A One-Day Growth Summit for Natural Product Brands.
PRESENTED BY CULTIVATE BEND
Tuesday • October 14th, 2025
12:00pm - 5:00pm @ Unitarian Universalist
Build a better CPG business—without the guesswork.
Join Central Oregon’s most ambitious founders for a high-impact day of strategy, networking, and real answers to your toughest growth challenges.
What to Expect
Hear from a proven CPG founder who’s scaled big, survived bigger—and will show you how to do the same in today’s unpredictable market.
Watch 5 local brands pitch live to industry veterans. Learn what sells, what stalls, and what it really takes to break through.
Taste, sample, and shop from local CPG brands—connect with fellow entrepreneurs, buyers, and collaborators.
Unwind and network with Central Oregon’s natural product founders, service pros, and future partners.
Agenda
12:00 - 1:00 PM
Networking & Community Marketplace
1:00 - 1:30 PM
Keynote Speaker: Mark Maggio
1:30 - 2:30 PM
Community Marketplace, Food & Networking
2:30 - 3:45 PM
5 Pitch Slams
4:00 PM
Pitch Slam Winner Announced
4:00 - 5:00 PM
Happy Hour, Networking & Community Marketplace
*More to come, keep checking back for updates as we finalize the 2025 agenda!
