If you’re looking for proof that the cannabis industry is lighting up the business scene, look no further than the Cannabis Business Summit and Expo, held this week at the Marriott Oakland City Center.

Hosted for the first time in Oakland by the National Cannabis Industry Association [NCIA], the third annual summit attracted nearly 3,000 attendees, 100 “cannabusiness” vendors and a keynote speech delivered by California Lt. Governor Gavin Newsom. Panels covered such typical business topics as investment, marketing and scalability. But unlike other business sectors, the main topic of conversation in this industry is legalization.

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