Hemp Financing
Hemp financing addresses the unique banking, lending, and capital needs of a highly regulated agricultural sector. While the 2018 Farm Bill legalized hemp federally, plant-touching businesses often face hurdles in accessing traditional merchant services and lines of credit. This category focuses on the financial resources, legal banking protections, and investment strategies necessary to fuel the growth and stability of Michigan’s industrial hemp entrepreneurs.
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State of Hemp with Chase Hubbard, The Jacobsen
by Dave Crabill
/ March 16, 2023
Chase Hubbard of The Jacobsen (now Fast Markets) returns to iHemp Hour with a surprising perspective: despite frustrations, hemp is developing faster than almost any commodity crop in history. This […] …
We learn about financing for hemp infrastructure with Bob More. …
Scheril Murray Powell, Esq. talks about the importance of FCRA (Fair Credit Reporting Act) compliance in your hiring process as you grow your hemp business.
by Dave Crabill
/ July 8, 2021
Sheril Murray Powell, Esq. lays out how hemp “grows up” and wins: harmonize with mainstream standards, document what you do, and protect your team, partners, and profits. From hiring compliance […] …
How To Grow Your Hemp Business Through A Full-Service Banking Relationship
by Dave Crabill
/ May 20, 2021
Tom Lineen is the Co-Founder and CEO at West Town Payments. With over 20 years of payment solution expertise, he effectively navigates and advocates for compliance-driven and traditional business verticals, […] …
Joe Thiel of Innovate Marquette SmartZone, Hemp Products in Outdoor Recreation Industry
by Dave Crabill
/ May 20, 2021
On this iHemp Hour, Joe Thiel of Innovate Marquette shares a visionary plan for Michigan’s U.P.: using hemp for bioremediation of old mine sites to build a new green economy. […] …
Melissa Marsal will share how West Town Bank & Trust can Help People in the Hemp Industry
by Dave Crabill
/ March 18, 2021
Melissa Marsal of West Town Bank shares here plan to help hemp farmers on the iHemp Hour. …
Gary Schuler, from GTF, updates his efforts to develop the hemp fiber supply chain and his processing equipment that makes hemp fiber small and dry enough for existing injection molded […] …