Ask Us Anything

Thursday, July 20, 2023 3 PM ET | 60 Minutes

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The biggest myths in the world of weed are almost all surrounding banking.
You’ve heard them. We’ve heard them:

  • “You can only use a credit union”
  • “It’s impossible to get an account”
  • “The fees are always outrageous”

We’re here to debunk those myths.
Green Check’s inaugural “Ask Us Anything” webinar, curated for cannabis businesses, is set to launch! This conversation prepares cannabis business professionals to successfully build long-term relationships with financial institutions and service providers. Hosted by Green Check’s subject matter experts, and regulatory professionals, we will bust myths about banking your cannabis operation, give you the tools that will arm you when you’re looking for a financial or service provider, and provide a clear path to operational efficiency.

Topics we’ll cover for your cannabis operation:

  • Myths about banking your business
  • Banking preparedness 
  • Lending ins and outs

Takeaways

  • Copies of all presentation materials
  • All the questions that were asked and answered
  • A list of all documentation you’ll need to have on hand for any financial or service provider

Who Should Attend:

  • Owners and operational stakeholders of cannabis businesses
  • New cannabis license holders
  • Cannabis license applicants
  • Cannabis compliance and risk officers
  • Retail operations managers
  • Cannabis accounting professionals

 

MEET OUR

Presenters

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.

Julie Mott

Director, Program Implementations, Green Check Verified

Julie Mott is the Director of Program Implementations at Green Check Verified. She has over two decades of experience working for banks and credit unions in operations, retail, and lending. Prior to joining Green Check, Julie was VP, Deposit Operations Manager for a Rhode Island based, $1.3B institution. She is committed to ensuring exemplary service and support to each of Green Check’s partner financial institutions.

Brett Puffenbarger

VP of Marketing, Cannabis, Green Check Verified

Brett Puffenbarger is the Vice President of Marketing for the Cannabis Division at Green Check Verified. Brett is a cannabis professional with experience across a broad range of the “green rush.” Brett is also the Co-founder and Managing Partner of Good Highdeas, a bespoke advisory and consulting company. Brett has marketing and sales experience across a wide variety of industries. He is also passionate about PR and holds his Master of Arts from Full Sail University.