Past Events

 
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Join us for a conversation with CCD Innovation to learn how large and small CPG companies can become more nimble and agile in order…

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Anxious about how your team is going to navigate the transition to whatever form of in-person work your company is planning? You aren’t…

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Join us to hear more from food industry experts on the up-and-coming claims and certifications that consumers are looking for — and…

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Food venture financing activity is springing back to life in 2021 after a pandemic-induced lull last year. Learn about which food &…

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Join us for an afternoon of virtual networking with Naturally Boulder and Naturally Bay Area!

You’ll rotate through multiple breakout…

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Don’t miss our Quick Bites lunchtime series on Wednesday, May 5th, from 12:00 – 12:45 p.m. PT, Category Review Trends with Top…

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Don’t miss our Quick Bites lunchtime series on Wednesday, April 21st, from 12:00 – 12:45 p.m. PT, Influencer Marketing Trends &…

2021 Earth Week
Presented by

WHEN: APRIL 12 – 15, 2021
WHERE: ZOOM ONLINE VIDEO CONFERENCING
SUBJECT TRACK: SUSTAINABILITY

In celebration…

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In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re gathering together for a special panel discussion + networking event to celebrate women in the…

 
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Preparing to sell your company? Looking for strategic partners to accelerate your growth? Interested to learn more about what’s…

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Join Us Wednesday, Feb 24th from 12:00 – 12:45 p.m. PT for our first Quick Bites session of 2021, Working Capital Financing for Emerging…

Virtual Exhibit Hall

Come meet some of the hottest, new brands in the Natural Products community and the
vendors who support them at our first…

COMPETITION & CELEBRATION
ON FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Whether it’s to showcase your talents or to keep your finger on the pulse of the latest…

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Join Us Thursday, Jan 21st from 12:00 – 12:30 p.m. PT for Pitch Camp: Optimize Your Pitch in the New Normal.

Craig Bartlett and Andy…

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Join us for a Naturally Bay Area Holiday Happy Hour & Mixer to celebrate the holidays in community. Pour yourself a holiday cocktail,…

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Join us for Insights for Digital Growth in the New Normal, our next 30-Minute Quick Bites Lunch & Learn session, followed by…

30 MINUTE BITE-SIZED POWER CHATS TO FEED YOUR APPETITE ON KEY HOT TOPICS DURING OUR CURRENT PANDEMIC CLIMATE
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Introducing QUICK…

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Join us Thursday October 22th, 12:00 – 1:00pm P.T. for our a 30-Minute Quick Bites Lunch & Learn session followed by Connecting After…

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Join Us Thursday, October 8th from 1:30 p.m. PT til 3:00 p.m. PT for an interactive workshop & networking event.

We’re bringing…

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Join us for a community-wide conversation about the future of Naturally Bay Area. We’ll share a sneak peek of programming scheduled for…

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Be the first to hear about the NEW Natural Products Expo Spark Change Program.
Naturally Network will get an exclusive sneak peek, one…

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Strategic Retail Account Planning is Critical to Winning in 2021 & Beyond
While it is critical to continue to ensure employee…

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Join us for our Naturally Bay Area Cycling Group’s second ride out, led by Pete Brennan. The ride is mapped to suit beginner /…

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Join us for our first Naturally Bay Area Run Out! Led by Willis Davis, this 6 mile run is mapped to suit runners of all levels – covering…

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Join us for our panel focused on Building Brands: In A Diverse & Inclusive World.

Kirk Visola, Founder & Creative Director…

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Join us for our Naturally Bay Area Cycling Group’s first ride out, led by Pete Brennan & Jim Taschetta. The ride is mapped to suit…

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Elliot Begoun of TIG and Mike Dovbish of Nutrition Capital Network & Naturally Bay Area, will talk with two founders, Matthew Parry of…

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During this crisis, it is easy for small companies to get consumed with short-term survival tactics: managing cashflow, applying for SBA…

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In these quickly changing times, visionary leadership is critical to longevity and long term survival. Inspiring the team, staying…

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Individually and collectively, we are all facing steep challenges in these unprecedented times. Once the health and safety of our…

TOWN HALL: Words of Wisdom for Times of Crisis
A Natural Products “Town Hall Webinar” to Discuss Responses to COVID-19
Presented by Naturally…

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT:
Due to recent developments concerning COVID-19, Naturally Bay Area and its partners have elected to postpone this event until a…

The Biodiverse Shelf
Exploring Why Biodiversity is Essential to the Future of Food
75% of the world’s food comes from just 12 plants and 5…

Investor Communication Strategy
Tips and Tactics for Engaging Early-Stage Investors
A successful capital raise takes more than sending your pitch…

EDUCATION SERIES: Shopper Marketing
How big ideas can help small brands win at retail
How does an emerging natural brand with limited…

Congratulations to all the winners & finalists! And a big thank you to our special guests.
Please click HERE for Awards…

EDUCATION SERIES: Pitch Camp
An Interactive Workshop for Developing Clear, Concise, and Compelling Pitches
Led by special guest, MIKE…

Consumer Insights for the Savvy Entrepreneur
How to Listen and React to the Voice of Your Consumer
Food and beverage businesses are started with…

Scaling Distribution, Part I
Ramping Up the Natural Channel
Who could provide better insights on expanding your company’s distribution than…

While data and analytics has become more ubiquitous in the natural products industry, it hasn’t always become more useful. Tonight’s panel will help you make better use of your…

The Brand Tune-Up, Live!
Ten Effective Ways to Strengthen Your Brand
You’re successfully selling products. But are you successfully building…

NETWORKING NIGHTS 

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

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…

Looking for our 2020 2nd Annual Pitch Slam?
Click HERE.
 

Thank You Everyone for Joining Us at Our Inaugural Pitch…

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…