Chris is a member of the New York State Department of Labor's Buffalo Region Business Services team. This division assists businesses in recruiting, funding, and general business resources. Chris supports NYSDOL's Cannabis Employment, Education and Development (CEED) team regionally. CEED's mission is to empower and prepare the workforce and businesses to support an equitable, diverse, and inclusive cannabis industry, resulting in economic opportunity and growth for traditionally underserved people and positioning New York State to be a leading model for the nation.