Support businesses where our grads work.

From entrepreneurs to industry leaders, our alumni are making their mark! Explore the diverse businesses in our Alum Business Directory and show your support

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BARKUTERIE Box™

Rebecca Jackson ’12 – Founder; Owner; Executive Chef

BARKUTERIE Box is a small, Twin Cities based chef driven kitchen crafting all natural charcuterie inspired biscuits for dog. 

Lip Esteem

Tameka Jones ’03, ’12 – Founder & CEO

Lip Esteem is a plant-based gluten and cruelty-free lipstick company with a brick-and-mortar shop and beauty bar on Selby Ave.

Menuka Advanced Skin Care

Menuka Bhandari ’24 – Owner
Offers personalized, professional skincare services that leave you feeling refreshed, rejuvenated, and confident in your skin.

Twin Cities Finest Cuisine & Catering

Vernetta Owusu ’21 – Owner & Founder

Twin Cities Finest Cuisine and Catering provides flavorful catering to corporations, private parties, weddings, fundraisers, and small family gatherings.

ZNET

Zinet Kemal ’16 – Founder

Zinet Kemal, is an immigrant from Ethiopia, a mother of four, a career changer from the legal field, a multi-award-winning cybersecurity advocate, a TEDx speaker, LinkedIn Learning instructor, & 3x published award-winning children’s book author.