Naturally Chicago is teaming with C.H. Robinson and OLIPOP for Making it Pop: Learn How OLIPOP Builds Efficient Supply Chains — a look at how one of the fastest-growing beverage brands keeps product moving without sacrificing quality, speed or margin.

We'll hear from Olipop VP Tim Joseph on the strategies, systems and partnerships that powered the brand's expansion into stores nationwide. The discussion will be especially relevant for emerging and growing brands navigating retail expansion challenges.

This coming Tuesday (September 22), Naturally Minnesota is presenting a virtual conversation with Minneapolis-based Target — and Naturally Chicago members are invited to register and tune in. The webinar will begin at 1 p.m. central.

Get a rare, behind-the-scenes look at how one of the country's largest retailers operates directly from Melissa Millo, the company's VP for Food & Beverage, Dairy/Frozen.

The session will close with live Q&A, giving members the chance to ask questions directly.

If you have a product brand, just finding investors and lenders willing to financially support your vision for success is hard enough. Making certain that whatever deals you make are in full compliance with the law adds another big (and crucial) level of complexity.

Naturally Chicago on September 15 presented a webinar master class by Leslee Cohen, founder and managing partner of AllRise Legal Counsel — a firm that provides expert, affordable guidance to early-stage brands.

We will be sharing the webinar recording and recap soon.