Naturally Chicago

On October 22, Naturally Chicago and Chicago Seed Co. hosted “Raising Equity and Debt Capital.”

2 amazing panels kicked off the event. Thank you to all our speakers. Don Thompson, Founder/CEO of Cleveland Avenue, was the featured speaker.

In addition, 11 brands brands raising capital shared their products and stories with investors and the Chicago Seed Co. community.

Read the full blog post now: https://www.naturallychicago.org/blog-2/robust-insights-from-investment-focused-live-event-october-22-2024

Join us for Naturally Chicago's 4th Annual Day of the Dead Celebration tomorrow, October 30, at Uncommon Ground in Lakeview!

This year’s event invites you to bring your cherished memories along with you. Our centerpiece, inspired by the Museum of Mexican Art, will be an ofrenda—a symbolic altar dedicated to honoring our loved ones who have passed.

Feel free to add your own memorabilia to the altar, and don’t worry—you can take it home afterward!

Let’s gather together to celebrate life and memory! 🌼✨

Register now: https://naturallychicago.glueup.com/event/naturally-chicagos-day-of-the-dead-party-iv-122840/

Our Day of the Dead IV (Dia de los Mu***os) celebration will be held on Tuesday, October 30, again with our friends at Uncommon Ground in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood. And when an event is so popular that you do it for the fourth year in a row, it's more than a party... It's a tradition!

Register now! https://naturallychicago.glueup.com/event/naturally-chicagos-day-of-the-dead-party-iv-122840/

Huge shoutout to our amazing event sponsors! 🌟

We couldn't have done it without your incredible support. Your generosity and commitment to our community made this event a huge success!

Thank you for believing in our vision and for helping us create memorable experiences. We are truly grateful for your partnership!

Join us on Tuesday, October 22 for a conversation focusing on debt and equity capital raises. Chicago Seed Co. Presents Raising Equity and Debt Capital will feature two panel discussions among debt and equity providers from our community.

The live event takes place at Taste 222, the home of Cleveland Avenue, a billion-dollar Chicago-based fund that invests in lifestyle consumer brands.

Attendees will have the opportunity to network with brands and investors over drinks and appetizers. In addition, 13 brands actively seeking capital will have a table at the event.

Register now:
https://naturallychicago.glueup.com/event/chicago-seed-co-presents-raising-equity-and-debt-capital-121675/

With an industry all-star lineup, Naturally Chicago's "Becoming a Category King" webinar on Monday, October 1 will provide a roadmap for emerging brands that want to soar to the top in sales for their product category.

Differentiation — what makes your brand or product stand out from the competition — is the key to sustainable growth and success. The webinar discussion will unpack how companies can shift their thinking from making better products to forging entirely new market categories.

Register now: https://lnkd.in/guXFCzUq

Naturally Chicago's Gala honors Brandon Barnholt of KeHE, Tony Olson of SPINS, and Bill Weiland of Presence Marketing — all Naturally Chicago co-founders- while being an evening to enjoy the company of the Chicago natural products industry.

This event is at The Dalcy on 10/10 and will be a beautiful evening! The dress code is Smart Casual.

Buy tickets now: https://lnkd.in/gAnjwKb6

Naturally Chicago's next webinar, on Thursday, September 12, is a must for emerging brands looking to build their businesses at supernaturals, grocery retailers that are focused on natural and organic products.

Register now: https://naturallychicago.glueup.com/event/digital-marketing-and-promotions-with-supernaturals-116630/

Naturally Chicago brand partner Geem has been chosen as one of 10 brands for Whole Foods' Local and Emerging Accelerator program!

Congratulations Geem and Candice Choi! Geem is "a Western spin on a Korean favorite. The seaweed revolution has never been so tasty."

The 12-week program Accelerator offers brands the opportunity to gain placement on store shelves through expert guidance and a tailored curriculum.

Headed to Newtopia Now next week? The new thought leadership and brand expo from Informa and New Hope Network takes place in Denver.

If you are attending, please stop and visit these great Chicago-area brands who are exhibiting.

Naturally Network is teaming up with rePurpose Global on the Circular Action Collective.

This action-oriented cohort brings together members of Naturally Network to learn best practices for reducing plastic in supply chains, imbibe circular economy principles, and access tools and knowledge forums for strategic plastic action.

Ready to learn more? Click below for more info and to apply.
https://lnkd.in/gkyTXsef

Naturally Chicago's brand partner, Companion Candles is having a sale today to benefit PAWS Chicago.

Please consider making a purchase from this Chicago based entrepreneur who is supporting her community.

From the Companion Candles website: "We envision a world where giving back is built into every business model."

Go Loren and Go Companion Candles! Shop her shop at https://companioncandles.com/