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We have Events in

• Finance
• Business Administration
• Management Information Systems
• Digital Communication & Design
• Management, Marketing & Communication
• Health Administration

 Initial Case Study Topic: Ellie has always had a passion for gold jewelry and has decided to turn her hobby into a small business. For the past several years, Ellie has been selling her gold jewelry at trade shows and online. Ellie has
received interest from several partners who want to place large orders and carry her products as part of their permanent collections. Ellie has been operating her business as a hobby but has decided that now
is the time to create a small business and operate it full-time. Ellie does not know much about the
different types of business organizations and would like your advice on what type of business she should
start. Ellie will be investing $100,000 of her own money into the business, in addition to contributing
equipment worth $400,000. Ellie estimates that this equipment still has 10 years of life left and
estimates that she will be able to sell it for $40,000 at the end of that time. Ellie has also secured a
$500,000 loan from First Bank with an annual interest rate of 5% for 10 years.

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• Topic: Investigate the economic impact of digital streaming services on traditional media. In your
  response, consider the following:

  • Effects on revenue and market share of traditional media
  • Influence on consumer media consumption habits
  • Changes in advertising strategies and business models
  • Role of technology and innovation in media delivery
  • Impact on content creation and distribution
  • Long-term trends in media industry dynamics

  Technological innovations

Topic: Explain the primary objectives of monetary policy and discuss the tools central banks use to
achieve these objectives. Evaluate the effectiveness of these tools in managing inflation and promoting
economic stability, providing real-world examples to support your argument.

In your response, consider the following:

• the main tools used by central banks to implement monetary policy, including open market
  operations, the discount rate, and reserve requirements.
• criticisms regarding the effectiveness and possible unintended consequences of central banks
• future challenges and opportunities for central banks

Topic: The importance of business etiquette in the workplace is multi-faceted and contributes
significantly to the success and functions of any organization. Business etiquette involves a set of
behaviors and expectations that facilitate respectful and effective interactions among colleagues,
clients, and stakeholders. Explain in detail how you would train a new administrative assistant on Digital
Solutions’ employee expectations regarding this topic.

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Topic:  Java Junction, headquartered in Maplewood, New Jersey, is a growing coffee shop chain with
three existing locations. They plan to expand and open three more locations within a few years. Each is a
miniature shack in the parking lots of larger businesses. The new locations are looking into migrating to
a retail/restaurant space with the other three locations. Their organization and unification of their
computer network are nonexistent. Java Junction seeks contracts to redesign and build a current
network design to support its existing locations and add additional locations to industry standards and
current specifications. Hoping to provide that warm and inviting coffee shop atmosphere where coffee
enthusiasts can seek a cozy retreat with the expresso sounds to read an eBook, but also can provide
space for customers to continue their daily work outside the office. Additionally, it caters to the students
and patrons busy with study, seeking inspiration for their next adventure.

As a part of their business expansion plan, they would like to update their Java Junction shacks with
better network infrastructure, providing a reliable and secure connection to these locations and a state-
of-the-art network infrastructure to carry them forward.

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Topic: A new energy drink called, ChargedUp has contacted you to design all the brand images and packaging for this new drink. You will need to create the following:

• Logo with tagline (Max out Your Day)
• Design full wrap around for the 16 oz. aluminum can. Packaging must include barcode,
• nutritional facts, ingredients, manufactured in the USA, and an energy drink warning label
• Design a fridge pack for four (4) energy drinks. Packaging must include barcode, nutritional facts,
• ingredients, manufactured in the USA, and an energy drink warning label
• Design a Point of Purchase display/shelf stand

Topic: Create a three to five (3:00 - 5:00) minute informative video showcasing the farm-to-table movement, the journey of food from its origins on a local farm to its final destination on a plate. If you do not have access to a local farm, you can incorporate a local community garden or farmer's market. The video should capture the following aspects:

• Introduce a local farm, community garden or farmer’s market. Highlight the farmers, community garden or farmer’s market and their sustainable practices
• Illustrate the distribution process including transportation and logistics involved in getting the food from the farm, community garden or farmer’s market to our food supply chain.
• Capture the end-user experience focusing on families or individuals purchasing and preparing a meal using farm-sourced ingredients
• Include interviews with experts relating to the farm industry, community garden, or farmer’s market and/or consumers about their views on the importance of eating locally sourced food

Topic: A local up-and-coming rock band, Stage Fright, has contracted your team to create a website for them. Your site must include, but is not limited to:

• About – Write a description of the band along with profiles for each band member, their music, and how the band got started
• Tour Dates – Create a schedule of dates and locations with online ticket purchasing
• Merch (swag) – Create a page with your choice of merchandise for the band to sell along with purchasing options
• Contact Us – Include a booking link, email link, and customer service link

Topic: Create a three to five (3:00 - 5:00) minute news broadcast containing a weather segment, a teaser, and a story that is informative and engaging to help educate teenagers on essential financial knowledge and the steps they can take now to secure a successful financial future. The video should highlight important financial concepts such as:

• Saving
• Investing
• Budgeting
• Understanding credit

Topic:  Develop a digital shopping platform tailored to support a new cafe opening in your hometown called The Brew Barn. Your design must include the following:

• Responsive website mockup
• Mobile app mockup
• Social media campaign mockup (teams can choose the social media platform of their choice)

Suggestion user experiences to include:

• Allow users to easily browse drinks and other menu items, accumulate rewards for purchasing menu items and merchandise, and review items to earn free rewards.
• Highlight new specialty drinks and menu items and upcoming events for a season of your choice.
• Integrate social media features to enhance customer engagement and provide a platform for small businesses to connect with their customers.