🎉 Three weeks left to nominate for Naturally Minnesota's Progress Prizes! 🌿 Don't miss the chance to recognize those who embody the five P's: Passion, Purpose, People, Planet, and Prosperity. Submit your nominations by August 9th, 2024! 🌟 Nominate here: https://lnkd.in/g2Yg_mZT #NaturallyMN #ProgressPrizes #SustainableBusiness #CommunityLeadership
Naturally MN
Non-profit Organizations
Minneapolis, MN 1,139 followers
Naturally MN brings together leaders, businesses& advocates from across the Good Food and Natural Products sectors.
About us
Naturally Minnesota works to create an interconnected, sophisticated, invested, and accessible ecosystem for Minnesota's food and agricultural entrepreneurs and innovators. An affiliate of Naturally Network, previously operating as Grow North MN, Naturally Minnesota transitions to elevate the state’s food and beverage industry to a national level. Naturally Minnesota works to enable stakeholders to grow and scale their businesses faster and more successfully, make Minnesota a globally recognized leader in entrepreneurship and innovation in food and agriculture, and ultimately transform our food system.
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https://www.naturallyminnesota.org/
External link for Naturally MN
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Minneapolis, MN
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2022
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Minneapolis, MN, US
Employees at Naturally MN
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Julie Kucinski
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John Castillo
Founder | Strategic Business Advisor | Fractional Operations Leader | Influential Startup Consultant | Naturally Minnesota Board Member
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Jason Goux
Sr Innovation Strategy Consultant at Compeer Financial
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Allison Hohn
Executive Director at Naturally MN | 2023 MSP 40 Under 40
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Naturally Network's Minority-Owned Fellowship applications have officially launched! Naturally Network’s Minority-Owned Fellowship powered by NIQ, is a 16-week CPG business foundations program built to support and advocate for racially and ethnically underrepresented, early stage founders in the natural and organic CPG industry. 16 brands will be accepted into the cohort. Through this Fellowship program, Naturally Network aims to support diverse CPG founders and offer greater access to market to expand representation on the shelf, support diversity, equity, and inclusion in the industry, as well as accelerate the industry’s ability to serve consumers. The Minority-Owned Fellowship is powered by NIQ, a global information services company for the CPG and retail industries. Naturally Network’s Minority-Owned Fellowship will work with industry leaders, veterans, and service providers to deliver an educational curriculum twice a week for 16 weeks. The curriculum blends best practices, real-world insights and examples, peer-to-peer discussions, networking, and access to data to help 16 early-stage brands lay a strong foundation for growth. The program culminates at Expo West with a table-top showcase and intimate and curated networking opportunities to facilitate key relationships with investors, retailers, and industry allies. Since 2021, Naturally Network’s Minority-Owned Fellowship program has successfully served 100+ diverse founders. Applications close August 16 so APPLY NOW!
Calling all diverse founders! Naturally Network has launched applications for the third cohort of the Minority-Owned Fellowship, powered by NielsenIQ! This nationwide fellowship consists of a 12-week program that supports the success of racially and ethnically underrepresented business entrepreneurs in the organic and natural sector. Want to learn more before you apply? Attend our info session on August 1st. Find info about the program, a link to the application, and RSVP for the info session here: https://lnkd.in/gJGAtAMA Naturally Austin Naturally Bay Area Naturally Boulder Naturally Chicago Naturally North Bay Naturally New York Naturally New England Naturally MN Naturally LA Naturally San Diego
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🌟 Big things are coming... 🌟 We're excited to share that preparations are underway for the 2024 Food, Ag, Ideas Week, better known as FAI! 🚜🌾 Stay tuned for more information in the coming weeks! Plus, check out our website for a sneak peek at what is in store! 📅✨ Click here for a sneak peek: https://lnkd.in/dU5AznEf #NaturallyMN #FAI2024 #FoodAgIdeas #GetReady #InnovationInAg
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Applications are open for Naturally Network's Hosted Brands Scholarship to SupplySide West! For the second year, Naturally Network and SupplySide Network are partnering to provide access to ingredient and sourcing education and suppliers for early-stage brands at the annual SupplySide West trade show. Each selected hosted brand will receive a scholarship that includes airfare, a hotel stipend, a complimentary badge, access to events, and more! Learn more and apply below! Naturally Austin Naturally Chicago Naturally Bay Area Naturally Boulder Naturally North Bay Naturally New England Naturally New York Naturally MN Naturally LA Naturally San Diego
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Join us on August 8th to support Mary Hartman, Owner of StableFeed and Regional Winner at Naturally Minnesota's 2024 Pitch Slam, showcase her brand before a panel of judges and CPG professionals. Mary will be virtually joined by other regional winners from Naturally chapters, each presenting their innovative companies. We're excited to rally behind Mary and Stablefeed as she champions the Naturally MN community! Register here to join us in person at our Naturally Network Pitch Slam Watch Party: https://lnkd.in/gcan_gRK Special thanks to our lead partner CBX for hosting this event!
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🚀 Join us for an exciting Community Day & Founders Forum at FINNOVATION Lab on July 31st! Dive deep into TikTok Shop Strategies for Food & CPG Founders. Learn how to transform scrolling into sales with insights from industry leaders, including Cameron Gould-Saltman, Head of Food and Bev at TikTok Shop, and Ayub (Yubi) Hassan, Founder of BlueHorn Tea. Whether you're new to TikTok or refining your strategy, this event offers valuable tools and connections to elevate your brand. Register Here: https://lnkd.in/gcGfNpJa #TikTokShop #CPG #FoodFounders #Networking #Ecommerce
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Congratulations to Peace Coffee and Lee Wallace, a former Bold Growth Cohort Member - you can now find select products at Costco locations across the Midwest! Check out the store locator on using the link below to see if Peace Coffee is now available at a Costco near you! https://lnkd.in/gPthT_c2 #PeaceCoffee #Costco #BirchwoodBreakfastBlend #CoffeeLovers #Midwest #BigNews
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🌾Get ready for an unforgettable farm tour experience! Join us as we explore the vibrant fields of Big River Farms, learn from passionate farmers like Robert Lor, and dive into the innovative partnerships driving new farm businesses. Spots are limited! Register now: https://lnkd.in/gbix6v-B The Good Acre
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🚨 Don't miss out! The Catalyst Angel MN Cohort deadlines are approaching fast. If you're a Black, Latinx, or woman angel investor in Minnesota, this is your chance to join Groove Capital in their upcoming cohort to gain knowledge and hands-on experience. Summer 2024: Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) Fall 2024: Healthcare 📅 Key Dates: Applications due July 8 (CPG) or July 19 (Medical). Spread the word! 🔗 Application Link: https://lnkd.in/gQZFWtzp Benefits: 6 Virtual Courses (valued at $1450) In-Person Networking Events Angel Capital Association Membership Investment Opportunities at Twin Cities Startup Week #CatalystAngel #AngelInvesting #MinnesotaInvestors #Healthcare #CPG
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A huge congratulations goes out to the Food/Ag/Bev Division Semifinalists for MN Cup 2024! A special shout out to the three Naturally MN members that made the list: Vanilla Bean Project, Jinx Tea, and Grlk LLC! Wishing all Semifinalists the best of luck in the next round of competition. Your innovative contributions are transforming the future of this industry! We are excited to see all of your future growth.
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