SPONSORSHIP OpportunitySUMMER 2020

Healthy, dynamic communities

drive healthy, dynamic businesses.

OUR PURPOSE

Build and foster a community that nurtures conscious growth, leadership and innovation in the Bay Area natural products industry

VISIONMISSIONSupport a healthier, more conscious world that prioritizes products and practices represented by the Bay Area natural products community

Connect entrepreneurs, investors and innovators through networking, mentorship, collaboration, and education

WHAT WE DO

! Founded in 2018 as a 501(c)6 non-profit organization! Naturally Bay Area is a part of Naturally Network which:

! Supports a national ecosystem to galvanize and grow the natural and organic products industry! Serves those who wish to create a more conscious and regenerative economy and culture through

the power of business

OUR CULTURE“I cherish the Naturally Bay Area community…its like packing up the energy and excitement of Expo West and bringing it home with you to enjoy with Bay Area neighbors for rest of the year.”

“I’ve never felt so welcomed walking into a networking event by myself…I didn’t know anyone in the industry when I attended my first NBA event, but within 20 minutes of being there, four different people went out of their way to introduce me to someone with interests overlapping with mine. I look forward to paying that forward.”

OUR COMMUNITY

1000+ActiveMembers

60+Community Partners

30Board Members& Advisors

Entrepreneurs !"Investors !"Innovators !"Emerging Brands

Corporate Innovators & LeadersManufacturers • Retailers • Distributors

VC & Growth-Capital Partners Industry Specific Service Providers

“NBA is a great way to connect with complementary solution providers in natural products. I ran into an industry colleague at Pitch Slam and we decided to collaborate on an opportunity. The end result was a sales-driving and award-winning marketing campaign for the client.”

Board of Directors

OUR VOLUNTEER LEADERS

Elliot BegounThe Intertwine

Group

Don BuderDavis Wright Tremaine LLP

Kevin ClearyBig Rock

Growth Partners

Lisa CurtisKuli Kuli

Lara DickinsonOSC2

Mike DovbishNutrition Capital

Network

Arif FazalBlueberry Ventures

Michelle Ferguson

CLIF

Brett KadeshTouchdown

Ventures

Carlotta MastNew Hope Network

Robyn Rutledge

SBG Growth

Matthew SadeFreeli Foods

Carolyn StarkNorth Bay Food

Industry Group (FIG)

Jim TaschettaMWG Holdings

Vanessa ToyCultivate Creations

Jen BerlinerMedlie

Pete BrennanSoñar Foods

Laurie GlynnFortis Solutions

Group

Pete PicettiHeffernanInsurance

Aditi DashCircleUp

Carol O’HaraBPM LLP

Melissa WoodsideGivaudan

Mary Tarczynski

Parabolic

Dan KurzrockReGrained

Ian MaloneAspect

Consumer Partners

John SheaAltamont Capital

Andrew SkulanClorox

Jenn KaoWhite Road Investments

Brad KnopPropeller Industries

Willis DavisMorgan Stanley Private Wealth Management

PREMIER - $10K

OUR SPONSORSGOLD - $5K SILVER - $2.5K MEMBER COMPANIES - $1K

Updated 6/23/20

! Workshops, engaging debates, and long-form interviews

! Peer into the minds of some of the Bay Area's best and brightest

! Currently sharing all Naturally Network Affiliate Member content FREE to all Members (and no membership fee)

! The place to meet, connect, and collaborate

! The most progressive leaders and companies in the Bay Area's natural products scene

! Premiere event of the year! Pitches from the Bay Area’s best

natural products companies! Over $50K in cash & prizes

OUR PROGRAMS

We drive community engagement and satisfaction through holistic programming that delivers on three essential tracks.

MIND BODY SOULThought Leadership ProductionsPanels, Presentations and Projects showcasing best practices to stimulate exceptional leadership

Casual Culture-Building ActivitiesMeals, fitness, lifestyle events and affinity groups to drive culture and create deeper connections

Mission-Driven & Community Service Speakers, Tours, and service events with mission-driven suppliers and non-profits

deep connections through shared experiences

2020 SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS*Exclusivity for service providers, unlimited for brands

**Founder's Circle, Partnership Events, Quarterly Networking Events

***An NBA board member will act as your "go-to" person within NBA's leadership. Your liaison will help ensure your sponsorship is activated and goals achieved.

10% discount for 2 year commitment

20% discount for 3 year commitment

Sustaining Partner Premier Gold Silver

Member Company

Contribution $15,000 $10,000 $5,000 $2,500 $1,000Exclusivity* !Seat on Board ! !Premier Event Sponsorship** ! !Thanked from Stage at Pitch Slam ! !Org. Description on Website ! !Assigned Board Member Liason*** ! ! !Educational Event Sponsorship ! ! !Booth at Pitch Slam ! ! !Panelist at Educational Event ! ! ! !Logo in Newsletters + Annual Report ! ! ! ! ListingLogo/Link on Website ! ! ! !Personal Network Introductions Unlimited 6-8 4-5 2-3Email / Social Spotlight 4/yr 3/yr 2/yr 1/yr

Service Provider Directory Prominent FeatureProminent

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Descripton Logo Listing

Memberships and Tickets/Event Unlimited 10 6 4 4

Updated 6/29/20

SPONSORSHIP ACtIVATION opportunities

Community

Relationships

Awareness

Education & Recruiting

Sponsor Only Benefits

! Be inspired with new connections and gain energy via exposure to the latest innovation and trends

! Foster relationships with potential customers, partners, and investment opportunities

! Build awareness for your company, brands/services, and team members in the natural products industry

! Build relevant skills for your team and recruit talent for open positions

! Enjoy exclusive sponsor only events and personal network introductions

We’ve spent the last 2.5 years building something extraordinary. We hope you’ll join our growing movement – the future is full of possibility!

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