Support Northwestern Business Owners
The Northwestern Alumni-Owned Small Business Directory makes it easy for Wildcats to support nearly 700 alumni who own small businesses in the US and around the world. Search the directory—by alumni or business name, location, or self-selected identity—and you’ll find descriptions of companies and how you can patronize them. It’s just one of the many ways ’Cats support ’Cats around the world!
Are you a Northwestern alum who owns a small business but you’re not in the directory? Fill out this form for the opportunity to be included.
Directory last updated 4/25/2024
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Frequently Asked Questions
A small business is defined as an independently owned and operated company or non-profit that is limited in size and revenue depending on the industry.
Yes. While we’d like to support all small businesses, this resource is intended to provide Northwestern alumni the opportunity to support their fellow Wildcats. Alumni is defined as any individual who has completed at least one credit towards a degree-granting program at Northwestern. At this time, we are unable to list those who have completed a certificate through Northwestern.
No. At this time, directory listings may only include alumni-owned businesses.
Identity-based designations are self-reported and the veracity has not been confirmed by the NAA
No. This is simply a directory of alumni-owned small businesses. No discounts or promotions are required.
Before the NAA posts a business, we will verify that it is owned by a Northwestern alum. In accordance with Northwestern University policy, we will verify that businesses in the directory are not in conflict with the University’s fundamental mission and values. The NAA reserves the right to exclude any business from this directory.
We will confirm entries before posting and plan to review directory listings quarterly to ensure the list is current. We do ask that those who list a business provide us with updates as they are able.
No. This directory is simply a list of alumni-owned small businesses. The NAA is not providing financial assistance to specific businesses.
We have lightly edited submissions for clarity and length. Everything else is in the alum’s own words.
Disclaimer
Companies on this list have each been validated as a Northwestern alumni–owned business. Inclusion in this directory should not be considered an endorsement by Northwestern University or the Northwestern Alumni Association. Use of the Northwestern name and/or registered trademarks by businesses is generally prohibited. Also, please note that the NAA logo, the Northwestern logo, and other Northwestern registered trademarks may not be used by external companies without permission.