Our Mission

DCIA unites Detroit’s licensed operators, equity entrepreneurs, service providers, and local advocates to ensure that our city leads with equity, economic opportunity, and ownership in the cannabis industry.

Why Join DCIA?

  • Advocate at City Hall and in Lansing
  • CRA compliance alerts and legal briefings
  • Intra-city Buyers Guild with peer discounts
  • Member-only networking and policy events
  • Inclusion in our Member Directory
  • Voting rights and leadership opportunities

Who Should Join?

  • Licensed Operators based in Detroit
  • Social Equity & Legacy Entrepreneurs
  • Multi-State Operators with Detroit locations
  • Ancillary Businesses: legal, packaging, security, consulting
  • Nonprofits, education, workforce, and investor partners

Membership Options

Category Fee
Licensed Operators $250/Quarter
Ancillary Providers $1,500 One-Time
Multi-State Operators $5,000 One-Time
Vendors/Equity Advocates $250–$750/Year
Founders Circle Add-On +$1,000

Join Us Today

Help us build Detroit’s cannabis future — together.

Complete Membership Application here Download Recruitment Brochure

Questions? Contact Interim Treasurer:

Stuart Carter | info@thedcia.org | 248-202-3112