7 Must-Shop Trent Alumni-Owned Businesses
Support your fellow graduates this holiday season with these unique finds
December 5, 2024
Trent University is pleased to launch the inaugural Alumni Gift Guide, featuring a curated collection of alumni products, authors, and businesses – just in time for the holidays.
The alumni community at Trent is a vibrant collection of makers, vendors, creators, and entrepreneurs. Each product not only represents the hard work and creativity of Trent alumni but also embodies the spirit of innovation and community that Trent University fosters.
Featured alumni owners and creators include:
1) Ptbo Northern Originals Classic Tree Hoodie from Flavour Fashion
Mike Watt '93 (Otonabee College)
2) Project Wallet from Needles in the Hay
Deanna Guttman '03 (Champlain College)
3) Mulled Wine Kit from Rolling Grape Vineyard
Jonathan Drew '99 (Otonabee College)
4) Bernice and the Georgian Bay Gold
Novel by Jessica Outram '94 (Otonabee College)
5) Flower Garden Ornament
By Mary Ann Slater '06 (Gzowski College)
6) This Year of Hunger
Book of poetry by Shaun Phuah '17 (Traill College)
7) Sweetgrass Mist from Indigenously Infused
Robyn Pierson '12 (Otonabee College)
"I am proud to support the incredible makers and entrepreneurs within our alumni community this holiday season. I encourage all of us to take pride in our shared connections and celebrate the spirit of giving by buying from Trent alumni," says Naomi Handley, director of Alumni Engagement & Services at Trent University. "Together, we can uplift and empower the entrepreneurial spirit that thrives within our community."
Alongside these alumni creations, there are numerous Trent products available for your holiday shopping. The Trent Varsity Jacket, available at the Trent Campus Store, is a modern twist on a timeless classic and has quickly become a top seller. Additionally, the Trent Shoes, inspired by Chancellor Stephen Stohn’s iconic footwear, are available in Trent #bleedgreen and Durham blue, symbolizing Trent spirit and community. Both items are perfect for showing off your Trent pride!
This holiday season, we invite you to come together to celebrate and support our alumni, making a positive impact on their ventures and our community.