Students
Former BELL Participants
Alex Stransky Photography
Provides reasonably priced photography services to aspiring actors and models
Alex Stransky (BA in English, 2006) and Alex Suha (BA in Theatre Arts, 2006)
Bangin’ Books
Books designed to create a unique way of documenting birthdays and other special occasions
Erin Hughes (BA in Political Science, 2007)
Bradman Productions
A provider of entertaining advertising and promotional solutions
Adam Meeker and Bradley Workman-Golt (BBA in Managment Information Systems & Marketing, 2007)
Build Green Design & Consulting
Focuses on engineering, consulting, and architectural design for sustainable building projects or “green buildings”
Mark Kresowik, Daniel Bell (BA in Economics, 2005), Chris Mutel, and Forrest Meggers (MS in Civil & Environmental Engineering, 2005)
Concept Solutions, Inc.
An Iowa based engineering consulting company offering services in mechanical system design, industrial desig,n and concept design
Richard Vokoun (BS in Mechanical Engineering, 2005)
Corridor Fitness and Daycare
A fitness center in the Swisher / Shueyville area that would offer daycare, tanning, nutritional supplements and health counseling
Matthew Ternes and Samantha Ternes (MAc, 2005)
Doctor’s Notes, Inc.
Specializes in medical software for wireless personal digital assistants
Josh Dreyer
Executive Coaching International
Provides a premium service to executives and professionals in order to facilitate soft skill development or actualization via one-on-one and group consultation
Ronelle Langley, Lindi Roelofse, Chris Fultz (MBA, 2006), and Mias De Klerk
Flexon Solutions
Develops and manufactures cost effective road safety products for the DOT
Bryk Lancaster (MBA, 2006), Mike Keller
Gorilla Drivers
Defensive driving courses offered online
Bob Moore
Hawkeye Card
Offers a discount savings card for customers of businesses in the Iowa City area
Ian Jacobson
Hudson Street Homes (formerly Time for Homes)
A p roperty management and real estate business in the Iowa City area
Nicholas Lind and Matthew Henss (BA in Communication Studies, 2006)
Iowa City VIP Host
A web-based, collection of businesses targeted towards the college scene in Iowa City
Mike Metzger and Kane Johnson (BBA in Finance, 2006)
James Midas Group
A full-service marketing and design firm
Chris Denny (BA in Art, 2004) and Evan Brown (BBA in Marketing, 2004)
LaVallée’s
A vending cart and mobile catering business selling crêpes, gourmet soups and all-fruit smoothies
Matthew LaVallée, Amos Petersen, and Erin Weitzell (BFA in Painting, 2008)
LiveinIowaCity.com / Rent Solutions 
A website connecting renters with landlords reaching more renters more often and faster than any other medium
Brian Clark, Michael Hubbard, and David Oliver
Lucas Distributing
Distributes Cl-One Energy Drink with plans to branch off into beer distribution
Mark Lucas (BBA in Management, 2008)
MeCrave
A digital media downloading station; a kiosk/vending machine where customers can connect portable MP3 players and download music, movies, audio books and videos.
Brooke Johnson (BA in Interdepartmental Studies, 2008)
Mycotronics
Provides a novel and efficient way to eliminate mold and other burdens from infected structures.
Charles Jones (BA in Economics, 2007)
My Sister’s Garage
A female-oriented car repair and maintenance center
Danielle Dahl (BA in International Studies, 2008), Erin Cullison (BA in Communication Studies, 2006), and Valerie Lindquist (BA in International Studies, 2007)
PayRent LLC
A provider of electronic rent payment solutions
Alex Lavidge and Jamie Spoden (BA in Communication Studies, 2007)
Pea Pods
A real estate company specializing in green-built rental units
Shawna Zibert (BA in Art, 2005) and Jennifer Allen
Premis Industries (formerly Innervision Industries)
A lifestyle company, providing a brand image that is becoming synonymous with quad motocross enthusiasts, promoted primarily through films and clothing
Brad Phillips (BA in Management, 2006)
Scruple Enterprises
Provides professional web and graphic design, computer support, application development, and training
Shane Simmons, Kevin Wolkober, Derek Johnson, Bryan Knebel, Justin Merritt
Soleil’s Market
An African supermarket/restaurant/bar
Mpeti Otola (JD, 2006)
Solid Systems, Inc.
A computer company offering cost-effective solutions that better fulfill computing needs
Mathias Gran (BA in Liberal Studies, 2005) and Michael Erps (BS in Engineering, 2005)
The Computer Wizards
Responsible for repairing and servicing computers, along with other computer related services
Nick Tskhakaia
The Geneva Group
Development of approximately 20 acres of real estate into single-family and town home lots
Jonathan Nelson (BS in Civil Engineering, 2005)
The Weber Property Company
Purchases residential real estate and generate revenues through rental income
Jonathan Weber (BBA in Management, 2006)
Wright Growth Solutions
A contact management software development company focusing on usage by agricultural suppliers
Leah Cronk and William Wright