Children & Nature Network

Charlotte's Web Appoints Angela McElwee, Former CEO of Gaia Herbs, to Board of Directors

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
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Angela McElwee is a seasoned executive with expertise in building businesses and brands within the natural products industry.

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  • Angela McElwee is a seasoned executive with expertise in building businesses and brands within the natural products industry.
  • From April 2008 to January 2021, she was an executive at Gaia Herbs, Inc. ("Gaia"), where she also served on the Board of Directors from 2013-2021.
  • Gaia Herbs is an award-winning natural herbal products brand offering more than 200 quality herbal products in North America.
  • She currently serves on the Board of Directors of Cyanotech Inc. a Nasdaq-listed company, where she serves on the Audit Committee.

SupplySide East 2023 Welcomes Many First-Time & International Attendees as Thriving Health & Nutrition Industry Continues to Innovate and Grow

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Friday, April 21, 2023
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New this year, SupplySide partnered with Naturally Network to host 20 first-time visitors who are part of the Naturally Network minority-owned fellowship program.

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  • New this year, SupplySide partnered with Naturally Network to host 20 first-time visitors who are part of the Naturally Network minority-owned fellowship program.
  • The number of international attendees also rose, with 13 percent of attendees coming from 36 countries, an increase from prior years.
  • Industry members who were unable to attend these sessions can access them on-demand through NaturalProductsInsider.com and within the SupplySide East mobile app.
  • "Attending SupplySide East is key to building relationships that are more likely to lead to valuable business opportunities.

“Identifying the Elephant in the Room” Tackles Sexism

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Wednesday, February 8, 2023
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An optional, in-person speed networking event to apply learnings from the sexism seminar series will take place at SupplySide East on April 19 (11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

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  • An optional, in-person speed networking event to apply learnings from the sexism seminar series will take place at SupplySide East on April 19 (11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
  • “Identifying the Elephant in the Room: Critical Communications Strategies in the Face of Sexism,” is a live virtual series that will take place at: https://inicivox.vfairs.com .
  • Professionals who attend the entire series can receive a certificate of completion from INICIVOX on sexism discussions.
  • Members of series partners receive an additional $25 off the registration fee by entering in a discount code provided by the partner.

SPINS Partners with Naturally Network to Empower Emerging Natural Brands

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Wednesday, July 20, 2022
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CHICAGO, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SPINS, a leading wellness-focused data company and advocate for the Natural Products Industry, has partnered with Naturally Network, a collaborative community advancing the Natural and Organic Products Industry, to empower emerging small business brands in the Natural Products Industry. As a title sponsor for Naturally Network, SPINS is embodying its passion for fostering a community that champions founders, makers, and entrepreneurs in this industry.

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  • CHICAGO, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SPINS , a leading wellness-focused data company and advocate for the Natural Products Industry, has partnered with Naturally Network , a collaborative community advancing the Natural and Organic Products Industry, to empower emerging small business brands in the Natural Products Industry.
  • "The goal of Naturally Network is to bring together the natural and organic products industry, advance the success of founders and brands, and activate the ecosystem to create meaningful industry change," said Katrina Tolentino, Executive Director of Naturally Network.
  • SPINS CEO, Tony Olson, cofounded Naturally Chicago, and SPINS employees across the country are active members of their local Naturally chapters.
  • "For decades, SPINS has played a vital role in the success of thousands of emerging brands across the natural and wellness industry.

Tom's of Maine Launches Get Into Nature Initiative with Rosario Dawson to Reinvigorate Kids' Connection to the Great Outdoors

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Wednesday, September 29, 2021
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"Tom's has always worked to produce effective and natural products that are good for people and the planet.

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  • "Tom's has always worked to produce effective and natural products that are good for people and the planet.
  • Long-standing environmental activist and celebrated actress, Rosario Dawson, is partnering with Tom's of Maine to launch Get Into Nature nationwide.
  • Rosario, who grew up on the Lower East Side of New York City, believes that kids everywhere should have access to the great outdoors.
  • Together with local communities, Get Into Nature is set to bring the joys of nature to 150,000 kids across the country.

Naturally Network Celebrates its Launch at Natural Products Expo East

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Thursday, September 9, 2021

Natural Products Expo East will be the official site for Naturally Network's launch.

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  • Natural Products Expo East will be the official site for Naturally Network's launch.
  • Naturally Network's mission is to harness, accelerate and elevate the power and impact of conscious business practices, specifically in the natural and organic products sector.
  • Naturally Network's board of directors was formalized in June 2021 with 18 directors representing the wide range of natural products companies across the U.S. and the diverse communities Naturally Network serves including Naturally Austin (Texas), Naturally Bay Area (Calif.), Naturally Boulder (Colo.), Naturally Chicago (Ill.), Naturally Los Angeles (Calif.) Naturally North Bay (Calif.), Naturally New York (N.Y.), and Naturally San Diego (Calif.).
  • NN will make its first industry appearance at Natural Products Expo East exhibiting in the Grand Hall, Sept. 23-25, 2021, and all 'Naturally' affiliate members are encouraged to stop by NN's inaugural tradeshow booth to meet Naturally Network leaders and Executive Director Sharon Reddehase.