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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April Morning Mingle with Pitch Slam Finalists Announcement: 4/9/26 Live Event
Our Morning Mingle on Thursday, April 9 will be a special event. Join us and be one of the first to know the six rising-star brands who our expert judges have chosen to compete in our May 27 Pitch Event!
And, as always, you will enjoy great company and hot coffee from Vanille Patisserie (courtesy of JPMorgan Chase). Food items will be available for purchase at Vanille and other market vendors.
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Mentorship Celebration and Networking Event — 4/15/26 Live Event (Naturally Chicago members and invitees only)
Naturally Chicago proudly invites Members and invitees to join our celebration of our Mentorship program, which pairs experienced industry leaders and experts with founders of rising-star emerging brands.
This is an exclusive event for Naturally Chicago Members and direct invitees only. If you are interested in attending, please contact Joan McGloin (joan@naturallychicago.org).
We thank our sponsor, the InvestBev investment firm. Read below about their amazing Accelerator program for adult beverage brands.
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Naturally Rising Pitch Event and Innovation Forum — 5/27/26 Live Event
Naturally Chicago’s biggest annual gathering — the Naturally Rising Pitch Event and Innovation Forum — returns on May 27 at beautiful Venue SIX10 in Chicago’s South Loop.
The Pitch is the event’s centerpiece and it will feature six founders of rising-start brands. Also featured are a Fireside Chat with KeHE CEO Deb Conklin, panels on retail, omnichannel and investment, and an Innovation Showcase where you can sample products from other great brands.
Tickets for the event will go on sale soon. This event post also has links to our special Pitch Slam 2026 page.
Locally Made
LOCALLY MADE: ELEVATE YOUR BRAND WITH NATURALLY CHICAGO
Welcome to Naturally Chicago’s Locally Made initiative—where local brands and retailers come together to grow sales, create jobs and build a thriving natural products community.
Our mission is to create connections that help natural product entrepreneurs succeed. Locally Made helps connect brands with local retailers, raising awareness for the brands, supporting retailers’ need for quality local products.
Chicago Seed Co. Is Naturally Chicago's Investor Network and Includes Over 70 Venture Capital, Family Office, and Angel Investors in Food and Beverage.
Learn More, Explore Membership and Submit Your Investment Opportunity.
