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.
🌿 GIVEAWAY ALERT! 🌿
We’re giving away 2 tickets to the Gabe Brown Walk N Talk event! Join us for a fun and educational experience on this Wednesday, Jul 24, 2024, at 10:00 AM at Doubting Thomas Farms.
- Learn about sustainable farming practices
- Connect with like-minded individuals
- Enjoy a beautiful farm walk and engaging talks on regenerative agriculture
How to win:
1️⃣ Follow Doubting Thomas Farms
2️⃣ Follow Us (Naturally MN)
3️⃣ Message us to claim your prize
Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity! See you there!
Learn more about the event:
https://lnkd.in/g9sJ22BH
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!
🌟 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
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!
🚀 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