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Shalom's Shanty

Shalom

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Kansas City

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United States

SMSD Student Chamber

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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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6/27/25, 10:56 PM

Hello Eron, Thank you for submitting your pitch titled "Cam." I appreciate your effort and enthusiasm in responding to the questions. It's great to see that you feel confident about your idea. Remember, it's okay to have questions or areas where you're unsure, as this is all part of the learning process. Keep exploring and refining your pitch, and don't hesitate to ask for help or clarification on anything that feels uncertain. You're doing a great job, and I look forward to seeing how your pitch develops! Keep up the great work, [Your Name]

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6/27/25, 10:42 PM

Thank you for submitting your pitch titled "undefined." I appreciate the effort you've put into it. Keep up the good work, and I encourage you to continue developing your ideas further. If you have any questions or need any support, feel free to reach out!

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6/27/25, 5:42 PM

Yes!

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6/25/25, 10:33 AM

Thank you for submitting your pitch titled "rr." I appreciate your effort in completing the assignment. I see that you've provided brief answers to the questions, and I encourage you to expand on your ideas to give a clearer picture of your pitch. For example, you mentioned "students" in response to one question—consider elaborating on how your pitch would benefit them. Additionally, if there are areas where you feel unsure, like in response to Q7, don't hesitate to ask for clarification or guidance. Keep up the good work, and I look forward to seeing how your pitch develops!

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6/24/25, 9:18 PM

Well done!

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6/24/25, 8:23 PM

Hello! Thank you for sharing your pitch titled "undefined." I appreciate your effort and creativity. To help you improve it, let's work on clarifying the title and content to ensure your ideas are communicated effectively. Feel free to reach out if you'd like any assistance or feedback on specific parts of your pitch. Keep up the great work!

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6/24/25, 1:24 AM

Great work!

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6/21/25, 10:07 PM

Well done, Nayan Team! Keep up the fantastic work!

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6/21/25, 10:06 PM

Well done on your Upwork pitch! Keep up the great work!

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6/21/25, 10:06 PM

Great work!

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6/21/25, 10:04 PM

Very nice job!

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6/21/25, 10:00 PM

Very nice job!
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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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Criteria Four:

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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