Naturally Chicago is the community for our Good Food & Natural Product Industry.
Why Naturally Chicago?
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We Create Connections
Naturally Chicago hosts regular networking events that provide an opportunity to exchange ideas and explore new business opportunities. These events connect entrepreneurs with investors, start ups with industry experts, retailers and other industry professionals.
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We Support Our Partners
Your membership to Naturally Chicago, gets you resources, access and support to help your natural product start-ups and early-stage companies grow and succeed. This includes mentorship, access to funding opportunities, and market-focused workshops and events.
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We Provide Insights
Naturally Chicago offers our members valuable industry insights and information through our educational and thought-leadership programs. These programs provide members with the latest trends, insights and best practices in the fast-growing natural products industry, helping them to stay ahead of the curve and make informed business decisions.
Naturally Chicago Events
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HOW BRANDS USE INNOVATIVE INGREDIENTS TO DRIVE GROWTH -- 7/15/25 LIVE EVENT
Naturally Chicago is excited to partner on “How Brands Use Innovative Ingredients to Drive Growth,” which will be held on Tuesday, July 15 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m at SRW’s Pappy’s Speakeasy. Join us, The Well Network and Research Food Association for a party and a panel to mark the IFT convention.
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AI THAT WORKS FOR YOU: STREAMLINE CONTENT AND OPERATIONS — 7/30/25 FREE WEBINAR
Learning how to best navigate AI and utilize it to build your business is a complex new world. Join us for our July 30 free webinar, AI That Works for You: Streamline Content and Operations.
Jennifer Amdur Spitz is our guest speaker for this tutorial. She is CEO of her recently founded Voxley consulting firm, longtime head of the Amdur Spitz and Associates creative marketing firm... and Secretary of Naturally Chicago's Board of Directors.
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NATURALLY CHICAGO'S NATURALLY RISING CONSCIOUS PITCH COMPETITION & FORUM — 6/2/25 LIVE EVENT
Congratulations to Ivan Gutierrez of Tierra Negra Dark Salsa, winner of Naturally Chicago’s 2025 Pitch Slam. And thanks to all the entrepreneurs, experts, and industry leaders who attended/participated in our best Pitch Event and Forum ever.
Ciick the button below to read our blog recap of the big event, with lots of photos and links to related articles about our panels and our Fireside Chat.
Locally Made
Get on the Shelves with Leading Chicago Retailers Through Naturally Chicago’s Locally Made!
Welcome to Naturally Chicago’s Locally Made Program - a groundbreaking initiative designed to connect Illinois retailers with the region’s emerging and top-performing brands.
Locally Made is a partnership between Naturally Chicago and KeHE Distributors, along with other industry-leading partners who have extensive relationships with retailers and a proven track record of securing shelf presence for early-stage and emerging brands.
Chicago Seed Co. Investor Group is Now Part of Naturally Chicago
Naturally Chicago — the region’s association for the natural products industry — has joined forces with Chicago Seed Co., the premier network of Chicago-area investors who are passionate about supporting food, beverage and natural products companies.
