Naturally Austin

You're invited! Join us at our Birthday Bash at Fair Market on May 3rd from 6-9 pm. RSVP: https://bit.ly/NA-BirthdayBash

Our goal is to raise $50,000 to fund our high-impact programs - and we need your help! We've put together an incredible silent auction with the help of outstanding member brands like BeatBox Beverages, Poppi, Richard's Rainwater, Franklin Barbecue and so many more.

Entry to the Birthday Bash is free but everyone that donates is automatically entered to win prizes - each dollar spent will fuel our mission of stimulating conscious growth, fostering sustainable and responsible entrepreneurship, and developing exceptional leaders while growing the Central Texas natural and consumer products ecosystem. Can't wait to see you there!

Huge shout out to Amplify Snack Brands for putting together these awesome care packages headed out to the M/O Track Founders in the accelerator powered by SKU ! You're always finding new (and nourishing) ways to give back to our Fellows- we're so thankful for your partnership 🎉

Don't forget to tune in to the M/O Showcase TOMORROW at 4:30! Link in bio to RSVP ✨

The M/O Showcase is just one week away! Have you RSVP’d yet?
10 of our talented, passionate Fellows in the SKU M/O track will be presenting their companies and need your support! RSVP at bit.ly/MOSHOW to secure your spot at our virtual showcase and after party + get a virtual goodie bag.

Don't forget: Tito's is still supporting our showcase and matching all donations to the SKU M/O Track up to 10K! When you reserve your spot, make sure to donate on our Eventbrite and double your support for this initiative.

As our first-ever M/O Showcase presented by Amplify Brands nears, we’d like to give a special thank you to our supporters:

Amplify Brands, Gathered Foods, General Mills, Fit Joy, The Stable, Propeller Industries, Good Catch, Venture Best, epac, Agave Fund, Danone, Human Co, Iron Clad Consulting, Interact, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Future/Proof, The Nine Supply Co, Bamboo, Deep Eddy Vodka and PrepATX.

These partner companies have offered mentorship, expertise, and capital for seed grants through the Fellowship and for the Founders in the M/O Track, accelerating the growth of 70+ CPG brands through this year's program. A big thank you to these companies for leading the way in fostering equity and long-overdue change in our industry. Interested in supporting the M/O Fellowship as a partner? Email Naturally Austin at [email protected].

The M/O Showcase is August 25th, donate and support the SKU M/O Cohort! Tito’s Handmade Vodka is sponsoring founders in the SKU M/O Track and matching all individual donations up to 10K! Every $10 dollars you give will turn to $20 of seed capital for the SKU M/O Founders.

Thank you .titosvodka for helping us fulfill our goal of bringing equity and inclusion to our industry. RSVP to the showcase and donate here: https://bit.ly/MOSHOW to help champion minority-owned founders in CPG.

EVENT UPDATE: The M/O Showcase is going virtual on August 25th. Tune in to watch the M/O Track Founders pitch their companies live, then celebrate all the Fellows, mentors, and partners who have come together at the virtual after party.

RSVP here: https://bit.ly/MOSHOW to support the M/O Fellows and receive a virtual goodie bag!

THIS FRIDAY: Join us, and for virtual office hours! Lil Gourmets founder Shibani Baluja will talk us through Growing a New Product Niche, with a lively discussion about how startup companies can create — and pivot, if necessary — in a brand new category. RSVP here: bit.ly/NAOFFICEHOURS

RSVP Now for our first annual M/O Showcase on August 18! This class of passionate, minority-owned companies has made incredible strides and growth this year. They’ve participated in foundational courses, education, and mentorship from national CPG leaders. Now, it’s time to celebrate!

Doors open at 4 PM for the VIP networking and M/O Track Founders Demo Hour powered by SKU. General Admission doors open at 5:30. Join us to sample products and learn more about the amazing M/O Fellows and toast to everyone’s hard work this year at PREPatx, the largest commissary kitchen in Texas.

Click here: bit.ly/MOSHOW to RSVP today!

IN 2 DAYS! Interested in getting your company involved in sustainability, but not sure where to start? Attend our virtual sustainability session July 14! B Corp experts Heather Paulsen and Ryan Honeyman will talk you through tips for jumpstarting your sustainability progress. Click here: https://bit.ly/3zDEfMA to reserve your free spot! 🌿

Are you passionate about sustainability and want to learn more? Are you a CPG professional or founder and want to drive change from within? Join us on July 14 at 11 am and learn from our experts in this empowering virtual session! Click here: https://bit.ly/3zDEfMA to RSVP now.

Naturally Austin's podcast Magic Million is here! In our first episode, you'll hear from founder Mills as he discusses the wins, losses, and learnings of launching Mineral Health, a whole-plant h**p brand that benefits mind and body, in consumable and skincare applications. Hosted by Tommy Hall of Fairseed, you won't want to miss our inaugural episode!

Listen now: https://bit.ly/3hhVs5B

Many thanks to our partner Tradeclerk for making this podcast possible. TradeClerk is an easy tool to help your CPG company automate trade spend.

Join us on June 30th for Naturally Austin's Off the Shelf for conversations around fast growth and sustainability. This is an in-person event hosted by our friends at Michael Best in their new office in downtown Austin. Spots are limited so be sure to sign up ASAP!

RSVP: https://bit.ly/3cRfjHC