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• Nearly 75 percent of seniors in a recent AARP poll support medical marijuana. • In 2014, Colorado becomes the first state to legalize recreational marijuana. • Medical marijuana dispensaries outnumber Starbucks 3 to 1 in Colorado • After legalizing recreational Cannabis, Colorado and Washington see estimated tax revenues soar to more than $550 million. See, pot pays. • In 2015, about half of the people in the United States have tried marijuana, 12% have used it in the past year, and 7.3% have used it in the past month.
two dozen speakers from the state’s growing marijuana industry shared their stories and participated in question and answer sessions focusing on how participants can advance their cannabis careers. “Our goal is for people to utilize this conference from every angle, especially as an educational tool for the future of the business,” says Mendoza. “We want to bring the marijuana and cannabis industry to the forefront in the Southwest.” More information on the Southwest Cannabis Conference + Expo is available on their website at AWCCExpo.com.
The SWCC Expo showcased the industry’s most innovative products, along with scheduled seminars and presentations by industry business leaders and experts. It provided an electric environment where industry reformers, entrepreneurs, investors and attendees met, networked and learned about the medicinal values of marijuana for people around the world. Special thanks to Rory Mendoza and his entire team for putting on the event. PHOTOS BY MICHAEL FADYK
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