching businesses and cannabis-friendly banks through our compliance software. Our service is 100% free to the cannabis industry and cannabis businesses get to enjoy direct banking services with a bank or credit union in their area.
Website: https://greencheckverified.com
Contact: Ryan Handelman, Cannabis Business Advisor
Phone: 203-464-1427
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SPECIALTY AGRICULTURE RISK AND FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION (SARFA)
SARFA is an organization that is dedicated to being a change agent in insurance and the financial system, creating partnerships, endorsements, and when necessary, creating insurance and financial products.
Website: www.sarfami.com
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SPIRE INSURANCE SOLUTIONS
Spire Insurance Solutions was founded with a mission, to bring transparency to insurance and compliance navigation, specifically for the cannabis industry. We leverage our passion and advocacy for cannabis along with vast knowledge of insurance to help protect your business within your budget.”
Website: https://www.spireamerica.com/commercial/cannabis-insurance-solutions/
Contact: Taylor Bartosh, Vice President; Katie Shoening, Licensed Insurance Solution Provider; Ryanne Donahue, License Insurance Solution Provider
Phone: 800-686-8664; 313-547-6700; 231-344-3013
Email: Tyler.Bartosh@TheSpireTeam.com; Canna.Kate@TheSpireTeam.com; Ryanne.Donahue@TheSpireTeam.com
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STERLING INSURANCE GROUP
Assured Partners/Sterling Insurance Group About Your Business or Event: Assured Partners, known locally in Michigan as Sterling Insurance Group, has provided insurance, employee benefits, and risk management services to cannabis businesses since 2017. As part of our broader national cannabis platform, we have local professionals that support licensees of all sizes.
Website: https://sterlingagency.com/
Contact: Quintin Meek, Cannabis Practice Lead
Phone: 989-284-8609
Email: quintin.meek@assuredpartners.com
OTHER
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CURE8
Cure8 is a full spectrum tech services provider for the cannabis industry. We help cannabis businesses of all types and sizes plan, install, secure, manage, and scale all their tech, including point of sale (POS), seed-to-sale, and surveillance systems, menu boards, kiosks, back office IT, and networks. Our services help cannabis operators launch quicker and easier, grow faster, and stay compliant and secure.
Website: https://www.cure8.tech/
Contact: Munir Haque, Vice President
Phone: 855-394-1420
Email: munir@cure8.tech
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DISPENSARY JAR
Manufacture custom displays, packaging solutions, and accessories for the cannabis industry.
Website: https://dispensaryjar.com/
Contact: Ryan Bright, Owner
Phone: 313-846-6900
Email: ryan@dispensaryjar.com
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DIVERSIFIED AG LLC
Commercial supplier of cultivation equipment and supplies, as well as cultivation management consulting services.
Website: https://diversified-agllc.com/
Contact: Crawford James II
Phone: 313-920-5604
Email: cjames@diversified-ag.com
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GLOBIOX
Globiox is a life science consultancy that specializes in Quality Assurance and Regulatory services. Globiox has experience conducting CRA GMP audits for cannabinoid growing and manufacturing facilities. We can also help navigate regulatory requirements, build quality management systems that comply with any and all GXP regulations, and conduct gap analyses if you're unsure where your company falls on the compliance spectrum. We have highly skilled and highly trained staffed that can help with any quality and regulatory needs.
Website: https://globiox.com
Contact: Sarah Egan, Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs Specialist
Phone: 737-231-0233
Email: segan@globiox.com
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LSV Communications
LSV Communications, founded in 2016, is a digital marketing agency structured on the principle of value proposition messaging to differentiate a company from competitors. The agency's TargetMarketFIRST 21st-century business model creates this messaging with a signature style of short, conversational sentences and paragraphs, energetic website design and content, imaginative video production, voiceovers, and artificial intelligence video storytelling. This expertise increases content engagement and creates an emotional attachment to the brand.
Website: https://www.lsvalueprop.com/
Contact: Bruce Goldfaden
Phone: 713-302-0917
Email: bruce@lsvalueprop.com
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MIDWEST CANNANURSES (MCN) CONSULTING
MCN is a collective of registered nurses from various backgrounds in healthcare and academia that connect cannabis and healthcare by offering educational resources, encouraging informed consumption, advocating for patients who chose cannabis, and developing individualized care plans for holistic treatment.
MCN offers services in four tiers aimed at individual patients, healthcare professionals, canna-business and license holders, and the general community.Website: https://www.mcn.health/
Contact: Ebony Smith, BSN, RN, VP of Community Outreach and Engagement
Phone: 313-444-4692
Email: support@mcn.health
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SANI360 LLC
Janitorial and specialized disinfecting services for marijuana facilities including environmental safety consult, equipment rentals and office supplies.
Website: https://www.getsani360.com/
Contact: TeQuion Brookins, CEO
Phone: 313-800-8696
Email: info@getsani360.com
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THE CLEAN SMOKE COMMUNITY INVESTMENT PROJECT
- Improves businesses' readiness and accessibility to capital services and procurement.
- Specialized services and mentorship by industry, business life cycle, and professional business services.
- Provides access to new business networks, while helping to find the right fit and link with culturally competent mentorship.
- Partnerships to advance a stronger and more connected small business field of practice.
- Please visit website for additional information.
Website: https://cleansmoke.org/
Contact: Najanava Harvey-Quinn, Managing Director
Phone: 248-629-0154
Email: invest@cleansmoke.org
INTERNAL STATE AGENCIES
Internal resources to assist with becoming a licensed cannabis business.
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BUREAU OF FIRE SERVICES (BFS)Performs fire safety field inspections of all medical and adult-use marijuana licensed facilities along with Fire Safety Plan Reviews.
Website: BFS
Phone: 517-241-8847
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CANNABIS REGULATORY AGENCY'S ENFORCEMENT DIVISIONPerforms inspections and investigations of applicants, licensees, proposed cannabis businesses, and cannabis business operations.
Website: www.michigan.gov/cra
Phone: 517-284-8599
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CORPORATIONS SECURITIES & COMMERCIAL LICENSING (CSCL)Promotes economic development and growth by facilitating the formation of business entities in Michigan.
Website: CSCL
Phone: 517-241-6470
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ENVIRONMENT GREAT LAKES & ENERGY (EGLE)Our mission is to protect Michigan's environment and public health by managing air, water, land, and energy resources.
Website: www.michigan.gov/egle/
Phone: 517-284-6700
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METRCMichigan's statewide seed-to-sale cannabis tracking system that uses serialized tags attached to every plant - and labels attached to wholesale packages - to track cannabis inventory.
Website: https://www.metrc.com/partner/michigan/
Phone: 1-877-566-6506
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TREASURYProvides information about tax requirements in the cannabis industry.
Website: www.michigan.gov/treasury
Phone: 517-335-7508 -
WAGE & HOURProvides public service through the fair, effective, and efficient administration of laws that protect the wages and fringe benefits of Michigan workers.
Website: Wage & Hour
517-284-7800
Email: whinfo@michigan.gov