We Are The Cannabis Industry

The legal, regulated cannabis industry serves medical patients and adult consumers in 28 states, generates billions of dollars in economic activity, and supports tens of thousands of jobs. The people of the cannabis industry provide compassionate care, responsible education, and cutting-edge innovation. These are their stories.

Colorado Dispensary Employee

Scott Yoss

Dispensary staffer Scott Yoss goes above and beyond to educate his customers about responsible use.

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Dispensary Employee Nevada Patient Veteran

Brian Eberhart

An injury left former Marine Brian Eberhart with excruciating pain--and an opiate addiction. Cannabis helped him beat that addiction and find a rewarding new career.

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Colorado Dispensary Employee Patient

Shirlee McDaniels

Through medical cannabis, Shirlee McDaniels found relief from post-surgery pain without opiate painkillers. Now, she uses her knowledge to help other patients.

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Manufacturing Ohio

Roger Schulz

Roger Schulz lost his manufacturing job in the recession. Now, thanks to a fast-growing, Ohio-based maker of high-tech cannabis extraction equipment, he's back to work.

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D.C. Small Business Owner

Corey Barnette

Corey Barnette has an M.B.A. and a background in engineering and investment banking. Now he cultivates jobs - and safe, medical-grade cannabis - in D.C.

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Colorado Science

Jay Denniston

Jay Denniston uses cutting-edge science to create safe, consistent, and carefully crafted cannabis-infused products.

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Colorado Technology

Coming Soon: Jeannette Ward

Jeannette Ward climbed the corporate ladder at Coca-Cola, Home Depot, and UPS. Now she leads data and marketing for a cannabis technology firm.

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Advocacy. Education. Community.

Representing more than 1,000 member-businesses nationwide, the National Cannabis Industry Association is the largest cannabis trade association in the U.S.

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