Banker on Call with Tony Repanich and Cultivated Media: Building a Bank-Ready Cannabis Business
- Mar 26
- 1 min read
Description
What does it really take to build a bank-ready cannabis business? In our first episode of Banker on Call, we break down what bankers and compliance teams look for when evaluating and onboarding cannabis clients, along with the realities of banking access for operators today. We’ll unpack recent headlines on cannabis banking, and provide a clear, practical look at key policy developments—including the SAFER Banking Act and the newly introduced CLIMB Act—and what they could mean for operators and the industry.
Key Topics
The realities of banking availability for operators.
Best practices for establishing a strong banking relationship.
Goals/status of the SAFER Banking Act and CLIMB Act and what their passage would mean for operators, financial institutions, and the industry.
Speakers:
Tony Repanich, President and CEO, Shield Compliance
Jay Rosenthal, Co-founder, Cultivated Media
Presented by Shield Compliance and Cultivated Media