Past Events

NETWORKING NIGHTS 

Naturally Bay Area’s NETWORKING NIGHTS brings together best and brightest leaders in the Bay Area natural products scene to…

Mitigating Risk (EVENT POSTPONED)
Understanding risk profiles and developing strategies to reduce your exposure
As an important link in…

Spring Gathering
Join the Naturally Bay Area for a springtime happy hour to raise a glass with fellow members and enjoy some tasty bites and…

Phases & Stages (of Capital)
Funding the growth of your business over time
Equity, loans, and convertible debt each have their advantages and…

2019 Farm Bill Update
Betting on Hemp & CBD in 2019 and Beyond
In a 386-47 vote, the House of Representatives approved a bill on Dec 12, 2018,…

Product Innovation & New Product Development Fundamentals
Innovation in the food industry is moving at a faster pace than ever before. However,…

To Co-Man(ufacture) or not to Co-Man
How and when to call in the manufacturing cavalry
You know what you want from a co-man—reliability,…

Right Team, Right Time
Building your team’s capacity
Lean & Mean or All-Star Team? Today’s emerging brands all have to decide how to attract…

Amazon Demystified
Strategies and best practices for taming the Jungle
E-commerce has been described as the new frontier and the future of retail.…

2019 Trends in CPG
Come hear about investors’ perspective on CPG trends in natural products industry. Learn what some of the highlights were from…

The session will explore best practices in brand strategy to help new, emerging and mature brands grow and win. Topics will include how to build brand engagement, breakthrough at retail, and deliver positive consumer experiences across channels.

Well Hello There: eCom Strategies for Emerging Brands

EDUCATION SERIES – Join us on the last Wednesday of each month to feed your…

Taming the Jungle: How to Optimize Your Amazon Channel for Reach & Velocity 
 

Special Guest
ELLIOT BEGOUN: Founder, INTERTWINE…

 
Thank You Everyone for Joining Us at Our Inaugural Pitch Slam!
 
Announcing the Winners!

GRAND PRIZE: Siren Snacks (Elizabeth…

Pitch Camp: Interactive Workshop for Creating 
Clear, Concise & Compelling Pitches

This lead-in to Naturally Bay Area’s 1st Annual Pitch…

OSC2 FALL PARTNER EVENT!
Future of Food: Climate Wins
Join OSC2 and Naturally Bay Area for a special follow up to Global Climate Action…

NETWORKING NIGHT
Private Equity/VC Investment in Emerging Brands: What are they Looking for?
 

Date/Time
Wednesday, October 10, 2018:…

MORNING MINGLE
Board to Death: Recruiting High Impact Board Members
Kickstart your morning, stop by for great coffee!
 
Want to connect…

EDUCATION SERIES EVENT:
The Next Green Wave: Market Trends and Legal Developments for CBD Products
Join us for an engaging and candid dialogue…

NETWORKING NIGHT
Beyond Certification: Understanding the Power of Mission-Driven Companies 

Today’s cause-based companies lead with a…

1st MORNING MINGLE EVENT!
Kickstart your morning and join us for our 1st ever Morning Mingle! 
Plus, stop by for great coffee on…

EDUCATION SERIES EVENT:
Building Your Social Media & Digital Marketing Strategy
Need expert insights on creating your digital marketing and…

NETWORKING NIGHT!
Using Incubators & Accelerators to Jump Start Your Business
Want to mix and mingle but also learn more about how…

The 1st event in our all new EDUCATION SERIES!
CAPITAL RAISE CONSIDERATIONS
 
Need the inside scoop on raising capital? Exploring outside…

Thank you for your interest in our Inaugural New Members Reception. RSVPs have now closed. If you signed up for membership on or before May 11, 2018…

JOIN US FOR OUR ALL NEW
MORNING MINGLES!

Kickstart Your Mornings and Join Us Each Month!
Our morning gatherings are THE place to learn about a…