We bring together entrepreneurs, investors, brands, retailers and industry experts for one purpose: to make Colorado the best place to launch and scale a natural products company. Join us!
Naturally Colorado, a 501(c)(6) not-for-profit organization formed in 2005 as an economic development initiative by a dedicated group of industry veterans, entrepreneurs and supportive organizations and individuals including the City of Boulder and the Boulder Economic Council. Its mission was and still is today to nurture conscious growth, leadership and innovation in the Colorado natural and organic products community.
Naturally Colorado was first established as an arm of the City of Boulder’s economic development program. The extension program, named the Naturally Colorado Products Task Force (NBPTF), aimed to solidify Boulder as the epicenter of the natural products industry by supporting nascent businesses to launch and remain in the city.
To accomplish this goal, the NBPTF provided a platform for entrepreneurs to receive business education, to gain access to shared resources, and to network with seasoned industry professionals who could offer guidance and investment. The community model was wildly successful and the NBPTF (soon renamed Naturally Colorado) comprehensively wove together the industry hub, earning the organization acclaim throughout Colorado.
Today, Naturally Colorado has approximately 1,000 members and 100 sponsoring companies and serves as a voice for the industry, offering year-round education programming and networking events, mentoring for entrepreneurs, and celebrations that bring together Colorado’s natural and organic products community. The success of Boulder caught on with members joining from other cities who were eager to create similar communities closer to home.
In 2018, Naturally Colorado replicated its model in California’s Bay Area in pursuit of creating a network of natural product accelerator communities. Naturally Bay Area became the first affiliate of the Naturally Network, with Naturally Chicago, Naturally San Diego, and Naturally Austin following in 2019. In 2000, we added Naturally North Bay, in Northern California, and in 2021, welcomed Naturally New York and Naturally Los Angeles, with Naturally Minnesota joining in 2022. The makeup of each affiliate is representative of its unique local culture but all affiliates share the idea that we are a community that advances conscious business practices for the natural and organic products industry. Together, we’re changing our industry for good.
Naturally Colorado brings the natural product community together to find a unique path of success and grow business ventures. Our mission is to create a healthier, more conscious world through leadership, education and collaboration.
We want to see Naturally Colorado continue as a leader in the vibrant community of the better-for-you CPG sector. Help us continue our mission by supporting us through our newly created 501 (c)3 where your end of year contribution is tax deductible.
Our board of directors, volunteers, and staff are passionate, welcoming veterans of the natural products industry who work to help our community thrive. Email info@naturallyboulder.org to express interest in working with and supporting our community.
