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Shalom's Shanty

Shalom

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Kansas City

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SMSD Student Chamber

Competition Brief

Welcome to the SMSD Student Chamber's Business Showcase! This is an inspiring business competition designed to highlight PK-12 students who run REAL businesses in the Shawnee Mission School District. The top five business owners with the most votes and highest judge ratings will present their business ideas to a panel of esteemed judges and a vibrant audience on April 30.

Awards at the live April 30 Business Showcase are:

1st Place: $1,100
2nd Place: $600
3rd Place: $300

To learn more or join the Student Chamber, visit www.SMSDChamber.org today!

About

Shalom Wacha, Freshman Grade 9 at Shawnee Mission West High School. Entrepreneur

Problem

People wanting high ticket fashion apparel that simply cant afford them.

Solution

I understand how money can be tight sometimes and the burden of not being able to buy something because you cant afford it.

Audience | Target Market

Fashionable youth and adults on a budget.

Learning Outcomes  |  Community Impact

There is clear differentiation from my competition.
My authenticity
Young business/entrepreneur
Point of distinction

Next Steps

shoes clothes etc

 Reflection  |  Other Info

Coming soon!

Resource  |  Support Needs

Products
Inventory
Reliable mobile paying system
Materials
Fees

Special message...
Shalom
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4/22/25, 2:13 AM

Great Job!

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4/21/25, 8:52 PM

Great products and it sounds like you already have a business going and could grow it even more! I am a resource navigator with KC Sourcelink and part of my job is to help new businesses grow by creating an action plan that give free resources in the Kansas City market that helps businesses grow! If you need free, additional support- you can reach out to KC Sourcelink to book a free coaching session. PS- I am a business owner as well :) (Platos Closet Belton)

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4/21/25, 8:27 PM

Hello! Great idea! I feel your passion and connection to your business idea! I am a resource partner for KC Sourcelink- https://www.kcsourcelink.com We provide free resources of over 230 connections to help you build and grow a business. I am also own a Plato's Closet in Belton, MO ( IG: #platosclosetbeltonmo) and I think it is a wonderful idea to help support identity through clothing. It helps build confidence and individuality.

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4/20/25, 1:26 PM

Great job, Jesiah!

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4/19/25, 6:23 PM

Great job, Dejay!

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4/19/25, 6:20 PM

Great job, Angie!

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4/18/25, 8:27 PM

Hello! I love your idea. I know young people love cotton candy and to make a product that caters to children with allergies but still allows them to enjoy a sweet treat is fun, innovative and demonstrates and amazing level of creativity and empathy. Please keep up the amazing work.

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4/18/25, 7:49 PM

Great job, Oskar!

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4/18/25, 7:19 PM

Great job, Eriah!

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4/18/25, 7:19 PM

Great job, Anna!

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4/18/25, 4:43 PM

Great job, Fina!

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4/18/25, 4:20 PM

Great job, Chris!
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Criteria One:

Idea Clarity & Problem Solving Is the product or service clearly explained? Does it solve a real problem in a meaningful or unique way?

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Customer & Market Fit Are the target customers well defined? Is there an understanding of how to reach them and why they’ll buy?

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Criteria Three:

Differentiation & Innovation What makes this idea stand out from competitors or the status quo? Is there a clear unique value proposition?

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Team Readiness & Use of Funds Does the team seem prepared to take action? Are proposed uses of funding thoughtful, realistic, and specific?

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Criteria Five:

Viability & Future Plans Is there a path to launch or scale? Have they made progress (milestones/traction)? Do they have a clear next step?

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Thanks for contributing to the growth of young innovators!

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