Jim Slama

Naturally Network is the largest membership community for conscious companies in the natural products industry, providing resources and access for companies at all stages and sizes – from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies, both private and public. We serve Founders, CPG professionals, retailers, investors, distributors, service providers, and all who play a part in the natural products and better-for-you CPG ecosystem. Our mission is to build a more regenerative world by nurturing conscious growth, leadership, and innovation in the natural and organic products industry. We do this through timely education, community-focused events, and inclusive programming throughout the year. Our network consists of 11 local Chapters across the United States, and continues to grow. Our model is unique as it blends consistent local community engagement with industry-level access, resources, and opportunities. In 2024, our ecosystem hosted 350+ events: Naturally Austin Naturally Colorado Naturally Chicago Naturally Los Angeles Naturally Minnesota Naturally New York Naturally New England Naturally NorCal Naturally Seattle Naturally San Diego Naturally Wisconsin Learn more and join your local chapter here: https://www.naturallynetwork.org/chapters

OUR MISSION The Good Food Catalyst is a non-profit organization committed to expanding the production, marketing and distribution of locally grown and responsibly produced food, in order to enhance the social, economic, and environmental health of our communities. The Good Food Catalyst believes access to Good Food is a human right. Good Food is healthy, accessible, sustainable, humane and fair, produced as locally as possible and promotes economic growth. IMPACT 22 Years dedicated to Good Food 5,000 Good Food EXPO attendees annually 14,700+ farmers trained $80,000,000+ in financing raised by Good Food businesses in our network OUR PROGRAMMING Good Food EXPO Started in 2004, Good Food Expo the nation’s oldest and most widely-attended event focused on local and sustainable food. www.goodfoodEXPO.org Farmer Training This farmer training program includes Wholesale Success, Direct Market Success and On-Farm Food Safety. Good Food Accelerator Food and farm entrepreneurs, competitively selected as Fellows, participate in a six-month intensive program that includes mentoring, strategic and technical support, networking opportunities, and access to financing. www.goodfoodaccelerator.org Market Development The Good Food Catalysts Market Development Program works to make connections with local trade buyers and build the supply and sales of Good Food. The Organic Grain Promotion Initiative and Distillers Network are major components of our Market Development Program. Good Food is Good Medicine Good Food is Good Medicine aims to promote food and health literacy across communities in the Chicagoland region, and inspire deeper understanding of how food choices impact health by delivering culturally-relevant tools, teaching, and personal experiences that encourage action to increase longevity and improve quality of life for all. www.goodfoodisgoodmedicine.org Follow @goodfoodcatalyst on social media for ways to get involved!

Decades ago, our founder Louie Schwartzberg became utterly fascinated by the hidden world of mushrooms and their healing potential. A journey that led to the making of the award-winning "Fantastic Fungi" documentary, sparked a global movement and reaffirmed the belief that mushrooms can heal both people and the planet. Our mission was born: to unlock the healing potential of the Fungi Kingdom and empower people to live fantastic lives. Working closely with leading experts, we formulated high-quality medicinal mushroom supplements. Our organic products combine nature’s wisdom with modern science to help people feel clearer, calmer, and more connected.

Naturally Network is the largest membership community for conscious companies in the natural products industry, providing resources and access for companies at all stages and sizes – from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies, both private and public. We serve Founders, CPG professionals, retailers, investors, distributors, service providers, and all who play a part in the natural products and better-for-you CPG ecosystem. Our mission is to build a more regenerative world by nurturing conscious growth, leadership, and innovation in the natural and organic products industry. We do this through timely education, community-focused events, and inclusive programming throughout the year. Our network consists of 11 local Chapters across the United States, and continues to grow. Our model is unique as it blends consistent local community engagement with industry-level access, resources, and opportunities. In 2024, our ecosystem hosted 350+ events: Naturally Austin Naturally Colorado Naturally Chicago Naturally Los Angeles Naturally Minnesota Naturally New York Naturally New England Naturally NorCal Naturally Seattle Naturally San Diego Naturally Wisconsin Learn more and join your local chapter here: https://www.naturallynetwork.org/chapters

From its launch in May 2019, Naturally Chicago held dozens of live networking events that brought our growing Good Food and Natural Products community closer together. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, we pivoted immediately to keep our community connected through a robust schedule of online programming. We’re so pleased that live programming has returned, with opportunities to build new business relationships, make new friends with common interests… and yes, we do have fun!