EDITOR’S NOTE: On May 20, NJ Cannabis Insider in collaboration with Advance Media New York hosts a virtual business networking event, featuring some of New York state’s most prominent industry leaders.
The cannabis industry often provides projections on the billions that are made by the adult-use and medical market.
An estimated $4.6 billion in annual cannabis sales happen in New York alone, the majority of which is driven by that very same market, and the integration of that market into a legalized one is an absolute must, says Dasheeda Dawson, the Cannabis Health Equity Movement .
“I’m proud to support the Legacy to Legal education series because it brings Black and brown entrepreneurs who’ve been working in the shadows to the table so that they can be part of New York’s adult-use market.
“Cash out, cash in,” said Bridgewater, who will also be speaking at the Friday conference.
“Legalization allows us to run legitimate businesses and be part of the industry that we helped create,” Bautista said.
Other industry power players who are scheduled to speak include, Jessica Gonzalez of Minorities for Medical Marijuana, Faye Coleman, Founder & CEO of Pure Genesis, Dr.
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