The winner of the Naturally Rising Wisconsin Pitch Slam competition is RecPak founder and veteran Deed Ziegler, with runners up Michael Anagnos of Yaya’s Skordalia (second place) and Hannah Kopplin of Tots on the Street (third place).

“I've been following the Naturally Network for several years and joining calls from other chapters whenever possible because I have found so much value in being a part of this network! “

More than 50 Wisconsin entrepreneurs, investors, brands, farmers, retailers, and industry experts celebrated the natural sector at a kickoff party for Naturally Wisconsin on Feb. 27 at Pasture and Plenty in Madison. Participants celebrated this new initiative to make Wisconsin the best place to launch and scale business in the natural sector.