Alumni Business Hub
The Alumni Business Hub features USF alumni-owned businesses and services across the Dons community. From local shops to professional services, these offerings strengthen alumni connections and support shared success in keeping with the University’s values of service and solidarity.
Construction and Real Estate
Alumni-Owned, ’08
FTG Builders, Inc. offers a full spectrum of construction services designed to deliver quality, efficiency, and value at every stage of a project. From preconstruction planning to final finishes, the firm brings hands-on expertise across a wide range of trades, including project management, health care construction, carpentry, excavation, concrete, drywall, and painting.
Alumni-Owned, ’23
MatchBook Rentals is a housing rental platform that supports furnished and unfurnished listings across the United States for stays as short as 30 days and up to a full year. Designed for mid-to long-term leases, the platform aims to reshape the rental experience by making it transparent, stress-free, and fair for renters and hosts.
Discount offering: USF alumni and students receive 10% off the service fee when booking a MatchBook rental
Alumni and AAPI-Owned, ’08
ProEast Properties provides real estate development, advisory, and brokerage services in the Bay Area. For service inquiries, please contact Managing Director Ethan Pang.
Food and Beverage
Alumni and Latine-Owned, ’06, ’18
Bazán Cellars is a family-owned winery established in 2005, rooted in proprietor Mario Bazán’s 50-year legacy of grape growing in Napa Valley. The winery honors his farmworker background and Oaxacan heritage through the cultivation of high-quality grapes and the wines they produce. Bazán Cellars shares its portfolio in a Downtown Napa tasting room, offering an authentic wine experience shaped by care, dedication, and expertise in every bottle.
Alumni and Women-Owned, ’07
Colvin Ranch is a fifth-generation family ranch providing grass-fed, grass-finished beef and pasture-raised pork directly to consumers through farmers’ markets, food hubs, and retail and wholesale outlets, including the ranch’s first retail store, Colvin Ranch Provisions. Colvin Ranch also supplies beef to more than a dozen local school districts and food banks, supporting a strong local food system.
Discount offering: 10% off for USF alumni and students
Alumni and Women-Owned, ’10
For more than a century, Jackson Drug has held a special place for locals and visitors alike. Inside, antique swivel chairs line the original soda fountain counter, with malts and milkshakes spun by hand and sundaes topped with a cherry, just like the old days. Pair the experience with a smash burger made from Jackson Hole Hereford Ranch beef for a mix of nostalgia and flavor that defines Jackson Drug as a Jackson Hole tradition.
Alumni and Black-Owned, ’01
Sextant is an independent café and roastery in San Francisco. Founded by Kinani Ahmed, a first-generation Ethiopian American, Sextant works directly with farmers across Ethiopia, Kenya, Colombia, and other regions to showcase the most flavorful coffees worldwide. Each cup is the result of careful attention, from farm, to roasting, to brewing — and Sextant strives for excellence at every step.
Discount offering: 10% off for USF alumni and students
Health and Beauty
Alumni-Owned, ’19
Yacoub Barber is a Bay Area barber specializing in clean men’s haircuts and detailed beard work. Serving both walk-in and appointment clients, with a focus on consistency, balance, and clean execution. The approach is simple: quality work, clear communication, and a comfortable experience from start to finish. Walk in or book ahead to get started.
Discount offering: Free first haircut for USF alumni and students (regular price $30)
Alumni, Black, and Women-Owned, ’97
From routine checkups to cosmetic and restorative care, Marina Tooth Fairy Dental provides comprehensive dental care in San Francisco.
Discount offering: 10% off all services for USF students and alumni
Professional Services
Alumni and Women-Owned, ’10
California Integrative Counseling Center provides therapy for adults, families, and children. The center offers client-centered, goal-oriented, strength-based therapy.
Alumni-Owned, ’17
King Henry VIII College, Malaysia (KH8), was established in 2018 and is the first international sister school to Christ College Brecon, an independent school in the UK founded by King Henry VIII in 1541. KH8 is an independent, multinational, non-denominational day and boarding school with English as the language of instruction. Boarding is currently available to students in Year 6 (Grade 5) and above.
Alumni and Women-Owned, ’08
Refresh Your Space is a full-service professional interior design and construction project management firm with a streamlined approach. RYS designs and manages the entire home remodel process, ensuring a smooth project from start to finish.
Discount offering: Alumni and students may receive one complimentary hour of design services when they hire Refresh Your Space for an interior design project.
Alumni and Women-Owned, ’91
Spiel Planning provides senior meeting and event professional services with more than 20 years of experience producing high-level conferences and events, with the proven ability to strategize, develop innovative event concepts, and improve return on investment for corporate events and trade shows, with expertise across all phases of event planning — from strategy and site selection to budgeting, vendor management, and on-site execution.
Alumni and Women-Owned, ’71
For more than 30 years, Thumbprint Coaching has helped executives become competitive leaders through personalized executive coaching and leadership workshops.
Discount offering: 10% off on business coaching for USF students and alumni
Recreation
Alumni and Women-Owned, ’09
Hypercat serves cyclists of every kind — from first-time riders to seasoned veterans, road and mountain enthusiasts, and those who ride for recreation or transportation. Whether shopping online or visiting in person, customers receive support on every part of the ride. With professional bike repair and fitting services, top-quality cycling products, and attentive customer care, Hypercat has you covered.
Alumni and Black-Owned, ’05
SOL TV, a division of Sound of Life Media, delivers a dynamic, ad-free streaming experience with diverse content — from animated features and martial arts to documentaries and science fiction.
Discount offering: Free access to SOL Music and SOL TV for all USF students and alumni — an affordable, inclusive way to explore music, MMA, and urban culture while supporting emerging creators.
Travel
Alumni and Women-Owned, ’20
Hamid and Libby operate Happy Nomads Morocco. Hamid is an indigenous Amazigh Moroccan and a nationally licensed guide who grew up as the son of nomads in the High Atlas Mountains. Libby is an American digital nomad who fell in love with Hamid and his country. Together, they are passionate about Morocco trip planning and sharing the country’s culture, landscapes, and artistry with fellow travel and adventure enthusiasts.
Discount offering: Free 30-minute itinerary planning session for USF alumni and students
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