Community Membership

Community Membership is perfect for team members of established companies, individual entrepreneurs, sole proprietors, natural products company representatives, retailers, and brokers who want to access our full community platform and programming.

Interested in participating? Or know someone who might be a good fit? Applications are open here!

Benefits of Community Membership

As a Community Member, you’ll gain access to exclusive programs and opportunities that keep you connected, inspired, and equipped to drive change all year long:

What’s Included:

  • 50% off Ripple Fest & Ripple West ticket

  • Access to all three OSC Collaboratives — Packaging, Climate, and J.E.D.I.

  • Online community platform with member directory and networking opportunities

  • Community Spotlights in OSC newsletter and LinkedIn (by request)

  • Access to OSC job board, powered by Force Brands

  • Invitations to other private events such as regional happy hours

  • Mentorship opportunities as mentor

Where the Work Happens

This is where the work happens — through OSC’s Collaboratives and core programming, members turn shared challenges into collective progress. Each one adapts to the needs and priorities of its participants, but here’s what you can expect:

  • Quarterly gatherings and webinars on member-driven topics

  • Community-led CoLabs on timely challenges (e.g., regenerative ag, ethical AI, J.E.D.I. practices)

  • Curated learning resources & toolkits tailored to each programming area

  • Ongoing lunch & learns hosted by OSC Partners

  • Access to OSC’s extended network and knowledge hubs (e.g., Packaging Innovation Portal, J.E.D.I. Pathways)

  • Discounted services from OSC Partners (e.g., LCA, EPR compliance)

  • “Office Hours” with industry experts for guidance and Q&A

Business Growth

Building resilient, values-driven businesses through shared strategies, tools, and practices.

Packaging

Accelerating industry shifts toward circular systems and sustainable packaging through the OSC Packaging Collaborative.

Climate

Driving climate action across the food and grocery industries through the Climate Collaborative’s pre-competitive initiatives.

J.E.D.I

Advancing justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion through the J.E.D.I Collaborative’s programming and pathways.

 

Ready to join the OSC Community?