Women in CPG Celebration — 11/11/25 Live Event

NATURALLY CHICAGO WOMEN IN CPG CELEBRATION

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11

3 P.M. TO 6:30 P.M.

BMO BUILDING

320 S. CANAL ST., CHICAGO

Our marquee fall event hosted by BMO at their Chicago Tower, will be a moment to connect, inspire, and reflect on the future of women in CPG. Key elements of the program include:

• Building a Big Brand—Dynamic panel of women CPG leaders will share brand building insights including Liz Carter, Chomps; Julia Gregg-Albers, Barilla Americas; Nichole Wilson, Everybody Eat, Nicole Schumarcher, PRE; and Katie Paul, KeHE.

• Financing Female Founders—A discussion focusing on channeling more capital to women founders. Speakers include Mollye Santulli, Springdale Ventures; Ashley Hartman, Bluestein Ventures; Laura Luckman Kelber, angel investor; Cristina Rohr, S2G Investments; and Betsy Erdelyi, BMO.

• Ceremony honoring Erica Kuhlmann— She is President & CEO of the Women's Business Development Center and former longtime food and beverage banking lead at BMO. Speakers include Shalini Hanoman Campbell, BMO Capital Markets; Jennifer Wendrow, BMO Food, Consumer & Agribusiness; and Jack Penn, Good Foods Group

• Master of Ceremonies, Jennifer Paulson, Program Chair, Naturally Chicago.

• Networking, storytelling and impact.

• Reception with light appetizers.