Staff reporter Penelope Overton and an experienced panel discusses one of Maine’s newest growth industries: medical marijuana. The panel explores what business opportunities exist in this market, how the caregiver network has evolved, proposed state legislation and rules that could transform the industry, and how the launch of Maine’s recreational market could impact patient access, demand and business opportunities.
On the panel:
Catherine Lewis, chair of the board, Medical Marijuana Caregivers of Maine
Patricia Rosi, CEO, Wellness Connection of Maine, the state’s largest group of medical marijuana dispensaries
Eric Brakey, Republican senator from District 20 (Auburn, New Gloucester, Poland, Minot and Mechanic Falls)
Peter Mourmouras, founder, The Tax Doctor, a tax and financial consulting practice