We are proud of our alumni who have gone on to open their own businesses. If you are an alumnus of NEIU's College of Arts and Sciences and a business owner, let us know and submit your business to be added! Please provide your name, NEIU major, graduation year, business name, website, and a brief description of your business. 

Shelter in the Storm logo Tom Grom
Psychology
Shelter in the Storm
Call for Culture logo Angela Howard
Psychology
Call for Culture
Adee Reeb Photography Adee Reeb
Psychology
Adee Reeb Photography
Sfera Sicilian Street Food Daniela Vitale
Communication (2006)
Sfera Sicilian Street Food
YourPassion1st logo Chris Thomas
Psychology
YourPassion1st
Oko Salon logo Brad Hough
Philosophy
Oko Salon
Becker Baking Company logo Taylor (Simpson) Becker
Psychology (2015)
Becker Baking Company
Based out of Omaha, Nebraska, Becker Baking Co. offers gourmet cookies with classic favorites and unique, stuffed flavors. 
Salam Restaurant logo Alla Blan
Mathematics (2002)
Salam Restaurant
 
Blue River Trading Company Daniel Schmitt
English (M.A. - 2011)
Blue River Trading Company
Blue River Trading Company is an independent export sales and marketing business focused on promoting U.S. agricultural products made by small and medium manufacturers with strong local brands.
Hannah and Jakub Creations logo Hannah Kabat
Art Education (B.A. 2020)
Hannah and Jakub Creations
Glass, wood, and metal art made by an art teacher and engineer couple from Chicago!
Lisa Harriman
Communication, Media and Theatre (B.A., 2020)
Loaves & Witches
Coffee shop and bakery in the heart of Edgewater, Chicago. 
Claudia Flores
Communication, Media and Theatre 
Graze by Mona's Sweet Spots
Custom savory and sweet catering for every occasion!
monasweetspot@gmail.com