About Spider Business Hub
Connecting Students and Organizations Through Real-world Experience
Spider Business Hub brings together Robins School of Business students, faculty, and organizations to tackle real business challenges through project-based learning, research, and consulting experiences.
By connecting classroom learning with practical application, students gain valuable hands-on experience while organizations benefit from fresh perspectives, innovative thinking, and data-driven solutions.
Through these partnerships, students build professional skills, expand their networks, and develop confidence in applying business concepts to real-world situations. At the same time, organizations gain access to emerging talent and meaningful collaboration with the University of Richmond community.
Spider Business Hub creates opportunities for learning, innovation, and impact—strengthening connections between the classroom, the workplace, and the broader community.
Previous Clients
What Students are Saying
"I was able to consult for a local business owner in the Richmond area. The experience was absolutely amazing as I had the chance to apply my knowledge and expertise to something very real. Not only did it improve my confidence in the skills I have been honing for the last four years, but I was able to help an entrepreneur navigate through a part of their business startup that they were having issues navigating alone." - Nick Ranieri, '22
"I loved that I was able to help a local business and provide any kind of help. Through the Spider Business Hub, I was able to have first-hand experience, form great relationships, and it helped me realize that I want to pursue a career in marketing." - Amy Jeon, '24
"Starting out with little experience, I was discovering new things about myself and how I can apply the knowledge that I have learned in my business classes to a real-life consulting project. I am so grateful for this experience as it gave me countless insights that I will take with me as I look to gain more work and internship experience. I would recommend participating in this clinic to any aspiring business student who is looking to gain more practice and guidance as they move forward in their business careers." - Natalie Corkran, '24