maryland Office of social equityCannabis financial Technical Assistance Program
in partnership with NuProject & Coppin State University
kicking off May 21, 2025
Prepare your cannabis business for funding by taking advantage of a six-month technical assistance program tailored for owners and C-suite leaders of MD’s cannabis SELs.
This program serves Maryland Social Equity Licensees preparing for fundraising, seeking capital for business growth, or looking to become investor-ready.
An Outcomes-Based Cohort: Funding-Ready Knowledge, Coaching, Community
Templates and coaching to complete the business and financial documents needed for fundraising, plus the knowledge to speak to your financials. Don’t miss this FREE opportunity to have cannabis-specific finance and lending experts help you conquer this critical milestone for your business in a supportive community.
On-Demand & Online
Cohort begins online with on-demand courses led by finance and lending experts to give you the baseline knowledge to begin preparing your documents and plans. Templates are provided to download alongside each online course so you can build your documents as you follow along at your own pace. You can also schedule one-to-one virtual coaching sessions on your schedule.
Virtual Coaching with Experts
Schedule technical assistance coaching from NuProject coaches who are cannabis industry veterans with subject matter expertise in finance, accounting, fundraising, and operational planning. You can schedule sessions at a time convenient for you with online scheduling tools that will pair you with the right coach for reaching your desired outcome. The virtual coaching also includes online group coaching centered on specific topics allowing for opportunity to peer share and get expert guidance around a specific topic.
3-Day In-Person Workshop
Over 3 days, cohorts will further the financial and business plan documents you’ve started online. In a classroom setting, instructors from NuProject and Coppin State provide 1:1 support directly with each business leader to refine your financial documents and fundraising strategy. The 3 days also include wellness therapies to support your mental health because fundraising is a long arduous journey. The peer connections are also a valuable part of the workshop.
All Maryland SE Licensees are invited to complete the CEO Accelerator program’s pre-survey. Your feedback will help us shape the program to better meet your needs.
Have at Cannabis Technical Assistance Program Completion:
- Basic financial documents (balance sheet, profit & loss statement)
- Pro forma
- Chart of accounts
- Go-to-market plan
- Pitch deck outline
- Use of funds with projected return on investment
- Daily cash log
- Grow calendar (if applicable)
Know at Cannabis Technical Assistance Program completion:
- Financial Acumen – Master Cannabis Accounting, Compliance, and financial reporting
- Investor-Readiness Training – Develop a strong pitch, financial projections, and fundraising.
- Access to Capital Strategies – Learn how to structure deals, attract investors and secure funding.
- Pro Forma & Business Valuation Support – Understand how investors assess your business
- 1-on-1 Coaching – Personalized financial guidance to prepare you for fundraising
- Hybrid Model – Live Workshops & Virtual Learning
Meet Faith, a Cohort Financial Coach
Faith Anderson’s trauma-informed and culturally-responsive financial coaching is guided by her desire to help entrepreneurs thrive and see their greatest potential fulfilled. Cohorts work with Faith Anderson and her team of financial coaches in one-to-one sessions and in the 3-day workshop. Faith wants all business owners to know you should not feel shame about what you don’t know. We have seen it all, and are here to take the first step with you to financial empowerment.
Faith Anderson
VP of Finance & Operations
Faith has more than 20 years of finance and accounting experience with non-cannabis and cannabis companies. Her cannabis finance experience includes accounting lead at a large cannabis accounting firm, serving as finance lead for a handful of cannabis companies. And, Faith spent five years as head of finance for a vertically-integrated cannabis company in Maryland. Faith knows cannabis finance inside and out and has a passion for helping new business owners understand their financials. Faith believes all cannabis businesses should protect themselves by having rigorous and compliant accounting. She also wants to help our clients heal from their money trauma. Schedule a meeting with Faith.
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