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Alumni Business Directory
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Business | Phone/Email | Alumni |
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360 Party Zone LLC
Our 360 spinning photo/video booth takes a 360-video of participants, as they stand on the platform, while the phone rotates around them. The photos/videos can be shared on social media and other mediums, instantaneously. The videos include customized overlays, props, and themes, to coordinate with the celebration, including but not limited to, weddings, baby showers, parties, corporate events, festivals, college events, & all other gatherings. |
309-621-6590 360partyzone@gmail.com |
Dorian Riley `08 |
6140Run Running, walking, comfortable shoe. Also have Birkenstock and Hey Dude Shoes. |
309-351-1758 pondman44@hotmail.com |
Drew Ponder `00 |
Animal Medical Center of Macomb
Veterinary Clinic |
309-833-5960 amcm@macomb.com |
Charles Lotz |
ARCOA Group, LLC
Certified ITAD (IT asset disposition) service provider. We help companies safely and securely liquidate IT assets. Data protection services |
800-487-6798 ed@thinkarcoa.com |
E.J. Spriegel `90 |
Bedwell Tree Service
Tree removal & plant health care. |
309-255-4211 bedwell25@hotmail.com |
Bryson Bedwell `15 |
Catch A Star Learning Center
A non-profit daycare center providing quality care to 166 children between the ages of 6 months and 12 years old. |
309-833-2741 kdhare@macomb.com |
Kimberly Hare `94 |
CHISongwriter LLC
Recording Artist owned company that provides songwriting, brand/marketing consulting, social media promotion, and more within the entertainment industry. |
309-922-9384 Caspera438@gmail.com |
Casper Alexander `14 |
The Crafty Coop LLC
The Crafty Coop is a Paint Your Own Pottery and Craft Studio located in downtown Macomb. Create memories and masterpieces with your loved ones and support a small woman owned business with a big heart. |
309-331-0965 |
Laci Todd `12 |
Family Chiropractic & Sports Rehab
Chiropractic, Physical Therapy |
224-637-8335 mreed@fcsrehab.com |
Dr. Michael J. Reed `2007 |
Hiles-Pine Lake Campground
Campground in the Northwoods of Wisconsin |
715-902-9331 hilespinelake@gmail.com |
Jamie '95 and Gregory Schab `95 |
International Decal Management Corp
Railroad decals, AEai tags and reflective |
479-366-9993 tdeleon@idecal.com |
Tracy Boyce DeLeon `87 |
Life's Pathways
Consulting, workshops, holistic health |
319-752-0175 rhondareifmba@gmail.com |
Rhonda Reif `90 |
The Lodge
Event Venue |
309-837-4191 lotzpm@gmail.com |
Charles Lotz |
McGruder Wellness Initiative
We provide high quality, multiculturally competent, and trauma informed opportunities for both individual and community growth, via custom workshops, life and financial coaching, individual and group therapy, and consultation. If you want fully qualified and certified professionals to provide you with workshops geared towards employee retention, mental health education, and more, do not hesitate to reach out. Accessibility to services is key to success and that is why we offer our therapy and coaching via telehealth. This provides the best opportunity for us to make an impact beyond our immediate reach. |
309-255-8054 info@mcgruderwellnessinitiative.com |
Janell McGruder `14 |
Midwest Financial Group
We are a valued based, full service, financial planning firm that helps clients all around the United States with investment, insurance, estate and tax planning. We have a team of Financial Planers, Tax and CPA specialists, and Insurance Agents happy to help! |
608-807-4775 matt@mfgteam.com |
Matt Cuplin `05 |
Mindful Kung Fu
We train Kung Fu and Tai Chi from as young as 4 years old, to as old as 60+. I'm Santa Clarita in the style "Suh Do Kwan." |
661-360-7931 carrielstarks@gmail.com |
Carrie (Blomquist) Starks `00 |
Spartan Agriculture Consulting, LLC Retired from MSU. Field crop research and farm management. |
734-260-3442 birkey@msu.edu |
Ned Birkey `73 |
Shelbyville Event Center & Best Bet Events
Wedding & Event venue, planning, coordinating & decor. |
brit.tav22@gmail.com | Brittany (Peifer) Tavenner `14 |
Tactical Firearms Supply/Illinois Tactical Firearms Training
We are your one stop shop for all of your Concealed Carry, Hunting or Sport Shooting needs. We specialize in Concealed Carry Training as well as selling Firearms, Ammo and accessories online and in our store. |
309-306-1359 jpmclaughline9@gmail.com |
JP McLaughlin `03 |
Toppert Jetting Service, Inc.
40 years in business. Family owned and operated. President and Vice President WIU Alumni. Woman Owned Small Business (WBENC, WOSB, DBE) Operating Engineers, Hydro Excavation, High Pressure Water Blasting, Right of Way Clearing, Dewatering, Vacuum Truck Services, Water Jetting, Culvert Cleaning, Excavation, plant maintenance services, utility and water location services, inspection services, Waste Water Treatment Services. |
309-755-0600 alissa@toppert.com |
Alissa Toppert `05 |
Townline Surveying, PLLC
Land Surveying copmany that operates in Northeast Illinois. We provide many surveying services, specializing in ALTA and boundary surveys. Contact us for a free quote and consultation. |
708-694-2334 townlinesurveying@gmail.com |
Jason McArthur `05 |
Tucker, Hartzell & Bryant
Law firm |
217-357-3121 cablaw@frontier.com |
Carissa Bryant `09 |
UM Autos
A small family owned used car dealership with over 100 vehicles and 3 lots in Macomb. |
309-836-2277 mehnaz.khan79@gmail.com |
Nadir Khan `99 |
USA Moving Co.
Professionally certified and trusted moving company. We specialize in military DP3 relocation and the first known company to display our service rates. We service local moves in Chicago, St. Louis, and upstate New York. We are also long distance/interstate carriers to 48 states. Short term storage and long term warehousing also available. LTL/FTL Common Goods Carrier |
312-722-0044 operations@usamovingco.com |
Justin Boone `14 |
Wild Daisies Boutique
At Wild Daisies, we believe that fashion should be accessible and enjoyable for everyone, no matter where you live. Our carefully curated collection is designed to bring you the latest trends and timeless classics that perfectly complement your small town lifestyle. We understand the unique needs of small town living, where comfort, versatility, and practicality are key. Our store features a wide range of clothing and accessories that effortlessly transition from running errands to attending local events, ensuring you always look and feel your best! |
309wilddaisiesboutique@gmail.com | Emily Harding `20 |
Woodrum Ford Lincoln Toyota
New and used vehicle sales and service. |
309-833-2111 Mwoodrum@woodrumauto.com |
Mike Woodrum `10 |
Zanolla Travel
Travel agency specializing in Disney destinations, cruises, all inclusive resorts, NYC, Alaska, Hawaii & Europe (land and river cruises). |
309-863-5469 info@zanollatravel.com |
David `01 & Leah Zanolla `01 |
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