Naturally Chicago

At Naturally Chicago, we’ve always said that our live events are where the magic happens – the networking, connections, new friendships and maybe some future business partnerships. And our Women in CPG celebration, held Tuesday night at Time Out Market Chicago and its Tony’s Rooftop Bar, was truly magical. Our thanks to: * NielsenIQ (NIQ), our event sponsor, for its support and for providing the drinks and snacks that helped make the conversations flow. To learn more about NielsenIQ and its business-building analytics services, visit https://lnkd.in/eZrHmsH. Time Out Market, for providing the amazing space and hospitality. The members of our host committee, who played a key role in the evening’s success: Jennifer Amdur Spitz (Amdur Spitz & Associates, Inc) and Perteet Spencer (Ayo West African Foods), both of whom spoke to the assembled guests; Kim Feil (Aspire Brands, Inc. (Aspire Drinks); Bethany Gomez; Tracey Warner Halama (Creekside Ventures); Kim Oster-Holstein (Twisted Alchemy); Erica T. Kuhlmann (BMO); Colleen McGinnis (NielsenIQ); Katie Paul (KeHE Distributors); Sarah McCarron (J.P. Morgan Private Bank); Jennifer Paulson; Amanda Puck (Mariano's); Karuna Rawal (Nature's Fynd); Suzy Richard (SPINS); Christie Schuessler (Naturally Chicago); Alison Velázquez (Brand Blueprint CPG); and Jenny Yang (Jenny's Tofu). A special shoutout to Amanda Puck and her Mariano’s teammates, who stepped into the breach when we needed help at check-in. And last, but certainly not least, the attendees who packed the room with lots of buzzy energy.

October was quite a month for Naturally Chicago! We hosted 3 in-person events, including our Founders' Gala as well as one impactful webinar! Learn more on our blog (https://lnkd.in/gghFWY4r) or on the links below! Becoming a Category King webinar recap: https://lnkd.in/gtxpdw9R Founders' Gala recap: https://lnkd.in/gPB8sxfQ Debt and Equity Event: https://lnkd.in/gtM2yh6K Day of the Dead recap: https://lnkd.in/gxT34Q77

A great opportunity for brands!

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://lnkd.in/gtM2yh6K

Excited to invite you to our 3rd Annual Women in CPG Celebration at Time Out Market in Chicago's vibrant Fulton Market District! Join us on Tuesday, November 12, starting at 5:30 PM, as we celebrate the incredible contributions of women in the consumer packaged goods industry. Don't miss this opportunity to connect, inspire, and empower one another! Thanks to our partner NielsenIQ for their sponsorship of this event! Register now: https://lnkd.in/gF3Hm2s2

Join us!

We're excited to invite our members and guests to join us for Naturally Chicago's 4th Annual Day of the Dead Celebration tomorrow, October 30, at Uncommon Ground in Lakeview! At the heart of our decorations, inspired by the Museum of Mexican Art, will be an ofrenda—a symbolic altar honoring those we've lost. Feel free to contribute your own memorabilia to this special table, and of course, you can take it home afterward. Let’s come together to celebrate life and memory! ??? #DayOfTheDead #NaturallyChicago #CommunityEvent Register now: https://lnkd.in/gXtgSfUW

Tuesday's Naturally Chicago/Chicago Seed Co. event was great! Amazing food and drink, fantastic panels and the opportunity to meet 13 brands raising capital.

Day of the Dead Celebration IV, Oct. 30 Live Event at Uncommon Ground Our Day of the Dead IV (Dia de los Muertos) celebration will be held on Wednesday, 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! The festivities start at 5:30 p.m. on the 30th. Come early and bring a healthy appetite, a thirst for organic beer from Uncommon Ground's on-site Greenstar brewery and delicious cocktails made with Inspiro Tequila, LLC and Twisted Alchemy, and if you like, a token for our Day of the Dead altar. Register now: https://lnkd.in/gXtgSfUW

Thank you to our Founders' Gala sponsors! We are so grateful for your support of Naturally Chicago and Locally Made. And everyone who came out to the event or supported us in any way- thank you.