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Cannabis: A Fast Growing Industry Investors and States are High On 

In the last five years, marijuana has been legalized in 33 states and has generated $750 million in revenue.  The $10 billion legal marijuana industry is growing alongside the CBD industry, with each expected to be a $40 billion industry by 2030. Constellation, Altria, Scott’s Miracle Grow, the Pritzker family and more have invested.  It seems everyone wants to ride the “high” tide of the market, but there are warning signs for companies.

This week, JJ McKay will provide his insight on the legal marijuana and CBD industry.  With a rich history in consumer appetites, JJ McKay has worked on programs with companies that include Costco and the American Heart Association.  In 2016, McKay founded The Fresh Toast, a media content company and lifestyle & health platform with a side of cannabis. It is an award-winning digital leader for the industry.