Allegion is a leading global provider of products and solutions under the brand names of Schlage, Von Duprin, LCN, Ives, Falcon and Steelcraft, that make environments safe, secure & productive where you live and work.

Brill creates American-made dorm and community furniture built to last. For nearly 80 years, we’ve delivered The Brill Experience: high-quality products, on-time shipping, and dependable installation. Our mission is to elevate The Student Experience, helping universities create welcoming, functional spaces where students live, learn, and connect.

Caldwell & Gregory is a student-focused laundry service provider, representing Speed Queen energy-efficient commercial laundry equipment. We provide our 350+ campus partners with the finest quality energy saving washers and dryers, quick service response, fun and educational promotional opportunities, beautiful laundry rooms and state of the art technology- including debit & credit card systems and the Speed Queen App.

Dorms Direct is a locally owned Virginia company that partners with colleges and universities to offer high quality dorm room furniture rentals directly to their students. Catering to both in-state and out-of-state students that seek a simpler alternative for furnishing their dorm room, Dorms Direct offers many rental items such as bedlofts, futons, televisions, microfridges, headboards, mattress extensions, electronic safes, and more. Rental programs are customizable and are an excellent source of revenue for funding programs like RHA and Student Assembly.

eRezLife is an intuitive housing and residence life software provider that offers a comprehensive system that allows you to streamline and manage the information that matters. eRezLife is more than a software system: it’s a community of professionals who share a desire to enhance the student experience.

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From dorms to apartments, Foliot Furniture delivers durable, sustainable, and adaptable furniture for student housing. With 15+ years of U.S. manufacturing, we ensure consistent quality and reliable delivery. Our designs maximize space, support well-being, and stand the test of student life.

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Since 1997, Melvin Corp. has partnered with colleges and universities throughout Virginia to enhance the on-campus living experience through its MicroFridge product and service offering. Whether your institution desires to provide a direct-to-student rental offering or to offer a one-in-every-room amenity within your residential facilities, our company can meet your needs and vision through our curated program options. Boasting industry-leading safety and energy efficiency features, MicroFridge is the most trusted three-in-one combination appliance in the higher academic community nationwide. Let us assist in furthering your institution’s commitment to providing a first-class residential experience!

Sauder Education is a leading U.S. producer of durable, functional seating and table solutions, including renewable lounge seating, for application across campus, including residence halls, study lounges, kitchenettes, recreation rooms, dining, student unions, classrooms, computer labs, libraries, and chapels. Offering solutions for higher education since 1945.

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Founded in 1978, S.B. Ballard Construction Company (SBBCC) has been a trusted name in high-quality construction and development services throughout Virginia and the Mid-Atlantic for nearly five decades. With deep roots in the region, SBBCC has successfully delivered complex projects across Higher Education, K–12, Federal, State, and Local government markets—earning a reputation for integrity, collaboration, and excellence.

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Southwest Contract is a family-owned supplier serving the student housing market for over 28 years. Proudly made in the USA, our durable, stylish, and customizable furniture creates comfortable, functional living spaces built to last while fostering strong partnerships with the colleges and universities we serve.

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StarRez is the global leader in student housing software, providing innovative solutions for on and off-campus housing management, resident wellness and experience, and revenue generation. Trusted by 1,300+ clients across 25+ countries, StarRez supports more than 3 million beds annually with its user-friendly, all-in-one platform, delivering seamless experiences for students and administrators. With offices in the United States, Australia, the UK, and India, StarRez blends the robust capabilities of a global organization with the personalized care and service of a trusted partner.

Founded in 2008, TK Promotions focuses on relationships. That helps us get better insight to offer clients the best products, ranging from curated employee engagement items to premium gifts to custom apparel. With over 75 years of combined industry experience, we have been recognized as a leader in the industry and rank in the top 5% of all competitors in our space. Thanks to our dedicated team approach, we're here to fulfill our mission- "Partnering to Build Brands and Create Heroes”.

Transformations Furniture manufactures truly renewable upholstered seating that’s unrivaled in the marketplace. Our premium products preserve your facility’s image to provide a superior solution for everyday use and abuse.

Virginia ABC’s Community Health & Engagement Division strengthens the capacity of communities across Virginia by providing data, research, evidence-based programming and strategic resources to partners across the Commonwealth. Virginia ABC has numerous programs and resources aimed at college students, faculty and staff, and all of the resources are available to institutions across Virginia for free.

Virginia Correctional Enterprises (VCE) is a self-supporting agency operated by the Virginia Department of Corrections, providing high-quality products and services through offender workforce training and professional development programs.

Our mission at Virginia Industries for the Blind is to employ and develop Virginians who are blind, visually impaired or deaf/blind to achieve their desired level of employment through the manufacture and delivery of quality products and services. We are especially proud to partner with the State Colleges/Universities within the Commonwealth of Virginia, providing their dormitory mattresses, where we will do everything, provide, deliver and install, shower curtains, pillows, safety vests, Gojo/Purell soap and hand sanitizers, disposable examination gloves, writing instruments, fire extinguishers, even spices and seasonings! We try to think of anything that we can offer that will allow a person who is blind and visually impaired to be employed. By purchasing through VIB, you are making it possible for these people to help provide for their families, have a heightened sense of purpose, get social interaction, and learn skills. We appreciate and need your support!