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2024-2025 Naturally Network's Minority-Owned Fellowship powered by NIQ

Welcome to the Minority-Owned Fellowship Application! We are thrilled you are interested in joining us for the 2024-2025 cohort. Filling out the application means you understand and can commit to the curriculum and timeline outlined below. Your success in the cohort is directly tied to the level of time investment that you make during the program and we urge you to take advantage of every learning and networking opportunity. The program will require 10 hours a month. This application sources information about you, your company, and your present challenges so we can tailor speakers and parts of the curriculum to serve the cohort's needs. This information is private and your personal details will not be shared with the public. Key Dates: - August 6, 11 AM CST: Minority-Owned Fellowship Application Info Session - August 16 at 11:59 PM CST: Application period closes - September 6: All Fellows notified of their acceptance - September 16: Fellows acceptance deadline - September 26, 11 AM CST: Virtual Program Onboarding Meeting - October 3, 2024 - January 31st, 2025: Program Period which includes... -Weekly Classes: every Thursday at 11 AM CST -Brew Crew virtual networking with industry leaders: Fridays at 11 AM CST - Expo West: March 4 - 7th, 2025 Application Requirements: - Business must be 51% minority-owned - Must be on the market already and selling a CPG product - Must be between $10,000-$250K in sales from the last 12 months | 38% of last year’s cohort was between $10-$25K in annual sales - Have been in business for under 5 years | 62% of last year’s cohort has been in business for under 3 years - Ready and able to invest 10 hours per month to participate in the program - Willing to travel to Anaheim, California to participate in the program’s activities at Expo West March 4-8, 2025 If you are accepted into the cohort, you MUST accept your position by filling out your acceptance form by Monday, September 16th. Thank you and we look forward to reviewing your application! Questions? Please email Olivia Sullivan at olivia@naturallynetwork.org. https://www.naturallynetwork.org/mo-fellowship

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What are you hoping to get out of the Minority-Owned Fellowship?
  • {name}
I am confirming the following requirements
  • I am the Founder of Co-Founder
  • My company is 51% minority-owned and operated
  • I am a consumer package goods company
  • I have been in business less than 5 years
  • I have sold atleast $10K in the last 12 months
  • I will commit 10 hours a month to participate in the curriculum
  • I will attend onboarding on 9/28/23 at 11 AM CST
How involved are you in your business?
Please submit proof of business ownership
Submit one of the following - Secretary of State or entity docs, articles of incorporation, state or local business license, or your most recent IRS form (1040, 1120).
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What race or ethnicity do you identify as? Check all that apply.
  • African-American
  • American Indian
  • Asian - Indian
  • Asian - Pacific
  • Hispanic
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
  • Multiracial
  • West Asian - Middle Eastern
  • White or Caucasian
HQ City
Are you a member of a Naturally Network Chapter?
Check which chapter(s) you belong to
  • Naturally Austin
  • Naturally Bay Area
  • Naturally Boulder
  • Naturally Chicago
  • Naturally Los Angeles
  • Naturally Minnesota
  • Naturally New York
  • Naturally New England
  • Naturally North Bay
  • Naturally San Diego
  • I am not currently a member
Social Media Links
Add the url to your Linkedin and Instagram
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Month & Year
Share your company mission statement.
  • {name}
How would you describe your product or brand?
Select all that apply
  • A natural product
  • An organic product
  • A sustainable product
  • A brand that cares about climate
  • A brand that cares about conscious business practices
  • A woman-founded or led brand
Share your company logo
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Company Revenue
What is your revenue for the last 12 months? The minimum revenue requirement is $10,000. If you were only partially in business for the last 12 months, the revenue requirement will be relative to the number of months in business. For example, 6 months in business means a $5,000 revenue requirement.
  • {name}
Category
  • Food
  • Beverage - alcohol
  • Beverage - non-alcohol
  • Beauty / Personal Care
  • Supplements / Health
  • Pet
  • Household / Home care
  • Apparel
Describe your product(s)
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Product Photo(s)
Please submit atleast one photo of your product(s)
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Where are you selling your products?
  • Farmer's Markets
  • Friends and Family only
  • Pop-up events
  • Amazon / ecommerce platforms
  • On our website
  • Retailers
If you are selling at a retailers, please share which ones and what region(s).
  • {name}
Tell us where you'd like to sell your product in the next 6-18 months
  • {name}
Financial Empowerment and Startup Operations: What areas do you need help with?
Select the top 5 areas you'd like support.
  • Business finance and accounting 101
  • Pricing my product
  • Understanding my costs
  • Better understanding my P&L
  • Fundraising financials
  • Learning more about alternative financing
  • Quickbooks or bookkeeping best practices
  • Legal formation and operating agreements
  • Protecting my brand - Trademarks and IP
Making your product: What areas do you need help with?
Select the top 5 areas you'd like support.
  • Working with copackers
  • Sourcing ingredients and supplies
  • Packaging and labeling
  • Fulfillment and Logistics
  • Flavor
  • Shelf Life
Selling your product: What areas do you need help with?
Select the top 5 areas you'd like support.
  • Organic social media
  • Email marketing
  • Paid social
  • Amazon marketing
  • Influencer marketing
  • Getting in to retail
  • Working with a Broker
  • Working with a Distributor
Building a business that lasts: What do you need help with?
Select the top 5 areas you'd like support.
  • Becoming a better leader and manager
  • Company culture
  • Hiring and building a team
  • Benefits and employee engagement
  • Building your brand
  • Building a pitch or overview deck
  • Implementing more sustainable and climate friendly business practices
  • Strategic planning - building a longer-term vision and plan
How are you funding your company so far?
  • {name}
How much has been invested in/raised for the company so far? Where have your received the majority of your capital?
From personal funds, loans, capital raised, etc who, what, how, etc
  • {name}
Will you be raising money in the next 6-12 months? If so, tell us more.
Strategy, capital type, top targets, etc
  • {name}
What are your biggest funding challenges?
  • {name}
Currently, what are your top company expenses?
  • {name}
If you are raising money soon, how much money do you plan to raise?
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Is there anything else you would like us to know about you and your business?
  • {name}
How did you hear about the Minority-Owned Fellowship?
  • Naturally Network email
  • Naturally chapter region email
  • Naturally Network Linkedin
  • Naturally chapter social media
  • Member referral
  • Media
  • NIQ marketing
  • Other
Fellowship Program Marketing and Promotions
By checking the box below, I give Naturally Network, its Chapters, and NIQ permission to send me news and feature and promote me and my business as part of any and all Minority-Owned Fellowship promotions.

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