Ted (the dog) Talk: CannaBusiness
March 27, 2026 12:30 PM to 01:30 PM
Lougheed Learning Commons lobby
https://potsdam.campuslabs.com/engage/event/12345882
What's left to say about a plant first cultivated more than 12,000 years ago in Central Asia? Quite a lot, it turns out. Consumed in cultures around the globe, cannabis has a long and complicated history—entwined with medicine and misuse, racial injustice and reform—and now, with the rise of “CannaBusiness,” it’s reshaping the modern marketplace. As entrepreneurs navigate the tangle of federal and state laws, shifting sociopolitical debates, and the move from black market to gray (heavily regulated) markets, the cannabis industry has become a major economic force. In 2024 alone, it generated more than $1 billion in revenue for New York State. Join Dr. Christa Haifley (Business Administration Department) for an engaging conversation about this budding industry and the challenges—and opportunities—that define it.