GRCC proudly supports its alumni-owned businesses.
This directory highlights the extraordinary accomplishments of GRCC alumni who took the Raider route to fulfill their dreams of becoming a business owner.
We're honored to provide this listing as an opportunity for our alumni and GRCC community to reach out to fellow Raiders and build on opportunities of continued success and support.
Are you a GRCC alumni business owner? Let us know!
GRCC Alumni-Owned Businesses
| Business Name | Alumni Name | Business Type or Industry |
|---|---|---|
| Airborne Burritos | Nate Peltier | Food Truck |
| American Etching LLC | Robert Christian Prevette | Engraving, Marking, Etching |
| Archival Brewing | Levi & Callee Knoll | Brewery |
| Andrew J Schmidt Photography | Andrew Schmidt | Photography |
| Association of the Blind and Visually Impaired | Marcus Manders | Non-Profit |
| Bakewell, LLC | Erin Hill | Quiche Bakery |
| Black Calder Brewing Company | Terry Rostic | Brewery |
| Boundless NOR | Daniel Holland | Natural Organic Reduction |
| Brown's Funeral Home | Nathan Moody | Funeral and Cremation Services |
| Budget Queen Tax and Financial Services | Leah E. Paauwe | Tax & Financial Services |
| Bullrush Games, LLC | Joe Wildey | Video Game Studio |
| Carolina Low Country | Thomas Pugh | Restaurant |
| Casa De Los Abuelos GR | Cesar Ayala-Orellana | Food Truck |
| City Built Brewing Company | Edwin Collazo | Brewery |
| Comprehensive Discipline Solutions | Robert Murphy | Educational Services and Consulting |
| Control Solutions Inc | Ryan Kaufman | Building Automation Services |
| Cradle to Crayons Early Learning | Heidi Luokkanen | Childcare Center and Preschool |
| Custer | Dave Custer | Planning and Furnishing Offices, Schools and Health |
| Decadent Desserts by Donna | Donna Owen | Bakery |
| E3 Coaching Studio | Amy Pierce Danders | Career and Life Coaching |
| El Caribe | Gilma DeLaCruz | Food Truck |
| El Granjero Mexican Grille | Mercedes Lopez-Duran | Restaurant and Catering |
| Emily Luyk Illustration & Fine Art | Emily Luyk | Art |
| Everplay Cafe | Audrey Bergquist | Indoor Playground and Cafe |
| Flashback on Leonard | Perian Olson | Vintage Thrift Store |
| Four Chefs | Andrew Schultz | Catering, Meal delivery, Cooking lessons |
| Fresh Coast Signs | Brett Jeltema | Signage, Wraps, Graphics |
| Garden District | Raphael and Jessica Jones | Restaurant |
| GarenHuis Yarn Studio | Shelly Filips | Yarn Shop |
| Gas Pedal Customs | Rochelle Copeland | Automotive Customizing |
| GR Task Master LLC | Mary Jo Jezowski | MI courier and task service |
| Grand Haven Therapeutic Massage | Melissa Bush | Massage, Healthcare |
| Healing Quest Psychotherapy | Lucinda Moody | Mental Health Therapy |
| Holland Cakery ‘n’ Sweets | Katy Bopp | Bakery |
| Ice Box Brand | Chris Morin | Food Truck |
| Julie Schillim Counseling | Julie Owen Schillim | Counseling |
| KAZAP Accessibility Associates | Bettye-Ann Nellett | Accessibility Consulting |
| Kristy Kieda Consulting Services | Kristy Kieda | Strategic Consulting |
| Meyers Hometown Bakery | Jeffrey Meyers | Bakery |
| Midwest Flooring Suppliers | Patrick Bisimwa | Flooring |
| Mitten Restaurant Equipment | Mara Palomino | Commercial Restaurant and Bakery Equipment Sales |
| Mixed Staffing & Recruiting | Sara Knoester | Recruiting Agency |
| Monica's Cookies | Monica Mitidieri | Bakery |
| Morgan Jean Photography | Morgan Brown | Photography |
| Music Lessons for Less | Tom Buffham | Music Lessons |
| Music Studio of Karen A Betz-Griewahn | Karen A Betz Griewahn | Piano and Flute Lessons |
| Place Management LLC | Houston Moyer | Property Management and Real Estate |
| Palermo Pizza | Marissa Stevenson | Pizza Place |
| Pathways To The Sacred/Sacred Steam GR | Becky Haderer-Tamburello | Reiki, and Yoni Steam |
| Patty Matters | Lauren D'Angelo | Food Truck |
| Phoenix Roofing and Exteriors, LLC | Paul Manata | Construction |
| Premium Design Landscape and Lawn Care | John Roelofs | Landscaping |
| Pressed In Time | Rock Dandeneau | Food Truck, Catering |
| Pytha USA, L.L.C. | Rick Winslow, Jr. | Software Sales and Support |
| RC Caylan Atelier | RC Caylan | Clothing Store |
| Refined Personal Chef Services | Kayla Barna | Personal Chef, Catering |
| Social Arts | Darrin Mayweather and Christopher Sampson | Personal Chef |
| Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea | Michael Herblet | Café |
| TACt Marketing & Strategy | Chelsie Wyse | Marketing Agency |
| The Color Forest | Elizabeth Forrest | Handmade Jewelry |
| The Ginger Chef | Jennifer Zirkle-Grawburg | Personal Chef |
| The Space | Becky Haderer-Tamburello | Coworking Community |
| Triple C Controls LLC | Coty Gamelin | Controls Engineering |
| VanKempen Electric | Dave VanKempen | Electrician |
| Weddings by Staci | Staci Pease | Event and Wedding Planning |
Disclaimer: Businesses listed on this site are provided strictly as a courtesy service to Grand Rapids Community College faculty, staff, students, alumni, and friends. The inclusion of any business on this site does not represent an endorsement. It is important to note that listings may not be regularly screened for the accuracy of the information or the quality of the amenities offered.