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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Women in CPG - 9/18/25
We’re kicking off a two-part Women in CPG series this fall, bringing together founders, investors, operators, and bold brand builders who are redefining the future of food and consumer products. From an intimate leadership retreat in September to a keynote and special tribute during Naturally Network’s Women in CPG Week in November, this series is designed to spark connections, foster deal-making, and spotlight the powerful women shaping our industry.
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CO-MANUFACTURING: HOW TO FIND, COMMUNICATE AND AUDIT — 9/9/25 WEBINAR
The right co-manufacturing partner can make the difference between rapid growth and costly setbacks. Join us for "Co-Manufacturing: How to Find, Communicate, and Audit" — a practical insider's guide to building strong, scalable partnerships.
The panel of experts is led by William Madden, Co-Founder of Whole Brain Consulting and Chair of the Naturally Chicago Board.
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GREEN CITY MARKET TOUR — 8/13/25 LIVE EVENT
Naturally Chicago thanks Green City Market, Executive Director Letisha "Tish" Steele, and Chefs Jason Hammel and Sebastian White for their insights on Chicago’s trailblazing farmers market.
Check out our recap on the Naturally Chicago Blog.
Locally Made
Get on the Shelves with Leading Chicago Retailers Through Naturally Chicago’s Locally Made!
Welcome to Naturally Chicago’s Locally Made Program - a groundbreaking initiative designed to connect Illinois retailers with the region’s emerging and top-performing brands.
Locally Made is a partnership between Naturally Chicago and KeHE Distributors, along with other industry-leading partners who have extensive relationships with retailers and a proven track record of securing shelf presence for early-stage and emerging brands.
Chicago Seed Co. Investor Group is Now Part of Naturally Chicago
Naturally Chicago — the region’s association for the natural products industry — has joined forces with Chicago Seed Co., the premier network of Chicago-area investors who are passionate about supporting food, beverage and natural products companies.
