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  1. Ron Strider

    Canadians Are Obsessed With Cannabis And Cryptocurrency

    Canadians' curiosity for pot and bitcoin knows no bounds. According to Google's 2017 Year In Search list, the two most-Googled economic terms in Canada this year were "The Price of Bitcoin" and "Marijuana Stock", reflecting the population's growing interest in two burgeoning markets –...
  2. Ron Strider

    Hemp A Highlight Of Associated Governments Of NW Colorado Economic Development Summit

    From hemp to coding schools, a diverse lineup of presentations at Friday's economic summit emphasized regional collaboration and innovation, including a presentation by the so-called Mister Hemp. Mister Hemp, also known as Jason Lauve, has spent years researching hemp and its industrial...
  3. Katelyn Baker

    Legal Marijuana A 'Powerful Force' In Oregon Economy

    A new report on the recreational and medical marijuana industry in Oregon estimates that 12,500 jobs have been created with cumulative annual wages of $315 million. With the report, done by Beau Whitney of Whitney Economics, Oregon joins Colorado in reporting a big economic boost from the...
  4. Katelyn Baker

    Colorado's Marijuana Industry Is An Economic Powerhouse

    More than 18,000 people in Colorado now have full-time jobs because of the legalized marijuana industry, which has generated a $2.39 billion impact on the Rocky Mountain State's economy. Those are two of the findings in a new report that attempts to quantify the impact of the marijuana industry...
  5. Katelyn Baker

    CO: G.J. Chamber Hasn't Considered Marijuana As A Way To Boost The Local Economy

    Diane Schwenke, the CEO of the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce, said at a meeting at Main Street Bagels this morning that the chamber's board hasn't even discussed or considered the possibility of bringing retail marijuana commerce to Grand Junction as a way to boost the local economy...
  6. Katelyn Baker

    MD: Economic Leaders Expect Boost From Medical Cannabis

    Worcester County, Md. - There are two finalists for licenses from the Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission in Worcester County. One processor and one grower made the final 15, respectively. Economic leaders in Worcester County believe the two cannabis business could provide a big economic...
  7. Katelyn Baker

    MD: Economic Leaders Expect Boost From Medical Cannabis

    Worcester County, Md. - There are two finalists for licenses from the Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission in Worcester County. One processor and one grower made the final 15, respectively. Economic leaders in Worcester County believe the two cannabis business could provide a big economic...
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