The School of Business Capstone Showcase 2025

Date: Wednesday, June 11

Time: 3:00–5:00 PM

Location: SMSU Ballroom, Smith Memorial Student Union

Join us in celebrating the incredible work of School of Business Senior Capstone students, alongside their PSU faculty, community partners, and clients.

This special event will feature:

Student Presentations (live + video highlights)
Panel Discussions with students, partners, and faculty
Partner Expo Tables: Networking Hour to connect, celebrate, and showcase your products and services.

Whether you're a student, faculty member, or community guest, you're welcome! Come learn about PSU’s community-based learning model, the real-world challenges tackled by our Capstone students, and how you can get involved in future projects.

See how we “let knowledge serve the city” — and discover new ways to connect, collaborate, and make an impact.

Event Agenda | 3-5 PM | Wednesday, June 11th

3:00 PM	Doors Open
3:05 PM	Welcome Remarks
3:10 - 3:45 PM	Student Presentations OSU Food Innovation Center Tree House Paymerobot Ava Roasteria Homebody Central Fire Lily Coffee
3:45 - 4:15 PM	Panel Speaker Session James Allen \| Visual Aid, Inc. Beth Lambert \| Micro Enterprise Services of Oregon Nikotris Lewis \| New Seasons Andrew Hoan \| Portland Metro Chamber Moderator: Marc Moran \| PSU Area Director of Advertising Program
4:15 - 4:30 PM	Q&A
4:30 PM	Networking Expo & Snacks

Capstone Projects

Ava Roasteria

Ava Roasteria is a women-owned coffee company operating multiple locations across Oregon, known for artisanal beverages, baked goods, and community-focused spaces...

Luna's Ice Cream

Luna’s Ice Cream is a women-owned small business based in Milwaukie, Oregon, specializing in handcrafted ice cream with inventive flavors like lavender honey and bourbon pecan.

OK Variety Co. (DBA Wags!)

Wags is a small business operating under OK Variety Co., offering pet care products and services such as grooming, retail, and dog-friendly events.

Tree House

Team Treehouse is an online education platform offering project-based courses in coding, web development, and technology, designed to help learners build career-ready skills.

Oregon Design Specialist

Assisi Software

Assisi Software is a small business specializing in forestry management tools, offering solutions like carbon modeling, inventory mapping, and volume calculation through their flagship product, Assisi Forest.

Paymerobot

PayMeRobot is a mobile app developed by Lucrativity, LLC, enabling users to create and participate in video-based competitions through challenges, ratings, and short film content sharing.

Five Star Guitars

Five Star Guitars is a boutique music retailer specializing in high-end instruments, repairs, and lessons, offering custom guitars from brands like Paul Reed Smith and Gibson alongside amplifier services.

Elk Rock Yoga

Elk Rock Yoga is a women-owned small business offering yoga classes, workshops, and equity-priced memberships to promote holistic wellness through accessible practices.

Homebody Central

Homebody Central is a women and BIPOC-owned small business focused on promoting wellness through self-care products like aromatherapy candles, bath salts, and home essentials crafted with simple, natural ingredients.

Star Day Foods

Starday Foods uses AI-driven analytics to rapidly develop and commercialize shelf-stable food products like plant-based proteins and allergen-free snacks, targeting consumer trends through brands such as Habeya and Gooey Snacks.

Max’s Booch LLC

Max's Booch is a Salem-based kombucha company founded by Max Ransom, crafting small-batch fermented tea using organic ingredients like locally sourced Minto Island Tea and real fruit juices.

Skyfarer Academy

Skyfarer Academy connects aspiring pilots with certified flight instructors for live online and in-person training, offering tailored sessions in areas like checkride prep, instrument ratings, and aviation theory.

Smile Solution LLC

Smile Solution LLC is a dental practice based in Puyallup, Washington, offering restorative care, implant prosthodontics, and cosmetic dentistry through advanced techniques and patient-centered treatment plans.

Roasted By Mom

Roasted By Mom is a women-owned coffee roastery based in Hillsboro, Oregon, crafting ethically sourced blends with bold names like "Bad A. Mama" and "Cool Mom Decaf" to reflect its rebellious, community-driven ethos.

Healuxe LLC

Healuxe LLC is a women-owned wellness company offering holistic health products and services designed to promote self-care and community-driven well-being.

Parra Wine

Parra Wine Co. is a boutique winery founded by Sam Parra in 2019, producing single-vineyard Oregon wines such as Tempranillo and canned wine blends.

Hunger Fighters Oregon

Hunger Fighters Oregon operates a no-barrier food pantry in Lake Oswego, providing free groceries, hygiene items, and household essentials without requiring proof of income, residency, or appointments.

Meals on Wheels People

Meals on Wheels People delivers nutritious meals and provides social support to homebound seniors aged 60+ across the Portland metro area, operating through volunteer-driven deliveries and community dining centers.

Portland State University Outdoor Program

Portland State University’s Outdoor Program provides affordable gear rentals, workshops, and guided outdoor adventures like hiking, paddleboarding, and skiing to help students and community members explore the Pacific Northwest’s natural landscapes.

Girl Scouts of Oregon & SW Washington

Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington empowers over 11,500 girls through leadership programs in STEM, outdoor education, and civic engagement, supported by 6,800 volunteers across 35 counties.

Ka Aha Lahui O Olekona

Ka ʻAha Lāhui O ʻOlekona Hawaiian Civic Club (KALO HCC) fosters Native Hawaiian cultural preservation and community connection in Oregon and Southwest Washington through initiatives like kalo (taro) cultivation, educational workshops.

OSU Food Innovation Center

The OSU Food Innovation Center supports agricultural businesses through product development, packaging design, and market strategy, helping transform culinary concepts into commercially viable goods.