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…
BizStream: Q&A with Brian McKeiver
By: Hunter Mylek Q: Can you tell us a little about yourself and your journey after graduating from GVSU? A: "I was born and raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan, attended GR Catholic Central High School, and graduated from Grand Valley…
Second Dance: Q&A Stephanie Howard
By: Hunter Mylek Q: You started your business when you were still in your teens. What made you want to become an entrepreneur at such a young age? A: I have always been very ambitious and saw a need in the…
Last Mile Cafe: Meet The Founders Arick and Sarah
By: Hunter Mylek Q: It's amazing to see a mission and vision like yours; what milestones have you achieved recently in accomplishing your mission and vision? A: "Thank you! In addition to opening our physical cafe space in December, we…
The Patient Company: Q&A with Andrew Heuerman
By Hunter Mylek Andrew Heuerman is a 2016 GVSU Graduate who studied Clinical Exercise Science and Entrepreneurship. During his time at Grand Valley, he played on the men's tennis team, of which for two years he was the captain. Prior…
CDJ and Associates: Q&A with Camille Jamerson
By Hunter mylek Q: Please tell us a little about yourself and your entrepreneurial journey. A: "The death of my father sent me into a tailspin of what I called "functioning grief". I started a new job just days after he…
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