Chunky Vegan

Don't forget to cast your vote for the Loudoun Innovation Challenge People's Choice award! One of the 10 finalists will receive the $10,000 prize and it's up to YOU to decide! You can vote by visiting https://hubs.ly/Q02Z6nq_0. Watch the pitch videos and pick your favorite innovation. Voting will remain open until midnight on December 4.

The finalists have been announced for the Loudoun Innovation Challenge! The 10 finalists in the 2024 competition are contending for their chance to take home a share of $85,000 in total grants. The winner of each category walks away with $15,000 for their innovation and YOU, the public, will vote for the $10,000 People’s Choice Award winner. Winners will be announced at an exclusive, invite-only gala event on December 5, 2024, at Belmont Country Club. Congratulations to the finalists: Clean Technology Innovation: ⭐ Emtel Energy USA ⭐ Young Scholars Circle, LLC (The Masterpiece Academy) Cyber and Defense Innovation: ⭐ AnzenSage LLC ⭐ MeasuredRisk Highly Specialized Manufacturing Innovation: ⭐ Pattent ⭐ SkyRFID, LLC Industry Transformation Innovation: ⭐ Chunky Vegan ⭐ noHack Life Sciences Technology Innovation: ⭐ RoadDoc ⭐ Vascrisk Voting for the People’s Choice Award will remain open until midnight on December 4, 2024. Learn more about this year’s Innovation Challenge finalists and cast your vote at https://hubs.li/Q02YXg8Q0.

If you know me, you know how deeply I care about health and wellness and how much I adore babies! That’s why starting Chunky Vegan has been a true labor of love. This journey is incredibly close to my heart, filled with learning, growth, and moments of perseverance. There have been times I’ve wondered if I should keep going, but I’ve stayed committed to God’s calling to carry out this mission. It fuels my passion to raise awareness about the importance of clean, nutrient-rich food for our children and to make a real difference. With that, I’m thrilled to share some exciting news: Chunky Vegan is a finalist in Launch Loudoun’s Innovation Challenge under the Industry Transformation Innovation category! This recognition is such an honor and a reminder that we’re on the right path, working toward a future where every child has access to clean, nutrient-packed meals. Here’s where I could really use your help: As part of the challenge, there’s a People’s Choice Award, and the winner is chosen based on votes from amazing supporters like you. ✨ Voting is quick and easy! ✨ 👉 Cast your vote for Chunky Vegan here: https://lnkd.in/eknCspW6 ⏰ Voting ends December 4th 📱 You can vote from multiple devices (phone, tablet, computer) DAILY—so feel free to show extra love if you can! It would mean the world to me if you could share this post with your network. Every single vote truly makes a difference. Thank you for believing in this mission and supporting Chunky Vegan’s journey. Your encouragement inspires me to keep pushing forward and to keep making an impact. 💛

We’re honored to be named a finalist in the Loudoun Economic Development - Launch Loudoun Innovation Challenge! A huge congratulations to the other incredible finalists; we’re in amazing company. Help us take it to the next level by voting for Chunky Vegan! 🗳️ Your support means everything to us.

🌱 Camille H., founder of Chunky Vegan, shared her journey and passion for creating farm-to-table organic baby food at the Women emPower Forum, hosted by the Loudoun Coalition on Women and Girls. Earlier this month Camille joined fellow panelists Rosa Soto, Natasha Magrath, and Cheryl Wiehn in discussing the challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship, each offering insights on building businesses rooted in purpose and community trust. A special thanks to moderator Lorraine Rise, Executive Coach for guiding an inspiring conversation and to the coalition for their dedication to empowering and educating women in business. Together, we’re building a foundation of health, wellness, and support for future generations! Loudoun Times-Mirror Karen Graham #ChunkyVeganBabyFood #NourishingLittleOnes #PlantPoweredBaby #ChunkyVeganLove #HeathlyStartsHere #LoudounCounty #VeganBabyFood #LoudounPossible #VABlackChamber https://lnkd.in/eR56HhwW

Thank you to the Loudoun Coalition on Women and Girls and Melanie Scoggins from the Town of Leesburg, Virginia for hosting such a fantastic event! It was an honor to join as a panelist alongside Cheryl Wiehn , Natasha Magrath, and Rosa Soto, with insightful moderation by Lorraine Rise, Executive Coach. I also loved reconnecting with Brian Tinsman, Eric L Byrd, Cathy Hoag and Kimberly Ruiz! ✨

🌱✨ Join us this year at the Meet the Makers 2024 event hosted by Union Kitchen! We’re thrilled to be part of this dynamic gathering, showcasing local, regional, and national food products made with passion and purpose. 🌟  Discover, taste, and connect with us as we share our story, sample our products, and connect with the incredible CPG and wellness community. 📅  When: Saturday November 16th 3pm - 6pm 📍 Where: Union Kitchen Eckington 🎉 See you there for a taste of something special!

Join us at the 2024 Women emPower Forum, a dynamic event designed to ignite your entrepreneurial spirit and connect you with the resources you need to take your business—or your business idea—to the next level Whether you’re in the early stages of brainstorming, or you’re ready to scale up, this forum is for you. Surround yourself with women entrepreneurs, business leaders, and experts eager to share🚀 their insights, answer your questions, and help you chart your path to success 🧭 You’ll have the chance to: 💡 Discover Resources: Access the tools, guidance, and opportunities you need to grow your business. 🗺️ Explore Business Ideas: Dive deep into possibilities, whether you’re starting from scratch or seeking new inspiration. 🧠 Learn from Experts: Hear directly from successful women entrepreneurs and industry leaders who’ve been in your shoes and know what it takes to thrive. 🤝 Network with Women Entrepreneurs: Build lasting connections within an empowering community of women supporting each other’s success. Register today: https://lnkd.in/eRT4Gnw2

Meet Camille H., the visionary founder of Chunky Vegan, a groundbreaking company transforming the baby food industry with plant-based, nutrient-rich meals sourced from local, certified organic farms 🌱 Combining a Bachelor of Science in Business Management and Marketing with over two decades as an IT Executive, Camille brings a unique blend of innovation, efficiency, and transparency to her mission of providing parents with clean, sustainable nutrition for their children. Motivated by the birth of her son and the desire for healthier options, Camille created Chunky Vegan to deliver meals that go beyond convenience—meals that are nutritionally dense, expertly crafted, and endorsed by food scientists, pediatricians, botanists, and nutritionists. Now, as a Functional Nutritionist in training, she is dedicated to reshaping the future of infant nutrition with integrity, passion, and purpose. Come hear Camille and other amazing entrepreneurs speak at the 2024 Woman emPower Forum on 11/07 at Ida Lee in Leesburg: https://lnkd.in/ewbqjcXy #WomenEmpowerment #LCWAG #LCWAGForum

We had an amazing time working with Sgroi Design & Provisioner to create labels that capture the heart of Chunky Vegan. 💚 Did you know the Plant Based World Expo North America was the big reveal for our new packaging? Joy, your feedback means everything to us as we step into the market, and moments like these truly make it special. 🌱✨ Catch us back in EatLoCo - Brambleton this Sunday! Which meal are you picking up this weekend? #ChunkyVeganBabyFood #NourishingLittleOnes #PlantPoweredBaby #ChunkyVeganLove #HeathlyStartsHere #LoudounCounty #VeganBabyFood #LoudounPossible #VABlackChamber #EatLoCoBrambleton