Longwood University

• Interim Dean, College of Business & Economics, Ms. Melinda Fowlkes
• College of Business & Economics, Dr. Wayne McWee
• Assistant Dean for External Relations, Mr. Robert F. Dame

The Retail University Career Center

• Retail University Career Center Director, Mr. Steve Barnett
• Retail Entrepreneurship Director, Mr. Bill Gouldin
• Retail Entrepreneurship Director, Mr. Ken Copeland

Educational Partners

• J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
• John Tyler Community College
• Community College Workforce Alliance

Founding Partners

• Retail Merchants Association
• Longwood University
• BB&T

Sponsors

• BB&T
• Barnett's Hallmark Shops
• Ben Franklin Crafts & Frames
• C.P. Dean Co., Inc.
• Capital Relocation Group Inc.
• Express Personnel Services
• JC Penney Company
• JC Penney, Regency Square Mall
• La Difference, Inc.
• Longwood University
• McGaughy Professional Development Center
• Pleasant's Hardware
• Retail Merchants Association
• Richmond Metropolitan Convention & Visitor's Bureau
• S & K Famous Brands
• Strange's Florist/Garden Centers
• SunTrust Bank
• Virginia Retail Federation
• Virginia Retail Merchants Association
• Wal-Mart, Inc.
• Williams & Sherrill