The Big Blue Business Directory
It's a fact: A large number of Millikin alumni are their own bosses.
To celebrate their accomplishments, we've created "The Big
Blue Biz," a business directory of alumni-owned businesses.
Click on the type of business (listed below) to be taken listings
for that category.
Want to be included in the directory? Fill out our business
form.
This directory will be updated on a regular basis, so don't forget
to send us updates when your information changes!
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Accounting
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Hill & White L.L.C |
David W. White '90 and Thomas W. Hill '68 ', Owners, CPAs |
132 S. Water Street |
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Decatur, IL 62523 |
217-425-4800 (Work) |
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Certified public accountants and consultants |
Private Client Group Inc./LPL Financial Services |
Mike Reid '87, CPA and Financial Planner |
210 West Water Street |
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Pontiac, IL 61764 |
815-844-7800 (Work) |
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Phillip H. Schaefer, P.C. |
Phillip H. Schaefer '71, President, CPA/PFS, CSEP, RA |
1204 South Spring Street |
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Springfield, IL 62704 |
217-525-2942 (Work) |
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Accounting practice concentrating in the areas of taxation and auditing |
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Advertising/Design
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Premier Signs |
Adam Peiger '94, President and CEO |
710 Fayette Street |
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Peoria, IL 61603 |
309-637-6890 (Work) |
| 309-637-6891 (Fax) |
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Premier Signs outputs large format digital images that are used to create many types of signs, including backlit, neon and even dimensional. They can help you choose the best type of sign for your needs and even offer creative design ideas. |
Vitek Design |
Howie Vitek '99, Owner |
504 Tamarack Drive |
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Bartlett, IL 60103 |
630-372-7900 (Work) |
| 630-672-7900 (Fax) |
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Vitek Designs is a full service graphic design and marketing communications firm. |
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Apparel
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Perry Products |
Joe Perry '89, President |
2810 North Jasper Street |
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Decatur, IL 62526 |
217-872-1000 (Work) |
| 217-872-1010 (Fax) |
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Perry Products manufactures and sells products such as the Perry Suspenders. These feature the patented Perry Hooks which attach to your belt and eliminate the problems associated with other types of suspenders. |
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Consulting
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BIScom Business Communications |
Jan Hill Bucheit '74, Owner |
22W076 Stratford Court |
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Glen Ellyn, IL 60136 |
630-858-7733 (Work) |
| 630-858-7744 (Fax) |
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BIScom provides consulting services specializing in human resources, benefits and compensation employee communications. |
Moving Parts L.L.C. |
Dave Reeble '83, Owner |
21285 Bonanza Boulevard |
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Elkhorn, NE 68022 |
402-763-9384 (Work) |
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Moving Parts provides commodity risk management consulting. |
Nike B. Whitcomb Associates Inc. |
Nike Smyth Whitcomb '66, President and Owner |
205 West Wacker Drive, Suite 2022 |
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Chicago, IL 60606 |
312-346-9018 (Work) |
| 1-800-822-9017 (Toll-Free) |
312-346-3098 (Fax) |
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Since 1980, Nike B. Whitcomb Associates have been consultants in fundraising, public relations and marketing to non-profits all across the United States. |
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Dance Instruction
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Steps to Grace Dance Academy |
Holly Bakkelund Reilly '01, Owner/Instructor |
7424 N. 2nd Street |
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Machesney Park, IL 61115 |
815-332-8189 (Work) |
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Steps to Grace Dance Academy offers professional dance training in ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop and lyrical to ages 3 through adult. We provide a fun, safe, positive environment for students and their families! |
Kaleidoscope Dance and Movement Center |
Heather O'Connor '01, Owner and Artistic Director |
3944 Church Street |
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Skokie, IL 60203 |
847-679-7842 (Work) |
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Kaleidoscope Dance and Movement Center provides quality dance technique and instruction to the Northshore and Chicagoland area with emphasis on: the discipline of dance; respect for mind/body/soul; & expectation for each dancer to reach his/her potential. |
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Film Production
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Elevation 9000 Films |
Corey Winicour '96, President and CEO |
1260 Johnson Drive |
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Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 |
818-980-0394 (Work) |
| 213-716-3563 (Cell) |
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Elevation 9000 Films provides film consulations and creates high concept commercial material in conjunction with the branding of its associates. |
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Gifts
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Happy Jack Designs |
Leslie Armstrong McLeod '88, Owner |
P.O. Box 747 |
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Roundlake , IL 60073-0603 |
847-201-7995 (Work) |
| 847-201-7996 (Fax) |
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An online gift store specializing in children's book baskets and other customized gifts. |
GH Productions |
Greg '82, Owner |
110 E. Congress Ave. |
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Rantoul, IL 61866 |
217-721-5546 (Work) |
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Custom Printed Merchandise |
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Health
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Messamore Family Chiropractic Ltd |
Todd Messamore '95, Owner |
128 W Main Street |
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Moweaqua, IL 62550 |
217-768-4567 (Work) |
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International Eyecare and Laser Centers |
Kenneth R. Mueller '87, co-owner |
210 Steamboat Bend |
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Hannibal, MO 63401 |
573-248-1616 (Work) |
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Advantage Weightloss MD |
Angela Beck '79, CEO |
288 West Bitters Road |
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San Antonio, CA 78216 |
210-403-9400 (Work) |
| 1-888-403-9400 (Toll-Free) |
210-403-9280 (Fax) |
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A franchised weight loss program for doctors in the state of Texas. The program provides the electronic medical records, manuals, billing procedures and training for them to implement the system into their practice. |
Perry Dynamics |
Joe Perry '89, President |
2810 North Jasper Street |
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Decatur, IL 62526 |
217-872-1530 (Work) |
| 217-872-1010 (Fax) |
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Perry Dynamics manufactures and sells the Proprio 5000, a unique proprioception machine which is used for training, exercise, research and rehabilitation. |
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Industrial
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Vacutrade USA Inc. |
Scott Doane '86, Co-Owner |
P.O. Box 405 |
1406A North Market Street |
Monticello, IL 61856 |
217-762-3010 (Work) |
| 217-762-2915 (Fax) |
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Vacutrade USA Inc. develops, manufactures and markets tow original vacuum tube lifting systems, Microlex and Vaculex. |
Herschberger's L.P. Gas Service |
Art & Lois Herchberger ('55) '54, Owners |
W208 Cty. Rd. K |
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Ripon, WI |
920-748-5005 (Work) |
| 1-800-261-5005 (Toll-Free) |
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Interior Design
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Inside Ideas Design Service Ltd. |
Dena Kareotes Arendt '83, Principal |
230 S. Prospect Ave. |
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Claredon Hills, IL 60514 |
630.347.3620 (Work) |
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Legal Services
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Mitigation and Sentencing Services |
Danielle Waller ', Mitigation specialist |
P.O. Box 5359 |
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Springfield, IL, IL 62705 |
217-492-9350 (Work) |
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Mailing Services
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Alpha Omega Mailing Service |
Laurie Andropolis Whitman '71, Owner |
506 North Waiola |
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La Grange Park, IL 60526 |
708-482-9658 (Work) |
| 708-482-9659 (Fax) |
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Alpha Omega offers design assistance for any mail piece. They also stuff, seal and address all pieces. |
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Mentoring
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Lou O'Dell, Mentor/Coach |
Lou o'Dell '50, Owner |
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San Marcos, CA |
760-489-9191 (Work) |
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Musical Equipment
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R.E.T. Percusion Inc. |
Gretchen Ozee Cawthon '83, Owner |
166 South Linden Avenue |
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Decatur, IL 62522 |
217-620-8410 (Work) |
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R.E.T. Percussion is an international custom electronic drum shop that builds drum sets using real acoustic hardware. |
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Other
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Macy Ives/The Pink Poodle |
Jeannine Corlas '89, Partner |
109 S. Main Street |
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St. Joseph, IL 61873 |
217-202-4419 (Work) |
| 217-840-2243 (Work) |
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Macy Ives is a small boutique featuring sterling silver and fashion jewelry along with home decor. The Pink Poodle is a division of Macy Ives, and is a young girl makeover salon, perfect for birthday parties and other special occasions. |
Jacaro Designs |
Carol Geist Ross '71, Owner and Designer |
1799 Palmyra Road |
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Warrenton, MO 63383 |
636-947-4745 (Work) |
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Jacaro Designs is a jewelry and rosary business specializing in original designs. Custome orders for jewelry and Catholic or Anglican rosaries are appreciated and encouraged. Jewelry can be designed with everything from glass/pewter to gemstones/14KT gold |
A La Maud, LLC |
Maud McClay '04, President |
33-14 29th street, #8 |
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Astoria, NY 11106 |
917.414.4073 (Work) |
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A La Maud provides comprehensive, customized private and corporate events as well as Lifestyle consulting. |
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Senior Care
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Home Instead Senior Care |
Kristine Lasco Stanley '88, Owner |
114 North 34th Street |
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Rogers, AR 72756 |
479-936-9885 (Work) |
| 479-695-1212 (Work) |
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Technology
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Green Technology Services |
Patrick Green '99, CEO |
1514 Newberry Ave |
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La Grange Park, IL 60526 |
708-646-0508 (Work) |
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Green Technology Services helps businesses optimize their technology and enhance productivity through our timely, cost-effective, quality IT solutions. |
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Restaurant/Food Service
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Red's Rock N' Shore Pub |
Jennifer Highland '03, Owner |
N6318 State HWY 42 |
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Algoma, WI 54201 |
920-487-5431 (Work) |
| 262-716-3855 (Cell) |
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Radio and Television
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gwestmedia |
Glen West '88, Owner |
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Geneva, IL 60134 |
630-926-0133 (Work) |
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Real Estate
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Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage |
Bill Fortune '00, RealtorŪ |
1840 N. Clark Street |
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Chicago, IL 60614 |
312.475.3141 (Work) |
| 312.884.8788 (Fax) |
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RE/MAX Executives Plus |
Michelle R. Sloan '04, Licensed Sales Consultant |
151 East Decatur Street |
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Decatur, IL 62521 |
217.855.3837 (Cell) |
| 217.428.9500 (Work) |
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Financial
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Advantage Financial Planning, LLC |
Phillip Schaefer '71, President, CPA/PFS, CSEP, RA |
1204 South Spring Street |
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Springfield, IL 62704 |
217-525-2942 (Work) |
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Fee-based financial planning services. |
Chase Investment Services Corporation |
Randy Bruns '01, Senior Financial Advisor |
1800 S. Naperville Road |
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Wheaton, IL 60187 |
630-752-3647 (Work) |
| 708-837-1991 (Cell) |
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Managing a team of investment representatives specializing in a wide array of finacial planning and investment services. |
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Recording
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West Audio |
Glen West '88, Owner |
2274 Rockefeller Drive |
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Geneva, IL 60134 |
630-926-0133 (Cell) |
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Sound design, music production and recording services. |
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Athletics/Sports
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Mayhem Promotions MMA |
Joe Albin '07, Owner/COO |
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Chicago, IL |
630-346-7599 (Cell) |
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We organize and host the best live MMA fights in the Midwest. |
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