Gold Level Sponsorship

Our Gold level partners will:

Have the opportunity to add value to the education of and the future lives of the graduates of the University by:

Generously providing financial and human resources to the center
Aiding in the promotion of the retailing profession and ensuring a steady stream of diverse, well qualified graduates prepared to lead, to innovate and to succeed

Gain frequent, meaningful and easy access to students from all over campus to improve recruiting by:

Using the center as a portal to the University. The center will help to connect with the wide diversity of students attending the university
Developing internships that add value to the student’s education
Providing executive mentors to students

Be afforded access to our students in the Interior, Textile and Apparel Design programs.

Link their brand to the University of Wisconsin-Madison by:

Benefit from the access through:

The University’s efforts to advance industry practices
An elevation of retail as a science and a profession
Membership on our Board of Advisors
Opportunities to shape the Center for Retailing Excellence
Prominently displayed brand logos within the Center for Retailing Excellence
The opportunity to provide advice to the dean and the faculty on the curriculum
Expanded and improved access to students by making “executive professors” available to give real world insights to our students in the class room.
The opportunity to make one annual extensive presentation on your company in our Retail Leadership Symposium Course
The opportunity to host a retail club meeting, or host a small group meet and greet, or if feasible sponsor a company visit.
Full access to all resources of the Center for Retailing Excellence
Regular opportunities to network with and exchange successful strategies for common challenges with fellow retail leaders in a non-competitive environment

Gold Sponsors for 2008/2009 Academic Year