Local Honey Company Joins Corporate Advisory Board for the Center for Retail Studies at Texas A&M University
MCKINNEY, TEXAS – (Feb. 15, 2018) – Nature Nate’s Honey Co., producer of 100% Pure, Raw & Unfiltered Honey and the number-one branded honey company in the U.S., today announced its sponsorship with the Texas A&M University Foundation – Center for Retail Studies (CRS). This educational sponsorship supports retailing education, student development, curriculum, executive education and leadership programs for CRS at Texas A&M University.
As part of this sponsorship, Nature Nate’s Chief Sales and Marketing Officer and Texas A&M alumnus, Ryan McCoy, joins the Corporate Advisory Board. The Advisory Board is composed of industry leaders from across retail disciplines, and provides CRS guidance regarding strategic planning and a network of industry support for the center’s academic mission.
“We’re excited to use our retailing experience to help better the Texas A&M academic offering, as well as learn more from the other partner organizations about the industry. Giving back and educating our community is a big part of our mission at Nature Nate’s, and we’re proud to support the impactful programming that the Center for Retailing Studies offers,” said McCoy. “As a former Aggie, I’m excited to give back to the community that helped me grow into the professional that I am today!”
McCoy will present to the Texas A&M Student Retailing Association on Feb. 20, 2018 where he will share information about Nature Nate’s, as well as his industry experience and insights on retailing strategies.
“We are thrilled to have Nature Nate’s on board as our newest corporate sponsor. The company culture, business ethics, and community involvement goes hand in hand with the core values of Texas A&M University. We’re excited to have Ryan back in Aggieland for the company’s first on-campus engagement as a corporate partner of the Center for Retailing Studies. He will present to our Student Retailing Association, one of the largest recognized student organizations in Mays Business School, whose members are all passionate about pursuing a career in retail,” said Lauren Osborne ’05, Program Manager, Center for Retailing Studies. “Hearing first-hand from industry professionals is one of the top-rated transformational learning experiences by our students, as they have the opportunity to ask questions, network with, and gain actionable knowledge whether it be on industry perspectives or career advice. We certainly look forward to welcoming Ryan and other team members of Nature Nate’s to future campus events!”
To learn more about Nature Nate’s, please visit www.naturenates.com.
To learn more about the Center for Retailing Studies, please visit https://mays.tamu.edu/center-for-retailing-studies/.
About Nature Nate’s
Since 1972, Nature Nate’s has been dedicated to offering honey as nature intended – 100% Pure, Raw & Unfiltered. Arriving in its most natural form, this honey is closest to its original provision from the hive. Nature Nate’s adheres to strict quality-control standards, sourcing honey from trusted beekeepers and minimally processing it to ensure the honey retains all its natural benefits. Nature Nate’s promises an undivided commitment to provide the highest quality product to you and your family’s dining table – a farmer’s market quality honey, available year-round. For more information, visit: www.naturenates.com.
About the Center for Retailing Studies at Texas A&M
The Center for Retailing Studies (CRS) at Texas A&M University serves the retail industry with student education, research, and executive outreach. Created in 1983, the center has become a renowned source of industry knowledge and a pipeline for developing future retail leaders.
Within Mays Business School, CRS offers coursework, career management, internship and leadership activities for students. Graduates of the Center for Retailing Studies earn business degrees, build workplace skills and develop ethical values that advance the world’s prosperity.
Our success is built on corporate partnerships, a robust curriculum, and outstanding Mays faculty research. To learn more about the Center for Retailing Studies, please visit www.crs.mays.tamu.edu.
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