The New Cannabis Banking Frontier: Emerging Markets

As medical and adult-use cannabis legalization continues to expand across the U.S., we spotlight five new markets where the opportunity is expected to boom.

Thursday, September 26, 2024 1 PM ET | 90 Minutes

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The majority of U.S. states now have medical or adult-use cannabis programs, but the momentum of legalization and expansion efforts is far from over. In this month’s webinar, we will focus on the new legal cannabis markets established in 2024 and provide an update on some markets that are just gaining momentum.  

Join Green Check experts as they share the current status of new market opportunities in Kentucky, Delaware, Minnesota, Ohio, and the Virgin Islands, and discuss what’s on the horizon for growing programs in New York and Alabama.

Topics Covered Include:

Market Overview of New and Expanding States

  • Status of the current market
  • Timelines for roll-out
  • Expected license activity

Getting Started in New Markets

  • First mover advantage
  • Seedling accounts
  • Centers of influence to leverage

Expanding Market Strategies

  • Lending opportunities with expanding clients
  • Responding to increased competition
  • Capitalizing on your existing network

Takeaways

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

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

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.

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.