Investors look for niche in Marijuana Market, jumped 3,000 % — on Giddy Enthusiasm!

Not for Everybody! ...

But...

“It’s the biggest opportunity I’m ever going to see in my lifetime,” said Kennedy, 40.

Their Seattle-based private-equity firm, Privateer Holdings, is believed to be the first of its kind in the nation to focus exclusively on marijuana.

But Kennedy and Blue won’t be alone for long.

Votes in Washington and Colorado last month to legalize pot for recreational use turbocharged marijuana as a legitimate business opportunity.

Business people packed a marijuana industry conference in Denver the day after the election, and shares of publicly traded companies spiked — one that sells marijuana vending machines jumped 3,000 percent — on giddy enthusiasm.

The ripest opportunities are among cannabis-focused businesses ancillary to direct selling or growing of marijuana — from media to insurance, from hydroponic suppliers to specialty software...
http://www.yakimaherald.com/news/yhr...rijuana-market

All the best,
Phil

[Dien Rice]

Originally Posted by Phil

Not for Everybody! ...

But...

“It’s the biggest opportunity I’m ever going to see in my lifetime,” said Kennedy, 40.

Hi Phil,

Thanks for posting that. When I read that marijuana would be legalized in Washington state and Colorado, I did think, some people will profit from this...

Every change will usually represent an opportunity for someone, and that includes legislative changes.

Another phenomenon which will probably happen is "marijuana tourism" as happened in Holland. That's when people travel, primarily to smoke marijuana legally.

The Dutch government didn't like it, and this year banned tourists (i.e. people who are not Dutch residents) from buying marijuana.
http://www.csmonitor.com/World/Europ...-Amsterdam-too

It's interesting to observe how changes bring opportunities (even if you don't want to necessarily be involved in them yourself)...

Best wishes,

Dien

Originally Posted by Dien Rice

Hi Phil,
Thanks for posting that. When I read that marijuana would be legalized in Washington state and Colorado, I did think, some people will profit from this...

Every change will usually represent an opportunity for someone, and that includes legislative changes.

Another phenomenon which will probably happen is "marijuana tourism" as happened in Holland. That's when people travel, primarily to smoke marijuana legally.

The Dutch government didn't like it, and this year banned tourists (i.e. people who are not Dutch residents) from buying marijuana.
http://www.csmonitor.com/World/Europ...-Amsterdam-too

It's interesting to observe how changes bring opportunities (even if you don't want to necessarily be involved in them yourself)...

Best wishes,

Dien

Dien,

Thanks for the added info...

We can [Almost] Think of it as Eco-Tourism related ideas...

Even, for those who might Not want to Get too involved But just [Slightly] into the Marketplace, front-door, back-door or Somewhere tucked Nicely into the Industry full of Unseen/Untapped opportunities...

Post from Earlier planning years into Domaining related Investments!

Changes just like with Everything in Life that sometimes Happens...

But still Many Different ways to Creatively get Involved with Various other related Methods worth Hashing and Brainstorming further into....

Marijuana Domaining... Too Late? Get Creative... Mattters - Follow Your Interests...
http://www.sowpub.com/forum/showthread.php?t=7076

All the best,
Phil