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How can I tell if my cannabis is high quality?
Everyone wants high quality in their cannabis products. With premium flower, you’ll experience delicious flavors, relaxing aromas and a pleasant high while substandard flower will result in a funky mouth-taste and undesirable effects.
Cannabis ‘Resets’ Me: How Videographer Milan Boyer Finds Her Motivation
My name is Milan Arielle Boyer and I’m a videographer and photographer. I work with a few different companies as a freelancer and I also have my own company, Milan Arielle Productions.
Your local guide to Battle Creek, Michigan
There’s a lot more to Battle Creek than a balanced breakfast. Home to Kellogg Company and Post Cereals headquarters, the Michigan city boasts a proud history and plenty of things to see and do. From nature preserves to museums and even a roaring casino, check out our fun guide to Battle Creek.
7 Flint entrepreneurs to watch
Words like “grit” and “perseverance” are common adjectives used to describe successful entrepreneurs. It’s no surprise, then, that a thriving startup culture is flourishing here in Flint. From coffee-brewing and consulting to high-quality clothing and sustainable eyewear, here are our picks of local startups and entrepreneurs who are making waves across our city.
Can cannabis and major league sports play on the same team?
When it comes to pro sports, cannabis has remained firmly on the bench. Banned outright by most North American leagues, players today face stiff punishments and public backlash if they speak out or test positive for cannabis.
Creativity and Cannabis Go Hand in Hand for Standup Comedian Justin Essenmacher
A study in the journal Frontiers in Human Neuroscience showed regular exercisers did better on creativity tests than their more sedentary peers. Specifically, exercise improved divergent and convergent thinking, two kinds of problem-solving that are considered the main components of creative thought.
5 Inspiring Ways to Spark Creativity
A study in the journal Frontiers in Human Neuroscience showed regular exercisers did better on creativity tests than their more sedentary peers. Specifically, exercise improved divergent and convergent thinking, two kinds of problem-solving that are considered the main components of creative thought.
Detroit Startup Week: Here’s what you can expect
They say the hardest part of starting up is starting out.
Thankfully there’s Detroit Startup Week (June 17 to 21), a free, five-day event connecting entrepreneurs, designers, developers, and marketers with mentors and executives. As part of the rebirth of the city and its entrepreneurial community, more than 250 speakers will be there offering the tools and resources entrepreneurs need to grow their business.
How to throw a classy cannabis-pairing dinner party
For foodies, wine-pairing dinners are the height of sophistication; there’s something so elegant about a sommelier recommending wines and explaining how the notes complement the flavors in a dish.
Some of the Best Places and Events for Networking in Detroit
Sometimes it’s not what you know, but who you know.
No matter the field you work in, networking can help you make connections, meet new clients, spark important conversations, and help your business thrive. Unfortunately, it’s not always easy to know where to go or how to begin growing your professional contacts.
How can I tell if my cannabis is high quality?
Everyone wants high quality in their cannabis products. With premium flower, you’ll experience delicious flavors, relaxing aromas and a pleasant high while substandard flower will result in a funky mouth-taste and undesirable effects.
Cannabis ‘Resets’ Me: How Videographer Milan Boyer Finds Her Motivation
My name is Milan Arielle Boyer and I’m a videographer and photographer. I work with a few different companies as a freelancer and I also have my own company, Milan Arielle Productions.
Your local guide to Battle Creek, Michigan
There’s a lot more to Battle Creek than a balanced breakfast. Home to Kellogg Company and Post Cereals headquarters, the Michigan city boasts a proud history and plenty of things to see and do. From nature preserves to museums and even a roaring casino, check out our fun guide to Battle Creek.
7 Flint entrepreneurs to watch
Words like “grit” and “perseverance” are common adjectives used to describe successful entrepreneurs. It’s no surprise, then, that a thriving startup culture is flourishing here in Flint. From coffee-brewing and consulting to high-quality clothing and sustainable eyewear, here are our picks of local startups and entrepreneurs who are making waves across our city.
Can cannabis and major league sports play on the same team?
When it comes to pro sports, cannabis has remained firmly on the bench. Banned outright by most North American leagues, players today face stiff punishments and public backlash if they speak out or test positive for cannabis.
Creativity and Cannabis Go Hand in Hand for Standup Comedian Justin Essenmacher
A study in the journal Frontiers in Human Neuroscience showed regular exercisers did better on creativity tests than their more sedentary peers. Specifically, exercise improved divergent and convergent thinking, two kinds of problem-solving that are considered the main components of creative thought.
5 Inspiring Ways to Spark Creativity
A study in the journal Frontiers in Human Neuroscience showed regular exercisers did better on creativity tests than their more sedentary peers. Specifically, exercise improved divergent and convergent thinking, two kinds of problem-solving that are considered the main components of creative thought.
Detroit Startup Week: Here’s what you can expect
They say the hardest part of starting up is starting out.
Thankfully there’s Detroit Startup Week (June 17 to 21), a free, five-day event connecting entrepreneurs, designers, developers, and marketers with mentors and executives. As part of the rebirth of the city and its entrepreneurial community, more than 250 speakers will be there offering the tools and resources entrepreneurs need to grow their business.
How to throw a classy cannabis-pairing dinner party
For foodies, wine-pairing dinners are the height of sophistication; there’s something so elegant about a sommelier recommending wines and explaining how the notes complement the flavors in a dish.
Some of the Best Places and Events for Networking in Detroit
Sometimes it’s not what you know, but who you know.
No matter the field you work in, networking can help you make connections, meet new clients, spark important conversations, and help your business thrive. Unfortunately, it’s not always easy to know where to go or how to begin growing your professional contacts.
