By Allison Albery About Protein Pints and the founders of the ice cream! Protein Pints is high protein, low-sugar ice cream. The pints have 30g of complete protein, are gluten free, lactose free, and use zero artificial sweeteners or flavors. The company was…
Q&A With Maneeka
By Allison Albery Can you tell us about yourself and your company? My name is Maneeka and I am a mother of three. I currently hold 5 degrees, one of which came from Grand Valley! I started my entrepreneurship journey…
Q & A with Chartreuse Sisters
Q: What is Chartreuse Sisters and what is it all about? A: The company is my sister and I, my sister is the pastry chef and I do all the beverages, communications, and marking, and that's the team! We have…
77 Idea Lab Participant Introductions:
Part 1: Tucker Carlile- “My business idea is a sort of artificial intelligent consulting where I help small businesses or individuals learn how to use chatGpt or other softwares that can hopefully save them time or ultimately increase their efficiency…
5 Entrepreneurial Traits to Incorporate into your 2024 Resolutions
1. Planning is a crucial skill for entrepreneurs for several reasons. Firstly, it helps in setting clear objectives and defining the steps needed to achieve them. A well-thought-out plan provides a roadmap, guiding entrepreneurs through various stages of their business.…
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Alpine Events: Q & A with Carey Bisonet
By: Allison Albery Carey Bisonet: Owner of Alpine Events Q: Can you tell us a little bit about yourself and your company? A: I’m the President and Owner of Alpine Events, an event rental company headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI.…
Cosmic Motor: Q&A with Ravi Patel
By: Allison Albery Ravi Patel Q: Can you tell us a bit about yourself and your entrepreneurial journey? A: I am a freshman here at Grand Valley State University. I did not know what to expect when I first came…
Villaire Financial: Q&A with Chris Villaire
By: Allison Albery Chris Villaire Q: Can you tell us a bit about yourself and your entrepreneurial journey? A: I am a senior at Grand Valley State University. I am from right outside Detroit in Macomb, Michigan. I have a…
The August Connection: Q&A with Owners Randi and Matthew
By: Hunter Mylek Matthew Lehman and Randi Mikesell Q: Can you tell us a little bit about yourselves and The August Connection? A: We are a brick-and-mortar vintage shop located just south of the heart of Grand Rapids. We focus on clothing and accessories for…
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Love’s Ice Cream: Q&A with Chris McKellar
By: Hunter Mylek The Founder of Love's Ice Cream, Chris McKellar. Q: Can you share a little bit about yourself? A: "Born and raised in West Michigan, attended GRCC and GVSU for business. Worked in marketing for a local musical…