This weekend: Michigan Medical Marijuana Expo 2009 in Detroit

Detroit, Michigan, July 13, 2009 – On Aug 8th & 9th Southwest Detroit/Corktown will host Michigan’s first major event dedicated solely to medical marijuana. Anchored at the Burst Complex, 2520 22nd Street and spilling over onto several adjacent properties, the Expo will run from 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM on Saturday, August 8th and 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM on Sunday, August 9th. Over 5,000 visitors are expected to attend the MMM Expo 2009. No medical marijuana will be bought, sold or exchanged at this event and there will be no open possession or public use of medical marijuana on the premises. Event details, speakers and online class registration may be found online at: www.mmmexpo2009.com.

MMM Expo 2009 is dedicated to increasing public awareness of Michigan’s medical marijuana law. It is expected to draw a wide range of people including patients, caregivers and various other members of the medical marijuana community. Also, anyone interested in learning more about medical marijuana are welcome to attend.

“Michigan’s Medical Marijuana Act of 2008 passed by an overwhelming majority,” said event organizer Brian Johnson. “The citizens of Michigan supported protecting medical marijuana patients as a general concept. At this event they can learn the specifics of exactly how the whole system works. We want to get information into the hands of people who need it.”

MMM Expo 2009 is an indoor/outdoor event with over 12,500 square feet of grow & hydro supply displays, classroom space and vendor booths. Events include do-it yourself workshops, horticultural seminars, a professional glass blower, poetry and music performers. Attorneys and doctors specializing in medical marijuana will also be on site and available for consultation. Exhibitors include community advocacy groups such as the Michigan Medical Marijuana Association (MMMA), Compassion Clubs, and the Michigan Marijuana Chamber of Commerce. Vendors expected to set up displays include The Nile Valley Group, Superior Grower Supply and Growco along with many others providing services and products useful to the medical marijuana community.

While the focus of the event is to empower Michigan’s medical marijuana community through education, advocacy and networking, it is also intended to help stimulate Michigan’s emerging medical marijuana industry. “Medical marijuana is a multi-million dollar commerce in other states that protect their medical marijuana patients. Our law was deliberately written to thwart the greedy but there are still plenty of opportunities for ethical people to make an honest living,” commented Greg Francisco, Executive Director of the Michigan Medical Marijuana Association.

The Michigan Medical Marijuana Expo 2009 is organized by the Genco Group, LLC. Genco’s mission is to educate and entertain the medical marijuana community through exciting informational events. Genco is also planning a second, larger event for early 2010.