Naturally Chicago catalyzes growth in the better-for-you, better-for-the-planet food and natural products sector.

1. GROWING CHICAGO’S ORGANIC &
NATURAL PRODUCTS COMMUNITY
SPONSORSHIP

2. Chicago has long been home to legacy food
and beverage companies and a powerhouse in
the food and beverage business. Over the past
decade, with its depth and experience in food
and innovation, Chicago has become a hub
for emerging well-being brands.
Some of the most game-changing, successful
start-ups were founded here – and there
are many more with the same passion and
potential that have yet to be discovered.
CHICAGO: HOME TO FOOD & BEVERAGE INNOVATION

3. WHY INVEST IN NATURALLY CHICAGO
Naturally Chicago is a community of Natural
Product entrepreneurs, and the people and
organizations that help them grow.
Sponsoring Naturally Chicago means investing
in the better-for-people, better-for-the-planet
brands that more and more consumers demand.
It means fueling businesses that redefine
success, generating economic growth.
It means joining a dynamic, forward-thinking
community dedicated to a marketplace of
healthier and more sustainable products.

4. Naturally Chicago was founded by the nation’s leading market-makers in organic and natural
brands, to accelerates the growth of the Natural Products sector by providing networking,
collaboration, education and inspiration.
From Left: Carlotta Mast, Senior VP, New Hope Network; Bill Weiland, CEO, Presence Marketing;
Tony Olson, CEO, SPINS; Brandon Barnholt, CEO, KeHe; Jim Slama, CEO, FamilyFarmed

5. Naturally Chicago is part of
Naturally Network, an actively
emerging national natural and
organic products industry
community. We’re launching
affiliates across
the country!
By sponsoring the work of Naturally
Chicago, you provide the resources
to deepen our work in this region
and you help create the future of
this national ecosystem.

6. THE ECOSYSTEM: SEED TO TABLE
Emerging
Brands
High-growth
Brands
Distributors
Retailers
Service
Providers
Investors
Suppliers
Brokers
Farmers
Entrepreneurs
ENGAGE WITH EVERY TOUCH POINT
IN THE INDUSTRY
Subscribers & Attendees …come from all over the
nation. Their participation invigorates our gatherings,
deepens our capabilities, and expands our impact.
Members …are ambitious change-makers in every
sector of this industry. Their passion for innovation
regularly shapes the national and global industry.
Sponsors …can’t hold back their confidence in this
thriving business community. Their financial support and
industry expertise fuel the momentum of this dynamic
organization.
Board of Directors …is a powerhouse of industry
champions dedicating themselves to optimizing
our work.

7. SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS
• Reputation as an organic and natural products advocate to your
customers and prospects, the community and your own associates
• Participation and Involvement in Naturally Chicago events, allows you
to engage dynamically and deepens your relationships and business
connections with the community
• Thought Leadership contributions to Naturally Chicago blogs,
speaking opportunities, panel discussions and content for education
• Preferred Supplier opportunities
• Visibility through logo on website, monthly newsletters, annual pitch
slam, webinars, and social media exposure
• Learning and Resources for associates through complementary
memberships

8. NETWORKING
You and your team strengthen relationships,
learn, and grow by participating in the
Naturally Chicago community. NC Curated
experiences help you dive deeper into your
area of the industry, such as finance,
manufacturing, marketing or verticals such as
functional beverages or organic ingredients.
FINANCING AND INNOVATION
CONFERENCE + PITCH SLAM
Elevating innovation as part of the
Financing and Innovation Conference (F&IC),
emerging brands apply to pitch for a
$100,000-value prize pack sourced from
our annual sponsors.
Sponsors offer preferred vendor discounts,
participate in members-only events, and have
a listing in the member directory.
PREFERRED VENDORSEDUCATION EVENTS
Sponsors and members contribute
industry insights and practical tips by
presenting in live and virtual event’s, as well
as interacting with industry thought leaders
on relevant and timely topics. Give and get
from the community through quarterly
keynotes, workshops, and semi-weekly
‘Mingle’ events, or contribute articles to the
weekly newsletter. Sponsor engagement is
amplified via robust social media.
DIGITAL HUB
NC’s website provides a wealth of resources
to the community – videos, event calendar,
recorded webinars, articles, job board, and
the member directory.
NATURALLY CHICAGO PROGRAMS

9. NATURALLY CHICAGO PROGRAMMING
Office Hours
New members-only opportunity for an
intimate Q&A with industry partners:
Weekly local brand feature (co-
branded with SPINS)
• Launches every Monday on our
social channels

10. THE PITCH
The challenge? Create a lasting impression in 4
minutes. Present your brand and get noticed within the
natural food industry.
THE PLAYERS
Emerging natural food brands competing for the crown.
Respected industry veterans (investors, brand owners,
retailers, and consultants) judging the finalists. Engaged
conference attendees and livestream viewers.
THE PRIZE
Pitch Slam prize package of $100,000+ in services and
cash from expert judges and partners.
NATURALLY CHICAGO PITCH SLAM GOOD FOOD
FINANCING & INNOVATION CONFERENCE
November 17, 2020. Sponsorship packages available now.

11. 11
DIAMOND
$25,000
ALL BENEFITS OF PLATINUM LEVEL +
• 8 Individual Memberships
• “Brought to you by” lead sponsor credit for one month of virtual & live events
• Up to eight (8) articles annually on the Naturally Chicago website (featuring
company’s content and activities) that promote Good Food and Natural Products
• Host topic and highlight service during “Office Hours” event
• Curated members-only sampling event
• 20% Discount: additional memberships and event tickets
ALL BENEFITS OF GOLD LEVEL +
• 4 Individual Memberships
• Up to four (4) articles annually on the Naturally Chicago website (featuring
company’s content and activities) that promote Good Food and Natural Products
• Thanked from Stage: F&IC Event, Annual Pitch Event
• 5 company shout-outs a year on Naturally Chicago social media channels
• Opportunity to co-sponsor webinar series promotion
• Introduce brand during an “Office Hours” event and promoted as lead sponsor
CUSTOM PACKAGES AVAILABLE
• Make an investment in the future of Good Food that will benefit us all
NATURALLY
CHICAGO
SPONSORSHIP
OPPORTUNITIES
PREMIER
$10,000
PLATINUM
$5,000

12. GOLD
$2,500
ALL BENEFITS OF BRONZE LEVEL +
• One blog feature on Naturally Chicago website + inclusion in newsletter
• CPG brands – product included in landing page Marketplace photo for one quarter
• Service providers – social media shout out for your members-only special offer
• 2 Individual Memberships
• Opportunity to participate in the Naturally Chicago Online Marketplace
• Directory listing and a website business summary customizable by the sponsor
• Opportunity to provide an exclusive brand promotion offer or valued benefit to the
Naturally Chicago community
• Small Logo: Website, Weekly Newsletter, Annual Pitch Event
ALL BENEFITS OF SILVER LEVEL +
• One newsletter feature + blasts on Naturally Chicago social channels
• Two (2) company shout-outs a year on LinkedIn and Instagram
• Introduce brand during an “Office Hours” event
• Large Logo: Website, Weekly Newsletter, Annual Pitch Event
NATURALLY
CHICAGO
SPONSORSHIP
OPPORTUNITIES
SILVER
$1,000
BRONZE
$500

13. 13
NATIONAL
SPONSOR
$50,000
NATIONAL TITLE SPONSOR BEGINNING 2021
• Cost is $50,000 for one year with $25,000 going to Naturally Network and $25,000 to
Local affiliate of choice.
NATURALLY
NETWORK
SPONSORSHIP
OPPORTUNITY
In addition to the Local Affiliate- Platinum Level Sponsorship, the National
Sponsor will receive:
• Branding: Logo on the national website, Logo on the national report etc.
• Featured at national events i.e. Naturally Network sampling events, National Annual
Pitch Slam w/ affiliate winners etc.
• National Digital Exposure
• Affiliate Marketing Tour organized by Naturally Network
• Affiliate Memberships and tickets to Affiliate Events
NEW IN
2021

14. NATURALLY CHICAGO LEADERSHIP
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
RAKESH AMIN | Attorney & Partner, Amin Talati Wasserman
BRANDON BARNHOLT | President & CEO, KeHE Distributors *
JORDAN BUCKNER | Founder & CEO, TeaSquares
DANIEL CABALLERO | Founder & President, Sofrito Foods
DAVE DONNAN | Partner Emeritus, A.T. Kearney
KIM FEIL | Chief Strategy and Marketing Office, Aspire Drinks
JOSH KATT | Founding Chef & Owner, Kitchfix
MEGAN KLEIN | President & Co-Founder, Field and Farmer
STEVE KOCH | Managing Partner, Bowline Group
LAIRD KOLDYKE | Founder/Managing Director, Winona Capital
SANJEEV KRISHNAN | Managing Director, S2G Ventures
ERICA KUHLMANN | Managing Director, BMO Harris
RON LEVIN | Managing Director, Goldman Sachs
WILL MADDEN | Co-Founder, Whole Brain Consulting
PAUL MARIANI | Managing Director, Merisow Financial
TYLER MAYORAS | Principal, Advantage Capital Partners
* Naturally Chicago Co-Founder
DAPHNE MAZARAKIS | Strategic Advisor, Grow Forward
STEPHANIE MORIMOTO | Owner & CEO, Asutra
TONY OLSON | Owner & CEO, SPINS *
JAY OWEN | Managing Partner, Dom Capital Group
RYAN PINTADO-VERTNER | Founder & Principal, Smoketown LLC
LUKE SAUNDERS | Founder & CEO, Farmer’s Fridge
KURT SEIDENSTICKER | CEO, Vital Proteins
JIM SLAMA | Founder & CEO, FamilyFarmed/GFA *
KATLIN SMITH | Founder & CEO, Simple Mills
JENNIFER AMDUR SPITZ | Managing Director, Amdur Spitz & Assocs.
MARK THOMANN | Managing Director, Spiral Sun Ventures
ALISON VELAZQUEZ | Founder & CEO, Skinny Souping
KATE WEIDNER | Founder & CEO, SRW Agency
BILL WEILAND | Founder/President/CEO, Presence Marketing *
ANDY WHITMAN | Managing Partner, 2X Partners
JENNY YANG | CEO, Jenny’s Tofu/Phoenix Bean Tofu

15. TAP INTO NATURALLY CHICAGO
OUR INCREDIBLE SPONSORS!

16. WELCOME TO
THE COMMUNITY
BECOME A SPONSOR

17. BE INVOLVED
• Receive free memberships and
discounted tickets
• Meet hundreds of natural products
professionals
• Stay on top of trends and news
• Attend our annual sponsors-only
events
• Contribute to the coveted Pitch
Slam Prize Pack, sourced exclusively
from sponsors
BUILD RECOGNITION
• Your logo gets recognized! Spot it in
the NC website, weekly newsletter, at
events, and in the Member Directory
• Social media shout-outs
• Our expert event panels and webinars
are developed from our community of
sponsors
• Be a recognized leader and provider to
this unique organization and its
supportive community
EXPAND YOUR BUSINESS
• Reach the most targeted audience of
natural products professionals for your
marketing budget
• Develop key relationships
• Attract and retain customers
• Recruit fresh talent
• Learn of new opportunities from our
plugged-in community
PARTNER UP AND GROW YOUR BRAND
WITH THIS MUTUALLY BENEFICIAL OPPORTUNITY