April 2024 Cannabis Banking Bootcamp

Green Check’s Cannabis Banking Bootcamp is a two-hour intensive course, followed by a half-hour optional special topics session, that prepares banking professionals to engage with the legal cannabis industry.

Thursday, April 25, 2024 1 PM ET | 150 Minutes

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Taught by Green Check’s subject matter experts and regulatory professionals who have worked with over 150+ community, regional, and national financial institutions to develop compliant, efficient, and profitable cannabis programs, this webinar gives you practical insight into the realities of banking the cannabis industry. 

Additionally, we will host another 30-minute segment featuring a special guest from a successful CT-based licensed cannabis retailer who will share experiences procuring banking and business services to fuel the growth of his operation.  Understanding the challenges cannabis businesses face is key to building a mutually beneficial relationship between your financial institution and cannabis-related clients.

The Fundamentals of Cannabis Banking (120 minutes)

  • Essential terminology: cannabis/marijuana/hemp, THC/CBD
  • The cannabis market opportunity in the U.S.
  • Defining cannabis businesses and identifying their needs
  • Federal and state cannabis law, guidance, and regulations
  • FinCEN’s marijuana banking guidance: what you need to know
  • Locating and onboarding cannabis businesses
  • Ongoing monitoring and working with your examiner

Special Guest (30 minutes)

  • Insights from a licensed cannabis retailer

Takeaways

  • Copies of all presentation materials
  • 90-day access to the recording 

The Stats

Since we launched our Cannabis Banking Bootcamp in 2021, we have hosted nearly 3,000 banking professionals seeking to learn more about the industry from over 1,000 financial institutions.

Who Should Attend:

  • Board members
  • CEO
  • CFO
  • Compliance and risk officers
  • Branch operations managers
  • Business development teams
  • Lending officers
  • Marketing and communications teams
MEET OUR

Presenters

Paul Dunford

Co-Founder and VP of Knowledge, Green Check

Paul is a co-founder of Green Check Verified, where he is the VP of Knowledge. Paul oversees the development and management of compliance programs for Green Check Verified’s clients, with a focus on state-level compliance as well as compliance around federal guidance.

Stacy Litke

VP, Banking Programs, Green Check

Stacy Litke is VP of Banking Programs at Green Check Verified with decades of experience in the financial services industry.  Time spent in retail, lending, operations, and technology — and from the seats of a community banker, fintech executive, and consultant — has provided Stacy with a comprehensive view of the industry.  Prior to joining Green Check, Stacy was SVP of Operations for a Massachusetts-based, $900 million institution.  Today, she uses her collective experience to help financial institutions with compliant cannabis banking programs.