Marijuana. Cannabis. Pot. Whatever you want to call it, it is here to stay and it is changing the way our businesses operate.
Recently, I spoke with a local business owner who lamented the ongoing issues facing area employers. We discussed low unemployment, an aging workforce and several other issues.
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