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Soul Filled Catering

Soul Filled Catering has been a fantastic partner for the Office of Multicultural Affairs and the Black Faculty Staff Association.

Published July 10, 2025

Sustainability at its Best with Student Involvement Helping to Make an Impact

The GVSU Beekeepers began at the Holland campus in 2011 under the leadership of Dr. Anne Marie Fauvel.  Today, the apiary is located at the Sustainable Agriculture Project on the south side of the Allendale campus. 

Published November 1, 2024

November 2024 3rd Thursday Alumni Pop-Up with Cuddle Buddys

Stop by the Laker Store on Monroe Center on Thursday, November 21 from 5:00 - 8:00 pm for a special Alumni Pop-Up Shop with GVSU alum Amanda Morton, the owner of Cuddle Buddys.

Published October 28, 2024

October 5 Inspiration Session: Remaining Curious, Creative and Cutting-Edge

Ignite your inner ROCKSTAR at our October 5th Inspiration Session: Remaining Curious, Creative, & Cutting-Edge.

Published September 19, 2023

Success Story: 2023 Shannon Cohen Honoree

Shannon Cohen receives the 2023 Women of Achievement and Courage Award from Michigan Women Forward.

Published June 27, 2023

Success Story: Grand Rapids Select Services - Commercial Cleaning Company

Grand Valley State University is interested in the growth of our business partners and is excited to share success stories, highlighting how our mutual goals are achieved by working together.

Published June 6, 2023

Alumni Owned Bar & Restaurant Guide

All of these restaurants are owned by alumni and located in Grand Rapids, MI. Check them out when you're in the area!

Published June 1, 2023

New supplier engagement program focuses on alumni entrepreneurs

Products from a local cold-brew coffee company will be available on campus thanks to a new supplier engagement program focused on Grand Valley alumni entrepreneurs.

Published October 10, 2022

Success Story: Mosby's Popcorn

Campus Dining wanted a local partner for concessions and the search turned up not only a local partner, but also an alumni owned business. Mosbys Popcorn has been making delicious, fresh popcorn since 2000 and are proud to call West Michigan home.

Published August 3, 2022

Success Story: Paul Kramer

Grand Valley State University is interested in the growth of our business partners and is excited to share success stories, highlighting how our mutual goals are achieved by working together.

Published June 10, 2022

Success Story: Rence Meredith

Grand Valley State University is interested in the growth of our business partners and is excited to share success stories, highlighting how our mutual goals are achieved by working together.

Published January 26, 2022

Success Story: Marlene Kowalski-Braun

Business growth often comes by sharing business successes

Published December 15, 2021

Developing and Growing your Supplier Engagement Program & What Does it Take?

We have received many questions from our membership on how to develop and grow a successful supplier engagement program at our institutions. There are many ways to accomplish this.

Published October 1, 2021

President's supplier engagement statement aids inclusive campus environment

President Philomena V. Mantella issued a commitment to supplier engagement and said the statement will enhance the vibrancy of Grand Valley's community and assist in creating an inclusive campus.

Published May 27, 2021

GVSU among nine institutions in country honored for supplier engagement programs

Grand Valley was among nine colleges and universities to be recognized nationally for taking proactive steps to support minority-owned businesses through its supplier engagement program.

Published March 10, 2021

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