Introducing: The Lakehead Alumni Business Directory!

Lakehead Market Alumni Business Directory

Looking for a way to support your fellow alumni?

Our new Alumni Business Directory features a variety of businesses owned or operated by Lakehead University grads! You can search for a business or service near you and be on the lookout for places where special discounts will be offered!

We are now accepting applications from businesses which will be reviewed and posted at the discretion of Lakehead University’s Alumni House. Listings on this page do not represent official endorsements and may be removed by Alumni House at any time. See our F.A.Q. section for more information.

Are you a Lakehead alumni who owns a business?  Add yours to our Directory!

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Sarah Lindsay MPC

Mental Performance Consulting for athletes and others who want to improve their performance. Virtual sessions for athletes, first responders, and performers.

Industry:

Health & Wellness

Alumni:

Sarah Elizabeth Lindsay

Kinesiology

Location:

260 McCaffrey Road Newmarket, ON L3X1J3 Canada

Get in Touch:

sarahlindsay.mpc@gmail.com

289-338-7992

Alumni Discount or Offer:

N/A

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Autumnwood Counselling

Autumnwood Counselling is a Psychotherapy and Social Work practice focusing on perinatal mental health, grief and trauma. We offer in-person, virtual, over the phone, and walk and talk therapy to residents across Ontario. Autumnwood Counselling was established by Social Worker, Heather Witiluk who is reproductive and perinatal mental health specialist certified through Postpartum Support International. Our clinicians are trained in EMDR (eye movement desensitization, IFS (Internal family systems), hypnotherapy, CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy) DBT (dialectical therapy) and many more modalities. Our clinicians are registered with NIHB and we offer direct billing to many i nsurance companies

Industry:

Health & Wellness

Alumni:

Heather Witiluk

Masters of Social Work (2010)

Location:

385 Hebert St. (Rear entrance) Thunder Bay, ON P7A 4N1 Canada

Get in Touch:

heather@autumnwoodcounselling.com

807-628-7975

Alumni Discount or Offer:

N/A

ProLaunch Corporation

My trusted partners, extended support team of professionals and I simply help creative Canadians, small business owners and client partners plan their group benefits, tax-efficient secure investments, retirement goals, permanent life insurance objectives, illness protection and legacy transition with comfort, clarity and confidentiality. We work with clients online or in person from Toronto - Thunder Bay.

Industry:

Finance & Insurance

Alumni:

Chris Blueman

BA'99

Location:

ONLINE (based in Barrie, ON)

Get in Touch:

cblueman@prolaunch.ca

800-686-2703 Ext:88

Alumni Discount or Offer:

Donation of choice to Lakehead University.

Eighty Twenty

At Eighty Twenty, we turn data-driven insights into action, identifying untapped opportunities across operations, marketing, IT, and cloud. From strategy to execution, we lead and manage critical initiatives that drive efficiency, reduce costs, and deliver measurable impact. Our approach is built for immediate value and long-term success—aligning with leadership priorities to streamline resources and maximize growth. If you're looking to unlock compounding returns by optimizing your largest cost centers, let’s connect.

Industry:

Consulting Services

Alumni:

Grant le Riche

BA'06

Location:

1 University Ave. Toronto, ON M5J 2P1

Get in Touch:

grant@eighty-twenty.co

1-416-835-9009

Alumni Discount or Offer:

20-30% off all services for Lakehead alumni.

Kaleidoscope Mental Health

Kaleidoscope provides neurodivergent-affirming mental health services for children, youth, and their families. My approach recognizes that every brain is different, which means that every brain has a unique set of mental health needs. I use a wide range of evidence-based treatment models to create a custom approach to treatment for each client, working collaboratively to understand their unique way of seeing the world. Treatment is available online (in Ontario), in my office, or outdoors through nature-based therapy.

Industry:

Health & Wellness

Alumni:

Teresa Ruth Mills

BA/HBOR'08

Location:

385 Hebert St Thunder Bay, ON P7A 4G9 Canada

Get in Touch:

ruth@kaleidoscopemh.ca

807-633-4419

Alumni Discount or Offer:

N/A

West Bay Cottages

Lake Nipissing’s Premiere 4 Season Fishing and Family Destination. At West Bay Cottages, you’re more than a guest, you’re a friend. Discover our cozy 2 and 3 bedroom cottages, fully equipped with kitchen essentials, 3-piece bathrooms, and entertainment like Streaming Services and WiFi. Each cottage boasts a picturesque lake view, a personal picnic area, propane BBQ, and fire pit. Embrace the thrill of fishing on Lake Nipissing, rich in diverse species. Bring your boat, or rent one here, complete with on-site gas.

Industry:

Travel & Tourism

Alumni:

Nicole M Kocmut

HBOR'96

Location:

209 Av Du Lac RR1 LAVIGNE, ON P0H 1R0 Canada

Get in Touch:

westbaycottageslavigne@gmail.com

705-594-9999

Alumni Discount or Offer:

15% Discount on cottage and/or boat rentals for Lakehead Alumni.

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Themis Law and Mediation

Lawyer, mediator and social worker based in Ottawa, working in Cornwall and Pembroke area.

Industry:

Professional, Scientific & Technical Services

Alumni:

Joanne Wendy Roulston

HBSW 1988

Location:

116 Albert Street Suite 300 Ottawa, ON K1P 5G3 Canada

Get in Touch:

joanne.roulston@themislawmediation.ca

613-820-7929

Alumni Discount or Offer:

N/A

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MC Web Studio

MC Web Studio offers Web Development, Web Design, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), and Logo Design services to Kamloops and the surrounding area. Our main focus will always be customer service + affordability. Every small and medium sized business should get a great website at a fair price. Websites can be custom built or on the WordPress Content Management System. Search Engine Optimization (SEO) services include On-Page Optimization, Off-Page Optimization, Technical SEO and Local SEO.

Industry:

Information Technology

Alumni:

Michael Alan Currie

HBSc (Water Resource Science) 2013

Location:

1160 Sherbrooke Ave Kamloops, BC V2B 1W7 Canada

Get in Touch:

michael@mcwebstudio.ca

+1 250-320-8614

Alumni Discount or Offer:

Free website audit + 45 minute consult call.

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Neon Marvels Inc.

Neon Marvels is a leading online store that specializes in selling high-quality LED neon signs. Our signs are perfect for adding a pop of colour and style to any space, whether it's a home, office, or event. We offer a wide range of designs and customization options, so you can create a unique and personalized sign that reflects your personality and style. Shop now and elevate your decor with Neon Marvels LED neon signs.

Industry:

Retail

Alumni:

Jayant Chowdary Gorantla

MSc. 2019

Location:

2-7 Queen Street East Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 1Y4 Canada

Get in Touch:

info@neonmarvels.com

807-629-0602

Alumni Discount or Offer:

Apply VIBES10 at Checkout to 10% of on all neon signs

Excell Business Printing

Many businesses are becoming very conscience about our environment and the decisions we make that effect our surroundings and health. For this reason, Excell Business Printing has decided to only use environmentally friendly inks and toners that are bio-degradable and vegetable based pigments with low or no volatile organic compounds. We also use reclaimed or recycled paper products. We offer a wide variety of business printing products from all kinds of business cards, gift certificates, pamphlet and brochures, custom made stickers and labels, posters, and full flyer services from the printing and distribution! We also have same day copy services available! We are not just a printer, but also offer a variety of quality sign products from custom made signs, window and door decals, A-Frame signs, and display banners. Excell Business Printing is doing what is necessary to reduce their environmental footprint, this is why you should choose us for all your business printing! We are making a difference!

Industry:

Professional, Scientific & Technical Services

Alumni:

Claudio Monteleone

Business Administration (2004)

Location:

215 Red River Road, Suite 205 Thunder Bay, ON P7B1A5 Canada

Get in Touch:

info@excellbp.ca

8074720013

Alumni Discount or Offer:

10% Discount off same day copy services for current LU students and all LU Alumni

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Frequently Asked Questions 

What type of business qualifies to be included in the Directory?
A business that is owned or operated by a Lakehead alumnus but is not offering services that are in direct competition with our preferred partners, TD Canada Trust and MBNA.
Does the business have to be owned by a Lakehead University Alumni to qualify?
The business being entered into the directory have to be owned or operated (ie. CEO, President, etc. ) by an alumnus of Lakehead University.
Why aren’t submissions automatically added to the Directory?
Submissions to the directory have to go through a few steps prior to being added to the directory website. We verify that the business is owned by an alumni. During this process we also ensure that the business aligns with the policies and missions of Lakehead University.
Is Lakehead University and/or Alumni House providing financial support to businesses on this page?
No. This is a compiled list of alumni businesses for the benefit of the Lakehead alumni community. Lakehead is not be providing financial support or endorsements of these businesses.
How can I add my business to the Directory?
Please fill out the Lakehead University Business Directory form. (linked)
How will the business information provided be used?
Information provided through the directory will be used to update the information within the University. In addition, there is a possibility that businesses added to the directory could be highlighted on Lakehead University’s social media pages and websites, as well as our alumni magazine, Journey.
I’d like to add a discount for any Lakehead alumni.  How can I share that?
If you would like to add a discount code you can add this information near the bottom of the form. If at anytime you would like to remove or update the discount, please email alumni@lakeheadu.ca and we will remove and/or update the information.
Please keep in mind, that although this page is intended for alumni, the page is not private and can be found publicly. This means that the discount code would be accessible to the public.

 

Disclaimers

  1. Use of Alumni names and logos may not be used by external businesses without written permission
  2. Applications are reviewed and posted at the discretion of Lakehead University. Listings in our directory do not correspond to the businesses Lakehead has direct affiliation with and does not represent official endorsement. Businesses may be removed by Lakehead University at any time.
  3. Participating businesses may be shared on the Lakehead directory website, on the LU Alumni website and on social media platforms.
  4. Lakehead University Alumni Association reserves the right to refuse any businesses to the directory and/or associated images, symbols, or logos for any reason at any given time. Lakehead has the right to remove content that goes against policies and values of the institution and/or we determine information comes across as offensive, threatening or violates any party’s intellectual property. All information that is submitted through the business directory can and will be monitored.

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