PJ & Ray Clay, photography by Allie Milot ('21) It's the time of the year again! When it comes to holiday and Christmas shopping, many try to shop small and support local businesses.. Why not a support a local business and a CUAA student at the same time?
Here is a list of a few of the small businesses to support this Christmas season (and all year round!)
BelleMerUs
Kalera Rahn
Secondary education, emphasis in math
- @bellemerbracelets
- etsy.com/shop/bellemerus
- BelleMerUs sells simple, minimalist friendship bracelets. They have also recently branched out into selling stickers and Christmas ornaments!
PJ & Ray Clay
Paxton Green
Family Life with a minor in Child Life
Rachel Johnstone
Nursing
- @pj.and.ray
- They sell directly on Instagram through direct messages
- We sell affordable, light weight, polymer clay earrings that are sure to spice up your outfit!
CJ Moore Digital Marketing
CJ Moore
Marketing
- @cjmooree
- Contact CJ through Instagram
- CJ helps businesses through specializing in digital marketing . He creates informative videos for all kinds of businesses
Allie Mae Photography
Allie Milot
Digital Media Design, emphasis in communications minor in marketing
- @alliemaephotos
- alliemaephotos.com
- Allie is a digital artist with a passion for portrait and fine art photography and graphic design.
Kash Kutz
Kash Warren
Sports Business Entertainment
- @iKashKutz
- Connect through Instagram to book appointment.
- Kash Kutz provides quality hair cuts for a quality price.
Fleur Accessory
Misa Nakamura
Family Life with a minor in Child Life
- @fleur_accessory02
- etsy.com/shop/fleuraccessory
- Sells handmade jewelry (earrings, rings, bracelets made with gemstones, beads, resin, and more!)
Shawl Film and Photo
Natalie Shawl
Digital media design, social media emphasis, minor in Marketing
- @shawlfilmandphoto
- shawlfilmandphoto.com
- Digital Media Design with a Social Media emphasis and Minor in Marketing
- Shawl Film and Photo is a candid, portrait photographer and videographer for the ones who want to see the beauty of their life from a different perspective.
Stumbled Upon Vintage
Ross O’Brien
Family Life, Community Service minor
- @stumbled_upon_vintage
- Stumbleduponvintage.com
- They sell upcylced clothing from the 80’s 90’s and a touch of early 2000’s streetwear
- Photographer is Val Pitzen she also helps with sourcing and sewing new pieces, @valariepalarie
- Videographer is Mike Herrst, @milherrsty
Hair by Ashley
Ashley Lupinski
Communications & Sport entertainment business
- hair_by_cash1
- Book appointments through Instagram direct messages
- Ashley does hair braiding and dreading for men and women at reasonable prices.
— This story is written by Allie Milot, social media manager for Concordia University Wisconsin and Ann Arbor. She may be reached at alexandria.milot@cuaa.edu or 734-995-7403.
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