Spider-Owned Businesses
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Absurd Snacks | Eli Bank, '22, and Grace Mittl, '22
Absurd Snacks are made with simple and clean ingredients, pack a burst of flavor, and are completely free of the top 9 allergens. Absurd Snacks started as a class project at the University of Richmond's Robins School of Business.
Adjourn Teahouse | LaTonia Cokely, '06
Adjourn Teahouse is an artisanal loose-leaf tea company specializing in organic, handcrafted, full-leaf tea blends.
Beehive Sport and Social Club | Dave Marquardt, '08
Adult sports in Salt Lake City: Kickball, soccer, dodgeball, volleyball, flag football, softball, basketball, cornhole & more! Beehive Sports started with one 60-person kickball league and now has more than 10,000 players each year across 85 different leagues.
Bold Joyful Organizing | Christine Hofler, W'87
Certified in Marie Kondo's KonMari Method®, Christine is a decluttering and organizing expert. BOLD Joyful Organizing has Twin Cities, Colorado Springs, and Pittsburgh locations and will travel throughout the U.S. to help Spiders anywhere.
Bop Bop Art | Annie Schonberger, '15
Prints of your favorite NYC storefronts! Commission requests are welcomed.
Cary Road Collectibles | Elizabeth Chenery, C'03, C'05
Etsy collectibles shop.
Cellars 33 | Katie Fones, W'91
Handcrafted wines made in San Francisco.
Cherie Wyatt Travel Consultant | Cherie Wyatt, C'10
Independent travel consultant.
Chlorine Deckwear | Ben Minister, '00, and Katie Mooney Minister, '01
Chlorine Deckwear is apparel and accessories for aquatic athletes and people who love the pool. And custom print-on-demand team spirit wear, or deckwear - as they call it - for the pool deck and beyond.
Cocoa Pariis | Koshie France, '09
A lifestyle brand that elevates the experience of self-care and overall well-being through social experiences.
Color Me Katherine | Katharine Malanoski, '17
Art on commission! Stationery and personalized invitations are also available.
Funke Novels: The Christmas Gift | Rebecca Funke, '16
Rebecca's debut novel, The Christmas Gift, explores how to extend the season's magic to everything we do.
Ginger and Carrie Travel | Carrie Hogue, GB'09
A mother/daughter full-service travel agency committed to offering the highest quality service.
Gold Leaf Paper | Grace Dawson, '15
One-of-a-kind stationery sets made with 100% recycled paper. Each set is unique and made with care and attention to detail.
Golf Park Coffee Co. | Haylynn Gaunt Copper, C'23
A locally owned full-service coffee shop serving Blanchard's Coffee in Lynchburg, VA.
The Granola Factory | Calvin Virgilio, '10
A family-run business in Bethlehem, PA, specializing in artisanal granola, Shorties shortbread cookies, and the Bethlehem Bar!
Gwynne McCue Interiors | Gwynne McCue, '97
NYC interior design firm bringing the vision for uniquely personal residences—soulful, creative, functional spaces for a happy life. Gwynne offers discounts for fellow Spiders!
Head Tilting Treats | Allie Rose, '23
Customizable dog treats with several flavors, shapes, and quantity combinations.
Housemade by Hilary | Hilary Recht Martin, '84
One-of-a-kind home goods from forgotten pieces of Americana. We search basements, attics, and in-between for elements to reclaim, and we transform them one at a time by hand.
Joy Alchemy by Chloe | Chloe Bailey, '10
Sewist and Maker of things that bring joy.
Marian's Crochet | Marian Calabro, C'11
Marian makes handmade, custom-crocheted items, specializing in baby blankets and hats. Colors and patterns are up to the buyer!
Mary Egan Designs | Mary Egan, '16
Painter and lawyer Mary Egan's Etsy shop features three UR prints, notecards, and more!
Mimi King Studio | Mimi King, '15
RVA-based Printmaker. Mimi prints and carves the things that bring her joy - her cats, bees, and various botanical forms.
Mindflow | Anthony Faraino, '18
Mindflow provides mental health resources for student-athletes. It is fueled by licensed sports psychologists and co-founded by former student-athletes.
Moll's Balls | Molly Manuse, GB'19
Moll's Balls utilizes shatter-resistant ornament bulbs to create festive, whimsical, elegant holiday garlands. No two Moll’s Balls garlands are alike – each is handcrafted to your color, size, and lighting specifications.
Mountain Dog Sauce Company | Eric Friedman, '98
Small-batch hot sauce company obsessed with freshness and devoted to doing good things. 5% of all proceeds go to support the movement of nationwide No-Kill shelters. It is made with ❤️ in Lyons, CO.
Murph&Moose | Kristen Douthit, '07
Murph&Moose specializes in stuffed animals made from children's drawings and children's products that meet every mother's desires for durability and machine-washability.
Painting Katz & Dogs | Jamie Katz, '19
One-of-a-kind custom pet portraits made with love.
River City Roll | Ben Eubanks, GB'13
Located in Richmond, VA, RCR has boutique bowling, a seasonal menu from Chef Brad Slemaker, a hopping cocktail scene, a dog-friendly patio that is covered and heated, live music, and much more!
Satin Project | Whitney Phelps Hill, '13
Creator of the original Sleadrest (Satin-lined headrest) for infants.
SG Creative | Sophia Grillo, '19
NY-based artist; hand-painted original artwork, photography, and graphic design.
Shelley's Gift Shop | Shelley Evans, '14
Shelley's Gift Shop is a Richmond, VA-based brick-and-mortar and online shop that carries products from diverse small businesses across the US.
small BIG Dog | Adrian Archie, '03, Claude Diggs, '03, and Jermaine Slade, '03
A natural pet supplies company based on expressing love to pet family members through quality natural products that will keep them healthy, whole, and happy.
Sugar Dreams Cookie Studio | Allison Kociuruba, '98
Custom decorated sugar cookies in Austin, TX.
Sugar Magnolia | Tom Raub, R'88
Your one-stop shop in Blacksburg and Roanoke, VA, for gifts, treats, and hospitality.
Susan Tulu Bounds | Susan Bounds, '14
Bringing you chic jewelry designs from Susan's hands to yours.
Sweet Wynns | Taryn Wynn, '14
An ice cream-making workshop in Richmond, VA, focused on teaching customers how to create premium ice creams from scratch.
Threading the Needle | Kadeem Alphanso Fyffe, '13
Threading the Needle: A Fashion Designer’s Guide to Successfully Launching Your First Collection is the new go-to back-pocket resource for aspiring designers, with everything you need to know before launching your first collection and building a successful clothing company.
Tipsy Scoop | Melissa Tavss, '09
Liquor-infused ice cream inspired by classic and contemporary cocktails and made with local and seasonal ingredients in NYC.
TRAP Recruiter, LLC | Keirsten Greggs, '98
TRAP Recruiter, LLC is a Black Woman-Owned Small Business committed to bridging the gap between the job seeker and organizations committed to attracting, hiring, developing, and retaining diverse talent and building inclusive cultures.
Well-Rounded Wealth Podcast | Beth Lamb Berger, W'86
Join the journey of reflection and discovery to obtain a life with a balance of physical health, mental stability, and emotional well-being.
Wonderland Bookshop | Patrick Collins, '22
Whimsical, independent children's and young adult bookshop in Greensboro, NC.
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