Development and Alumni Relations

Alumni-owned businesses

SHOP RAMS

VCU is known for our entrepreneurial spirit, and thousands of alumni have taken the leap to start their own business. If you want to support your fellow Rams, start with our directory of alumni-owned businesses.

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From restaurants and boutiques to healthcare providers, jewelry makers, nonprofits and so much more, you’ll find more than 500 alumni-owned businesses in Richmond and beyond.

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Business spotlights

Her advice for first-time business owners? Know your target audience.

Chantal McHenry (B.S.’12)

Her advice for first-time business owners? Know your target audience.

About ElopeRVA
What started as a creative outlet has become a mission-driven brand.

Karen Stewart, Ph.D. (Ph.D.’10)

What started as a creative outlet has become a mission-driven brand.

About Juniper Skies
By mastering his craft and investing in people, he turned vision into growth.

Tyrone Nelson (B.S.’20)

By mastering his craft and investing in people, he turned vision into growth.

About Newviews Agency

Submit your business

VCU Alumni is excited to host an online business directory for alumni and friends who are looking to support alumni-owned businesses. To register, submit your business information and answer a few optional questions. Once you sign up, we’ll send you a free decal to show your VCU pride.

Questions? Contact Tiera Byrd (B.S.’12), assistant director of alumni career and personal development, at mcguiretj@vcu.edu.

Need to make a correction to your listing? Email us at alumni@vcu.edu.