Colorado's established marijuana ecosystem is on track to grow by 30% in 2016. Think about that number, 30% growth! That will mean about $1.3 billion in direct cannabis sales not to mention the money flowing in ancillary businesses like the electric company (and all the electricians helping build out grow facilities) or the sales people now selling to over 600 licensed dispensaries across the state.

So the question for you, the budding entrepreneur, is how do you get involved? Finding startup funding is one of the paths forward and The Arcview Group's investor forum is one of the premier locations to find that funding. The next forum will be in the world's financial center, New York City, on Sept 12-13, 2016. Apply now to pitch your marijuana startup idea to hundreds of accredited investors.

Not only will you be in the room with accredited investors focused on the cannabis industry, you'll also be in the running to win a $50,000 award for best pitch!

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