NATURALLY CHICAGO PITCH COMPETITION APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN —DUE BYAPRIL 11 !
Apply to Pitch and Compete for $200,000 value in prizes
Naturally Rising: The Conscious Business Pitch Competition will take place June 2 in Chicago… and applications are open, with a deadline to file of April 11.
Formerly known as the Naturally Chicago Pitch Slam, Naturally Rising has evolved into a competition that not only showcases emerging, purpose-driven brands but also celebrates conscious leaders in the natural products industry.
The founders who are pitching will connect with dozens of investors, retail and foodservice buyers, and industry leaders who will attend.
Our competition is only open to Naturally Chicago Brand Partners, and is only open to businesses with annual revenues of under $2 million at time of submission.
Naturally Rising is administered by Naturally Network, whose 11 chapters across the U.S. include Naturally Chicago.
Regional champions will face off for the prestigious Naturally Rising national title in a thrilling showdown judged by top industry leaders at Newtopia Now Trade Show in Denver, Colorado on August 20-22.
MORE ABOUT NATURALLY RISING
Formerly known as Pitch Slam, Naturally Rising has evolved into a competition that not only showcases emerging, purpose-driven brands but also celebrates conscious leaders in the natural products industry.
This event highlights companies that embrace Naturally Network's quintuple bottom line—the 5 Ps—passion, purpose, people, planet, and prosperity.
Naturally Rising places a strong emphasis on supporting brands towards retail success, ensuring that the businesses competing are not only purpose-driven but also prepared for growth and success in the marketplace.
From regional competitions to the national stage, culminating in a pitch experience at Newtopia Now—a show known for supporting emerging brands—this competition is designed to help elevate companies that can thrive in today’s conscious economy.
By elevating purpose-driven businesses and increasing access and visibility, Naturally Rising is helping shape the future of conscious consumerism.