Naturally Bay Area

LAST CALL —?We want to hear from you! Please fill out our annual community survey to help us plan for a bigger & better 2025: https://lnkd.in/gTKuZNXJ You saw the news —?Naturally Bay Area?&?Naturally North Bay?are?merging to become Naturally NorCal in January 2025. As we prepare for our new future together, we invite?you?to share your feedback about the programs, events, and initiatives that matter most to you and help us create an organization that serves you better. The?survey?is open to everyone. Share your feedback about: ?What programs matter?most? ? Which education topics are most relevant to?you? ? Where do you prefer to attend events? ? What else could we be doing to help?you? Please take three minutes to share your anonymous feedback?and help us plan for 2025. Our?survey?will close end of day Fill out the survey here ?? https://lnkd.in/gTKuZNXJ We will take submissions through Wednesday, October 16.

Are you a CPG food or beverage company looking for funding? Don’t miss part 1 of our 2024 Raising Capital Series: Finding Early-Stage Equity Investors. Join us this Wednesday, October 16, from 12:00 – 12:45 p.m. https://lnkd.in/gYeSHfDP Our expert panel will examine current trends and provide actionable insights to help natural CPG product companies secure funding in today’s market. Don Buder, Naturally Bay Area Board Member?and Partner at Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, will lead the conversation with: ? Rodney Clark, Managing Partner at?Aspect Consumer Partners ? Sam Hurster, Senior Director at?Irresistible Foods Group ? Dianna Tremblay, Chief Program + Strategic Initiatives Officer at?ICA Fund Whether you’re seeking your first round of funding or positioning for growth, this session will equip you with crucial strategies for attracting early-stage investors. Register now: https://lnkd.in/gYeSHfDP #naturallybayarea #raisingcapital #cpgfundraising

Just 2 Days Away! Join us at the Naturally Bay Area + Food Funded Happy Hour THIS Wednesday, October 9, from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at Almanac Brewing. Kick back in a casual setting to mix & mingle with the community and enjoy some great Oktoberfest-inspired beverages and snacks. Your ticket covers your first beverage (beer or wine) and a handmade German-style pretzel (we'll have both vegan and gluten-free options available.) ??? Grab your ticket today! https://lnkd.in/g3ecWDUH There's more! Food Funded is offering a special rate for their upcoming Food Funded 2024 Regenerate conference on October 15 to the Naturally Bay Area community. Comment below if you'd like us to send you the link to register. #NaturallyBayArea #FoodFunded #Networking #OktoberfestFun #AlmanacBrewing

?? Keep the festive fall vibes going! ?? Did you have fun at our Fall Fling? Let’s keep the momentum rolling with the Naturally Bay Area + Food Funded Happy Hour at Almanac Brewing in Alameda on Wednesday, October 9, from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.! Come raise a stein, enjoy Oktoberfest-inspired brews and food, and connect with our awesome community. ?? ??? Grab your ticket today! https://lnkd.in/g3ecWDUH FOOD FUNDED Slow Money Northern California #NaturallyBayArea #FoodFunded #AlmanacBrewing #Oktoberfest #Networking

Meet the experts and RSVP for Naturally Network’s Industry Update: State of Capital Webinar on Sept 24. Capital is crucial for growth, but the current investment landscape is difficult to navigate. Join us for a compelling discussion on this critical topic. You’ll gain insight into: - Where capital is being deployed and its impact on the industry How investors are evaluating brands - Actionable strategies to support your brand in raising capital, bootstrapping, or leveraging debt As a bonus, all registrants will receive a complimentary copy of the CPG Financing Guide by Keith Kohler. RSVP today to secure your spot! https://lnkd.in/gaBWwPPW Naturally Austin Naturally Bay Area Naturally Boulder Naturally Chicago Naturally North Bay Naturally LA Naturally MN Naturally New York Naturally New England Naturally San Diego

Taste the Best of the Bay Area at Naturally Bay Area's Fall Fling, next Thursday, September 12, from 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. PT! Get ready to party on the rooftop patio of Heffernan Insurance Brokers?for an evening of?delicious food, live music, and the chance to connect with local entrepreneurs showcasing their innovative products.?It's the perfect opportunity to network, unwind, and celebrate the season with our community. We'll enjoy nibbles and sips from our members: Breakin Snacks EQUII Finally Chickpea Snacks For?a Foods LLC Gurt Kazi Yetu Olli Salumeria TCHO Chocolate Twrl Milk Tea Get your tickets: https://lnkd.in/e5ZXyQ_p

Let's Talk Sustainable Packaging This September! Join us Wednesday, September 18, 12:00 – 12:45 p.m. PT, for a free virtual event. We'll explore how your packaging choices tell your brand story and how to position your brand for success. ? What sustainable packaging means and how it shapes strategy. ? Key innovations that align with consumer and retailer demands. ? Navigating trade-offs between cost, functionality, and sustainability. ? The evolving role of packaging in brand storytelling. ? Communicating sustainability through packaging to retailers and consumers. Jen Berliner, Naturally Bay Area Board Member and Head of Marketing, Sales & Ecommerce at?Patagonia Provisions, will lead the discussion with: ? Kelsey (Sheehan) Anderson from Pacific Southwest Container, LLC ? Joseph Button from Straus Family Creamery? ? Alexandra Crane from?Grove Collaborative ? Paul Kagiwada from Trinity Brand Group Register here: https://lnkd.in/g6gfTAUr #sustainablepackaging #brandstory #naturallybayarea

?? Get ready to party — Naturally Bay Area's annual Fall Fling is just two weeks away! Do you have your ticket? Snag one here: https://lnkd.in/e5ZXyQ_p We're heading to the rooftop patio of Heffernan Insurance Brokers in SF on Thursday, September 12, from 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. You'll enjoy?good food, excellent company, live music, and a showcase?of local products from: Breakin Snacks EQUII Finally Gurt Olli Salumeria TCHO Chocolate Twrl Milk Tea And more to come! We'd love for you to join us! Register here: https://lnkd.in/e5ZXyQ_p Check out highlights from last year ??

Get Ready for a Slice of Excitement at Newtopia Now! Swing by Booth #335, where our Naturally Bay Area partners Peter Picetti and the Heffernan Insurance Brokers crew are turning up the heat! Daily raffles are happening, and yes, you could win a pizza oven! Stop by, chat with the team, and throw your hat in the ring for a chance to win!

Headed to Newtopia Now? Show some love to Naturally Bay Area members and partners and visit them at the show! Also, we'll be partying at the?Naturally Network's Neighborhood Networking Night on Sunday, August 25. Join us! B.T.R. NATION, Carmel Berry Company, EQUII, Greatfill, Harmless Harvest, Heffernan Insurance Brokers, Morenita Foods, NARRA, Once Upon a Farm, Ora Cacao, Philosopher Foods, Repose Health, TCHO Chocolate, The Republic of Tea, Sun Valley Rice,