Business View Magazine | March 2019

251 growth of dispensaries and com- plicates further regulations. CBA is continually tracking legislative ef- forts and aims to work with lawmak- ers to mitigate difficulties for manu- facturers, vendors and cultivators. Despite significant advancements over the last decade, many chal- lenges across the industry lay ahead. The CBA plays a vital role for its members in the development of the cannabis industry. It promotes best business practices, works to en- hance the emerging industry's role in state-level business economy, and supports education and safety to protect employees and purchasers within regulated marijuana com- merce.