Get to Know Entrepreneur in Residence – Alumni Catalyst: Jill Hinton Wolfe

Jill is a U.S. Army veteran, writer, entrepreneur, activist, and avid outdoorswoman. She was the founding director of GVSU’s Secchia Military & Veterans Resource Center and was named the 2022 Student Veterans of America Advisor of the Year. CEI is…

Good Hair Day: Q&A with Monique Palmer

Monique Palmer is a senior at Grand Valley State University. Born and raised in Detroit, Monique turned her hair care routine into an inspiring business. As the first place winner from the 77IdeaLab, Monique has leveraged funding and business guidance…

Denim Redefined: Q&A with Kushan Shah

Kushan Shah is a global entrepreneur focused on making a sustainable impact in the U.S. and his home country of India. Shah is an international student at Grand Valley State University studying Business Economics and Entrepreneurship. Shah enjoys playing tennis…

5 tips from GVSU alum, business owner Jermale Eddie

  By Kayla Sosa Jermale Eddie is a GVSU graduate and owner of Malamiah Juice Bar in downtown Grand Rapids. The family business began in 2012 with Eddie’s interest in juicing and then his wife, Anissa Eddie’s, idea to start…

Local veteran building bladesmithing business

By Kayla Sosa A student in the Michigan Veteran Entrepreneur Lab program is building up his side business in custom knife making.  Shawn Moulenbelt, 52, might be part of the weekly entrepreneurship program at Grand Valley State University, but he’s…