Naturally Network, the premier natural products trade association, announced the launch of its newest chapter: Naturally Seattle. This addition will further Naturally Network’s mission to empower innovative businesses, champion environmental stewardship and foster the economic viability of the region’s natural products community.
Naturally Seattle will connect and cultivate the local natural products ecosystem, giving established and emerging brands, retailers, and service providers access to the resources they need to thrive. The chapter will serve as a hub for education, collaboration, and relationship-building, helping businesses and individuals navigate the evolving CPG landscape.
Diana Fryc, chair of Naturally Seattle and partner at Retail Voodoo, a local branding and design agency, shared her vision for the chapter.
“Seattle has long been home to a unique community of innovative brands and forward-thinking leaders. Naturally Seattle is committed to leveraging these local strengths to support the next generation of natural products entrepreneurs. Our goal is to create a platform where businesses can come together, access vital resources, and grow not just locally, but on a national stage. We are thrilled to launch this chapter and look forward to the incredible opportunities it will bring to our community.”
Noah Smith, vice chair of Naturally Seattle and grocery merchandiser at PCC Community Markets, expressed his enthusiasm.
“I’m thrilled to see Naturally Seattle come to life! Our chapter will connect and foster community, providing members with the resources they need to grow and thrive. This is an exciting time for our region, and we look forward to elevating local businesses and celebrating Seattle as a hub of innovation and success in the natural products industry.”
Naturally Seattle’s founding partners are The Non-GMO Project, Moss Adams and Davis Wright Tremaine. Additional sponsors include PCC Community Markets, Taylor Shellfish, nutpods, Good Now Foods, Tony’s Coffee, Parker Smith & Feek, Fidalgo Bay Coffee and A.E. Global. The group will host an event in December to kick off its programming, offering members and prospective businesses the chance to connect, share ideas, and learn more about what the chapter has to offer. More information on the launch and upcoming events is available at
www.naturallyseattle.com.
Naturally Network is a national trade association and an agent of change representing and serving ten regional chapters across the U.S. Its mission is to harness, accelerate and elevate the power and impact of conscious business practices in the natural and organic products industry through community-based and relevant educational programming, networking events and mentoring initiatives that support a more diverse and representative industry. Founded more than 17 years ago in Boulder, Colo. as a regional hub for natural and organic industry entrepreneurs and businesses, Naturally Network was founded to serve the need across the U.S. to support passionate and committed entrepreneurs and their businesses’ success on a national level, and now includes in Austin, Boulder, Chicago, Los Angeles, Minnesota, New York, New England, Bay Area, and Wisconsin. Learn more at
https://www.naturallynetwork.org/.
Naturally Seattle is a regional trade association serving the Pacific Northwest, with a focus on empowering natural and better-for-you brands. Naturally Seattle connects entrepreneurs, investors, retailers, and industry experts to foster a thriving local food and wellness community. Through educational programs, networking events, and collaboration opportunities, the chapter provides the resources and support necessary for businesses to scale and succeed. With a commitment to innovation and environmental stewardship, Naturally Seattle aims to elevate the region’s role in the national natural products industry. Learn more at
www.naturallyseattle.org.
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