Oregon Cannabis Jobs Report: Retail Sector Boosting State Economy
On April 12, 2016, Economist Beau Whitney and cannabis industry consultant Sam Chapman announced the release of their new cannabis industry report, “Oregon Cannabis Jobs Report: Retail Sales and Job Creation in Oregon’s Burgeoning Cannabis Sector.”
From Dec. 9, 2015, until Jan. 16, 2016, the Oregon Cannabis Jobs Report surveyed state cannabis dispensaries registered with the Oregon Health Authority, with the data anonymized and collected confidentially.
According to the report, “Job creation for the industry as a whole stands at approximately 2,156 jobs, including both part time and full time. Wages generated by these jobs are expected to total approximately $46 million in 2016.” The report also noted that Oregon’s retail flower market has an initial value of $300 million.
“These findings show what supporters of marijuana legalization knew would be the case – the cannabis industry has serious potential to boost Oregon’s economy. And this is just the beginning,” said Oregon Rep. Earl Blumenauer. “To support...
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