EIU Businesses

In an effort to support EIU alumni who are business owners during these uncertain times, we have created a directory of alumni-owned businesses. Each listing contains information on the alumni-owned small business and how you can support your fellow Panther.

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"We Care" Psychology Affiliates, LLC
Tiana Thompson, '02
Montclair, California, United States

"We Care" Psychology Affiliates, LLC
Adaptive Equipment & Caregiver Corner
Christina Hardin, '99
O'fallon, Illinois, United States

Caregiver training videos for providing safe care.
AGE, Affordable Gas + Electric
Jeff Haarmann, '89
Mt. Vernon, Illinois, United States

Electricity & natural gas broker. Energy Consultant
All Things Turf, LLC
Doug Steeves, '02
Parker, Colorado, United States

Artificial grass and golf green builder/supplier
Alphagraphics Lisle/Naperville
Doug Wade, '81
Lisle, Illinois, United States

Printing, Marketing, Mailing and Large Format
American Dream Excavating
Clayton Drake, '09
Lake Ozark, Missouri, United States

Heavy Highway Construction, Excavation, Hauling
Ameriprise Financial
Julie Smith, '86
Bloomington, Illinois, United States

Financial Advisement
Ameriprise Financial Services
Spiro Garbis, '91
Downers Grove, Illinois, United States

Ameriprise Financial Services
Aries Communications LLC
Bonita Gower Tillman, '80
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States

Freelance writing and editing service
Arnold Financial Coaching
Chad Arnold, '02
Mattoon, Illinois, United States of America

Financial Coaching
ArtDeTriumph & Artful Framer Studios
Nancie King Mertz, '78
Chicago, Illinois, United States

art gallery & frame shop
Ask The Good Doctor
LaJoyce Hunter, '84
East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, United States

Naturopathic Doctor/Master Herbalist
Astrid Johana
Astrid Reyes , '17
Effingham , Illinois, United States

photography company and marketing agency
ATS BUSINESS HOLDINGS
Dean Scaros , '81
Prospect Heights , Illinois, United States

Self service kiosk development and placement
Bailey's Goodies
Bailey Wilson, '18
College Station , Texas, United States

Baked goods & decorated sugar cookies
Bates Law Office
Carolyn R. Bates, '08
Charleston , Illinois, United States

Civil Practice Attorney-Family Law, Real Estate
Bella's Home Health and Caregiving Services LLC
Sandra Kinney, '13
Champaign, Illinois, United States

Home Care, Home Health
Bethany Hellman Photography
Bethany Hellman , '17
Charleston, Illinois, United States

Photography for weddings, newborns, families, etc!
Bit-By-Brick
Don Bricker, '90
Athens, Illinois, United States

Guidance and assistance with home computing
Bliss Hair Studio
Mary Uremovic Smith, '03
Shorewood, Illinois, United States

Hair Salon
Blue Bridge Dog Training
Jeffrey Scott Leavitt, '78
Hixson, Tennessee, United States

Obedience training for the family pet dog.
Blue Heron Coaching LLC
Rebecca Densmore-Stoll, '96
St. Joseph , Illinois, United States

Non profit organizational success coach
Bourboneur
Nick Owens, '03
n/a, NA, United States

Home bars, garage bars, bourbon
Boyer & Sappenfield Investment Advisors
Lisa Boyer, '83
Arcola, Illinois, United States

Financial Advisors/Retirement Income Planning
Braxy Speech Therapy PLLC
Bradi O’Rourke, '19
Plainfield, Illinois, United States

Speech Therapy Private Practice
Brian Weaver Consulting LLC
Brian Weaver, '88
Des Plaines, Illinois, United States

Indirect Tax and taxation system consulting
Bristol Family Eyecare-Georgetown
Dan Bristol, '94
Georgetown, Texas, United States

Optometry Practice
Building Specs
James Ousley, '89
Effingham, Illinois, United States

Property Inspections and Environmental Testing
Camelot Virtual Solutions
Jennifer Perrine, '17
Arthur, Illinois, United States

All types of business support
Captures By TK Photo & Film
Nathaniel Crawford, '17
Chicago, Illinois, United States

Commercial Food, Product & Lifestyle Photo + Video
CARDS Recycling
Dan Christensen , '12
Fayetteville , Arkansas, United States

Waste and recycling
Caspian Monarque
Robert Smith, '90
Los Angeles, California, United States

We offer a divine selection of caviar
CET Central European Translations
Hermann Korte, '87
Cologne, NA, Germany

Translation, Localization
Charleston Jazzercise & Zen Den Yoga Studio
Tanille Yow Ulm, '00
Charleston, Illinois, United States

group fitness classes: Yoga & Jazzercise
Chitech Resources
Bob Ruf, '97
CHICAGO, Illinois, United States

IT Placement and Staffing
Coach Bails Running, LLC
Joe Bails, '11
Mahomet, Illinois, United States

Personal and group certified running coach
Construction Cleaning Services
Alan F. Jasick, '69
St. Charles, Illinois, United States

Post-construction cleaning for Builders
Corky's Ribs & BBQ
Denise Head, '81
Brentwood , Tennessee, United States

World famous Memphis style ribs and barbecue.
Courier Newspapers
Joi L. (Hagel) DeArmond, '89
Washington , Illinois, United States

newspapers
Creative Resource Personnel, Inc.
Angelina Perez, '22
Elgin, Illinois, United States

Staffing/Recruiting Firm
CrossFit Rockford
Dan Colson, '97
Loves Park, Illinois, United States

Fitness Coaching
Dalbey Designs
Bethany Dalbey, '08
Paris, Illinois, United States

Custom Screenprinting and Embroidery
Diamond Cutz Fitness Apparel
Ashley , '06
Las Vegas , Nevada, United States

Fashionable Fitness Apparel
Diane's Natural Market
Jennifer Stevenson , '95
St Augustine, Florida, United States

Health Food Store
Dogtown Artworks
Kirby Pringle, '79
Tuscola, Illinois, United States

Unique "dog people" photographs and greeting cards
Dudley Accounting Services, LLC
Ellis Dudley, '15
Oak Park, Illinois, United States

General Accounting, Tax, Advisory
DuPage Health & Wellness Coaching
Wendy Thorup-Pavlick, '90
Aurora, Illinois, United States

Health and Wellness Services
Elkabee's FabricParadise
Steven J. Sandler, '77
Bloomfield, Connecticut, United States

Online Fabric Store 877-355-2322
Emerging Soul Counseling
Tanisia Crowder, '04
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Mental Health Services
ESC Services Company
Ryan Siegel, '06
Charleston, Illinois, United States

Energy Efficiency & Electrical repair
First Health Advisory
Randy Bailey, '78
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

Healthcare Cybersecurity Advisory Services
Fix Auto Coast Group
Richard Fish, '85
Oceanside, California, United States

Auto Collision Repair Centers 8 So-Cal locations
Get Together / Best Bet Casino Parties
Dan Ritter, '78
Appleton, Wisconsin, United States

Event services: Casino Parties, Game Shows, etc
Global Girls, Inc.
Marvinetta Woodley-Penn, '74
Chicago, Illinois, United States

Community based theatre, dance and acting classes
Goodson Manley & Moscatello, PLLC
Blake Moscatello, '15
Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Estate Planning and Asset Protection Law Firm
Grablr
Alex Tolbert, '09
Chicago, Illinois, United States

mobile app for delivery at stadiums and venues.
Grebe & Associates, PC
John Grebe, '80
Wheaton, Illinois, United States

CPA and Consulting Firm
Grzinadesign
Amy (Peters) Grzina, '88
Belleville, Illinois, United States

Graphic Design
Heartland Institute of Financial Education
Michael Rayford , '93
Aurora, Illinois, United States

We teach people how money works
Hecht Law Offices, LLC
Brian Hecht, '97
Downers Grove, Illinois, United States

Personal Injury Law Firm
House of Buke LLC
Krystal Moore , '16
Chicago, Illinois, United States

Clothing and Accessory Company
House of Buke LLC
Krystal K. Obasa, '16
Houston, Texas, United States

African Clothing and Accessories Store
Human Race Sports
Jeanne Tate Uffmann, '74
Orland Park, Illinois, United States

Running shoes and running apparel.
Human Race Sports
Jeanne Tate Uffmann, '74
Orland Park, Illinois, United States

Running shoes and running apparel.
Iconic Images by Jen
Jen Gruca, '04
Plainfield , Illinois, United States

Photography
Illinois Valley Clean Team, Inc.
Teresa Martin , '02
LaSalle, Illinois, United States

Residential and Commercial Cleaning Company
It's CLUTCH
YaShika Reed, '14
Decatur , Illinois, United States

Clutches for queens of all ages & personalities
J. Wooten Contracting LLC
James Wooten , '04
Tinley park , Illinois , United States

Electrical contractor
Jacksonville Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Chad Tullis & Tina Tullis, ',
Jacksonville, Illinois, United States

New & Pre-owned Auto Dealership
JL Tech Sales & Associates
Jeremiah (Jay) Lavick, '85
Glen Carbon, Illinois, United States

Manufacturer Rep Agency: Cutting Tools, Abrasives
JM Equities Inc
Michael S Behme , '85
West Palm Beach , Florida, United States

Global Real Estate Bartering & Creative Financing
John B. Bennett, Investment Advisor Representative
John B. Bennett, '10
Arcola, Illinois, United States

Financial Planning for every stage of life
Joines Auction Service
Wm Michael Joines, '04
Brocton, Illinois, United States

Full service LIVE & online auction company
Just Peachy Co.
Morgan Valley, '19
Bourbonnais , Illinois, United States

Women's Clothing Boutique
Kaleidoscope Mental Health, PLLC
Sarah (Miller) Malak, '04
Charleston, Illinois, United States

Online only mental health therapy
Kinsch Floral Market llc
Valerie Kinsch, '87
Palatine , Illinois, United States

Florist
L&A Family Farms
Brian Lau, '91
Paris, Illinois, United States

Farm
Little Gents and Misses Boutique L.L.C.
Crystan Wilson (Johnson), '14
Chicago , Illinois, United States

TRENDY CUSTOM BABY AND CHILDREN’S COMFORTABLE AND
Luxury Homes, Inc.
Timothy A. Parker, '85
Charleston, Illinois, United States

Custom Home Builders
MacaroniKid Shelbyville IN
Jenna (Day) Martin, '13
Shelbyville, Indiana, United States

Hyperlocal e-Newsletter and Event Partner
Magnificent M.Iles Events
Marissa Smith, '06
Streamwood , Illinois, United States

Wedding/Event Planning
Martin Hood LLC
Jeff Livesay, '97
Champaign, Illinois, United States

CPA's and Consultants
MARVEL-DC-SHOP.COM
Percy Hale, '89
Aurora, Illinois, United States

WE SELL OVER 2100 MARVEL/DC PRODUCTS.
MHFA Illinois
Isaac Sandidge, '13
Brighton, Illinois, United States

Providing Mental Health First Aid Instruction
Mo'Lovely Shop
Morgan Colvin, '20
Charleston, Illinois, United States

Defense, Safety, and Security Accessories
MoLovely Shop
Morgan Colvin, '20
N/a, Illinois, United States

Defense, Safety, and Security Accessories
Mueller Pediatric Therapy, LTD.
Erin Mullins, '05
East Peoria, Illinois, United States

Pediatric Therapy for children ages Birth-18 years
Myeiurental
Corey Ascolani, '11
Palos hills, Illinois, United States

Housing & Apartment Rentals
Nancy Ellis-Ordway, LCSW
Nancy Ellis-Ordway, '74
Jefferson City, Colorado, United States

counseling, psychotherapy
Ninja Bombv Marketing
Greg Bukovatz, '02
Springfield, Missouri, United States

Digital Marketing / Lead Generation / SEO
NOR-Dell
Michelle Love Norris, '92
Bentonville, Arkansas, United States

Business Development - Walmart/Sam's Club
Northwestern Mutual
Rob Dalaskey, '09
Lombard , Illinois, United States

Financial planning
Obsidian Behavioral Health
Danielle Slyder, '14
Saint Charles, Illinois, United States

Private practice counseling services
Oliver Close, LLC
John Rearden, Jr., '78
Rockford, Illinois, United States

Law Firm
Ousley Appraisals
James Ousley, '89
Effingham, Illinois, United States

Real Estate Appraisal
Paddlefoot Consulting
Victoria Markely, '99
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States

Digital strategy consulting
Parrish Carpet Sales Inc.
Chad Parrish, '96
Mattoon, Illinois, United States

Retail Floor Covering
Paxton Hardware and Rental
Scott D. Allen , '91
Paxton, Illinois, United States

Hardware store with rental
Pines Wealth Management
Lon Broske, '90
St. Louis, Missouri, United States

Wealth Management Firm
Piotrowski Studios
Chet Piotrowski Jr., '97
Teutopolis, Illinois, United States

Photographer/visual storyteller
Platinum Builders LLC
Kevin Greaney , '95
Westmont , Illinois, United States

Custom home builder, remodels, renovations
Platinum Restoration
Kevin Greaney , '95
Westmont , Illinois, United States

Fire, water & mold restoration & reconstruction
PP & W Properties
Timothy A. Parker, '85
Charleston, Illinois, United States

Student housing rentals, apartments and houses
Printsations
Lori Tucker (Jezior), '
Naperville, Illinois, United States

Decorated Apparel (T-s and more), Promo products.
Pro Stitch Auto Interiors and Upholstery, Inc.
Russell K. Stare, '89
Taylorville, Illinois, United States

Full service auto, boat upholstery and trim
RE/MAX Affinity
Connie Kommer, '85
Naples, Florida, United States

Real Estate Sales and Rentals
Rector Insurance Agency, LLC
Jon W. Rector, '79
Champaign, Illinois, United States

Home, auto, life and business insurance
Resilience Wealth Management
Duke Smith, '17
Schaumburg , Illinois, United States

Financial Advisory Firm
Revival City Doughnuts
Marschelle McCoy, '97
Charleston, Illinois, United States

We sell 100% AWESOME doughnuts! Made fresh daily.
Revival City Doughnuts
Marschelle McCoy , '97
Charleston , Illinois, United States

Your favorite stop for gourmet doughnuts!
Rose Pallet
Amy Angellotti, '04
Bridgeview, Illinois, United States

Wooden pallets
Sabuco, Beck, Hansen, & Massino PC
Roy A Sabuco, '70
Joliet, Illinois, United States

Law Firm
SCM Healing Essentials
Candice Phillips, '11
Valparaiso, Indiana, United States

Mental Wellness, Life Coaching, and Aromatherapy
Scout Hospitality
Lindsie Hass (Parker), '07
Algonquin, Illinois, United States

Event sourcing, planning and execution.
Screenmobile of Champaign
Ian Wilson, '03
Champaign , Illinois , United States

Home screening products sales, repair, install
Screenmobile of Champaign
Ian Wilson, '03
Champaign , Illinois, United States

Home improvement
Shady Eyes Co
Timery Jackson , '13
Decatur , Illinois, United States

Fashionable Eyewear
Shady Eyes Co
Timery Jackson , '13
Decatur , Illinois, United States

Sunglass Store
SJB Promotions Inc
Herbig, '89
Mason City, Illinois, United States

Promotional Marketing Materials/Branded Logo Items
Smash My Trash - McKinney / Sherman
Shannon (McDonald) Lancaster, '91
McKinney, Texas, United States

Woman-Owned Mobile Compaction Services
Smokey Row Consulting Services, llc
Carey J Dahncke, '92
n/a, Indiana, United States

A government affairs and management consultancy
Solutions Counseling and Consulting Group
Dr. Audra M. Rowe, '92
Chicago, Illinois, United States

Counseling Private Practice
Sparks Home Automation & Real Estate, LLC.
Ryan Sparks, '05
St. Louis, Missouri, United States

Real-estate investments & smart home technology.
Stan's Sportsworld
Cameron Wallace , '80
Champaign, Illinois, United States

Custom Printed Products, ScreenPrint, & Embroidery
SteepleWeb
Nate Atkinson, '08
Champaign, Illinois, United States

Online team website/training log for track & field and cross country teams!
Sullivan Property Group, LLC
Tim Sullivan, '03
Orland Park, Illinois, United States

Residential and Commercial Real Estate
Susan M Barber Coaching & Consulting, LLC
Susan M Barber (Lynch), '87
Lake Villa, Illinois, United States

Executive Coach & Strategy/Operations Consulting
Susan M Barber Coaching & Consulting, LLC
Susan M. Lynch, '87
Lake Villa, Illinois, United States

Executive Coaching & Corporate Business Consulting
T&P designs
Tiffany Joy C. Ignalaga, 'ow
Flowery Branch, Georgia, United States

Graphic design studio
T&P designs
Tiffany Joy C. Ignalaga, '13
Flowery Branch, Georgia, United States

Graphic Design Studio
Tea Time With Taylor
Taylor James-Albert , '14
Albany, Oregon, United States

"Confidential Encourager" Coaching
Tea Time With Taylor
Christina Fritschle, '14
Albany, Oregon, United States

"Confidential Encourager" Coaching
Terra Cottage
Patti Self Daughhetee, '97
Casey, Illinois, United States

Flowers & Gifts, Houseplants, Fairy Gardens
The Foodie's Fit Home
Ashley Hoogstraten Burk, '11
Manhattan, Illinois, United States

Home improvement and foodie-focused blog.
The Greathouse of Pizza
Trent Groothuis, '05
Casey, Illinois, United States

Chicago Style Pizzeria
The Hering Homes Team, Coldwell Banker Realty
Jamie Tanner Hering, '01
Grayslake, Illinois, United States

Realtor covering Northern Illinois
The Jeff Baker Company
Jeff Baker, '6
Charleston, Illinois, United States

Hunan Resources Consulting (For Humans...)
The Stuft Bird
Lawrence Davis, '17
Champaign , Illinois, United States

Fried chicken restaurant
The Texture Game
The Texture Game, '77
Cape Coral, Florida, United States

The Texture Game, LLC
The Texture Game, LLC
Susan Polodna, '77
Cape Coral, Florida, United States

The Texture Game is sensory game.
To Equip His People
Donald Gordon, '81
Chicago Heights, Illinois, United States

Christian Ministry focused on Trauma Healing
Touchstone Storytelling
Charlene Burris, '92
BLOOMINGTON, Illinois, United States

Writing service
Two Maids & A Mop Naperville
Dan Brosseau , '86
Naperville , Illinois, United States

Residential House Cleaning
Vault Art Gallery
Kirby Pringle, '79
Tuscola, Illinois, United States

An art gallery that sells locally made artwork
Webinsight
Brianna Bussell, '18
Chicago, Illinois, United States

SEO, web development, digital marketing
Wenck Travel
Patricia Prather Wenck, '68
DOUGLASVILLE, Georgia, United States

Travel Agency
Wenck Travel
Patricia Wenck, '68
Douglasville, Georgia, United States

Trips for families, honeymoons and groups.
Wild Thing Yoga & Boutique
Ashley Kiefer, '03
Evansville, Indiana, United States

Yoga Studio and Online Boutique
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