• What is the MiCIA?
  • The MiCIA is a 501 C6 Trade Association that was formed in January of 2019 by our founding members with the purpose of advocating for state-licensed cannabis businesses.
• Who can become a member?
  • All state-licensed cannabis businesses, cannabis brands or ancillary service providers that transparently service state-licensed cannabis businesses. The MiCIA was founded on the principle of inclusion rather than exclusion. Our founding members believed that all businesses small or large are equally important to our industry. Our 13 member board of directors votes to approve each new member at our monthly board meetings.
• How is MiCIA legislative and regulatory policy decided?
  • State-licensed members drive our policy decisions. Our 13 member policy committee reviews all proposals, votes and sends their recommendations to the 13 member board of directors for an affirming vote. We use the member surveys collected at our spring and fall caucus as data when developing policy and voting. This 2 vote committee process ensures that we are supporting policy that the majority of our state-licensed members are in favor of.
• How can all members who are not serving on a committee make sure their voice is heard?
  • Participate in member surveys. Send proposals directly to the Executive Director to be considered by the policy committee and board of directors. Ask the association for assistance with scheduling a meeting directly with your lawmakers.
• Who does the MiCIA lobby for?
  • The association advocates specifically for our state-licensed members. They are the reason for our formation.
• Why should ancillary companies become members?
  • Ancillary membership gives access to our member exclusive events where ancillary companies gain direct access to our large number of state-licensed members. The association promotes our ancillary members to our state-licensed members through referrals, discount programs, social media, webinars and sponsorship opportunities.
• How does the referral program work?
  • We provide referral lists to our state-licensed members with all ancillary and state-licensed members listed by category. Members are also profiled in our membership database. Our state-licensed members often give priority to MiCIA member ancillary providers when searching for ancillary service providers.
• How are event the sponsors determined?
  • The event sponsorship opportunities are emailed to the members. We accept sponsorship on a first come first served basis. It is the members responsibility to reserve their sponsorship opportunity.
• What if I am having a personal dispute with another member?
  • The MiCIA is a professional trade association. Personal disputes have no place in association business. Our staff members have been trained to not entertain unprofessional conversations about other members.
• Code of conduct
  • The MiCIA is a professional trade association. We expect our members to behave professionally at all times and to treat MiCIA staff respectfully. The MiCIA board of directors may revoke a membership for unprofessional behavior by majority board vote.
• When is MiCIA staff available?
  • The MiCIA staff is available to assist our members Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm. Our staff members enjoy attending as many member events as possible but are under no obligation to make appearances on weekends.
• How are MiCIA membership dues allocated?
  • Association dues are used for staffing, lobbying, legal, accounting, PR services and office expenses. The MiCIA board of directors oversees the association budget and its expenses.
  • Please note that Contributions, gifts or dues that you pay  to the Michigan Cannabis Industry Association (“MICIA”) are not deductible as charitable contributions for Federal income tax purposes.

  • Please note that 20% of the dues paid by each member annually is allocable to non-deductible lobbying and campaign expenses

  • Please consult with your tax advisor regarding the possible deductibility of your dues, gifts or contributions to MICIA.
• How can my company be considered to serve on the policy committee or board of directors?
  • When committee and board seat positions become available our members receive the opening notification via email. Upon receipt of the open seat notification members are instructed to request their nomination in writing with a clear response deadline. To be considered the applicant must be a state-licensed cannabis company and a pre-existing dues paying member of the association in good standing.
• How can I promote my business through the association?
  • You can promote your business by contacting MiCIA staff and requesting assistance with scheduled webinars, social media posts, newsletter inclusions and more.
• How can I make the most of my membership?
  • Participation is key! The MiCIA has grown to over 400 business members making us the largest and most successful cannabis trade association in the country. Make the most of your membership by attending our events and caucus meetings to build relationships and network with other members. Contact MiCIA staff regularly for assistance with all of your business and promotional needs.

Have additional questions?
Contact us at info@micia.org