Gearing up for Expo East with our partner, New Hope Network
As we prepare for Expo East next month, we want to take a moment to highlight our partnership with New Hope Network. They make it possible for our nonprofit organization to not only show up but also support so many early-stage brands and member brands during and after the event. Their partnership extends beyond individual member brands and contributes to the overall positive development of our industry.
Thanks to New Hope Network's support, one of Expo East's biggest events is Naturally Network National Pitch Slam in partnership with New Hope Network - pitch slam finalists from across our national network take the stage for a shot to win the Grand Prize: a FREE booth at Expo East 2024 and over $30K in New Hope Network services. New Hope Network creates and provides space for early-stage brands at the event and on the Expo floor, and spends time partnering and coaching our finalists, working with them to enable their success beyond Pitch Slam.
Our finalists gain so much from their experience at Expo East, but we feel strongly that this is a not-to-be-missed event for all established and emerging natural products brands as well as industry professionals and supporters.
We sat down with Carlotta Mast, SVP and Market leader for New Hope Network, to chat about the Expo East:
Can you tell us a bit about why our partnership is important to New Hope Network?
New Hope Network has been a supporter of Naturally Boulder since its inception and became a founding sponsor of Naturally Network because Naturally's mission is so tightly aligned with our own. We value the work Naturally does at the local and regional levels because it helps to foster a healthier, more purposeful, and vibrant industry for us all.
Why is the Expo East show unique?
Our list of emerging brands this year is quite impressive! We’re looking forward to hosting over 800 brands, with 32% of them being first-time exhibitors. Expo East is a more intimate show experience; this allows brands and buyers to have quality conversations and really connect. This year, we’ve added a connections lounge and have expanded our matchmaking program to “take the chance out of chance connections”. Our last day (Saturday) is not to be missed this year! While other shows might be winding down on the last day, Expo East has plans for an all-out Wellness Day, a block party, and an unmissable keynote (Jay Shetty!).
Naturally Network is really looking forward to Expo East 2023. What are some of the events that you are most excited about?
So much new this year! Here is a link to the top items we’re excited about.
Naturally Network National Pitch Slam in partnership with New Hope Network: Meet the Finalists!
Acremade
Founder: Jake Achterhoff
Naturally Minnesota
Booth #4095
Date Better Snacks
Founder: Michelle Valdez-Wilton
Naturally Los Angeles
Booth #4091
Every Body Eats
Founder: Trish Thomas
Naturally Chicago
Booth #IE-534
Flourish
Founder: Lila Sullivan
Naturally Austin
Booth #4098
Jasberry
Founder: Peetachai Neil Dejkraisak
Naturally New York
Booth #4094
Peak State Coffee
Founder: Danny Walsh
Naturally Boulder
Booth #4093
Root & Splendor
Founder: Kristin Fracassi
Naturally San Diego
Booth #4092
¡Ya Oaxaca!
Founder: Azul Couzens
Naturally Bay Area
Booth #4096
Stay up-to-date with Naturally Network events at Expo East!
As we continue to finalize details for Expo East, bookmark this page where we’ll be adding more events, activities, and opportunities to connect and build your network.