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Uncle Joe

(58,270 posts) Sun Jun 22, 2014, 12:16 AM Jun 2014

Along with additional tax revenue these industries have benefited from Colorado's

legalization of Cannabis

http://www.inc.com/will-yakowicz/legal-marijuana-gives-colorado-businesses-a-lift.html

According to the latest data from the Colorado Department of Revenue, the state's legal recreational marijuana industry sold more than $22 million worth of cannabis in April. Since legalization, weed sales have generated $11 million in sales and excise taxes, a figure expected to increase to $30 million by the end of the year.

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Demand for Johnson's staffing services has gotten a bump recently, in part thanks to demand related to the marijuana industry. "In the first quarter of the year, which is typically a low season for us, we couldn't get enough electricians out wiring circuits and electricity in places that used to be empty warehouses and now are grow houses," he says. "They are literally everywhere." Ironists may appreciate how Johnson sends only drug-free individuals to build and outfit marijuana-growing facilities, but the demand for more workers is serious business. "If we had 100 more electricians, we'd have them on a job by Tuesday," Johnson adds.

There is also an influx of workers to the state, says David Bacon, the CEO for Better With Bacon, a recruiting firm for startups and technology companies. He's found legalization has made Colorado a more desirable destination for the famously different-drummer types attracted by the businesses he serves. "The fact that companies based here are in a state that recognizes a certain freedom for recreational use has strengthened the appeal for job applicants," he says. "I'd say there's up to a 20 percent increase in people contacting us for a job in Colorado."

Run on real estate

Ethan Chumley, CEO of Denver-based national steel building construction company Armstrong Steel, says revenue at his Denver business increased 35 percent in the past few months, in part from customers requiring buildings to grow marijuana. "It's been such an uptick that it caused me to consider offering turnkey construction for growers--ventilation, lighting, and all the other things they need," he says, noting that the rise in such construction projects has created a significant number of jobs.

There is much more on the link.

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Along with additional tax revenue these industries have benefited from Colorado's (Original Post) Uncle Joe Jun 2014 OP

Here's a nice little video and some music for your listening pleasure. Uncle Joe Jun 2014 #1

Even if you don't care about the positive economical aspects of full legalization, you owe it Uncle Joe Jun 2014 #2

"Electricians, buildings"! Organic compost? Summertime~ Cha Jun 2014 #3

I suspect tourism will also do well in Colorado this year. Uncle Joe Jun 2014 #5

You're welcome, UJ.. Ella is very Cha Jun 2014 #7

Yes she is, here's another lady whose voice I found to be very comforting. Uncle Joe Jun 2014 #8

Thanks, yes, Karen Carpenter did die way too young. :( Cha Jun 2014 #11

Now I'm wondering if there is any evidence that cannabis can alleviate the effects of Uncle Joe Jun 2014 #13

Who's gonna go to Florida beaches Stryst Jun 2014 #9

My next vacation will definitely be in Colorado, Stryst. Uncle Joe Jun 2014 #14

Yes! ellie Jun 2014 #16

Which is the prettiest month of the year there? Uncle Joe Jun 2014 #17

Between mid September and mid October ellie Jun 2014 #19

Thank you ellie, I shall make my plans to visit Colorado accordingly. Uncle Joe Jun 2014 #20

You're welcome! ellie Jun 2014 #21

K & R !!! WillyT Jun 2014 #4

Anytime, WillyT, anytime! Uncle Joe Jun 2014 #6

Thanks for the thread, unka RainDog Jun 2014 #10

It was my pleasure, RainDog Uncle Joe Jun 2014 #12

An unexpected downside: CrispyQ Jun 2014 #15

That's the price you have to pay for living in Paradise City; where the grass is green and Uncle Joe Jun 2014 #18

Uncle Joe

(58,270 posts)

1. Here's a nice little video and some music for your listening pleasure.

Reply to Uncle Joe (Original post)

Sun Jun 22, 2014, 12:46 AM

Jun 2014

Uncle Joe

(58,270 posts)

2. Even if you don't care about the positive economical aspects of full legalization, you owe it

Reply to Uncle Joe (Original post)

Sun Jun 22, 2014, 01:08 AM

Jun 2014

to yourself to check out the video posted by DeSwiss regarding the medical implications of cannabis, titled "Weed the People."

http://www.democraticunderground.com/1017198554#post1

Cha

(296,774 posts)

3. "Electricians, buildings"! Organic compost? Summertime~

Reply to Uncle Joe (Original post)

Sun Jun 22, 2014, 01:24 AM

Jun 2014

Thanks for the news, Uncle Joe.. Good ol Denver where I was born.. who knew?

Uncle Joe

(58,270 posts)

5. I suspect tourism will also do well in Colorado this year.

Reply to Cha (Reply #3)

Sun Jun 22, 2014, 01:32 AM

Jun 2014

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Thanks for the music, Cha, that was lovely, peace to you.

Cha

(296,774 posts)

7. You're welcome, UJ.. Ella is very

Reply to Uncle Joe (Reply #5)

Sun Jun 22, 2014, 01:51 AM

Jun 2014

soothing.

Uncle Joe

(58,270 posts)

8. Yes she is, here's another lady whose voice I found to be very comforting.

Reply to Cha (Reply #7)

Sun Jun 22, 2014, 02:01 AM

Jun 2014

She died too young.

Thanks again, Cha.

Cha

(296,774 posts)

11. Thanks, yes, Karen Carpenter did die way too young. :(

Reply to Uncle Joe (Reply #8)

Sun Jun 22, 2014, 02:52 AM

Jun 2014

Uncle Joe

(58,270 posts)

13. Now I'm wondering if there is any evidence that cannabis can alleviate the effects of

Reply to Cha (Reply #11)

Sun Jun 22, 2014, 02:58 AM

Jun 2014

anorexia nervosa, ?

After all, the herb has been known to spur appetite.

Edit to add After reading more about anorexia nervosa, cannabis probably wouldn't help because from what I read, people suffering from anorexia don't actually lose their appetites, they just suppress it due to a distorted psychological image of themselves as being overweight when they're actually underweight.