Academic Creativity and Excellence Day
The semi-annual research colloquium at Bushnell founded by Dr. Tim Bergquist.
Strategic Plan for The Eugene Airport Rotary
Presenting a strategic plan for The Eugene Airport Rotary Foundation, including suggestions for future improvement and analysis of current organizational standing.
BUS 499, Business Strategy and Policy
Christy Silverthorne
P103
1 – 1:30 PM
Early Wealth Development Investing
An honors assignment diving into my personal conviction to build & develop upon wealth, viewing it as a responsibility. An overview of the Dave Ramsey baby-steps, the financial route I chose to pursue, and the differences between a traditional & Roth IRA will be given. I will work to shine light on the value of compound interest when flipped in your favor. Further, I will discuss the value of the ability to sleep easy at night, debt-free that seems to have lost importance in many minds.
BUS 120, Introduction to Business and Entrepreneurship
Pete Diffenderfer
P103
11 – 11:30 AM
The Care Farm Consultation Project
As part of my honors thesis, I will present my work as part of the group business capstone project. I will explain, week by week, what I accomplished as team leader as well as the work of the other team members. For additional work, I will also give a small presentation on the history and legal protections of whistleblowers in the United States as a foreword to the capstone presentation.
BUS 499, Business Strategy and Policy
Pete Diffenderfer & Connie Diffenderfer
P103
10 – 11 AM
The Effect of Storytelling on Business Success: How Connection Bridges the Gap Between Product and Consumer
Decades of research have been dedicated to discerning why some businesses are successful and others aren’t. Many analyses have been made, speeches given, and papers written, but the true path to success has eluded discovery while well-meaning pursuers of the answer are overwhelmed with sources of incomplete advice. I’ll be taking four years of business education and combining it with my passion for literature to propose that the missing link between a “by the book” business and true success is the element of story.
BUS 499, Business Strategy and Policy
Christy Silverthorne
S100
4 – 5 PM
Final Research Project
We as a group are developing a business idea that represents a form of holistic mission to serve others. Our business that we are developing is a private school for students that focuses on career paths and more opportunity for what the student wants to learn. Along with that we intend to incorporate Christian values and teachings as well.
BUS 240, Theology and Practice of Business as Mission
Pete Diffenderfer
10 AM – Noon
CC’s
CC’s is a profitable business that sells drinks and pastries. In addition, they offer Christian supplies that customers can read, talk about, etc. This cafe will be a safe environment for Christian college students to come and have study groups, read on their own, do homework, or just enjoy a meal. The location of this business will be close to college campuses, so college students who do not have transportation can walk. In addition, this cafe will support diversity, accepting others no matter who they are. Competitors such as: Perugino, Palace Coffee | Bakery, and Studio One Café will be addressed. Along with the starting cost that would range from $100,000 to $1 million.
BUS 240, Theology and Practice of Business as Mission
Pete Diffenderfer
10 AM – Noon
Examining the Use of the Transfer Portal
The NCAA transfer portal has opened up many opportunities for collegiate athletes. However, due to NIL deals and other factors, the transfer portal has led to issues in Ethics, specifically where athletes’ morals and values lie within an athletic program. This tool has brought questions to the term “loyalty” among student-athletes. Issues include the increase of athletes entering the portal each year, coaches cannot create a culture if their players come and leave each year, coaches saving money for transfers rather than incoming freshmen, etc. Our solution to our ethical dilemma is implementing a new rule restricting undergraduate student-athletes from transferring until they fully complete two years at their current university. This solution gives them an opportunity to face their problems and try their best to work with the environment they are in. In addition, more money can be used for incoming freshmen rather than coaches saving money on transfers.
BUS 325, Sports and Recreation Management
Pete Diffenderfer
10 AM – Noon
Final Research Project
We are intending to research the topic of sports betting and how it impacts the sports culture and regulations. Whether it is impacting the fans, players, or organizations, we want to understand the negative and positive outcomes such as sports marketing strategies and gambling addiction. There are many arguments for and against sports betting. Some say betting is unethical and corrupt, while others suggest sports betting can be beneficial to the sports industry. We decided to research this topic so we could gather information and decide if sports betting is ethical or if it should be discontinued based on the health and well-being of the sports society.
BUS 325, Sports and Recreation Management
Pete Diffenderfer
10 AM – Noon
Project: Small Business Idea
We are presenting our business idea and showing how we interwove it with faith based values.
BUS 240, Theology and Practice of Business as Mission
Pete Diffenderfer
10 AM – Noon
BAM Project
I developed a Child daycare business, “Candy’s Home Day Care,” a unique home-based childcare service in our community that integrates the rich traditions of Chinese culture with Christian values. Our goal is to provide a safe, loving, and culturally enriching environment where every child is valued and embraced as an individual. By drawing inspiration from Christian teachings of love, compassion, and community, as well as the vibrant heritage of Chinese culture, we aim to nurture young minds and hearts. Our holistic approach includes language, customs, and spiritual growth and fosters a sense of belonging and understanding. At Candy’s Home Day Care, we strive to be more than just a childcare facility. We are a bridge that connects diverse cultures and a sanctuary where faith and heritage merge to create a foundation for lifelong learning and a harmonious community.
BUS 240, Theology and Practice of Business as Mission
Pete Diffenderfer
10 AM – Noon
Injury Policies in Professional Sports
We are going to evaluate and compare injury policies in the NFL, NBA, and NHL. Injury policies include injury prevention, management, and rehabilitation. We are also going to look at the financial impact of injuries on the players and the organization.
BUS 325, Sports and Recreation Management
Pete Diffenderfer
10 AM – Noon
Composition Kiosk
For the poster presentation, I intend to cover what my business plan is and how its mission will be involved in it. I will take a look at costs and what will be required to make my business.
BUS 240, Theology and Practice of Business as Mission
Pete Diffenderfer
10 AM – Noon
Athlete Mental Health Management.
Taking a look at what institutions are doing to protect and treat athletes mental health at a collegiate level of play.
BUS 325, Sports and Recreation Management
Pete Diffenderfer
10 AM – Noon
Impact Threads – a Christian Clothing Brand
Impact Threads is a proposition for a Christian for-profit business that donates a portion of profits to a partnered organization of the customer’s choice. The presented prkyseroduct will be a posterboard providing details to the proposed business, ranging from the mission statement to a SWOT analysis and more.
BUS 240, Theology and Practice of Business as Mission
Pete Diffenderfer
10 AM – Noon
The 2023 UAW Strikes: An Analysis of Auto Worker Grievances, Negotiations, and a Proposed Solution
With this project, I will analyze the UAW strikes against automobile companies in recent months. I will analyze the points at issue, the strike and picketing efforts, and the ongoing negotiations between employers and employees. I will also look at the Human Resource policies and management of automobile companies, and offer some potential, mutually beneficial solutions to the dispute.
BUS 315, Human Resource Management
Latrissa Neiworth
L203 (click here to view the live stream)
2:30 – 3 PM
Injury Policies of the NFL
With this project, I will be evaluating the Injury Prevention, Treatment, and Rehabilitation policies of the National Football League. There are a great many factors involved with sports injuries, and I will focus my presentation on six topics specifically related to football injuries: field of play, concussion protocol, equipment, load management, return-to-play policies, and medical expense coverage. I will discuss the NFL’s policies regarding these six injury factors, and propose solutions that will improve these policies.
BUS 325, Sports and Recreation Management
Pete Diffenderfer
L203 (click here to view the live stream)
3 – 3:30 PM
Examining MLB Player Value
The issue that we are looking at is how players are valued and the factors that go into the evaluations. Specifically in the sport of baseball. Mainly what we are looking at is how these crazy amounts of money are being determined for the value of the players. Also if the player is a bust and the teams still have to pay them how does that affect them.
BUS 325, Sports and Recreation Management
Pete Diffenderfer
10 AM – Noon
Renewal L+L
We are presenting our business as mission idea of Renewal L+L, a laundry and landscape buisness that focuses on hiring homeless or people of low income to get them back into the work force.
BUS 240, Theology and Practice of Business as Mission
Pete Diffenderfer
10 AM – Noon
Trouble in Paradise?
Abstract- The focus of this presentation is to highlight the troubles that tourism can bring to small tourist destinations. Sometimes tourists who travel to certain destinations fail to take proper precautions and do their research, which can often lead to dangerous or unfortunate situations for the locals and tourists. In this project, we will be looking at Oahu, Hawai’i and how tourism affected the land and the locals. After researching, we found that tourism for Hawai’i cause a lot of problems and dangerous situations. This project is not to bash on tourists but to bring awareness for small tourist destinations like Hawai’i. We will be focusing on economy, society/culture, and environment.
BUS207- Travel and Tourism
Dr. Pete Diffenderfer
Poster Judging Contest (L203: 10am – Noon)
Employee Right to Privacy vs. Employer’s Need to Know (Private Business)
In Desilets v. Walmart (1999), the district court decided that Walmart had violated its employees’ privacy rights by using hidden taping devices to record private conversations. While most privacy laws are loose when it comes to on-site camera recordings, this case decision redefines employee privacy rights in the workplace.
BUS370- Legal & Ethical Issues in Business & Management
Dr. Latrissa Neiworth
11:30am – P103
A Financially Ideal Trip to Japan
This presentation will detail the ins and outs of finding a way to travel and tour different areas in Japan, while still being financially conservative in as many ways as possible. It can be hard to travel anywhere on a budget, but Japan has many options for traveling and touring for cheap that are overlooked. This will list the rates of travel companies, different hotels with varying qualities, specific tours, and destinations that are must-see tourist attractions, including their pricing and the length for those as well.
BUS 207 – Travel and Tourism
Dr. Pete Diffenderfer
Poster Judging Contest (L203: 10am – Noon)
For Better or for Worse: Tourism in Chile
This paper will be discussing the advantages and disadvantages of tourism in the country of Chile. It will delve into the effects that tourism has on the natural environment as well as the local economies of Chile. The paper will show how tourism plays a role in conservation and how this outweighs the negative effects it has on the environment.
BUS307: Travel and Tourism
Dr. Pete Diffenderfer
Poster Judging Contest (L203: 10am – Noon)
Vail Resorts
We will be doing our presentation on Vail Resorts.We will be going over how the resort is the largest resort operator in North America with a record of 17.3 million skiers visiting and $2.5 billion in revenue for its fiscal in 2022. We will then go into talking about the Accommodations, History, Resorts within, Economics, Demand, Impacts, Transportation. We will also have bar graphs and pictures.
BUS207- Travel and Tourism
Dr. Pete Diffenderfer
Poster Judging Contest (L203: 10am – Noon)
Sports Tourism
We are going to compare and contrast the impacts of sports tourism on the host cities during the major U.S. sporting events (Super Bowl, NBA Finals, World Series).
BUS207- Travel and Tourism
Dr. Pete Diffenderfer
Poster Judging Contest (L203: 10am – Noon)
Past & Future of supersonic Air Travel and the effects on T&T
A look into the past and future of supersonic flight, and the effects on the travel and tourism industry.
BUS207: Travel and Tourism
Dr. Pete Diffenderfer
10:30am – P103
Strategic Plan for One Hope
We have created a Strategic Plan for One Hope, a local non-profit. Elements of our plan include their vision and mission and plans for moving forward.
BUS499- Business Strategy and Policy
Christy Silverthorne
2pm – Bucher Room
Vision, Mission, and Values as Competitive Advantage for Convergence Physical Therapy and Performance
Abstract- Vision, mission, and values are core tenants of what makes a business functional and beyond that, what makes a business thrive and leads to long term success. Without a vision, there is no direction for the company. Without mission, the company lacks a why, and the values that a company holds direct how it is going to function and what it is going to focus on and prioritize. Convergence Physical Therapy and Performance is a local Eugene based gym that works with clients in a cash based physical therapy model, as well as a strength training model. This presentation examines the tenants of vision, mission, and values as whole and specifically how they apply to Convergence, all under the guise that vision, mission, and values if used properly can be competitive advantages.
BUS499- Business Strategy and Policy (Honors Thesis Defense)
Christy Silverthorne
10am – Bucher Room
Convergence Physical Therapy Strategic Plan
We have created a strategic plan for Convergence Physical Therapy & Performance. The presentation will encompass many different areas of strategy from vision, mission, and values to strategic goals and timelines for implementation.
BUS499- Business Strategy and Policy
Christy Silverthorne
1:30pm – Bucher Room
Marketing of travel and tourism
I will be talking about the effects that marketing has on travel and tourism and specifically airlines and hotels and theme parks/ attractions and the different and similar ways they use marketing strategies to attract tourists.
BUS207: Travel and Tourism
Dr. Pete Diffenderfer
Poster Judging Contest (L203: 10am – Noon)
The Tourism Crisis of Haiti
This assignment is about the services that are motivated by faith and hope ought to find a way to fund there services to have beds for there residence.
BUS 307: Travel and Tourism
Dr. Pete Diffenderfer
Poster Judging Contest (L203: 10am – Noon)
Triple Oaks Realty Business Strategy
BUS 499 – Business Strategy and Policy
Christy Silverthorne
2:30pm – Bucher Room
Film Industry as Tourism
In part one of this project, I will examine Hollywood tourism which is traditionally defined as the iconic filming locations associated with films and television shows we all know and love. The tourism industry in Hollywood also includes but is not limited to destinations such as Comic-Con, Hollywood Walk of Fame, and film studio tours. I will examine the sizable role nerd culture has played in the rise of conventions both domestically and abroad. I will also examine the moral and ethical issues regarding Hollywood cemeteries, tours to celebrities’ houses, and other similar issues.
In part two, I will examine the film industry as tourism. Film and television productions do not film often in Los Angeles like in the old days. The most common places are Toronto and Vancouver in Canada, as well as Atlanta, Georgia, and many summer blockbusters film in places like England, Australia, and Bulgaria for tax credits. In addition to these perks, a production brings in hundreds, if not thousands of cast and crew members to these local destinations. These crew members build sets, support and pay local business, and hire locals as crew members and sometimes even as extras. Many of these sets have gone on to become tourist destinations like the Hobbit houses in New Zealand, the sand huts in Tunisia from Star Wars: A New Hope, and many more. A town like Bozeman, Montana gets a lot of Star Trek related tourism because of its association with the iconic show and likewise the show Yellowstone. I will examine the potential economic impacts to these cities, specifically smaller places such as Tbilisi, Republic of Georgia. I will also explore the ethical, moral, and political impacts to the film industry regrading places like China and Saudi Arabia. This is an industry that generates between $88 and $100B globally.
In part three, I will examine sports entertainment events like the Super Bowl, and WWE WrestleMania. These are global events that are both sports, but are presented and produced like any other Hollywood production. These events also bring in people from all over the world who contribute to the local economy, as well as the athletes and crew involved being tourists themselves.
BUS 507 – Entrepreneurship
Dr. Pete Diffenderfer
11am – P003
Team Andrews Capsim Project
Within the business simulation, Team Andrews sought to provide state of the art technology at reasonable prices, with priortizing the ever-changing wants and needs of our customers. We implemented both a niche cost strategy and a differentiation strategy to create desirable products. Our three products included Able, After, and Alpha in which each focused on different segments of the market. We based our weekly decisions and measured our succes on the following: Sales, ROS, leverage, contribution margin and market share. We prioritized employee training hours and recruiting expenditures. In the end, Able was our cash cow, our other products remained stable and we never had to take out an emergency loan.
BUS 499, Business Strategy and Policy
Dave Quirk
9 – 11:30 AM
Team Chester Capsim Final Presentation
Chester has offered reliable products to mainstream customers over the past 8 weeks. Our brands offer value by providing unique, affordable options to fit our customer’s lifestyle and needs. We adopted a Cost Leader with a Product Lifecycle Focus, which gains a competitive advantage by keeping R&D, production and material costs to a minimum, enabling it to compete on the basis of price. Our products included Cake, Cookie, Cupcake, and Cracker. We have a clear understanding of how our strategy and mission statement relate to our execution, along with how much we aligned our decisions to them. We delivered all relevant information necessary for full understanding on our strategy, and included what we could have done different. Dissection and evaluation of our Product Life Cycles is both thorough and extensive and includes both our success and failure. We spend time looking into our Human Resources, and how HR and Automation, Payroll issues, Retention/attrition issues, and Training $$$ Spent (among others) did over the course our life in relation to each other. Our critique of foundation company success measures is thorough, and we dive into what we have learned about our strategy over the course (both the good and bad). In closing, we make final year projections and wrap up the overall success of the Chester Sensor Company. We project that Chester will end strong in R&D, Marketing, Production, and Finance, and is set to continue growing and building through the foreseeable future.
BUS 499, Business Strategy and Policy
Dave Quirk
9 – 11:30 AM
Baldwin Sensors
Throughout this presentation we will be going in depth of our teams journey throughout the past eight weeks of running a business. We will be covering our mission statement, business strategy, the products we created and their life cycles, the positioning of those products, success measures, HR findings, and what we project to come from our business. Throughout this whole process we created two products in two different market segments, high tech and low tech, and did what we thought was best in order to make those products and our business succeed.
BUS 499, Business Strategy and Policy
Dave Quirk
9 – 11:30 AM
Team Digby BUS499 Capstone Simulation
Mission Statement
The Digby Company is focused on creating a series of both high-tech and low-tech products to suit the needs of all customers.
Strategy
Digby prioritizes investment in research and development to support innovation which exceeds consumer expectations on multiple price levels.
Product Life Cycles
The starting price for our product Diesel was set at 45$ per unit, with specifications regarding performance and size set at 7.4 (performance) and 12.6 (size). The first shift capacity for Diesel was set at 350 units. The investment approach towards marketing regarding promotion and budget were moderate. We have classified Diesel as our secondary product with Daze as the primary product. Diesel would be considered closer to the high-tech end of the industry. Diesel’s positioning was placed slightly ahead on the perceptual map.
The starting price for our product Daze was set at $35 per unit. The starting first shift capacity was set at 800 units. Performance and size were set at a respective 6.4 (performance) and 13.6 (size). We maintained a similar approach as displayed for Diesel regarding our investment in marketing promo and budget. Daze has remained as our main product closer to the low-tech end of the industry. The positioning for Daze relative to the perceptual map was also slightly ahead.
Product Positioning
With the provided debrief rubric, product positioning scores started at relatively satisfactory levels for Diesel, who saw trouble in the following two rounds based on a scoring system of 0-1.5 with 0 being most desirable. Diesel’s score was brought down to a resounding 0 by the end of round five, marking maximum ideal positioning. Daze never exceeded 1.84 and reached a low of 0 in round four.
Success Measures
The Daze contribution margin was consistently exceeding expectations with a maximum of 43.7% compared to the desired 35% and never dipping below its starting rate of 26.2%. Diesel saw steady growth from 27.8% to 33.7%, staying satisfactory despite an initial loss of 4%. Additional benchmarks were stock prices, which took a hit as positioning fell to unsatisfactory levels and rose again upon product fixes.
Human Resources Findings
Our human resources plan has been consistent with gradual adjustments along the way. We began the first few years with only 20 training hours, but we increased to 60 shortly after. The employee recruitment began with $2,500 per employee while increasing to the maximum of $5,000 shortly after. Also, our company’s automation ratings began small but have increased slowly over time.
Future Projections
As we continue to move into the next two years of company development we are lowering prices to better position ourselves. In addition, we are continuing to put money into marketing and promotional budgets to better position ourselves moving forward.
BUS 499, Business Strategy and Policy
Dave Quirk
9 – 11:30 AM
Team Erie Final Presentation
Our research will showcase our findings from decision based data we’ve collected the past seven weeks. Topics addressed will not only go over how our company did from year to year, but it will also be accompanied by comparative data of other teams in the class. Our research also shows the extent of change needed throughout the weekly decisions that would positively and negatively affect our company and the changes made in efforts to make company more successful week to week. This can be seen throughout topics such as Human Resource findings, success measures, product life cycles, and product positioning where we analyze how our decisions affected the company overall.
BUS 499, Business Strategy and Policy
Dave Quirk
9 – 11:30 AM
Brexit: a precarious step toward de-globalization
In 2016, to the astonishment of Great Britain and the rest of the world, the UK became the first country to leave the European Union. This study analyzes the motives behind the revolutionary decision known as “Brexit”, examining the economic impacts on the different stakeholders involved. Moreover, this study builds on previous research, presenting a new approach to understanding Brexit from the resource-based and institution-based views. With use of data from economic prospects and government documents, the researcher surveyed the benefits and challenges of Brexit for Great Britain as a whole, for its businesses, and for its citizens. The findings reveal that Britain will survive the exit from the union, but it will be economically worse-off and a more inward-looking place. The study concludes that this event perfectly aligns with the forecast that the world is heading toward de-globalization.
BUS 219, Global Business
Timothy Veach
1 – 2 PM
P114
1 – 2 PM
Epic Provisions – PNW Elk
The new Pacific Northwest (PNW) line of Epic bar introduces it’s first organic, nature-inspired, Elk bar line that aligns with the Whole Animal Project. This new flavor option fits perfectly with the “Live Wild, Eat Free” slogan and will specifically emphasize the bountiful PNW offerings. Elk provides healthy protein options that are preservative, gluten-free, without MSG and sugar and honors our ancestor’s diets that continue to respect nature and clean eating.
MKTG 330, Marketing
Tim Veach
SPS 100
10 AM – Noon
Starbucks Buff Blend
Our project consists of a booth presenting at a new product expo, introducing the Starbucks Buff Blend. This is based on evidence that this product will be successful in its target market. Moreover, our booth will include a digital presentation of how our product will succeed and benefit the market. We will also have an array of sample product prototypes for our booth visitors to test out.
MKTG 330, Marketing
Tim Veach
SPS 100
10 AM – Noon
Smart Nutrition
Our product is a cutting board, but this is not an ordinary wooden or plastic cutting board from the store that will only last a few months. This cutting board is able to protect the knife from going dull longer. Our cutting board will help everyone from athletes, chefs, those who want to eat healthy and everyday people. With our cutting board Smart Nutrition, you can cut, weight and dispense accurate portions. This kitchen must-have will help save time, improve cooking skills and help promote healthy eating. Smart Nutrition has multiple surfaces to prevent cross-contamination. The scale can measure in grams, kilograms, ounces, pounds, and milliliters.
MKTG 330, Marketing
Tim Veach
SPS 100
10 AM – Noon
Cabela’s ATLAS app
We are developing a prototype app that will be a very resourceful tool for hunters and outdoorsman and present it with a prototype of the app and a powerpoint
MKTG 330, Marketing
Tim Veach
SPS 100
10 AM – Noon
Nike Smart Soccer Ball
In the world of sports, technology is building better athletes, and keeping them safer on the field. With that in mind, we came up with the idea for an innovative product for Nike, a smart soccer ball that allows players to take their game to the next level.
The Nike SS ball is a smart soccer ball that a sensor-packed inside that connects with an iOS or android app via Bluetooth and sends your game data to your device. The application presents an immense amount of data like speed, RPM, and impact zone on the ball. Not only does the Nike SS Ball allow users to easily identify strengths and weakness of their kicks it also provides detailed coaching instructions to help improve a shot’s bend or knuckle. The app has tutorials to help beginners and includes progress recording as a regular fitness service.
It even turns training into a mission mini-game, as if the kicks had to go through a virtual wall, for example, making you kick a specific height to improve placement. After using a full charge, which can last up to two a thousand kicks, the ball can be powered by a wireless charger. In addition to free kicks, this product is suitable for penalty kicks, long-range passes, corner kicks and goal shots.
MKTG 330, Marketing
Tim Veach
SPS 100
10 AM – Noon
McDonald’s Grilled Chicken McNuggets
For our ACE Day presentation, our job was to create a new product aimed to be introduced to an existing company or business. We have created the Grilled Chicken McNugget for the famous fast-food restaurant McDonald’s. Through our presentation, we will be sharing all the information we have learned about a product mix, target segments, branding, and corporate objectives from our marketing course in our brand new product. The presentation will be a mock expo style booth, showcasing our product with visual materials, a prototype, research, credit to the current brand, and how our new product idea will be successful.
MKTG 330, Marketing
Tim Veach
SPS 100
10 AM – Noon
New product Expo: Swoosh Scooter
Our expo booth will introduce a new and fun form of transportation to Eugene, an electric scooter that you can rent off from one of its locations. We are partnered up with Nike and Bird. We want to showcase our product and the marketing mix that we constructed. Our target segments with the Swoosh Scooter are primarily college students that attend the University of Oregon and NCU. The objective of our expo booth is to identify the product and marketing mix with Nike and Bird.
MKTG 330, Marketing
Tim Veach
SPS 100
9 AM – Noon
New Product Expo: Chewy Fuel
Our product is a chewing gum that contains caffeine developed under Wrigley chewing gum to accommodate to their business strategy. This is developed as an alternative to coffee and energy drinks which contain large amounts of caffeine and sugars. Our target market is 18 to 25 year olds who are looking for healthier ways to get their daily caffeine. The objective of our booth will be to introduce the new product and stimulate potential new customers within the market.
MKTG 330, Marketing
Tim Veach
SPS 100
9 AM – Noon
New Product Expo: Umpqua Dairy-Free Ice Cream
Our objective is to introduce a new line of dairy-free ice cream for Umpqua Dairy since there is a growing market for dairy-free products. Based on our research, we believe the addition of this product will enhance their competitive advantage in the industry. The purpose of our booth is to provide potential consumers with product samples, as a well as our research and knowledge on its anticipated success.
MKTG 330, Marketing
Tim Veach
SPS 100
9 AM – Noon
New Product Expo: Space-Saving Chair
Our product is a chair that folds into a bench. This is developed for Resource Furniture to help improve their selection of space-saving furniture. Our presentation will be to demonstrate our product, show the marketing plan, and how it will improve the company’s ability to reach their target audience.
MKTG 330, Marketing
Tim Veach
SPS 100
9 AM – Noon
New Product Expo: Extra “Space” Gum
Our product that we are showcasing is a new gum distributing container for used gum after it has been chewed. The company our new product is for is “Extra” gum; we hope to use this product to build additional market share with new customers along with building a positive environmental view of our company to customers. We hope to use this booth at ACE day to create conversation about our new product (Extra space gum), as well as to showcase the marketing mix and promotional strategy of our product.
MKTG 330, Marketing
Tim Veach
SPS 100
9 AM – Noon
New Product Expo: Apple Air Boom
Apple Inc. is expanding our product line with the introduction of Air Boom headset. We will be demonstrating the applications of our marketing mix in our product to attract customers in the exciting experience of our new product at our booth.
MKTG 330, Marketing
Tim Veach
SPS 100
9 AM – Noon
CAPSIM Competition
Mission Statement
“Reliable products for low technology customers: Our brands offer value. Our stakeholders are bondholders, stockholders, customers and management.”
In order to make our company unique, we will produce reliability through our products that focus on satisfying our customer’s needs.
BUS 499, Business Strategy & Policy
Dave Quirk
L204
10 AM – Noon
Capsim Simulation
Mission Statement:
As a company we strive for the competitive advantage over our competition. We keep R&D, production and material costs to a minimum, which helps us to keep our prices at the best value. Our reputation is built on the devotion we have to help create exceptionally low-cost products for you, our customers.
Company Strategy: Broad Cost Leader
As a team we chose this to be the best strategy to follow as a guideline due to keeping costs low for our customers but not losing out on producing intermediate lines of products. Being in-between both high and low tech gives up the competitive advantage over other companies because we save costs in many areas including R&D, production and employee costs.
BUS 499, Business Strategy & Policy
Dave Quirk
L204
10 AM – Noon
Business Capstone Presentation
Premium products for mainstream customers: Our brands withstand the test of time. Our stakeholders are customers, stockholders, management and employees.
Our company strives to keep our cot low enough that they are desirable for customers, while keeping the products durable enough to withstand the constant use. We will continue to make products in the low and high tech market for sensors, in order to meet the demands of the most people possible.
BUS 499, Business Strategy & Policy
Dave Quirk
L204
10 AM – Noon
Business Capstone Presentation
Premium products for mainstream customers: Our brands withstand the test of time. Our stakeholders are customers, stockholders, management and employees. We are going to make premium products for both the high and low tech markets. We will continue to provide the best quality items and will strive to keep our customers happy.
BUS 499, Business Strategy & Policy
Dave Quirk
L204
10 AM – Noon
MICRO TOPGOLF
Our product idea is to take TopGolf and bring it to smaller cities by downsizing the facility. This will be accomplished by offering the Top Golf experience to markets that have an appropriate demographic, that will be able to support this type of entertainment. The appropriate demographic will be specifically related to income and wealth of the prospects, and size of the city, along with other factors such as access to land and property that will support the footprint for MICRO TOPGOLF facility. Top Golf typically targets larger cities, but our product is going to target smaller cities. We will overall be creating a MICRO TOPGOLF facility, with fewer bays, floors, and less overall square footage.
MKTG 330, Marketing
Tim Veach
SPS 100
1 – 3 PM
National Coalition for Homeless Veterans
The National Coalition for Homeless Veterans is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to providing support for homeless veterans through job training, health care services, and housing opportunities. An analysis of the organization’s Form 990 will discuss the governance and program services offered by the organization. This form also reviews the accomplishments, including the mission statement, revenues, and expenses. The presentation will evaluate whether the organization’s significant activities are favorable or unfavorable compared to prior years. It will provide an overview of the financial statements and different tax schedules. Also it will examine if paid personnel have been properly identified as employees to ensure the correct payroll taxes have been calculated. The overview of the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans will offer insight into the activities and programs of the organization and give a better understanding of how donated resources are being used.
ACTG 470, Accounting for Non-Profit Organizations
Stacey Lewis
P103
10 AM – Noon
The Half Loaf
For ACE Day, my group will be presenting our product expo for our Marketing 330 class. We will be sharing our product that we have created which is The Half Loaf. We thought of the idea to create the Half Loaf for individual households who may not use as much bread as others and ultimately end up throwing it away. In our product demonstration, we will be sharing the implications and strategies we have learned throughout the Marketing course and applying it to our product. In the presentation we will be showing our new Half Loaf that we have paired up with Wonder Bread and showcasing our new packaging as well. We will be explaining our product, pricing and promotion that we have developed for the Half Loaf. We will also be sharing about our competitors, our SWOT, our goals and objectives and the age group we are aiming for. Throughout the product demonstration, members listening will find out about the difficulties of starting up a new product and the steps that need to be taken in research before it is released.
MKTG 330, Marketing
Tim Veach
SPS 100
1 – 3 PM
Signature Assignment Presentation
The main purpose of this presentation is to create a new prototype and showcase the steps in doing so. The prototype “HI-Coverage Highlight” is unique in more ways than one. This prototype consists of a well-known cosmetic brand’s two best-selling items and mixing them together to create a new makeup product.
MKTG 330, Marketing
Tim Veach
SPS 100
1 – 3 PM
Hybrid Elite Backpack
Whether you’re an elite athlete headed to the gym, competition or the classroom, Hybrid Elite backpack will keep you organized. Featuring multiple pockets, water-resistant fabrics, solar-panels, USB ports and comfortable padded straps to keep you going all day.
MKTG 330, Marketing
Tim Veach
SPS 100
1 – 3 PM
World Wildlife Fund
The non-profit organization World Wildlife Fund has been protecting the future of nature for 50 years. They work in 100 countries and are supported by more than one million members in the United States and close to five million globally. Since they are not for profit, the presenter will be focusing on their Form 990 helping to elaborate on why you should help contribute to their cause. Topics that will be covered are their financials, accomplishments, and their work.
ACTG 470, Accounting for Non-Profit Organizations
Stacey Lewis
P103
10 AM – Noon
YMCA Form 990
I will be presenting how the YMCA fills out their Form 990. A form 990 is a tax form that presents information to the public on non-profits. Since these organizations are tax exempt, this form shows where their money comes from and how they use their money. I will be dissecting selected sections of the form that will give a description of the vital information.
ACTG 470, Accounting for Non-Profit Organizations
Stacey Lewis
P103
10 AM – Noon
FIFA 990 Form
For my ACE Day presentation, I will be talking about FIFA’s 990 form. The 990 form is a form that organizations must file to the IRS each year. The 990 form disallows non-profit organizations to abuse their tax-exempt status. FIFA was established in 1904 to oversee international competition in soccer. FIFA notably known for the major international tournament the World Cup. This event collected over 901 million dollars in revenue. Which makes this event profitable, even though the World Cup only happens every four years.
ACTG 470, Accounting for Non-Profit Organizations
Stacey Lewis
P103
10 AM – Noon
Food for Lane County Form 990
Food for Lane County is a food bank located in Eugene that collects and distributes food donations to local communities. They are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that must file a Form 990 with the IRS. The Form 990 being presented shows the financial information for Food for Lane County for fiscal year 2015 and 2016. The presentation will include an analysis of the financial information included on the Form 990, the purpose of the organization, and a discussion of the additional schedules the organization is required to file with the IRS.
ACTG 470, Accounting for Non-Profit Organizations
Stacey Lewis
P103
10 AM – Noon
The First Tee, Chicago Non-Profit
The First Tee is a nation wide non-profit that incorporates the game of golf into the lives of children and young adults along with the life lessons that come with the game. There are over twelve hundred chapters in the United States and the presenter will focus on the financial statements of the Greater Chicago chapter. The first tee is a 501(c)3 non-profit and because of that they file a form 990. Most tax-exempt organizations that have gross receipts of at least $200,000 or assets worth at least $500,000 must file Form 990 on an annual basis. The presentation will break down the different parts, schedules, and statements inside the form. The different portions will be shared in a manner that is understandable to the general public, and end with an explanation to why (or why not) this is a valid non-profit to donate finances or time.
ACTG 470, Accounting for Non-Profit Organizations
Stacey Lewis
P103
10 AM – Noon
UA NEW product line
Comparing UA with competitors. Introducing “lightening hands” ball workout gloves. Showing comparison with competing brands other than Nike. Expanding UA’s products to show their uniqueness to Nike and Adidas
MKTG 330, Marketing
Tim Veach
SPS 100
1 – 3 PM
Girl Scouts 990 Presentation
For ACE Day, I will presenting on the non-profit organization Girl Scouts for the Non-Profit Accounting 470 class. Throughout the presentation the audience will learn about who the Girl Scouts organization is, their history and their 990 Form. The 990 Form is important because it lets the public know their records and gives potential donors some insight before donating to them. It also informs the IRS the nonprofits financial status and see if they meet the qualifications for being tax exempted. Within the presentation there will be slides that cover the organizations service accomplishments, required schedules, IRS Filings, Management, Compensations, Statement of Revenue, Balance Sheet, Financial Statements, Contributions and many more. The purpose of this presentation is to inform audiences on whether or not from the research done, if the organization is a good place to donate to and whether or not their money is going to actually benefit what they are saying will.
ACTG 470, Accounting for Non-Profit Organizations
Stacey Lewis
P103
10 AM – Noon
Holt International Form 990
Holt International is a non-profit organization that uses Christian principals to navigate them through their services of family strengthening, orphanage and vulnerable children care, and adoption services. The presentation will be breaking down their form 990 and presenting it to the audience in order gain insight of how and where their finances are being appropriated. The presentation is distributed as follows: Statements regarding other IRS filings and tax compliance, governance, management, and disclosure; compensation of officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and independent contractors; statement of revenue, statement of functional expends, balance sheet, financial statement and reporting; schedule A, Schedule B, schedule C, schedule J, schedule L, schedule O. The Form 990 is an informational tax form that most tax-exempt organizations must file annually. It gives the IRS an overview of the organizations activities. The organizations give an outline of the accomplishments for the previous year to justify the tax-exempt status. The IRS wants to be secure that the organization in question will continue to qualify for their tax-exempt status. Holt International must fill out the Form 990 because their gross receipts and assets are more than $200,000 for receipts and/or $500,000 worth of assets. The Form 990 requires organizations to describe its mission or any other significant activates, as well as financial details on its revenues, expenses, assets and liabilities.
ACTG 470, Accounting for Non-Profit Organizations
Stacey Lewis
P103
10 AM – Noon
New Umpqua Ice Cream Flavor
Our project explores the idea of introducing a new ice cream flavor to local Umpqua Dairy’s product mix. It is mostly a modification to a product that the company already produces. They sell chocolate ice cream and they have cookies and cream ice cream, but what we are doing is combining the two. Competing businesses such as Tillamook Dairy have the same two products, so if Umpqua can come out with a new modification, it will set them apart from Tillamook. It appeals to chocolate and cookie lovers while still being able to buy locally. There are many other ice cream company’s that sell chocolate cookies and cream ice cream. For example, one of America’s top ice cream brand, Breyer’s, has cookies and cream chocolate ice cream blast and is almost a dollar cheaper for the same amount, but what they don’t have is the appeal of a local company. Umpqua is “family owned and family operated”. We are going to show why paying that extra dollar is worth it.
MKTG 330, Marketing
Tim Veach
SPS 100
1 – 3 PM
The Humanity and Hope United Foundation
The Humanity and Hope United Foundation is about helping create opportunities in small villages in Honduras. They are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and therefore must file a 990. A Form 990 is a way for tax-exempt organizations to report their financials, while keeping it public. This allows the public and the IRS to evaluate the organizations financials and form an opinion. The presenter will be presenting about the mission and vision of this organization, their financials, and any schedules they have to prepare for tax purposes.
ACTG 470, Accounting for Non-Profit Organizations
Stacey Lewis
P103
10 AM – Noon