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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VERT plan design build

Since 2006 VERT plan.design.build has specialized in the creation of custom homes. VERT provides planning approvals, architectural design and construction management services. Our clients value how a home functions as much as they value its form. We strive to turn spaces into living places that reflect the environments in which they are located. VERT projects measure their green building performance using LEED and Passive House certification standards while striving to meet the Living Building Challenge. Our work demonstrates what we expect will become standard construction practice ten to twenty years from now. VERT focuses on a select number of projects at any given time, offering clients a very personal level of service. Our multi-disciplinary group of associates is led by Chris Straka.

Industry:

Construction

Alumni:

Christopher Straka

Bachelor of Arts (Geography) 1998, Bachelor of Outdoor Recreation 1998, Bachelor of Education 1999

Location:

15 Dufferin Road Ottawa, ON K1M 1W7 Canada

Get in Touch:

chris@vertdesign.ca

613-244-9484

Alumni Discount or Offer:

N/A

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Gerrits Engineering Ltd.

A multidisciplinary consulting engineering firm including Civil, Structural, Mechanical, and Electrical.

Industry:

Professional, Scientific & Technical Services

Alumni:

Peter W. Binsted

PhD Chemistry and Materials Science 2015

Location:

222 Mapleview Drive West Suite 300 Barrie, ON L4N9E7 Canada

Get in Touch:

pbinsted@gerreng.com

705-737-3303

Alumni Discount or Offer:

Discounted engineering services

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Dr. Robert Trevisan

Chiropractic Clinic

Industry:

Health & Wellness

Alumni:

Dr. Robert J. Trevisan

Honours Bachelor of Science (Biology) 1983

Location:

1820 Victoria Ave East Thunder Bay, ON P7C1E2 Canada

Get in Touch:

bear@tbaytel.net

807-623-6118

Alumni Discount or Offer:

N/A

Harvey Korman

Insurance and Financial Advisor

Industry:

Finance & Insurance

Alumni:

Harvey Korman

Bachelor of Arts 1984

Location:

49 Spring Gate Blvd Thornhill, ON L4J 3C9 Canada

Get in Touch:

harvey.korman@sympatico.ca

416-816-9736

Alumni Discount or Offer:

$100 donation to the Alumni for all settled business.

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Inch by Inch Empowerment

Helping girls age 11 - 14 to feel safe at school and beyond. By providing private 1:1 mentorship coaching for girls, and group programs for girls. For educators, youth leaders, etc. I offer two certification programs. One is called Emotional CPR Practitioner, and the other is a training curriculum I designed called the 5 Pillars to Facilitate Safe Spaces for Young Female Students.

Industry:

Health & Wellness

Alumni:

Aime Hutton

Bachelor of Arts 2000

Location:

Online (based in Calgary, AB)

Get in Touch:

aime@inchbyinchempowerment.com

403-830-9689

Alumni Discount or Offer:

I would give $100 off for each service offered. To be discussed.

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807 Management Services

807 Management Services was formed in 2019 as a partnership between two Principal Consultants. After long careers in various roles focusing on Health Care Administration, we decided to start a private company to provide high-quality contract-based accounting, consulting, and contract-based management services. Since that time, we have been growing steadily and added a third partner in the fall of 2020 and incorporated our business.

Industry:

Consulting Services

Alumni:

Nelson Sidorski

Honours Bachelor of Kinesiology 2005, Master of Public Health 2008, Master of Business Administration 2014

Location:

4298 Broad Oaks Place Thunder Bay, ON P7J1A7 Canada

Get in Touch:

nelson@807management.com

807-630-5816

Alumni Discount or Offer:

N/A

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Paula Lundrigan Fifth Avenue Collection Jewellery

I am a jewellery stylist with the Canadian company Fifth Avenue Collection and I sell high quality fashion jewellery at home parties, virtual FB parties, public events & one-on-one appointments.

Industry:

Retail

Alumni:

Paula Kelly Lundrigan

Honours Bachelor of Science in Nursing 1987

Location:

368 MacKay St. Pembroke, ON K8A 1C9 Canada

Get in Touch:

paulalundrigan64@gmail.com

613-401-0597

Alumni Discount or Offer:

N/A

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Limestone Partners Canada Inc.

Limestone Partners is northern Ontario's consulting firm, offering specialized business consulting services to the mining, environmental and tourism sectors as well as to the many municipalities that comprise our region. As strategic consultants, Limestone offers a wide range of services including communications management, community stakeholder consultation, evidence-driven strategic planning, econometric analysis and public affairs management. We are the only business consulting firm with offices in northeastern and northwestern Ontario.

Industry:

Consulting Services

Alumni:

Andrew K. Ault

Masters of Business Administration 2019, Masters of Science 2020

Location:

17 Water St Little Current, ON P0S 1K0 Canada

Get in Touch:

akault@limestonepartners.ca

705-348-2500

Alumni Discount or Offer:

We have a special discount for alumni, including on our Business Planning services, which are very useful for those seeking to start, purchase or sell a business. Please contact us for more details.

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TBT Engineering

TBT Engineering Limited (TBTE) is Northwestern Ontario’s premier consulting engineering company. Originally established in Thunder Bay in 1969, TBTE currently employs over 150 full time professional and technical staff and as many as 50 additional seasonal staff, serving public and private clients across a diverse range of industries and sectors. In October 2015, TBTE acquired Profor Engineering Services Limited, adding Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Consulting disciplines to the firm. In 2017 TBTE acquired the legal survey assets of EXP Consulting in Fort Frances and Dryden and in 2019 the legal survey records of Ross Johnson in Kenora. TBT Engineering is committed to supporting Indigenous Groups and Communities through Participation and Engagement Opportunities and has developed formal partnerships as well as numerous MOU’s, JV’s and Agreements with First Nation and Metis Communities across Northern Ontario. A current list of our Indigenous Partnership arrangements can be provided upon request. TBTE is a Corporate Member of the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) and the Anishnawbe Business Professional Association (ABPA). As a proven industry leader, TBTE works in conjunction with all our rights-holders to properly plan, design and execute all types of projects. Our primary sectors are Infrastructure, Education, First Nations, Government, Mining, Energy, & Transportation Services. TBT Engineering is licensed to practice in Ontario. TBT Engineering is currently licensed to practice in Ontario. Our certified materials testing laboratory is qualified to provide services in accordance with CSA, CCIL, MTO, OPSS, AASHTO and ASTM. We deliver a highly personalized service to all clients through all phases of their projects, and it is our mission to maintain strong relationships. Through communication and prompt responses, we ensure the project intent is achieved in the completed product. Our ability to consistently complete projects on time and within budget has resulted in the longevity and success of TBTE and is demonstrated though high client satisfaction ratings and returning clients.

Industry:

Professional, Scientific & Technical Services

Alumni:

Rob Frenette

Bachelor of Engineering 1988

Location:

1918 Yonge Street Thunder Bay, ON P7E 6T9 Canada

Get in Touch:

info@tbte.ca

807-624-5160

Alumni Discount or Offer:

N/A

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Makela Construction

Makela Construction specializes in high-end exterior and interior renovations, including custom windows, doors, siding, decks, and customer interior carpentry.

Industry:

Construction

Alumni:

Chris Pyykkonen

Civil Engineering Technologist Diploma 2021

Location:

318 Toledo St Thunder Bay, ON P7A2R6 Canada

Get in Touch:

makelaconstruction@outlook.com

807-251-9112

Alumni Discount or Offer:

10% discount on all products and installation services to Lakehead Alumni in Thunder Bay.

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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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