The following is a look at the variety of businesses and industries that have positioned themselves as resources for the medical marijuana industry. Each has marketed itself as offering a service useful to patients, caregivers or center owners. Please send any listings we missed to bryce@csindy.com.
ACCOUNTANTS
Meili Sikora, CPA
1718 W. Colorado Ave., 633-8266
TAP Services
238-2374
ADVOCATES
Always Buy Colorado Cannabis.org
Americans for Safe Access
1322 Webster St., #402, Oakland, CA, 510/251-1856, safeaccessnow.org
Colorado 420 Coalition
Denver, colorado420.com
Colorado Springs Medical Cannabis Council
313 N. Tejon St., #9, 339-2606, csmcc-net.org
Coloradans 4 Cannabis Patient Rights
Colorado Springs, coloradans4cannabispatient-rights.org
Coloradans for Medical Marijuana Regulation
2801 E. Colfax Ave., #300, Denver, 303/335-0834, commr.org
NORML (National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws)
1600 K St. NW, #501, Washington, D.C., 888/676-6765, norml.org
SAFER (Safer Alternative for Enjoyable Recreation)
Denver, 303/861-0033, saferchoice.org
Sensible Colorado
Denver, 720/890-4247, sensiblecolorado.org
ATTORNEYS
Clifton Black
Black & Graham, LLC
128 S. Tejon St., #410, 328-1616, blackgraham.com
Law Offices of Warren Edson
2801 E. Colfax Ave., #201, Denver, 303/831-8188, warrenedson.com
Charles T. Houghton
634-1731
Matthew Linton and Ronald Nemirow
Kennedy Childs & Fogg, P.C.
633 17th St., #2200, Denver, 303/825-0434
Richard Tegtmeier
104 S. Cascade Ave., #200, 473-5757, tegtmeierlawoffice.com
Robert Corry Law Office
600 17th St., Denver, 303/634-2244
EDUCATION
Cannabis University of Colorado
Denver, 303/886-7998, cannabisuniversity.webs.com
From the beginner "All-in-1" class for $250 — which Cannibis University of Colorado's website assures "includes a friend" — to the $400 advanced class on the "why and how of hydroponic agriculture," to the $100 "Cooking With Medicine" and "Tincture Making" workshops, CUC has your green learning needs covered.
Greenway University
888/694-2033, greenwayuniversity.com
For $295, over two days, Los Angeles-based Greenway University will supply textbooks and education on topics such as "Understanding the Laws," "Becoming a Patient," "Opening a Dispensary" and "Grow Operation," among others. Look for guest speakers, growers and botanists.
ELECTRICAL HELP
White Rhino Electric
433-2188, whiterhinoelectric.com
INFUSED PRODUCTS
Discreet Treats
482-4601, discreettreatstogo.com
Ganja Gourmet
1810 S. Broadway, Denver, 303/282-8799, ganja-gourmet.com
Green Dragon Beverages
Healthy Creation Edibles
720/371-0931, healthycreationedibles.com
Keef Cola
Mile High Ice Cream
TinctureBelle
INSURANCE
Acruxis Agency
731 N. Weber St., #215, 632-5219, acruxisagency.com
Gloria Ballton Agency
5376 Tomah Drive, #201, 548-8508, farmersagent.com/gballton
Kuffel, Collimore & Co.
1460 N. Farnsworth Ave., #5, Aurora, IL, 800/488-4302
PHYSICIANS
Colorado Medical Management
118 N. Tejon St., suite 302, 440-2007
CMM describes its two physicians as "experts in adult pain management and treatment." Note that they meet the requirements of Amendment 20 and State Bill 10-109, and are unaffiliated with any local center.
Green Balance Medical Center
313 N. Tejon St., #11, 216-8367, greenbalancemedical.com
Located directly above Tony's Bar, Green Balance was founded by members of the Colorado Springs Medical Cannabis Council and a U.S. Army veteran, and solely handles medical recommendations. Appointments can also be scheduled on its website.
Medical Alternatives
1255 Lake Plaza Drive, #250, 246-0393, coloradomedicalalternatives.com
Medical Alternatives says its mission "is to provide medical recommendations for the Colorado medical marijuana registry in a discreet, compassionate setting." Physician consultations cost $100.
Sunshine Wellness Center
31 N. Tejon St., #400, 632-6192, sunshinewellnesscenter.com
Sunshine provides doctor evaluations required by the Colorado Medical Marijuana Registry, offers massage and chiropractic services, and sells essential oils. Its staff can help with chronic pain, arthritis, nausea, fibromyalgia, hepatitis C and migraines, among other ailments.
SECURITY
Alpha Investigations & Security Services
825 N. Circle Drive, #205, 596-9926, alphaeagleeyes.com
Urban Armor Mobile Welding
2780 Templeton Park Circle, #35, 440-5379