The Naturally Colorado Forums are a statewide, cross-functional learning and collaboration program that unites brand leaders and industry partners (service providers) to build skills, deepen relationships, and strengthen Colorado’s natural & organic ecosystem.
The Naturally Colorado Forums are a signature Naturally Colorado program that brings our community together to learn, collaborate, and grow. As a member benefit, the Forums offers access to functional professional development groups—Marketing, Sales, Operations, Finance and Sustainability and one founder focused Founder Forum and one Executive (CEO/President/Operator) Forum—each designed to support practical skill-building, cross-functional understanding, and real-world problem-solving. Participation in the Forums is an important part of being engaged in the Naturally Colorado community, creating opportunities to exchange ideas, strengthen leadership, and contribute to a thriving statewide ecosystem.
Executive
Finance
Sales
Founder
Sustainability
Operations
Marketing
Interested in JOINING A FORUM?
Share your contact information on the interest form here! Forums will be open for registration shortly. Please note, all Forum members and participants must be Naturally Colorado member in good standing. Questions? Check out the Forums FAQs here.
Forums Criteria
Forum Participation Criteria
- You must be a Naturally Colorado member. Individual brand members, Individual industry partner members, and members under a sponsorship are invited to participate!
- Forums meet every other month in person (six times a year for 90 minutes). Our sales forum meets virtual but all other forums meet in person at various locations on the front range.
- Forum conversations are confidential, to allow for open discussions across a broad range of topics.
How it works
Members are invited to choose one of the following 2 options to participate in our forums:
- Sign up for the $100 annual option to secure a spot in all 6 sessions throughout the year (starting from the date of purchase). After purchasing this ticket, the Naturally Colorado team will ensure you are registered for all future sessions. Please note, no refunds or modifications to your purchase will be possible after the transaction.
- Sign up for individual sessions at the $25 rate. Members will need to sign up for a brand OR industry partner ticket, depending on your current employer/position.
Forum Facilitation and Sponsorship
- The meetings are professionally facilitated. The facilitator is there to ensure that conversations stay on track and positive. Direction and duration of conversations are determined by the members.
- Discussion leaders are required to abide by this code of conduct.
- Each group has sponsors from the community that help Naturally Colorado cover the expenses of running the group, plus create awareness for your company with your expertise. Sponsors are invited to the meetings and encouraged to participate in them.
- Sponsors are asked to provide value on a topic when they can and to share knowledge with the members.
We have openings for sponsorships of the forums. Please reach out to kristine@naturallycolorado.org to discuss opportunities.
Executive Forum
A confidential, brand-member–only Forum for CEOs, Presidents, COOs, and senior operators leading $15M+ CPG businesses. This trusted circle is designed for candid dialogue around scaling complexity, investor pressure, leadership transitions, and strategic growth. Nothing leaves the room. Expect peer-led insight, honest conversations about what’s working (and what’s not), and a powerful network of leaders navigating the same realities.
Sponsoring Companies
Example Companies:
- Boulder Organic Foods
- Fresh Monster
- Good Crisp Company
- Good Karma
- Honey Smoked Fish
- Lyrical Foods
- Madhava Cocomels
- Maple Hill Creamery
- Next Foods
- Numu Cheese
- Smart Sweets
- Sweet Loren’s
- Teatulia
- Thompson Chocolate
- WishGarden Herbs
Finance Forum
A private Forum for brand-side finance leaders and founders responsible for forecasting, margin management, and capital strategy. Built on practicality and peer support, this group replaces guesswork with clarity through real financial models, tools, and case studies. Expect collaborative working sessions, financial frameworks you can immediately apply, and a stronger command of your numbers. Finance becomes a strategic advantage—not a stress point.
Sponsoring Companies
Example Companies:
- Ancient Harvest
- Bobos
- Cere Belly
- Good Karma Foods
- Honey Smoke Fish
- Jack and Annies
- Jot Coffee
- Laird Foods
- Miss Jones Baking Co
- Next Foods
- Perfect Bar
- Sweet Lorens
- The New Primal
- Yasso
Sales Forum
A candid, solutions-focused Forum for sales leaders navigating retail, distribution, and emerging channels. Brand operators and curated industry partners gather to share what’s actually working in promos, account management, broker relationships, and velocity-building strategy. Expect real numbers, real lessons, and hands-on tools you can implement immediately. Walk away with a stronger sales toolkit and more confident execution.
Sponsoring Companies
Example Companies:
- Berri Organics
- Caulipower
- Enrich Foods – Great River Organic Milling
- Farma Brands
- Gt’s Living Food
- Healist Naturals
- Jack & Annies
- Kate Cash Consulting
- Madhava/Cocomels/Go Raw
- Rebbl
- Rowdy Mermaid
- Sunset Strategic Brands
- Synergy Sales
- TCHO
- The Good Crisp Company
- The Mochi Ice Cream Company
Founder Forum
Designed for early-stage founders, this Forum builds the foundational skills required to scale with confidence. Founders and startup-focused partners collaborate on retail readiness, fundraising fundamentals, marketing strategy, operational planning, and margin improvement. Expect practical frameworks, honest peer conversations, and cross-functional learning in a supportive, no-pressure environment. This is where emerging brands build clarity, capability, and community.
Example Companies:
- 1908 Brands + VelocityCPG
- Autonome
- Bail Out Wellness
- Beyond Microgreens
- Bon Bee – Honey Bunchies
- Brunas Cheese Bread
- Byte Bars
- Denver Bone Broth
- Fireworks Finishing Butters
- Flouwerco
- Herb’n Pantry
- Hone Blends
- Hooch Booch
- Hubble Seed Company
- Miso Heat
- Motherlove
- Patterbar
- Peak State
- Phun Bar
- Rasa
- Säti Soda
- Simply Bee Organics
- Sun Ghee
- Wild Zora
Sustainability Forum
A mission-driven Forum uniting brands and partners committed to responsible, regenerative growth. Together, members explore packaging innovation, sourcing transparency, carbon basics, certifications, and integrating sustainability into operations and pricing. Expect hands-on tools, peer case studies, farm and facility visits, and actionable frameworks that balance impact with profitability. Sustainability becomes an operational advantage—not just a statement.
Sponsoring Companies
Example Companies:
- Amazon
- Bentley Marketing
- Future Fit Foods
- Hello Fresh
- Honeycomb Strategies
- Khala
- Meati
- New Hope Network
- Pet Sustainability Coalition
- Rodale Organic Institute
- Spinster Sisters
Operations Forum
A grounded, practical Forum for operations, supply chain, and production leaders building scalable systems. Members collaborate on forecasting, co-man relationships, logistics, costing, quality, and workflow optimization. Expect dashboards, templates, troubleshooting frameworks, and honest discussions about operational challenges. This is where resilience and efficiency are built in real time.
Sponsoring Companies
Example Companies:
- Aloha
- Ancient Harvest
- Consultant
- Danone
- Eat Deux
- Good Crisp
- Jack and Annies
- Jot Coffee
- Maple Hill Creamery
- Natural Habitats
- Rose Bud Brands
- Rowdy Mermaid
- Sweet Lorens
Marketing Forum
A collaborative space for brand marketers, founders, and agency partners shaping strategy, storytelling, and growth. Together, members explore positioning, retail and digital shelf strategy, content systems, promotions, and packaging performance. Expect working sessions, shared case studies, and practical templates that translate insight into measurable impact. You’ll leave with sharper messaging and a clearer path to brand growth.
Sponsoring Companies
Example Companies:
- A2 Milk
- Coleman Natural
- Flouwerco
- I and LOVE and YOU
- Natural Habitats
- Next Foods
- Rebel Creamery
- reHarvest Provisions
- Wish Garden Herbs