Marijuana industry leaders converge on Vegas for convention
More than 10,000 cannabis industry leaders from around the country have converged on Las Vegas for a convention. At ShowGrow, marijuana professionals are looking at everything from equipment and fertilizer to an actual mockup of a dispensary.
"What we've done with the ShowGrow concept is to offer safe access, in essence, with a fun environment," said David Barakett, CEO of ShowGrow.
At the convention, businesses offer a glimpse into what Nevada's marijuana industry could look like in the future. State lawmakers will soon tackle a bill that would require edibles to be packaged in non-descript, child-proof packaging.
Manufacturers like California-based Kush Bottles are already working on meeting those standards.
"Our efforts have always been about building a platform around child-resistant, pharmaceutical-grade packaging," said Nick Kovacevich, CEO of Kush Bottles.
Another issue facing the industry is that marijuana businesses have had a hard time finding buildings in which to set up...
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