The Alumni Relations office had long planned to build an online directory highlighting alumni-owned businesses. The COVID-19 pandemic made that work a priority as businesses needed support.

Through collaboration with campus partners and a focus group of business owners, the directory quickly came together. It is intended to highlight the extraordinary accomplishments of alumni business owners, while providing members of the GVSU community with the opportunity to conduct business with fellow Lakers.

Visitors to the directory will find a wide range of businesses: restaurants, consulting firms, retail stores, fitness health centers, and more. Many of the businesses list special offers and discounts specifically for GVSU alumni. 

To view a growing list of alumni-owned businesses, or to submit your own, visit gvsu.edu/alumni/business .

Restaurants and Food Service

Kona Ice of West Grand Rapids

Damion ’96 and Lindsay ’07 Parker

Wyoming, MI kona-ice.com

Technology

Lake Effect Phone Repair

Zakry O’Brien ’17

Grand Rapids, MI

lakeeffectphonerepair.com

Consumer Goods

Aimee Z’s Passionate Pastries

Aminah Muhammad ’17

Chicago, IL thepastrypad.com

Restaurants and Food Service

Daddy Pete’s BBQ

Tarra Davis ’93

Grand Rapids, MI daddypetesbbq.com

Advertising, Marketing, and PR

BlackTruck Media + Marketing

Jason Dodge ’05

Grand Rapids, MI blacktruckmedia.com

Retail

Serein Naturals

Angela Wells ’10

Denver, CO sereinnaturals.com

Clothing, Apparel, and Accessories

Locker Lifestyle

Katarina Samardzija ’19

Orland Park, IL lockerlifestyle.com

Travel and Tourism

Paddles & Pedals

Margie Thomas-Boyd ’13

Bellaire, MI bellairepaddlesandpedals.com

Mental and Behavioral Health

Wisdom Center Counseling Services

Samuel Jones ’10

Grand Rapids, MI theprinciplething.com

Medical Care

Great Lakes Family Dentistry

Michael Rediske ’08

Hudsonville, MI greatlakesfamilydentistrymi.com