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Midwest + Mountain Mingle

Headed to Expo West? So are we!

Join us at the Midwest and Mountain Mingle presented by C.H. Robinson​! This event is co-hosted by Naturally Minnesota, Naturally Wisconsin, Naturally Chicago, and Naturally Colorado for four times the connections.

This gathering brings together the Midwest and Mountain Region food and beverage innovation community—founders, industry leaders, investors, retailers, and ecosystem supporters—for meaningful networking in the middle of the Expo West buzz. We especially encourage our Naturally "ex-pats" to join us!

📍 Where: Anaheim Convention Center -- 2nd-floor balcony outside the MN Alley (Katella Terrace), North Hall

🕓 When: Thursday, March 5 | 4:00–6:00 PM

Stop by for a break from the salty snack overload and enjoy hearty bites and beverages before heading into your evening plans.

Directions to Katella Terrace (aka 200-Level Balcony, North Hall):

Enter North Hall on the ground level and take the escalator up to the second floor, or cross over via the sky bridge from the Main ACC.

We can't wait to mingle with you!

GROW: CPG Marketing Strategy Roadmap

FFI is excited to announce GROW, a brand-new program that helps food and farm businesses thrive.

March 13

Part 1: Product Market Fit: The Financial Formula for Breakthrough Growth 
Mario DiFalco, Illuminate Growth Partners

April 3

Part 3: Brand Strategy: Building Your Most Valuable Financial Asset 
Katie Mleziva, Real Brand Foods

March 20

Part 2: Market Analysis & Planning: Building a Financially Strategic Marketing Roadmap 
Kara Hanninen, Craveity Marketing

April 17

Part 5: GTM Strategy – Ecommerce: Building a Profitable Digital Channel
Pallavi Pande, Brandify

April 10

Part 4: Brand Design & Assets: Translating Strategy into Visual Value 
Jenn Kippert, Jenn Kippert Design

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