Kimberly Coats Wood

The Retail Industry Leaders Association operates a membership organization for retailers. The non-profit company is based in Arlington, VA.

Part of Macy's, Inc., Bloomingdales.com LLC operates a chain of department stores. The private company is located in the US.

Industries for the Blind, serving the Winston-Salem community since 1936, the Asheville community since 1991, and the Mayaguez, Puerto Rico community since 2006, provides employment and services for people in the local blind communities. The company produces high quality, value priced products ranging from custom-made mattresses and military clothing to prescription eye glasses for consumers in the local community and across the nation as well as for military personnel and their families around the world. Industries for the Blind provides meaningful employment with competitive marketplace wages and benefits for a segment of the population that national statistics indicate might not otherwise be employed. The firm is widely known for their quality workmanship, teamwork and dedication. Its mission is to provide opportunities for persons who are blind or visually impaired in need of training, employment and services. The mission is accomplished through creating a state of the art work environment with work processes and training programs custom designed to meet special needs. The company's agency has been recognized locally, regionally and nationally as a provider of choice for jobs, products and services. Industries for the Blind has provided employment for thousands of visually impaired people since its inception. It is currently the largest employer of the blind in North Carolina with over 200 (and over 350 blind employees in total) blind employees and 80 million dollars in sales. Industries for the Blind is a self-supporting not-for-profit organization that has won many prestigious awards over the years, most recently received national recognition by the company’s industry for having the highest growth in blind jobs for an unprecedented three out of four years. Industries for the Blind is proud to be a strong builder of social, capital and an economic contributor in the Winston-Salem and Asheville communities.

IFB Solutions provides employment and training services for the blind or visually impaired. Its solutions include IFB optical, IFB manufacturing, community low vision centers, IFB workforce services, base supply centers, IFB solutions foundation and a brighter path programs. The company was founded by Jeff Smith in 1940 and is headquartered in Little Rock, AR.

Enactus Global provides free educational services. It organizes and motivates teams of university students. Its program includes market economics, entrepreneurship, personal and financial success skills and business ethics. The organization was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Springfield, MO.

National Association of Chain Drug Stores, Inc. represents the chain community pharmacy industry. The non-profit company is based in Alexandria, VA and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company's mission is to advance the interests and objectives of pharmacies, which are the face of neighborhood healthcare. The CEO of the company is Steven C. Anderson.

Sprout Foods, Inc. produces, markets and distributes organic foods, primarily for the baby food sector. It specializes in organic baby and toddler food, children's health and nutrition, innovative packaging and environmental sustainability. The company was founded by Tyler Florence and Max MacKenzie in 2008 and is headquartered in Montvale, NJ.

Centre Partners Management LLC (Centre Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1986 by Lester Pollack. The firm is headquartered in New York with additional offices in Los Angeles.

C&S Wholesale Grocers, Inc. owns and operates supermarkets and grocery stores. Its services include wholesale procurement, category management, pricing, private label brands, marketing and advertising, merchandising support, store design, and business and accounting. The company was founded by Israel Cohen and Abraham Siegel in 1918 and is headquartered in Keene, NH.

Kraft Heinz Co. (Venture Capital) is a Private Equity/Venture Capital firm, a subsidiary of The Kraft Heinz Co. founded in 2015. Kraft Heinz Co. (Venture Capital) is headquartered in Chicago.

Vineyard Vines LLC engages in the design, manufacture, and sale of branded apparels. The firm offers ties, belts, boxers, tote bags, flip flops, pants and shorts, outerwear, swimwear, and polo shirts. The company was founded by Shepherd Murray and Ian Murray in 1998 and is headquartered in Stamford, CT.

Avon Corp. provides site and specialty contractor services. It offers residential, municipalities, architects and engineers, and property management. The company was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Alexandria, VA.

AnytownUSA.com LLC engages in the provision of e-commerce products. Its products include cloth, accessories, jewelry, stationary, beuty products, and pets products. The company was founded by Geralyn R. Breig and is headquartered in Westport, CT.

Revlon Consumer Products Corp. engages in the development, manufacture, market, distribution and sale of cosmetics. It operates through the following segments: Consumer, Elizabeth Arden, Professional, and Other. Its products include cosmetics, hair color, care and treatments, beauty tools, men's grooming products, anti-perspirant deodorants, fragrances, skincare and other beauty care products. The company was founded by Charles Revson and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Specialty Brands, Inc. was manufactures and marketes contemporary and traditional foods. Their products include Fred’s, Posada, Rotanelli’s, Butcher Boy, Little Juan, Pacific Tortilla Kitchen and Marquez. They provided products through restaurants, foodservice distributors, club stores, convenience stores and retail supermarkets. The company was locate in Ontario, CA

The Jones Center is a recreation, community, and event center located in Northwest Arkansas. The Jones Center is based in Springdale, AR. The center boasts a 220,000 square foot facility that includes an ice rink, two swimming pools, gymnasium, fitness center, indoor track, conference space, cafe, and chapel.

Food Marketing Institute, Inc. develops, promotes, and conducts programs in public affairs, food safety, research, education and industry relations. The company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

Part of PepsiCo, Inc., Frito-Lay, Inc. is a private company that manufactures and sells corn and potato chips. The company is based in Wilmington, DE.

Club Monaco Corp. designs, markets men's and women's apparel and accessories. It offers products including clothing, accessories, eyewear, watches, sunglasses, and cosmetics for men and women. The company was founded by Joseph Mimran in 1985 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

Tory Burch LLC designs, manufactures, and sells women's apparel and accessories. Its products include sweaters, jackets, pants, heels, wedges, totes, cross body bags, wallets, eyewear, and perfume. The company was founded by Tory A. Burch in 2004 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Victoria's Secret Stores LLC retails apparel, lingerie, and personal care products. It sells products through the Victoria's Secret, Bath & Body Works, and PINK brands. The company is headquartered in Columbus, OH.

Wisconsin Cheese Group LLC produces domestic and imported specialty cheeses. Its products include La Morenita, El Viajero, and Reynaldo's. The company was founded by Henry J. Zwicky in 1985 and is headquartered in Monroe, WI.

Part of National Retail Federation, Inc., National Retail Federation Foundation is a non-profit organization that aims to bridge the gap between the retail industry and job seekers by providing education, training, scholarships, and experiences for people of all ages and backgrounds. The private company is based in Washington and is funded by donations from retail industry supporters. The foundation's goal is to help people build better lives and stronger communities by connecting them to a promising career in the retail industry. The CEO of the American company is Matthew R. Shay.

Part of adidas AG, adidas North America, Inc. is a private company that manufactures and wholesales sport shoes, apparels and accessories. The company is based in Portland, OR.