I feel like that’s super-duper corny to say, but destigmatizing cannabis is very important to us, and giving back reflects that.”Ĭannabis companies all across Michigan are baking charity into their business plans. “We get jazzed about that kind of stuff,” Lindgren says. In total, the company officially donates about $50,000 a year to local organizations, with even more pledged informally - through jersey sponsorships for an adult Wiffle ball team, for example. When pandemic shutdowns threatened the Niles-Buchanan YMCA, Green Stem stepped up and bought 65 annual household memberships for its staff. Green Stem also helped build the Jones Park disc golf course and contributes to hometown events like the Four Flags Area Apple Festival. I feel like that’s super-duper corny to say, but destigmatizing cannabis is very important to us, and giving back reflects that.” -Katie Lindgren, Green Stem ProvisioningĮach April, Green Stem allocates 4.20% of profits to organizations such as Ferry Street Resource Center or Spero House, which aid people struggling to get back on their feet.

“It was important to build the business but also become part of the community,” says Lindgren, who serves as director of public relations and events for the company.

As part of their commitment, they pledged to support local charities. When Katie Lindgren and her family opened Green Stem Provisioning in Niles, Michigan, they moved across the state to make the little city their new home. MiCIA Magazine - Volume 4 Number 2 BAKED INTO THE BUSINESS

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