Naturally Chicago

Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) FIRST at McCormick Place was buzzing this week! Naturally Chicago was well represented at the Pitch Slam judging table on Wednesday. Board members Karuna Rawal and Ashley Hartman and Managing Director Jim Slama had the challenge of choosing a winner. Bluestein Ventures Nature's Fynd

There will be good cheer — and good cheering — at our Networking Night and Pitch Slam Watch Party. The event will take place on Thursday, August 8, from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Naturally Chicago's favorite networking hangout: Pappy's Speakeasy, located at SRW | C.A. Fortune, 660 W. Randolph St. in Chicago's West Loop. As you might expect at Pappy's Speakeasy, drinks and conversation will flow. And we'll have screens set up to watch the National Pitch Slam. We will be rooting for Chicago finalist Emily Cole Groden, Founder and CEO of Evergreen. Register now: https://lnkd.in/gkwJUJFS

SPINS SHARES INFORMATIVE CONTENT WITH NATURALLY CHICAGO'S COMMUNITY SPINS is the leading market data provider for the Natural Products industry, connects shopper values to product innovation by combining POS data across the conventional, eCommerce, and natural channels with deep product knowledge. We are pleased to share the following informative content provided by SPINS. Key Content Our Latest SPINS Ignite Educational Series Report Retailer Pitch Essentials for New, Incumbent, and Mature Brands: https://lnkd.in/g92SNwPa   Additional Content Why Retail POS Data is Crucial for Emerging CPG Brands: https://lnkd.in/gQVfqHWu Mastering Sales Velocity: How to Choose the Right Calculation for CPG Brands: https://lnkd.in/gcr9NQnW

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Naturally Network is proud to support emerging brands by boosting their access to SupplySide West, ingredient education, and suppliers through the Hosted Brands Scholarships. SupplySide West and Food ingredients North America is the premier gathering of health and nutrition professionals, bringing together buyers and suppliers throughout the industry, October 28-31, 2024. This is where innovation happens; ingredients, founders, suppliers, and ideas all converge on the tradeshow floor in Las Vegas. Ready to learn more and apply? All applicants will receive a discount code for SupplySide West, regardless of whether they are selected. APPLY HERE NOW: https://lnkd.in/gX3k_E3d

GET A PEAK-SEASON PEEK AT 61ST STREET FARMERS MARKET WITH NATURALLY CHICAGO AND Local Food Forum We are teaming up with the Local Food Forum and invite you to join in a free behind-the-scenes tour of Chicago's 61st St. Farmers Market on Saturday, July 13, beginning at 10:30 a.m. The biggest farmers market on Chicago's South Side, 61st Street is one of the region's most mission-driven markets. It is operated by the Experimental Station non-profit, and Connie Spreen, executive director since 2007, will lead the tour. Click the link below to get all the details and register for this free event and learn more about Local Food Forum, the publication dedicated to building a better food system, which is run by Bob Benenson — who also serves as Naturally Chicago's communications consultant! https://lnkd.in/gfd58B92

Join Naturally Chicago to Honor three of our Amazing Co-Founders and Raise Money to Support our Locally Made Program. We're so excited to have PRESENCE and KeHE Distributors join us as presenting sponsors. Tickets and sponsorships are available on our website: https://lnkd.in/gAnjwKb6

Join Naturally Chicago this Summer of 2024 at 3 fun events! All three events are free for members! Not a member yet? Join now! https://lnkd.in/gaD8Jjae Naturally Chicago and Local Food Forum, a publication dedicated to efforts to build a better food system, invite you to join them for a tour of the 61st St. Farmers Market on Saturday, July 13, beginning at 10:30 a.m. Learn more or register now: https://lnkd.in/gEv3SDJM There will be good cheer- and good cheering- as our regional winner Evergreen pitches to a national audience! We will gather at SRW | C.A. Fortune for a watch party - and come together for an unforgettable night and to show Emily our support! August 8 at 5:00 PM. Free for NC members, $20 for non-members. https://lnkd.in/gkwJUJFS Join us for a Movie in the Park at Millennium Park! Tuesday, August 20 • 6:30pm (Gates open at 5pm) We will celebrate a Chicago classic: Ferris Bueller's Day Off! Registration opens soon!

BIG DISCOUNT ON NEWTOPIA NOW BOOTH... APPLY BY SUNDAY Newtopia Now is the new big national event presented by New Hope Network. It takes place in Denver August 25 to 28... and our partners at Naturally Network are offering a fantastic opportunity for members to showcase at Newtopia Now as part of their Naturally Network Tabletop Pavilion. Selected brands will receive 25 percent off a 2x6 Tabletop for $2,625 (originally $3,500)... and much more. But don't dally... the extended deadline is Sunday (June 30). Application: https://lnkd.in/gxSU8Xg2 Naturally Chicago's blog post with more details: https://lnkd.in/g7jNmYbD And Naturally Chicago brands... please let us know if you will be exhibiting at Newtopia Now. We'd love to see you in Denver.

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