CRA requirements are detailed, overlapping, and regularly updated. SES translates state regulations into workable systems: license applications, Metrc compliance, audit preparation, and ongoing CRA alignment.

A social equity plan that meets CRA requirements is one thing. One that holds up to scrutiny, qualifies for grant funding, and creates traceable community impact is another. SES builds the second kind.

The CRA Social Equity Grant Program awards up to $10,000 per eligible licensee annually. SES has received this funding directly. We help you structure your application, meet the eligibility requirements, and deploy the funds correctly.

Gold-level All-Star certification unlocks grant eligibility, demonstrates commitment to equity benchmarks the state has set, and publicly distinguishes your business in a crowded market. SES holds Gold. We help you get there.

Not sure if you're ready to apply? This package assesses your current standing against CRA and municipal requirements, identifies gaps, and gives you a clear action plan before you invest in a full application. Includes a readiness report and prioritized next steps. Ideal for first-time applicants who want to start right.

A complete, CRA-ready cannabis license application built for accuracy and credibility. As a licensed Michigan Notary, Melissa files all cannabis license types directly. Every packet is structured to meet CRA standards and demonstrate compliance, not just check boxes.

Michigan municipalities set their own licensing requirements, zoning rules, and conditions. This package handles your local application from start to finish: documentation, community impact framing, and coordination with municipal processes alongside your state application.

Your social equity plan is more than a requirement. This package builds a CRA-aligned social equity plan, corporate spend documentation, and community reinvestment strategy that demonstrates measurable impact. Strengthening your application and your All-Star eligibility.

Everything in one engagement: CRA state application, local municipality application, and a complete social equity and community benefit package. Built as an integrated system so every component reinforces the others. Best value for applicants pursuing full compliance from day one.

The complete licensing packet plus a ready-to-use compliance binder covering your operating procedures, METRC setup, staff protocols, and CRA reporting requirements. Designed so your team can operate confidently from your first day of licensure.

Already in progress but stuck on something specific? Book Melissa by the hour for targeted guidance on CRA requirements, application questions, social equity plan review, municipality negotiations, or compliance questions. No retainer required.