The School of Business Capstone Showcase 2024

Thursday, June 6th, 2024

4:00 - 6:00pm

University Place Hotel, Willamette Room

Read About Capstone History

Join us as we celebrate The School of Business Senior Capstone students’ projects along with their PSU faculty and our community partners and clients. The event will include a keynote address, project presentations from students and faculty, and networking opportunities.

In addition to the Business Capstone projects, this year colleagues and students from University Studies and the Maseeh College of Engineering and Computer Science will join us to share their capstone work and to launch possible future collaborations

We welcome students, faculty, and community members! Attendees will learn about community-based learning at PSU, the challenges faced and recommendations from Senior Capstone students, and how to become involved in future Senior Capstone projects. Witness how we “let knowledge serve the city” and make a connection to advance your endeavors.

Event Agenda

Start	End	Title	Start	End	Title
4:00 PM	4:04 PM	Welcome	4:55 PM	4:59 PM	Snappy Dresser
4:05 PM	4:14 PM	Opening Remarks	5:00 PM	5:04 PM	WonderTix Ticketing
4:15 PM	4:19 PM	Community-Based Learning	5:05 PM	5:09 PM	Columbia Bar
4:20 PM	4:25 PM	RP7	5:10 PM	5:14 PM	StarsBars
4:25 PM	4:29 PM	Hot Mama Salsa	5:15 PM	5:19 PM	Caiman Cafe
4:30 PM	4:34 PM	University Place Hotel	5:20 PM	5:24 PM	The ReFrame Collective
4:40 PM	4:44 PM	Angel Bake	5:25 PM	5:29 PM	Ottis & Pearl
4:45 PM	4:49 PM	Engage Portland	5:30 PM		Conclusion
4:50 PM	4:54 PM	Startups for All

Capstone Projects

Treehouse Original

Hot Salsa Mama

University Hotel

Angel Bake

United Way of Columbia-Willamette

Startups for All

Critical Community-based learning

Treehouse Originals: Deliciousness from the Kitchen Table to the Campsite

Treehouse Originals is in the specialty beverage industry. Their products are currently drinking chocolate and coconut creamers. The students, along with Aaron Koch, the founder and owner of Treehouse Originals, . . .

Hot Mama Slasa

Our mission has always been to promote and share our Chicana culture and to make people happy by making them good food. We are passionate about working within and for our community. We partner with small local farms to buy our specialty chili peppers and to promote . . .

University Place Hotel: Next-Generation Hospitality at PSU

As a growing and evolving academic institution, PSU is one of a handful of universities nationwide that own and operate a Hotel/Conference/Food & Beverage venue. The Business Capstone students are looking into the feasibility . . .

Angel Bake: Elevating Culinary Excellence with Premium Flavoring Extracts

For over eight years, Saëna's Angel Bake products have been a trusted name in the culinary world, specializing in flavoring extracts that redefine taste experiences. Their growing business is driven by an . . .

Engage Portland: Uniting Community Efforts for a Thriving City

The Portland Community Engagement Collective (PCEC), sponsored by United Way Columbia-Willamette, aims to enhance community involvement in addressing Portland's challenges, particularly around homelessness and housing . . .

Unity in Creation: The Grace Project's New Path for Solopreneur Collaboration

The Grace Project is an innovative initiative designed to address the challenges faced by solopreneurs, especially those from marginalized groups who often feel they cannot succeed alone. Unlike traditional . . .

Critical Community-based Learning: A Framework for Centering Justice & Reciprocity in Capstones

Join Dr. Amie Riley (UNST Capstone Instructor) and Celine Fitzmaurice (UNST Capstone Instructor & Faculty Support Facilitator) in exploring Dr. Tania Mitchell’s (2008) three-pillared approach . .

The Reframe Collective

Columbia Bar

Star Bar

Caiman Cafe

Snappy Dresser

Winder Tix

Ottis and Pearl

RP7 Online

The ReFrame Collective: Building Strong and Sustainable Communities

The ReFrame Collective intends to create a new virtual program to reach and meet the needs of children pushed out of public schools by utilizing virtual community support. Since this is a new segment, it faces the . . .

Natural Bites: Growing a Healthy Snack Revolution

"Good Health Starts in the Gut" underscores the philosophy that what we consume directly impacts our health. Ivan, driven by a passion for cooking, began crafting homemade snack bars with a focus on natural ingredients. Through . . .

Eco Luxe Locks: Expanding StarBars for a Greener Tomorrow

StarBars is a sustainable enterprise producing high-quality shampoo and conditioner bars that match the effectiveness of salon products without the environmental impact of plastic packaging. These bars offer a dual benefit . . .

Caiman Cafe: Growth Plan for Downtown PDX

Caiman Cafe is a Cuban Mexican cafe in downtown Portland, near PSU. The objective of this project was to identify optimal and practical solutions for enhancing Caiman Cafe’s business across three pivotal categories crucial for the cafe’s success . .

Snappy Dresser: Dressing up Dogs with Ease

This project centers on launching a new pet attire concept. Business Capstone students involved in the project are tasked with conducting a comprehensive market analysis to understand consumer needs and industry trends. This analysis will . . .

WonderTix Ticketing

WonderTix is a web application for theater ticketing, event management and donor management. PSU Computer Science (CS) Capstone students developed WonderTix for Portland Playhouse, a small, local, non-profit theater company. Eight different CS Capstone teams . . .

Ottis & Pear: Lovebale Design for Livable World

Ottis & Pearl is dedicated to making beauty accessible in every home. They believe in combining affordable design with genuine artisanal housewares and furniture to create a sustainable ecosystem benefiting our customers, artists, and . . .

RP7 Online

RP7 Online is an HR guide for businesses, working parents, and career builders. Its goal is to help the workplace become more inclusive. The owner, Rosa, accomplishes this daily by sharing her knowledge and creating more awareness about historically marginalized people. . .