Networking Night
From the center of the natural products industry comes Naturally Colorado’s Networking Night!
When:
February 12, 5:30-7:30 PM
Where:
The Riverside Building
1724 Broadway Boulder
Naturally Colorado’s Networking Nights are THE place to meet, connect and collaborate with 150-200 of the most passionate, pioneering leaders and companies in the Colorado natural products community.
February’s Theme:
Networking Night + Meet The Brand Champions!
From small regional brands to household names, natural products have made their mark on the consumer packaged goods world. The rise of natural products is evidence of the shift in the way consumers wield their purchasing power to suit their lifestyles and express their values. Today, consumers increasingly identify and make purchase decisions influenced by the lifestyle promises, values and principles of brands themselves. Behind every great brand is an individual whose job is to create and execute a brand story that resonates with consumers. In today’s world that job changes every day as new platforms, lifestyles and innovation alter the consumer landscape. Come and meet the people that spend their days looking through the lens of the consumer to create breakthrough strategies and content that help their brand win in the marketplace.
Learn from the Experts
David Delcourt, CEO and Chief Flavor Officer, Seed Ranch Flavor Co
Emily Shieh, Brand Manager, Celestial Seasonings
Leigh Buckley, Brand Manager, Boulder Brands
Cost:
Members: FREE Non-members: $10
Bio’s
David Delcourt – CEO and Chief Flavor Officer, Seed Ranch Flavor Co
I am the Chief of Flavor at Seed Ranch. Food, family, and fitness are my life. I explore the front range by foot and bike and sweat at the gym. My family keeps me honest and driven. When someone tastes Seed Ranch, I watch their expression. It’s a joy to share how we can make their next meal amazing. That’s the core of what we have embarked on…making every day eating exciting again. I have been an entrepreneur for 12 years from the tech space, to renewable energy, to food. My proudest moments are when I hear a customer say how much they love what we’re doing.
Emily Shieh – Brand Manager, Celestial Seasonings
Emily Shieh is currently the Brand Manager at Celestial Seasonings. Previously, she worked in brand management at General Mills where she worked on brands such as Nature Valley, Yoplait, and Green Giant. Emily holds an MBA from The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth and loves spending her free time hiking, skiing, and eating her way around Denver and Boulder.
Leigh Buckley – Brand Manager, Boulder Brands
Leigh Buckley is currently the Brand Manager on the Glutino business. Previously she worked on the Udi’s Gluten Free business and saw the brand through massive change from a small entrepreneurial company to the leader in gluten free. In her spare time Leigh makes incredible gluten free and vegan cakes combining her love for animals and baking.