Community and connection are at the heart of our organization.

Build brand awareness and showcase your leadership in the fast-growing local natural products industry in Minnesota.

Partner Benefits

Recognition: Be recognized among the leaders of Minnesota’s natural food and consumer products industry

Leadership and Engagement: Promote your company to a key audience of brands headquartered in Minnesota

Collaboration: Cultivate a thriving community where you can find support, help others and have fun!

Get Involved

Partnership opportunities are organic, authentic, and most importantly, repeat to position your brand as a community leader. The options below offer a framework to engage with the community. We’d love to connect with your team to learn more about your goals, metrics for success, and ways to showcase your company and team to the Naturally Minnesota community.

Partnership Levels

Legacy Recognition Opportunity

In honor of our 10-year anniversary, the first ten sponsors at the $10K level or above for the 2025–2026 season will be recognized as “Legacy Sponsors,” acknowledged on our website, social channels, and select event materials for years to come.

À La Carte Opportunities

$2,500

Flexible options for targeted engagement throughout the year.

Your Partnership Includes:

  • Chose One:

    • Nationally Themed Summit (e.g., Women in CPG, Conscious CPG)

    • Retail Launch Lab Cohort Program

    • Quarterly Event

  • Includes logo recognition in newsletter, social media, and event-day materials

$1,000

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Your Partnership Includes:

  • Chose One:

    • Community Day

    • Experiential Tour

    • Nationally Themed Summit (e.g., Women in CPG, Conscious CPG)

  • Includes logo recognition in newsletter, social media, and event-day materials

Emerging Voice

$5,000

A perfect entry point for those new to the Naturally MN community, this tier helps you lay the groundwork for deeper connection and visibility.

Your Partnership Includes:

  • Sponsorship of one of the following quarterly events

    • MN Mingle at Expo West (Q1)

    • Naturally Rising Pitch Slam (Q2)

    • Holiday Happy Hour (Q4)

  • Your choice of 1 additional activation

    • Nationally Themed Summit (e.g., Women in CPG, Conscious CPG)

    • Experiential Tour

    • Retail Launch Lab Cohort Program

  • Recognition across event channels and day-of signage

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Strategic Connector

$10,000

Designed for companies seeking a high-impact quarterly moment with meaningful community engagement.

Your Partnership Includes:

  • Sponsorship of one quarterly event

    • MN Mingle at Expo West (Q1)

    • Naturally Rising Pitch Slam (Q2)

    • Holiday Happy Hour (Q4)

  • Your choice of 2 additional activations

    • Nationally Themed Summit (e.g., Women in CPG, Conscious CPG)

    • Experiential Tour

    • Retail Launch Lab Cohort Program

  • Logo placement in Naturally MN newsletter, social media, and event collateral

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Community Catalyst

$15,000

Ideal for brands who want a strong presence across Naturally MN’s calendar - supporting the community while building recognition and trust.

Your Partnership Includes:

  • Sponsorship of two quarterly events

    • MN Mingle at Expo West (Q1)

    • Naturally Rising Pitch Slam (Q2)

    • Holiday Happy Hour (Q4)

  • Your choice of 2 additional activations:

    • Nationally Themed Summit (e.g., Women in CPG, Conscious CPG)

    • Experiential Tour

    • Retail Launch Lab Cohort Program

  • Logo placement in Naturally MN newsletter, social media, and event collateral

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Ecosystem Leader

$25,000

This is more than a sponsorship. It’s a stake in the future of the food, agriculture, and CPG industry—and in Minnesota’s role as a national hub for values-driven innovation. As a top-tier partner, you’ll be embedded across the full Naturally MN calendar and positioned as a leader within a community that’s reimagining what’s possible, from supply chain to shelf.

Most importantly: you’re not just a sponsor—you’re recognized as a trusted, invested member helping shape the future of this community.

Your Partnership Includes:

  • Sponsorship of three signature quarterly events:

    • MN Mingle at Expo West

    • Naturally Rising Pitch Slam 

    • Holiday Happy Hour 

  • Sponsorship of Food, Ag, Ideas Week (FAI-Q3 signature event)

    • Premier logo placement on all digital and printed materials

    • Visibility in agendas, signage, and event promotion

  • Your choice of 3 additional activations:

    • Nationally Themed Summit Sessions (e.g., Women in CPG, Conscious CPG)

    • Experiential Tour

    • Retail Launch Lab Cohort Program

  • Premium logo placement across all digital and in-person touchpoints

  • Custom brand integrations, such as:

    • Speaking engagements at marquee events

    • Features in Naturally MN’s newsletter or blog

    • Co-branded webinars or workshops

    • Experiential showcases at your HQ or facility

    • Product samplings or tastings at events

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Sponsor FAI Week

Interested in becoming a sponsor for FAI week? As a sponsor, you’ll showcase your leadership, grow your network, and be part of the conversations shaping what’s next.

Learn more

Meet our Partners

We are so grateful for them, and we'd love for you to join this valued circle as well!

National Partners

 
 

Foundational Partner

 
 

Platinum Partners

Compeer Financial
Hormel
Lazard

Gold Partners

broadhead
Minnesota department of agriculture
Target
CLA

Silver Partners

Bremer Bank
Full Stack Saint Paul
Green Circle Capital Partners

Bronze Partners

Canada Consulate General
Mannatree
BMO
Ciranda

Thank You to Our Ecosystem Collaborators and In-Kind Partners

Holmes Center for Entrepreneurship
Auri
Food ops
jt mega
Rock Hutchinson
Techstarts
The Good Acre
MBOLD

Board Partners

Logo of Compeer Financial with a green bar chart and house outline above the company name
Hormel Foods logo with green border and red text
Co-op Grocers logo with green and white colors.
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Naturally Network Partners

Norinchukin
Epac
MarshMcLennan Agency
Beyond Brands
MossAdams
ForceBrands
AMIN TALATI WASSERMAN
Conscious Culture
Irresistible Foods Group
KeHE
newnexus
New Hope Network
NIQ
Wells Fargo
SPINS

Thank you to all of our wonderful partners!

Ready to join our interconnected community of product innovators and leaders?

If you are interested in becoming a partner, please email our Executive Director, Allison Hohn:

hohnx017@umn.edu

Become a partner