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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MORNING MINGLE — 12/16/25 LIVE EVENT
Join us for the next Naturally Chicago Morning Mingle. (Or maybe, since it's our holiday season live gathering, it's the Morning Jingle?).
This will be a great opportunity to connect with industry peers, partners and friends. And we have a spectacular new location for this Mingle: the stunning Miele Experience Center, a showroom for the company's kitchens and appliances, located on the first floor of the historic Merchandise Mart.
RSVP required. Capacity is limited, so make sure to register now to reserve your space!
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SELLING SUCCESSFULLY AT GROCERY RETAIL — WHAT IT REALLY TAKES: 12/17/25 WEBINAR
You've secured retail distribution for your brand — congratulations! Now comes the hard part: how do you drive enough sales to stay on shelves and grow your business?
Naturally Chicago has assembled a panel of founders who've learned firsthand how to win at retail and build sustainable growth.
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Regulatory and Litigation Trends in the Food, Beverage, Dietary Supplement & Cosmetic Industries Featuring Experts from Amin Wasserman Gurnani law firm — 1/13/26 Webinar
Entrepreneurs focus daily on the practical challenges of growing their businesses. But few are experts about the regulatory and litigation issues that can create serious existential problems. Join us for this master class on Regulatory and Litigation Trends.
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TREND PREDICTIONS for the CPG INDUSTRY in 2026 – CONSCIOUS CONSUMPTION TAKES CENTER STAGE: 12/4/25 WEBINAR
In our webinar TREND PREDICTIONS for the CPG INDUSTRY in 2026 – CONSCIOUS CONSUMPTION TAKES CENTER STAGE," experts from KeHE and SPINS provided an amazing window into the products and categories that will be gaining traction with consumers over the next year.
We will be sharing the video recording and a blog with takeaways very soon.
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.
