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 featuress 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!

Themis logo

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

MC Web Studio logo

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.

Neon Marvels logo

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

Ocean Song Cottages logo

Ocean Song Cottages

In Shirley, BC - just 20km past Sooke - Oceanfront cottages, hot tub, views, fireplace, BBQ, adults only! Slowing down is essential & doing so by the forest & the ocean, creates a space where it is easy to breathe & enjoy the things that make the soul sing. Renovated in the spring of '22 this cottage has a PNW aesthetic: simple forms, real wood, restrained palette & an open feel. We hope you feel comfortable here, enjoy your time, leave encouraged, rested & rejuvenated. RELAX • RENEW • RESET

Industry:

Travel & Tourism

Alumni:

Sean and Melodie Midwood

Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical) (1987/1989)

Location:

2577 Sunnybrae Rd. Shirley, BC V9Z 1G4 Canada

Get in Touch:

info@oceansongcottages.ca

250-391-6395

Alumni Discount or Offer:

Please use the direct booking link off the website to avoid all booking fees.

NWO Clothing Company logo

NWO Clothing Company

Clothing designed for those who are proud to live in Northwestern Ontario.

Industry:

Retail

Alumni:

Katrina Cianfagna / Katelyn West / Tesni Stefanato

Honours Bachelors of Commerce (2017) / Bachelor of Science in Nursing (2020) / Honours Bachelor of Kinesiology (2017)

Location:

Online (Based in Thunder Bay, ON)

Get in Touch:

info@nwoclothingco.ca

807-621-4894

Alumni Discount or Offer:

N/A

Niipaawi Strategies in bold text with orange lines above and below

Niipaawi Strategies

Niipaawi Strategies is an Indigenous-owned and operated full service government and public relations firm located in Eastern Ontario. At Niipaawi, we strive to provide the highest level of professional service to meet your needs. We stand behind our values and bring them into the work that we do for you. As you stand up, we are here to support you and help you achieve your goals.

Industry:

Communications/PR/Marketing

Alumni:

Cameron Holmstrom

Concurrent Education (I/S)

Location:

24 Geneva Court Brockville, ON K6V 1M9 Canada

Get in Touch:

cam@niipaawi.ca

343-882-1494

Alumni Discount or Offer:

N/A

Lakehead University Alumni Bookstore logo

Lakehead University Alumni Bookstore

The Lakehead University Alumni Bookstore, located on both Thunder Bay and Orillia campuses is your one-stop shop for textbooks, course materials, special interest books, and lakehead merchandise!

Industry:

Education

Alumni:

Lakehead University Alumni Bookstore

Location:

Lakehead Thunder Bay: 955 Oliver Rd., Thunder Bay Lakehead Orillia: 500 University Ave., Orillia, ON

Get in Touch:

bookstr@lakeheadu.ca (Thunder Bay), bookstro@lakeheadu.ca (Orillia)

(807) 343-8314 (Thunder Bay), (705) 330-4010 ext. 2856 (Orillia)

Alumni Discount or Offer:

N/A

Wellness 3D Inc. logo

Wellness 3D Inc.

Wellness 3D is a fitness retail store and 3D body scanning center located in Thunder Bay, ON. W3D pursues working relationships with medical professionals, chiropractors, physiotherapists, weight-loss centers, gyms, personal trainers, kinesiologists, dietitians, research institutions, and organizations looking to utilize 3D technology to prove and improve their services for clients. In addition W3D has over 100 different fitness and wellness products in stock to encourage a healthy lifestyle that promote all areas of wellness.

Industry:

Health & Wellness

Alumni:

Matthew Lawrence

Honours Bachelor of Kinesiology (2004), Bachelors of Arts in Psychology (2005), Bachelor of Education (2006)

Location:

1080B Lithium Drive Thunder Bay, ON P7B6G3 Canada

Get in Touch:

contact@wellness3d.ca

8074739334

Alumni Discount or Offer:

15% off all regular priced 3D Body Scan purchases. Code: 1-2-LU

Every.Body.Fitness logo

Every.Body.Fitness.

Online and in-person personalized training that provides accessible and inclusive movement for every body, experience level, and ability.

Industry:

Health & Wellness

Alumni:

Sofia Rizzo

Honours Bachelor of Arts (Sociology & Women's Studies) 2015, Master of Arts, Sociology 2017

Location:

406 Fort William Road Thunder Bay, ON P7B 2Z3

Get in Touch:

srizzofitness@gmail.com

807-252-6662

Alumni Discount or Offer:

Receive 15% off for the first package or training program purchased with Every.Body.Fitness.

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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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