Northwest Wayne News

The City of Detroit’s Office of Marijuana Ventures and Entrepreneurship (OMVE) is thrilled to announce the results of the second application round for adult-use cannabis retailers, microbusinesses, and designated consumption establishment licenses.

Following the rigorous application review, the City has approved 37 applicants that have demonstrated strong potential for success and a commitment to an equitable business environment in the regulated marijuana industry. Round 2 winners include 13 businesses that are majority owned by African Americans, 5 majority owned by women, and 21 majority owners who are Detroit residents.

“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. “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."

"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. "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.”

Round Two Licensees:

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 Eight 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. Seven Mile	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 Avenue	Non-Equity Retailer Establishment
TCD Detroit LLC	13815 w 8 mile	Non-Equity Retailer Establishment
Jazz Club 2 LLC	16890 Telegraph Rd	Non-Equity Retailer Establishment
Lando Land LLC	6650 E Eight Mile	Non-Equity Retailer Establishment
West Michigan Collective LLC	11999 Gratiot	Non-Equity Retailer Establishment
Pure Property Holdings LLC	13510 E. Eight Mile Rd.	Non-Equity Retailer Establishment
20100 Sherwood LLC	20100 Sherwood	Non-Equity Retailer Establishment
Backpack Boyz, LLC	6240 E 8 Mile Rd	Non-Equity Retailer Establishment
378 Fordson LLC	8287 Southfield Rd.	Non-Equity Retailer Establishment

 

Sixty-five total applications were received.  Below is a breakdown of the type of license available, along with total number of applicants and the number of licenses approved. 

• Retailer: Allows a business to sell marijuana and related products from licensed growers and processors to adult consumers for recreational purposes 
• 15 non-equity licenses approved 
• 15 equity licenses approved 
• 0 provisional certificates awarded 
• 23 non-equity license applications submitted (15 available) 
• 23 equity license applications submitted (15 available) 
• 10 equity retailer provisional certificate applications (0 available) 
• Micro-Business: Allows a small business to vertically integrate by growing and processing up to 150 plants and directly selling those products to adult consumers for recreational purposes 
• 2 equity microbusiness provisional certificate awarded 
• 0 equity license applications submitted (5 available) 
• 0 non-equity license applications submitted (5 available) 
• 3 equity microbusiness provisional applications received (5 available) 
• 0 non-equity microbusiness provisional applications received (5 available) 
• Consumption Lounge: Allows a commercial location to host adults to consume marijuana products 
• 1 equity license approved  
• 3 equity designated consumption provisional certificates awarded  
• 1 non-equity designated consumption lounge provisional certificate awarded 
• 1 equity license application submitted (5 available) 
• 0 non-equity license applications submitted (5 available) 
• 5 equity provisional certificate applications (4 available) 
• 1 non-equity provisional certificate application (5 available) 

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