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Adriana Alcantar, Ruby Lane, Makenna Mosher & Anna Stone

Future Forward for Women

We are wanting to present a non-profit business

Imagine a place where homeless women and mothers don’t just try to survive, but they thrive and rebuild their lives for a brighter future. At Future Forward, we provide career coaching, job training, childcare, and feminine products and tips to support and help women regain independence and enter the workforce with confidence. Our team of dedicated mentors and partnerships works to connect these women to real job opportunities, with a goal of breaking the cycle of homelessness and financial struggles, especially for young women and single mothers. Located in the Eugene, OR area, we offer workshops, one-on-one counseling, workplace readiness revamp, and resume building sessions, all at no cost. Many women, especially those in vulnerable situations, lack the resources to restart their lives and careers. We are here every step of the way because second chances start with the right support. Join us in empowering women to rebuild their lives one job at a time.

BUS 120, Introduction to Business and Entrepreneurship

Pete Diffenderfer

Womack Lobby and Room 100

10 AM – Noon

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Allyson Bruner, Savaun Deng, Anthony Johnson & Blossom Robinson

Drinks Express

Drinks express is a coffee subscription company, designed to help our customers save money while getting their morning coffee we provide quick shipping and ethically sourced drinks to refresh our buyers. Our goal is to bring the best parts of a coffee shop to your doorstep without you breaking the bank, with everything you need to make your drinks provided in our starter box you will be set for a great day with good coffee.

BUS 120, Introduction to Business and Entrepreneurship

Pete Diffenderfer

Womack Lobby and Room 100

10 AM – Noon

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Nevan Englin, Eli Ezpeleta, Jace Meyer & Agustin Morales

NewJen Tints:

LED headlights have become common on most-of, if not all motorized vehicles. However, they have a severe downside, contributing to 12%-15% of all car crashes. NewJen Tints aims to create a viable, detailed product aimed to resolve this issue; a window tint that dissipates harsh, blue LED light from car headlights. With our sustainable business model, we aim to decrease the amount of car crashes, one car at a time.

BUS 120, Introduction to Business and Entrepreneurship

Pete Diffenderfer

Womack Lobby and Room 100

10 AM – Noon

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Derek Little, Tristan Pajente & Trinity Peterson

Mission Renewed

We will be presenting a poster board of our business. Our business is a non-profit organisation designed to help veterans with individual needs. Our goal is to provide a service connecting veterans to 3rd party organisations, assist with VA benefits and help with job placement.

BUS 120, Introduction to Business and Entrepreneurship

Pete Diffenderfer

Womack Lobby and Room 100

10 AM – Noon

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Lindsey Rankin & Eden Witten

NurseLink business

Imagine a place where clinics, long-term care facilities, and hospitals never have to struggle with nurse shortages. NurseLink provides a platform connecting licensed nurses with healthcare facilities. We are solving the staffing gap by giving nurses the flexibility to choose jobs that fit into their schedule. ​While also ensuring healthcare facilities have the support they need.​ Through our app, facilities can post jobs, and certified RNS, CNAs, and LPNs can accept them immediately. We operate nationwide, and cater to clinics, long-term care centers, and hospitals. We ensure that patient care is never compromised. We bridge the gap anytime, anywhere, ​whether it’s last-minute coverage or​ long-term staffing needs. With NurseLink, healthcare needs can run smoother, reduce burnout in nurses, patients can receive quality care, and nurses can have more control. 

BUS 120, Introduction to Business and Entrepreneurship

Pete Diffenderfer

Womack Lobby and Room 100

10 AM – Noon

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Grace Wetherup

Women’s Golf Apparel

A business that create comfortable, functional stylish golf clothing that female golfers at every level can feel comfortable and be confident will allow them succeed in their sport.

BUS 120, Introduction to Business and Entrepreneurship

Pete Diffenderfer

Womack Lobby and Room 100

10 AM – Noon

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Elizabeth Ekwere

A Retrospective and Introspective Look at Innovation in Small Business

This project is about innovation in small business. I will look at the innovative nature of a small photography business from the 1960s and how these innovations related to its external business environment. Upon observing these innovations, I will utilize them as a model to guide innovation in small businesses today.

BUS 120, Introduction to Business and Entrepreneurship

Pete Diffenderfer

L204

2:00 – 2:30 PM

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Davis Kyser

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

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Benjamin Randol

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

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Benjamin Randol

Marketing for Bushnell Softball Senior Night

I will be giving a Power Point presentation on my group’s final project for the class: creating and marketing an event for an assigned Bushnell sport. My group was assigned to Bushnell softball. I will explain how my group planned our event: a tailgate for the softball team’s senior night game. I will also go over the various marketing strategies we employed before and during the event. Lastly, I will give my take on the results of our marketing campaign. 

MKTG 436, Sports Marketing

Pete Diffenderfer

P103

11:30 AM – Noon

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William Callahan, Davis Kyser & Sayer Pescosolido

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

Bucher Room

10 AM – Noon

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Tierra Dumlao

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

Bucher Room

10 AM – Noon

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Tierra Dumlao & Halliday Hubbard

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

Bucher Room

10 AM – Noon

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Harmony Goodman, Sidney Lane, & Sayer Pescosolido

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

Bucher Room

10 AM – Noon

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Candy xiaohui He

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

Bucher Room

10 AM – Noon

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Dylan Hough, Elizabeth Mathis, & Benjamin Randol

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

Bucher Room

10 AM – Noon

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William Jewell

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

Bucher Room

10 AM – Noon

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Olivia Kelzenberg, Sydney Myhre, & Mai Tomlin

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

Bucher Room

10 AM – Noon

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Zoe Kingsley & Janea Robertson

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

Bucher Room

10 AM – Noon

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Benjamin Randol

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

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Nate Rasmussen & Garrett Vohs

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

Bucher Room

10 AM – Noon

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Hana Slayden, Jayden Soriano & John Stephens

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

Bucher Room

10 AM – Noon

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Autumn Arcangel & Alexus Hernandez

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)

Bobby Byrd

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)

Christopher Rosebrook, Will Callahan

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)

Dylan Hough and Christian Benavides

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)

Elizabeth Mathis, Aaron von Bruck

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)

Janea Robertson

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)

Robbie McGowen

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

Amanda Torres-Sanchez, Gabriel Fatooh, Melody Garcia, Jacob Lilley, and Kyle Aure

NEO Project

This team is creating an organization that investigates near earth objects (NEOs) and formulates an organizational plan to neutralize the threat that NEOs pose to earth. NEOs are comets and asteroids which have orbits that come in proximity to earth. Our five team members are developing separate departments within the organization. In our hierarchical organizational structure, Amanda serves as the Chief Executive Officer, Jacob as the Chief Technology Officer in charge of logistics and strategy, Kyle as the Chief Financial Officer in charge of finances and technology, Gabe as the Chief People Officer in charge of communications and ethics, and Melody as the Chief Sustainability Officer in charge of crisis management. Our research leads us to use the kinetic impactor technique to neutralize NEO threats. To determine this as the appropriate technique, we consider factors such as deflection effectiveness, probability of success, risk of failure, logistical factors, time to execute, and total strategy costs. This team not only formulates a strategy to combat NEO’s, but more importantly develops an organization that sustains the strategy.

BUS 415 – Group and Organizational Behavior

Pete Diffenderfer

11:00am – 12:00pm L203 (Poster Contest)

Jamison Hanson & Jessica Woods

Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory at the University Level

Herzberg’s Two-Factor theory demonstrates workplace success and satisfaction through analyzing motivational and hygiene factors. Our presentation will take this theory and transform it into a university context, showing the factors that differentiate a working university from a successful university. We will use Bushnell as an example and show where our university stands according to specific factors that determine without bias, student satisfaction or dissatisfaction.

BUS 415 – Group and Organizational Behavior

11:00am – 12:00pm L203 (Poster Contest)

Miriam Gutierrez

Remote Work

This presentation will dive deep into the issues, opportunities, and future of remote work. It will start by researching how the utilization of technology created the idea of working out of the office. Currently, there has been a major shift to remote work due to Covid-19. Industries like hospitality, retail, manufacturing, telecommunication, and medicine were impacted differently by the pandemic. Some industries have embraced remote work while others are pushing the workforce back into the office. The presentation will discuss the negative and positive effects of remote work on workers and the company. It will conclude by exploring the future implications and trends of remote work.

BUS 415 – Group and Organizational Behavior

Pete Diffenderfer

11:00am – 12:00pm L203 (Poster Contest)

Austin Dame

DameGood Innovation

This presentation will address the following: innovation, creation, evolution, and future direction of a student-created product. The opening priority is to address what innovation is, and how this concept was applied towards discovering a solution to a problem within the outdoors industry. The next approach in this presentation is to expand on the benefits the product offers and the variety of ways it can be utilized. In this segment, the product will be examined and compared. The following section is to explain the evolution of the product and break down the research and development process. In this stage, the variety of materials, suppliers worked with, and environmental necessities that have been applied to the product will be addressed. The final step is to break down the personal learning process, while expressing the personal future objectives with this product. Essentially, this presentation will take an in-depth look at what happens when a student is developing a product.

MKTG 434, Consumer Behavior

Pete Diffenderfer

Banquet Room, poster #3

10 AM – Noon

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