Investor Levels, Fees, & Benefits
We invite investors and service providers to become Naturally Chicago Partners. Below are the categories their cost and their benefits.
| LEVELS | EXPANDING | GROWING | PLATINUM | PREMIER | DIAMOND |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naturally Chicago Memberships | 3 members | 4 members | 6 members | 10 members | 20 members |
| Become a Mentor | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Networking Events |
✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Peer Circles | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Events and Programming | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Recognition | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| Sponsored Email | ✔ | ✔ | |||
| Media / PR / Blog Posts | ✔ | ✔ | |||
| Panelist/Speaking Opportunities | ✔ | ||||
| ANNUAL FEE | $1,000 | $2,500 | $5,000 | $10,000 | $25,000 |
| Join Now | Join Now | Join Now | Contact | Contact |
Partnership Benefits
Naturally Chicago Memberships:
Partners receive individual memberships, giving employees access to exclusive education opportunities, networking events, parties and more.
Locally Made Retail Access Program:
Partners that are located within 150 miles of Chicago can apply to join the Locally Made Program, a Naturally Chicago partnership with KeHE Distributors that connects Chicago-area brands with many Chicago-area retailers. Some brands will be featured in Locally Made grocery sets, other point of sale promotional opportunities, and social media posts.
Mentorship Program:
Companies can access education and strategic advice from the newly created Naturally Chicago Mentorship program. This includes strategic advice from mentors, investors and service providers in our network who can help them advance.
Financing:
Brands seeking capital can learn from leaders in our network and may be chosen to participate in our annual Pitch Slam where they can connect with dozens of investors.
Peer Circles:
Partners can join peer circles in which members help one another solve common problems and access network resources for help.
Curated Networking Events:
Partners get invitations to meet senior industry leaders at curated networking events hosted by Naturally Chicago.
Job Board:
Partners can utilize Naturally Chicago’s Job Board to find talent.
Events and Programming:
Partners have access to Naturally Chicago online and in-person networking events and educational programming.
Panelist/Speaking Opportunities:
Partners at certain level may provide a company representative to participate in a nationally promoted Naturally Chicago webinar or live presentation.
Recognition:
Brand logo placement on Naturally Chicago website and thanked from stage or online during major events.
Sponsored Email:
Opportunity to send a sponsored email offer or valued benefit to the Naturally Chicago community of nearly 8,000 contacts.
Media/PR/Blog Posts:
Starting at the Premier Partnership level, partners have access to blog posts, social media shoutouts and sponsor features in Naturally Chicago newsletter.