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In an effort to support EIU alumni who are business owners during the COVID-19 pandemic, 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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Adaptive Equipment & Caregiver Corner

Christina Hardin, '99
O'fallon, Illinois, United States

Caregiver training videos for providing safe care.

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AGE, Affordable Gas + Electric

Jeff Haarmann, '89
Mt. Vernon, Illinois, United States

Electricity & natural gas broker. Energy Consultant

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All Things Turf, LLC

Doug Steeves, '02
Parker, Colorado, United States

Artificial grass and golf green builder/supplier

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Alphagraphics Lisle/Naperville

Doug Wade, '81
Lisle, Illinois, United States

Printing, Marketing, Mailing and Large Format

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American Dream Excavating

Clayton Drake, '09
Lake Ozark, Missouri, United States

Heavy Highway Construction, Excavation, Hauling

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Ameriprise Financial

Julie Smith, '86
Bloomington, Illinois, United States

Financial Advisement

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Ameriprise Financial Services

Spiro Garbis, '91
Downers Grove, Illinois, United States

Ameriprise Financial Services

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Aries Communications LLC

Bonita Gower Tillman, '80
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States

Freelance writing and editing service

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Arnold Financial Coaching

Chad Arnold, '02
Mattoon, Illinois, United States of America

Financial Coaching

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ArtDeTriumph & Artful Framer Studios

Nancie King Mertz, '78
Chicago, Illinois, United States

art gallery & frame shop

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Ask The Good Doctor

LaJoyce Hunter, '84
East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, United States

Naturopathic Doctor/Master Herbalist

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Astrid Johana

Astrid Reyes , '17
Effingham , Illinois, United States

photography company and marketing agency

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ATS BUSINESS HOLDINGS

Dean Scaros , '81
Prospect Heights , Illinois, United States

Self service kiosk development and placement

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Bailey's Goodies

Bailey Wilson, '18
College Station , Texas, United States

Baked goods & decorated sugar cookies

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Bates Law Office

Carolyn R. Bates, '08
Charleston , Illinois, United States

Civil Practice Attorney-Family Law, Real Estate

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Bella's Home Health and Caregiving Services LLC

Sandra Kinney, '13
Champaign, Illinois, United States

Home Care, Home Health

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Bethany Hellman Photography

Bethany Hellman , '17
Charleston, Illinois, United States

Photography for weddings, newborns, families, etc!

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Bit-By-Brick

Don Bricker, '90
Athens, Illinois, United States

Guidance and assistance with home computing

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Bliss Hair Studio

Mary Uremovic Smith, '03
Shorewood, Illinois, United States

Hair Salon

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Blue Bridge Dog Training

Jeffrey Scott Leavitt, '78
Hixson, Tennessee, United States

Obedience training for the family pet dog.

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Blue Heron Coaching LLC

Rebecca Densmore-Stoll, '96
St. Joseph , Illinois, United States

Non profit organizational success coach

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Bourboneur

Nick Owens, '03
n/a, NA, United States

Home bars, garage bars, bourbon

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Boyer & Sappenfield Investment Advisors

Lisa Boyer, '83
Arcola, Illinois, United States

Financial Advisors/Retirement Income Planning

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Braxy Speech Therapy PLLC

Bradi O’Rourke, '19
Plainfield, Illinois, United States

Speech Therapy Private Practice

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Brian Weaver Consulting LLC

Brian Weaver, '88
Des Plaines, Illinois, United States

Indirect Tax and taxation system consulting

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Bristol Family Eyecare-Georgetown

Dan Bristol, '94
Georgetown, Texas, United States

Optometry Practice

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Building Specs

James Ousley, '89
Effingham, Illinois, United States

Property Inspections and Environmental Testing

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Camelot Virtual Solutions

Jennifer Perrine, '17
Arthur, Illinois, United States

All types of business support

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Captures By TK Photo & Film

Nathaniel Crawford, '17
Chicago, Illinois, United States

Commercial Food, Product & Lifestyle Photo + Video

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CARDS Recycling

Dan Christensen , '12
Fayetteville , Arkansas, United States

Waste and recycling

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Caspian Monarque

Robert Smith, '90
Los Angeles, California, United States

We offer a divine selection of caviar

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CET Central European Translations

Hermann Korte, '87
Cologne, NA, Germany

Translation, Localization

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Charleston Jazzercise & Zen Den Yoga Studio

Tanille Yow Ulm, '00
Charleston, Illinois, United States

group fitness classes: Yoga & Jazzercise

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Chitech Resources

Bob Ruf, '97
CHICAGO, Illinois, United States

IT Placement and Staffing

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Coach Bails Running, LLC

Joe Bails, '11
Mahomet, Illinois, United States

Personal and group certified running coach

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Construction Cleaning Services

Alan F. Jasick, '69
St. Charles, Illinois, United States

Post-construction cleaning for Builders

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Corky's Ribs & BBQ

Denise Head, '81
Brentwood , Tennessee, United States

World famous Memphis style ribs and barbecue.

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Courier Newspapers

Joi L. (Hagel) DeArmond, '89
Washington , Illinois, United States

newspapers

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Creative Resource Personnel, Inc.

Angelina Perez, '22
Elgin, Illinois, United States

Staffing/Recruiting Firm

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CrossFit Rockford

Dan Colson, '97
Loves Park, Illinois, United States

Fitness Coaching

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Dalbey Designs

Bethany Dalbey, '08
Paris, Illinois, United States

Custom Screenprinting and Embroidery

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Diamond Cutz Fitness Apparel

Ashley , '06
Las Vegas , Nevada, United States

Fashionable Fitness Apparel

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Diane's Natural Market

Jennifer Stevenson , '95
St Augustine, Florida, United States

Health Food Store

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Dogtown Artworks

Kirby Pringle, '79
Tuscola, Illinois, United States

Unique "dog people" photographs and greeting cards

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Dudley Accounting Services, LLC

Ellis Dudley, '15
Oak Park, Illinois, United States

General Accounting, Tax, Advisory

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DuPage Health & Wellness Coaching

Wendy Thorup-Pavlick, '90
Aurora, Illinois, United States

Health and Wellness Services

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Elkabee's FabricParadise

Steven J. Sandler, '77
Bloomfield, Connecticut, United States

Online Fabric Store 877-355-2322

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Emerging Soul Counseling

Tanisia Crowder, '04
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Mental Health Services

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ESC Services Company

Ryan Siegel, '06
Charleston, Illinois, United States

Energy Efficiency & Electrical repair

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First Health Advisory

Randy Bailey, '78
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

Healthcare Cybersecurity Advisory Services

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Fix Auto Coast Group

Richard Fish, '85
Oceanside, California, United States

Auto Collision Repair Centers 8 So-Cal locations

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Get Together / Best Bet Casino Parties

Dan Ritter, '78
Appleton, Wisconsin, United States

Event services: Casino Parties, Game Shows, etc

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Global Girls, Inc.

Marvinetta Woodley-Penn, '74
Chicago, Illinois, United States

Community based theatre, dance and acting classes

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Goodson Manley & Moscatello, PLLC

Blake Moscatello, '15
Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Estate Planning and Asset Protection Law Firm

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Grablr

Alex Tolbert, '09
Chicago, Illinois, United States

mobile app for delivery at stadiums and venues.

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Grebe & Associates, PC

John Grebe, '80
Wheaton, Illinois, United States

CPA and Consulting Firm

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Grzinadesign

Amy (Peters) Grzina, '88
Belleville, Illinois, United States

Graphic Design

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Heartland Institute of Financial Education

Michael Rayford , '93
Aurora, Illinois, United States

We teach people how money works

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Hecht Law Offices, LLC

Brian Hecht, '97
Downers Grove, Illinois, United States

Personal Injury Law Firm

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House of Buke LLC

Krystal Moore , '16
Chicago, Illinois, United States

Clothing and Accessory Company

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House of Buke LLC

Krystal K. Obasa, '16
Houston, Texas, United States

African Clothing and Accessories Store

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Human Race Sports

Jeanne Tate Uffmann, '74
Orland Park, Illinois, United States

Running shoes and running apparel.

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Human Race Sports

Jeanne Tate Uffmann, '74
Orland Park, Illinois, United States

Running shoes and running apparel.

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Iconic Images by Jen

Jen Gruca, '04
Plainfield , Illinois, United States

Photography

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Illinois Valley Clean Team, Inc.

Teresa Martin , '02
LaSalle, Illinois, United States

Residential and Commercial Cleaning Company

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It's CLUTCH

YaShika Reed, '14
Decatur , Illinois, United States

Clutches for queens of all ages & personalities

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J. Wooten Contracting LLC

James Wooten , '04
Tinley park , Illinois , United States

Electrical contractor

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Jacksonville Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram

Chad Tullis & Tina Tullis, ',
Jacksonville, Illinois, United States

New & Pre-owned Auto Dealership

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JL Tech Sales & Associates

Jeremiah (Jay) Lavick, '85
Glen Carbon, Illinois, United States

Manufacturer Rep Agency: Cutting Tools, Abrasives

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JM Equities Inc

Michael S Behme , '85
West Palm Beach , Florida, United States

Global Real Estate Bartering & Creative Financing

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John B. Bennett, Investment Advisor Representative

John B. Bennett, '10
Arcola, Illinois, United States

Financial Planning for every stage of life

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Joines Auction Service

Wm Michael Joines, '04
Brocton, Illinois, United States

Full service LIVE & online auction company

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Just Peachy Co.

Morgan Valley, '19
Bourbonnais , Illinois, United States

Women's Clothing Boutique

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Kaleidoscope Mental Health, PLLC

Sarah (Miller) Malak, '04
Charleston, Illinois, United States

Online only mental health therapy

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Kinsch Floral Market llc

Valerie Kinsch, '87
Palatine , Illinois, United States

Florist

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L&A Family Farms

Brian Lau, '91
Paris, Illinois, United States

Farm

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Little Gents and Misses Boutique L.L.C.

Crystan Wilson (Johnson), '14
Chicago , Illinois, United States

TRENDY CUSTOM BABY AND CHILDREN’S COMFORTABLE AND

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Luxury Homes, Inc.

Timothy A. Parker, '85
Charleston, Illinois, United States

Custom Home Builders

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MacaroniKid Shelbyville IN

Jenna (Day) Martin, '13
Shelbyville, Indiana, United States

Hyperlocal e-Newsletter and Event Partner

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Magnificent M.Iles Events

Marissa Smith, '06
Streamwood , Illinois, United States

Wedding/Event Planning

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Martin Hood LLC

Jeff Livesay, '97
Champaign, Illinois, United States

CPA's and Consultants

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MARVEL-DC-SHOP.COM

Percy Hale, '89
Aurora, Illinois, United States

WE SELL OVER 2100 MARVEL/DC PRODUCTS.

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MHFA Illinois

Isaac Sandidge, '13
Brighton, Illinois, United States

Providing Mental Health First Aid Instruction

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Mo'Lovely Shop

Morgan Colvin, '20
Charleston, Illinois, United States

Defense, Safety, and Security Accessories

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MoLovely Shop

Morgan Colvin, '20
N/a, Illinois, United States

Defense, Safety, and Security Accessories

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Mueller Pediatric Therapy, LTD.

Erin Mullins, '05
East Peoria, Illinois, United States

Pediatric Therapy for children ages Birth-18 years

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Myeiurental

Corey Ascolani, '11
Palos hills, Illinois, United States

Housing & Apartment Rentals

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Nancy Ellis-Ordway, LCSW

Nancy Ellis-Ordway, '74
Jefferson City, Colorado, United States

counseling, psychotherapy

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Ninja Bombv Marketing

Greg Bukovatz, '02
Springfield, Missouri, United States

Digital Marketing / Lead Generation / SEO

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NOR-Dell

Michelle Love Norris, '92
Bentonville, Arkansas, United States

Business Development - Walmart/Sam's Club

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Northwestern Mutual

Rob Dalaskey, '09
Lombard , Illinois, United States

Financial planning

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Obsidian Behavioral Health

Danielle Slyder, '14
Saint Charles, Illinois, United States

Private practice counseling services

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Oliver Close, LLC

John Rearden, Jr., '78
Rockford, Illinois, United States

Law Firm

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Ousley Appraisals

James Ousley, '89
Effingham, Illinois, United States

Real Estate Appraisal

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Paddlefoot Consulting

Victoria Markely, '99
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States

Digital strategy consulting

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Parrish Carpet Sales Inc.

Chad Parrish, '96
Mattoon, Illinois, United States

Retail Floor Covering

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Paxton Hardware and Rental

Scott D. Allen , '91
Paxton, Illinois, United States

Hardware store with rental

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Pines Wealth Management

Lon Broske, '90
St. Louis, Missouri, United States

Wealth Management Firm

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Piotrowski Studios

Chet Piotrowski Jr., '97
Teutopolis, Illinois, United States

Photographer/visual storyteller

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Platinum Builders LLC

Kevin Greaney , '95
Westmont , Illinois, United States

Custom home builder, remodels, renovations

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Platinum Restoration

Kevin Greaney , '95
Westmont , Illinois, United States

Fire, water & mold restoration & reconstruction

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PP & W Properties

Timothy A. Parker, '85
Charleston, Illinois, United States

Student housing rentals, apartments and houses

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Printsations

Lori Tucker (Jezior), '
Naperville, Illinois, United States

Decorated Apparel (T-s and more), Promo products.

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Pro Stitch Auto Interiors and Upholstery, Inc.

Russell K. Stare, '89
Taylorville, Illinois, United States

Full service auto, boat upholstery and trim

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RE/MAX Affinity

Connie Kommer, '85
Naples, Florida, United States

Real Estate Sales and Rentals

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Rector Insurance Agency, LLC

Jon W. Rector, '79
Champaign, Illinois, United States

Home, auto, life and business insurance

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Resilience Wealth Management

Duke Smith, '17
Schaumburg , Illinois, United States

Financial Advisory Firm

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Revival City Doughnuts

Marschelle McCoy, '97
Charleston, Illinois, United States

We sell 100% AWESOME doughnuts! Made fresh daily.

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Revival City Doughnuts

Marschelle McCoy , '97
Charleston , Illinois, United States

Your favorite stop for gourmet doughnuts!

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Rose Pallet

Amy Angellotti, '04
Bridgeview, Illinois, United States

Wooden pallets

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Sabuco, Beck, Hansen, & Massino PC

Roy A Sabuco, '70
Joliet, Illinois, United States

Law Firm

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SCM Healing Essentials

Candice Phillips, '11
Valparaiso, Indiana, United States

Mental Wellness, Life Coaching, and Aromatherapy

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Scout Hospitality

Lindsie Hass (Parker), '07
Algonquin, Illinois, United States

Event sourcing, planning and execution.

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Screenmobile of Champaign

Ian Wilson, '03
Champaign , Illinois , United States

Home screening products sales, repair, install

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Screenmobile of Champaign

Ian Wilson, '03
Champaign , Illinois, United States

Home improvement

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Shady Eyes Co

Timery Jackson , '13
Decatur , Illinois, United States

Fashionable Eyewear

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Shady Eyes Co

Timery Jackson , '13
Decatur , Illinois, United States

Sunglass Store

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SJB Promotions Inc

Herbig, '89
Mason City, Illinois, United States

Promotional Marketing Materials/Branded Logo Items

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Smash My Trash - McKinney / Sherman

Shannon (McDonald) Lancaster, '91
McKinney, Texas, United States

Woman-Owned Mobile Compaction Services

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Smokey Row Consulting Services, llc

Carey J Dahncke, '92
n/a, Indiana, United States

A government affairs and management consultancy

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Solutions Counseling and Consulting Group

Dr. Audra M. Rowe, '92
Chicago, Illinois, United States

Counseling Private Practice

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Sparks Home Automation & Real Estate, LLC.

Ryan Sparks, '05
St. Louis, Missouri, United States

Real-estate investments & smart home technology.

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Stan's Sportsworld

Cameron Wallace , '80
Champaign, Illinois, United States

Custom Printed Products, ScreenPrint, & Embroidery

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SteepleWeb

Nate Atkinson, '08
Champaign, Illinois, United States

Online team website/training log for track & field and cross country teams!

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Sullivan Property Group, LLC

Tim Sullivan, '03
Orland Park, Illinois, United States

Residential and Commercial Real Estate

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Susan M Barber Coaching & Consulting, LLC

Susan M Barber (Lynch), '87
Lake Villa, Illinois, United States

Executive Coach & Strategy/Operations Consulting

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Susan M Barber Coaching & Consulting, LLC

Susan M. Lynch, '87
Lake Villa, Illinois, United States

Executive Coaching & Corporate Business Consulting

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T&P designs

Tiffany Joy C. Ignalaga, 'ow
Flowery Branch, Georgia, United States

Graphic design studio

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T&P designs

Tiffany Joy C. Ignalaga, '13
Flowery Branch, Georgia, United States

Graphic Design Studio

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Tea Time With Taylor

Taylor James-Albert , '14
Albany, Oregon, United States

"Confidential Encourager" Coaching

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Tea Time With Taylor

Christina Fritschle, '14
Albany, Oregon, United States

"Confidential Encourager" Coaching

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Terra Cottage

Patti Self Daughhetee, '97
Casey, Illinois, United States

Flowers & Gifts, Houseplants, Fairy Gardens

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The Foodie's Fit Home

Ashley Hoogstraten Burk, '11
Manhattan, Illinois, United States

Home improvement and foodie-focused blog.

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The Greathouse of Pizza

Trent Groothuis, '05
Casey, Illinois, United States

Chicago Style Pizzeria

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The Hering Homes Team, Coldwell Banker Realty

Jamie Tanner Hering, '01
Grayslake, Illinois, United States

Realtor covering Northern Illinois

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The Jeff Baker Company

Jeff Baker, '6
Charleston, Illinois, United States

Hunan Resources Consulting (For Humans...)

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The Stuft Bird

Lawrence Davis, '17
Champaign , Illinois, United States

Fried chicken restaurant

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The Texture Game

The Texture Game, '77
Cape Coral, Florida, United States

The Texture Game, LLC

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The Texture Game, LLC

Susan Polodna, '77
Cape Coral, Florida, United States

The Texture Game is sensory game.

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To Equip His People

Donald Gordon, '81
Chicago Heights, Illinois, United States

Christian Ministry focused on Trauma Healing

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Touchstone Storytelling

Charlene Burris, '92
BLOOMINGTON, Illinois, United States

Writing service

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Two Maids & A Mop Naperville

Dan Brosseau , '86
Naperville , Illinois, United States

Residential House Cleaning

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Vault Art Gallery

Kirby Pringle, '79
Tuscola, Illinois, United States

An art gallery that sells locally made artwork

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"We Care" Psychology Affiliates, LLC

Tiana Thompson, '02
Montclair, California, United States

"We Care" Psychology Affiliates, LLC

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Webinsight

Brianna Bussell, '18
Chicago, Illinois, United States

SEO, web development, digital marketing

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Wenck Travel

Patricia Prather Wenck, '68
DOUGLASVILLE, Georgia, United States

Travel Agency

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Wenck Travel

Patricia Wenck, '68
Douglasville, Georgia, United States

Trips for families, honeymoons and groups.

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Wild Thing Yoga & Boutique

Ashley Kiefer, '03
Evansville, Indiana, United States

Yoga Studio and Online Boutique

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