Vetted ecosystem integrates education and intelligent connection matching to drive compliant growth for cannabis and other high-risk businesses and service providers

Green Check, the trusted infrastructure powering compliant commerce in the legal cannabis industry, today announced the launch of The Forum, a platform designed to drive education and valuable connections between vetted high-risk businesses and leading financial and business service providers.

The Forum currently serves as a dynamic ecosystem where cannabis-related businesses (CRBs) can connect with cannabis-friendly providers offering essential services such as banking, electronic payments, lending, insurance, payroll, wealth and advisory, and cash logistics. Early partners include AccessWave for insurance, PEO and benefits, with additional vetted providers already committed.

“Our customers and partners look to Green Check as a trusted advisor and resource partner," said Kevin Hart, founder and CEO of Green Check. “The Forum was created with their needs in mind, connecting CRBs with vetted partners who understand the complexities of this high-risk industry. AccessWave is an excellent example of a right-fit partner, and The Forum will continue to grow to provide CRBs more opportunities to access necessary financial products and services, and open up new revenue streams for financial institutions and service providers.”

The Forum utilizes a proprietary, data-driven matching system that aligns a partner’s ideal client profile (ICP) with high-potential CRBs. The technology combines rules-based targeting with smart campaign delivery to ensure that providers are connected to the right prospects at the right time. This performance-first approach eliminates the need for providers to manage campaigns or access non-opted-in data. Instead, they benefit from greater visibility, stronger connections, and measurable conversions.

“The Forum is a unique opportunity to connect with the operators and innovators driving this industry forward,” said Bill Williams, founder and CEO at AccessWave. “At AccessWave, we’re passionate about helping complex businesses thrive with the right protection and trusted guidance. We’re excited to bring our expertise, insurance partner network, and solutions to help operators move forward with confidence, and we’re honored to contribute to building a stronger, more resilient ecosystem.”

Banking and providing services to high-risk industries is complex, which is why The Forum also provides educational opportunities for both businesses and providers to strengthen and maximize their partnerships. Education will be a cornerstone of this ecosystem, helping businesses better understand partner services and expertise, while also giving providers insights into industry-specific needs. Green Check’s team of seasoned experts will provide content covering critical topics such as insurance needs for high-risk businesses, secure cash management, high-risk bank account setup and more.

To learn more about The Forum, visit greencheckverified.com/the-forum.

About Green Check

Green Check is the trusted infrastructure powering compliant, scalable commerce in the cannabis industry. Founded by leaders in technology, banking, and regulation, Green Check connects more than 175 financial institutions with over 14,000 cannabis-related businesses across 38 states. Our platform combines expert-backed compliance tools, market connectivity and real-time insights to help high-risk businesses and financial institutions grow with confidence.

Green Check has been recognized by Forbes, CNBC and American Banker for its innovation, leadership and workplace culture and was recently named “Best RegTech” by the FinTech Breakthrough Awards.

Learn more at greencheckverified.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

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