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PRESS RELEASE: ‘Common Citizen for the Common Good’ food drive to serve local hungry in 2021
Common Citizen will kick off 2021 with the Common Citizen for the Common Good food drive, which launches on New Year’s Day. The producer of safe, high-quality cannabis products partnered with local food banks and charitable organizations to host the food drive at its Flint, Detroit and Battle Creek locations.

PRESS RELEASE: Common Citizen applauds Gov. Whitmer’s signing of Clean Slate legislation
“Common Citizen thanks Gov. Gretchen Whitmer for taking the much-needed step to sign the Clean Slate legislation into law,” said Michael Elias, CEO of Common Citizen. “Expunging marijuana criminal records can help address Michigan’s significant talent shortage, create opportunities for workforce development and help people lead more productive lives.”

Common Citizen job fairs for Hazel Park location
Common Citizen will continue its outdoor job fairs from noon to 5 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 28, and Tuesday, Sept. 29, for numerous positions at its new Hazel Park store, located at 877 E. 8 Mile Road. The award-winning producer of safe, high-quality cannabis products plans to open the store in mid-October.

How to Get a Medical Marijuana Card in Michigan [2020]
Cannabis has been legal in Michigan since December 2018, but you’ll be hard-pressed to find it in stores. The state is still creating a framework for the legal retail market, which means we won’t see recreational cannabis shops open until 2020. In the meantime, medical marijuana dispensaries are open and thriving—but you’ll need a medical marijuana card.

Common Citizen is making cannabis approachable – Cannabis Dispensary Magazine
Common Citizen dispensaries are called “chapters,” budtenders are “citizen advisers,” and products are organized by approachable categories that make sense to consumers.

How AIDS Activists Started The Cannabis Industry – LA Weekly
The cannabis industry wouldn’t be where it is today if not for the AIDS acticist of San Francisco. We take a look back in honor of LA Pride.

Recreational Cannabis has come to Battle Creek – Here’s how to make the most out of it
Our Battle Creek Chapter has begun to officially accept recreational cannabis orders, and we couldn’t be more excited to provide the community with a safe access point to cannabis.

Common Citizen Awarded Adult-Use Marijuana Retail License in Battle Creek, Mich – Cannabis Dispensary
Common Citizen, a producer of cannabis products with a focus on product and consumer safety, has been awarded an adult-use marijuana retail license at its Battle Creek location, with adult-use sales beginning Friday, May 22.

Cannabis Education Arrives (Virtually) At More American Universities – Forbes
Each of the four cannabis certificate types include three courses that are delivered over two months and cost $3000. The 405 hours of assignments and “class” time include one third videos and readings, with the rest is divided between research, homework, and internships when possible.

Common Citizen is going deep in its home state – New Cannabis Ventures
Exclusive Interview with Michigan Pure Med CEO Michael Elias Vertically integrated cannabis company Michigan Pure Med is establishing a deep presence in its home state before considering multi-state expansion. CEO Michael Elias spoke with New Cannabis… #CommonCitizen #MichaelElias #michigan

PRESS RELEASE: ‘Common Citizen for the Common Good’ food drive to serve local hungry in 2021
Common Citizen will kick off 2021 with the Common Citizen for the Common Good food drive, which launches on New Year’s Day. The producer of safe, high-quality cannabis products partnered with local food banks and charitable organizations to host the food drive at its Flint, Detroit and Battle Creek locations.

PRESS RELEASE: Common Citizen applauds Gov. Whitmer’s signing of Clean Slate legislation
“Common Citizen thanks Gov. Gretchen Whitmer for taking the much-needed step to sign the Clean Slate legislation into law,” said Michael Elias, CEO of Common Citizen. “Expunging marijuana criminal records can help address Michigan’s significant talent shortage, create opportunities for workforce development and help people lead more productive lives.”

Common Citizen job fairs for Hazel Park location
Common Citizen will continue its outdoor job fairs from noon to 5 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 28, and Tuesday, Sept. 29, for numerous positions at its new Hazel Park store, located at 877 E. 8 Mile Road. The award-winning producer of safe, high-quality cannabis products plans to open the store in mid-October.

How to Get a Medical Marijuana Card in Michigan [2020]
Cannabis has been legal in Michigan since December 2018, but you’ll be hard-pressed to find it in stores. The state is still creating a framework for the legal retail market, which means we won’t see recreational cannabis shops open until 2020. In the meantime, medical marijuana dispensaries are open and thriving—but you’ll need a medical marijuana card.

Common Citizen is making cannabis approachable – Cannabis Dispensary Magazine
Common Citizen dispensaries are called “chapters,” budtenders are “citizen advisers,” and products are organized by approachable categories that make sense to consumers.

How AIDS Activists Started The Cannabis Industry – LA Weekly
The cannabis industry wouldn’t be where it is today if not for the AIDS acticist of San Francisco. We take a look back in honor of LA Pride.

Recreational Cannabis has come to Battle Creek – Here’s how to make the most out of it
Our Battle Creek Chapter has begun to officially accept recreational cannabis orders, and we couldn’t be more excited to provide the community with a safe access point to cannabis.

Common Citizen Awarded Adult-Use Marijuana Retail License in Battle Creek, Mich – Cannabis Dispensary
Common Citizen, a producer of cannabis products with a focus on product and consumer safety, has been awarded an adult-use marijuana retail license at its Battle Creek location, with adult-use sales beginning Friday, May 22.

Cannabis Education Arrives (Virtually) At More American Universities – Forbes
Each of the four cannabis certificate types include three courses that are delivered over two months and cost $3000. The 405 hours of assignments and “class” time include one third videos and readings, with the rest is divided between research, homework, and internships when possible.

Common Citizen is going deep in its home state – New Cannabis Ventures
Exclusive Interview with Michigan Pure Med CEO Michael Elias Vertically integrated cannabis company Michigan Pure Med is establishing a deep presence in its home state before considering multi-state expansion. CEO Michael Elias spoke with New Cannabis… #CommonCitizen #MichaelElias #michigan