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Alumni-Owned Businesses
All across Michigan and the country, Cornerstone University alumni are making an impact. For alumni who have started businesses, they’ve made the decision to provide for their communities in unique ways. From restaurants to boutiques to marketing services, Cornerstone alumni are dedicated to their mission as disciples of Christ.
Below is a list of alumni-owned businesses across the United States. We invite you to consider these businesses according to your needs! To request that your business is included in the directory, update your information with the Alumni Relations Office.
| Business | Owner(s) | Location | Industry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Roots Farm | Brittany Wiitala | Grant, Minn. | Agriculture |
| Begin Anew Counseling LLC | Donna Vanderkodde | Grand Rapids, Mich. | Counseling |
| Bro’s Doughs | Brodie Hock (B.A. ’06) | Grand Rapids, Mich. | Food/Restaurant |
| Burly Bison Bakery | Nicole Kraayenbrink | Bakery | |
| Candescent Group | Jeff Halsted | Advertising | |
| Chevoy Consulting | Chevoy Parson | Consulting | |
| Chick-Fil-A | Matt Lewis | Food/Restaurant | |
| City Built Brewing | Ed Collazo | ||
| Cousins Tasty Chicken | Frank Oswald | Grand Rapids, Mich. | Food/Restaurant |
| Datema Media | Luke Datema | Gaylord, Mich. | |
| enCouragedU | Julie Benson | Ada, Mich. | Mental & Behavioral Health |
| English Cottage Tea | Cynthia Wedge | Grand Rapids, Mich. | Food/Restaurant |
| Expedia Cruises | Eric Sattler | Grand Rapids, Mich. | Travel Agency |
| Freedom Paddle Co. | Brittany & Joel Jacobson | Outdoor Recreation/Apparel | |
| Fresh Coast Market | Dave Sears | Traverse City, Mich. | Food/Restaurant |
| Grace In My Space | Sarah Symonds | Blogger | |
| HazardID | William Bennett | Environmental | |
| Hire for Hope | Ashley Ward | Recruitment | |
| ImprovBoss | Maghan Powell | Business Consulting | |
| Inaudible PR | Phil Rood | Grand Rapids, Mich. | Advertising |
| iNFable | Attah Obande and John Hendershot | Apparel | |
| Integrity Electrical Company | Joshua Walz | Jackson, Mich. | Electrical |
| ITPartners+ | Jonathan Highman | Grand Rapids, Mich. | Technology |
| JACK Tools & Equipment | Jeff Abner | Albion, Mich. | Tools |
| Jeanine Glenn Photography | Glenn Panter | Photography | |
| Joanna Grace Photography | Joanna Nix-Walkup | Photography | |
| JVL Wealth Strategies | Matt Kunnen | Grandville, Mich. | Financial Advisor |
| Keller Williams | Alex Macias | Real Estate | |
| Ken Ables Agency | Ken Ables | Insurance | |
| Kings Table Ministries | Sally Gallagher | ||
| Kraft Business Systems Inc. | Jeffrey Cousins | Grand Rapids, Mich. | IT |
| Love Greyson Event | Valerie Painter | Florist/Event Planning | |
| Memorials By Marsh & Sassi Monuments Inc. | Joelle Wright-Terry | Clinton Township, Mich. | Memorial Monument Making |
| Michigan Software Labs | Mark Johnson | Ada, Mich. | |
| Moving Moments | Cindy Tang | Malvern, Pa. | Radio Features |
| My Sister's Closet | Lauren Manzer | Middleville, Mich. | Apparel/Thrift Store |
| Ottawa Kent Personal Risk Advisor | Anthony Allen | Insurance | |
| Page Pioneers | Ben Hannah | Website Development | |
| PowerStrength Training Systems | Mark Ehnis | Grand Rapids, Mich. | Fitness |
| Red Wagon | Wade Wyant | ||
| Refresh Design | Amy Pottenger | Interior Design | |
| Resorative Counseling Center | Nicole Fryling | Jenison, Mich. | Counseling |
| Rose Artisan | Rossy Hughes | Richland, Mich. | Fashion/Apparel |
| Second Story Counseling | Michael Walton | Grand Rapids, Mich. | Counseling |
| SlateWeight | Josh Slater | Sports/Recreation | |
| Soul Seasons Publishing by Design | Cynthia Beach | Publishing | |
| Spencer Penfield LLC | Spencer Penfield | Grand Rapids, Mich. | Photography |
| The Beat Of My Heart Boutique | Sharon Mendez | Grand Rapids, Mich. | Fashion/Apparel |
| The Pod | Jared Klepal | Lansing, Mich. | Gaming |
| Third Wave Coffee | Pete McGowan | Belding, Mich. | Coffee Shop |
| Thompson Remodeling | Ben Thompson | Ada, Mich. | Remodeling |
| Thriver LLC | Stephanie Cornwell | ||
| uDog LLC | Carl Kresge | Grand Rapids, Mich. | Gaming |
| Underwood Agency | Jeremy Underwood | Jenison, Mich. | Insurance |
| Upstream Investment Partners | Craig & Dorothy Johnson | Grand Rapids, Mich. | Financial Advisor |
| Vredevoogd-Brummel Insurance Agency | Andy Brummel | Hudsonville, Mich. | Insurance |
| Walking the Text | Brad Gray | Spring Hill, Tenn. | Bible Training |
| Wellspring Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, and Behavioral Health | Danielle Buchheit | Schoolcraft, Mich. | Health/Medicine |
This list of businesses is intended for the sole purpose of providing exposure to all Cornerstone University alumni, staff, faculty and students. A listing on this page does not under any circumstance represent an endorsement by Cornerstone.
Dennis Graham
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