Detroit awards second round of recreational cannabis licenses
(CBS DETROIT) - The City of Detroit announced another round of recreational cannabis licenses, approving 37 applicants.
According to a press release, the winners include 13 businesses, majority Black-owned, five majority women-owned, and 21 owned by Detroit residents. The city opened the second wave of applications on Aug. 1 and received 65 applicants.
This comes nearly a year after the city awarded 33 adult-use cannabis licenses in the first round. The applicants included 13 non-equity and 20 equity.
"Just shy of a year ago, the City of Detroit awarded its first round of adult-use limited licenses, which saw a little more than 50% of adult-use limited licenses awarded to Detroit residents who are the majority owner of their businesses," said City Council President Pro Temp James Tate in a written statement.
"Of those newly licensed business owners in 'Round One,' 16 are African American. Today, we continue the progressive expansion of our cannabis industry with the announcement of 'Round Two' awardees. Congratulations to all those who persevered through a gauntlet of challenges to get to this point; and I am excited for the future as we continue to provide legitimate opportunities for Detroiters within an industry that previously shut them out."
The licenses are broken down into three types:
- Retailer: allowed to sell cannabis and related products from licensed growers and processors to adult consumers.
- Micro-business: small businesses can vertically integrate by growing and processing up to 150 plants and sell products to adult consumers.
- Consumption lounge: commercial location allowed to host adults to consume products.
"We congratulate all the successful applicants who have been awarded licenses in Round 2," said Kim James, director of the Office of Marijuana Ventures and Entrepreneurship, in a written statement. "These individuals and organizations have exhibited remarkable potential and commitment to operate successfully while honoring the City's diversity and equity goals.
"We are excited to witness their contributions to the sector and the positive economic impact we expect to see for the City of Detroit. OMVE remains dedicated to facilitating a transparent and fair licensing process, ensuring that all applicants have an equal opportunity to participate in this growing industry. The Office encourages unsuccessful applicants to continue their pursuit of entrepreneurship and stands committed to offering support and guidance for future licensing opportunities."
Here are the applicants awarded in Round 2:
Licensee Name | Address | License Type |
Altered State Cannabis Company | Provisional Certificate | Equity Designated Consumption Lounge |
Green Graffiti LLC | Provisional Certificate | Equity Designated Consumption Lounge |
CJ Ball LLC | Provisional Certificate | Equity Designated Consumption Lounge |
Smokers Club Detroit | Provisional Certificate | Non-Equity Designated Consumption Lounge |
Altered State Cannabis Company | Provisional Certificate | Equity Microbusiness |
Legacy Greens LLC | Provisional Certificate | Equity Microbusiness |
Legacy Greens LLC | 19347 Mt. Elliott | Equity Designated Consumption Lounge |
Green Genie 3, Inc | 20046 W. Warren | Equity Retailer Establishment |
Dank Garden LLC | 7741 Lyndon | Equity Retailer Establishment |
Midtown Weed Works LLC | 216 Milwaukee | Equity Retailer Establishment |
Green Genie, Inc. | 24600 W. McNichols | Equity Retailer Establishment |
Brightmoore Gardens LLC | 12641 Stout St. | Equity Retailer Establishment |
East to West Management LLC | 5808 E. McNichols | Equity Retailer Establishment |
13042 Van Dyke LLC | 13042 Van Dyke | Equity Retailer Establishment |
Caldwell 5540 LLC | 5540 E. 8 Mile Road | Equity Retailer Establishment |
LHSZTY, LLC | 7304 Michigan Ave. | Equity Retailer Establishment |
Utopia Gardens, LLC | 6541 East Lafayette | Equity Retailer Establishment |
Legacy Greens, LLC | 19347 Mount Elliott | Equity Retailer Establishment |
Treelated Health Center LLC | 10101 Fenkell | Equity Retailer Establishment |
Golden Herbal Leaf Inc. | 1601 E Grand Blvd | Equity Retailer Establishment |
Emerald Garden Mineral Health, Inc. | 140 Clark Street, aka 176 Clark | Equity Retailer Establishment |
CJ Ball LLC | 7529 Joy Road | Equity Retailer Establishment |
420 Factory LLC | 7555 Greenfield | Non-Equity Retailer Establishment |
Evergreen Wellness LLC | 19705 W. 7 Mile Road | Non-Equity Retailer Establishment |
The Great Vine, LLC | 17498 Mount Elliott | Non-Equity Retailer Establishment |
Buckmack LLC | 15831 Mack Ave. | Non-Equity Retailer Establishment |
No Limit Investments LLC | 2619 S. Schaefer | Non-Equity Retailer Establishment |
BBJF LLC | 6191 W Warren | Non-Equity Retailer Establishment |
7940 Michigan Avenue LLC | 7940 Michigan Ave. | Non-Equity Retailer Establishment |
TCD Detroit LLC | 13815 W 8 Mile Road | Non-Equity Retailer Establishment |
Jazz Club 2 LLC | 16890 Telegraph Road | Non-Equity Retailer Establishment |
Lando Land LLC | 6650 E. 8 Mile Road | Non-Equity Retailer Establishment |
West Michigan Collective LLC | 11999 Gratiot Ave. | Non-Equity Retailer Establishment |
Pure Property Holdings LLC | 13510 E. 8 Mile Road | Non-Equity Retailer Establishment |
20100 Sherwood LLC | 20100 Sherwood | Non-Equity Retailer Establishment |
Backpack Boyz, LLC | 6240 E. 8 Mile Road | Non-Equity Retailer Establishment |
378 Fordson LLC | 8287 Southfield Road | Non-Equity Retailer Establishment |