The $2.4 billion marijuana industry created over 18,000 new jobs in Colorado last year – Chicago Tribune 2017-09-03 Leave a Comment on The $2.4 billion marijuana industry created over 18,000 new jobs in Colorado last year – Chicago Tribune In 2015, Colorado’s legal marijuana industry created more than 18,000 new full-time jobs and generated $2.4 billion in economic activity, according to a study. Source: The $2.4 billion marijuana industry created over 18,000 new jobs in Colorado last year – Chicago Tribune