First Citizens Bank announced that its Hemp Business provided a $1 million working capital line of credit to RYJO, parent entity of The Georgia Hemp Company, to help finance a major new promotional initiative.

The Georgia Hemp Company currently operates four storefronts in the state of Georgia with locations in Atlanta-Sandy Springs, Woodstock, Decatur, and Duluth. Each sells a host of hemp and related products, including hemp oil, hemp flower, edibles, home goods and skincare.

"RYJO's new working capital financing will support our brand awareness and development," said Ryan Dills, co-owner of The Georgia Hemp Company. "We appreciate First Citizens Bank and its Hemp division for their deep industry knowledge, strong financial capabilities, and commitment to our growth."

"We were delighted to work with The Georgia Hemp Company to understand their needs and support their ongoing operations by providing this line of credit for their working capital needs and growth opportunities," said Ryan Palmquest, director of First Citizens Bank Hemp Business. "I would like to compliment First Citizens Bank lender Angela Parks and business banker Alexi Strish, both of whose efforts were invaluable to the success of this transaction."

Leveraging more than a century of bank experience in financing agriculture, First Citizens Bank's Hemp Business serves the unique needs of the hemp industry with the financial expertise necessary to grow and prosper while successfully navigating the complex nuances of the current regulatory environment.