Grand Rapids Business Journal
Food business started by nurse executive/clinician is back in business after a COVID-19 pause.
Courtesy Steve Czerniak
In addition to the many other hats she wears, a local self-described creative and foodie started making artisan preserves as an outlet for her passion for cooking and her love for entertaining friends with unique and great-tasting offerings. Now, her onetime hobby is a business that’s selling product in 22 states.
Kimberly Slaikeu, who holds a Ph.D. in nursing and urban studies from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, is a published author, certified life coach, former Grand Valley State University assistant professor of nursing and award-winning nurse executive and clinician.