Some articles on Colorado's mmj industry from findmypot.com:

What happened to the pot of gold in Coloradoâ??s medical marijuana industry?

Thereâ??s a misconception in Coloradoâ??s medical marijuana industry that if you open a dispensary, your life will be paved with gold. The truth of the matter isâ??medical marijuana dispensaries are broke.

There are several reasons that have contributed to this dilemma. Many individuals that decided to start a medical marijuana business may have experience and knowledge about growing cannabis, however, they have no experience operating a business.

The industry now entails complex regulations, high fees, contracts, employees, legal expenses, and marketing. The new rules and regulations are hundreds of pages in length and fees paid by dispensaries have been thousands of dollars. In addition, the number of dispensaries that opened their doors has surpassed the demand for patients needing medicine. This is especially the situation in Denver. The economics of supply and demand have negatively impacted revenues and profitability. Read More

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