Thanks to Go Around for Our Vibrant Women in CPG Event
Photo by Bob Benenson/Naturally Chicago and Local Food Forum
At Naturally Chicago, we’ve always said that our live events are where the magic happens: the networking, connections, new friendships, hopefully some future business partnerships.
Our Women in CPG Celebration, held at Time Out Market Chicago on Tuesday, November 12, was the latest proof of this notion.
We are so grateful to the 100+ attendees who packed Tony’s Rooftop Bar. Everyone appeared to be having a lot of fun, and the buzz in the room was electric. Magical, indeed.
We also want to share our gratitude with our partners who made the night a success.
First, 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.
NielsenIQ shared the following message to attendees, stating its appreciation for being a partner in the Celebration:
We at NIQ are thrilled to have had the opportunity to support and collaborate with such an inspiring community at the Women in CPG Celebration. Your presence and participation made the event truly special, and we hope you enjoyed the happy hour as much as we did!
Our commitment to empowering women in the CPG industry remains strong. We are here to provide you with the data and insights you need to drive your business forward. If you have any questions or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out or visit us on our Naturally Network page by clicking here.
Photo by Bob Benenson/Naturally Chicago and Local Food Forum
Next, thank you, Time Out Market, for providing the amazing space and hospitality. We highly recommend this venue for your future events.
Perteet Spencer of AYO West African Foods and Jennifer Amdur Spitz spoke at Naturally Chicago’s Women in CPG Celebration. Both are members of Naturally Chicago’s Board of Directors. Photo by Bob Benenson/Naturally Chicago and Local Food Forum
The event benefited greatly from the leadership of the members of our host committee: 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).
Alison Velázquez of Brand Blueprint CPG (Left) and Amanda Puck (right) of Mariano’s supermarkets were members of the Women in CPG Host Committee.
And a special shoutout to Amanda Puck and her Mariano’s teammates, who stepped into the breach when we needed help at check-in.
Photo by Bob Benenson/Naturally Chicago and Local Food Forum