2025-2026 Projects

FALL 2025

SPRING 2026

The Shaw Strategy 2025

(Santiago de Compostela, Spain)

SIBC students will research and present ideas to The Shaw Strategy to help the business maximize revenue and use of one of its new properties near Santiago de Compostela, Spain. Specifically, the client is considering transforming the property into a wedding venue, vineyard, or orchard. The property already has a chapel. Santiago de Compostela is a community rich in culture and Catholic history. The Shaw Strategy is interested in developing the property as a way to share in the culture and Catholic history of the home and Santiago. The SIBC team will visit the property in person in Santiago de Compostela, Spain, in August 2025 to discuss project details and then develop the plan/strategy from the Benedictine College campus during the fall 2025 semester. The final presentation to The Shaw Strategy will take place virtually toward the end of the fall semester.

IPE Forum 2025

(San Diego, California)

Our team investigates how societies can leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to promote social good while mitigating potential risks to democratic stability, security, and labor markets. At the macro level, we explore policy options that governments can implement to ensure ethical safeguards, facilitate workforce transitions, and foster public trust in AI technologies. As part of our analysis, we evaluate the AI strategies of two firms, examining their approaches to responsible AI deployment and social impact. We identify strengths and weaknesses in these strategies and propose enhancements to increase their effectiveness in promoting societal benefit while minimizing risks.

Touchwood Tree Services Project 2025 (Swansea, Australia)

SIBC students will research and present a three-part project:

Part one: Create a branding kit

Part two: Perform a market analysis of competitors and develop a marketing strategy.

Part Three: Design a new uniform/work shirt for Touchwood Tree Services and research suppliers to have the shirts manufactured, considering factors such as price, quality, sun safety, and printing techniques.

On June 30, 2025, the SIBC team will meet Touchwood Tree Services’ General Manager Amii Jones in person in Australia to discuss project details and then will develop the plan/strategy from the Benedictine College campus during the fall 2025 semester.

The final presentation to Touchwood Tree Services will take place virtually toward the end of the fall semester.

Diabetes Monster 2025

The goal of this project is to help Diabetes Monster develop its social media presence, build business contacts and partnerships, as well as bring the Diabetes Monster plushie to the world. Since Diabetes Monster is an up-and-coming organization, we are also here to help them develop their internal processes and begin building out the bones of the organization. The goal is to have everything in place so that they can bring the Diabetes Monster plushie to the world by Christmas 2026.

Cantwell-Cleary Co. 2025

(Elkridge, Maryland)

Cantwell-Cleary Co., an industry leader in the packaging supply and equipment industry for over 100 years, is the reliable packaging source for businesses in Maryland, Northern Virginia, Richmond, Washington, DC, Delaware, Southern Pennsylvania, and surrounding areas. Our mission is simple...provide customers with innovative packaging solutions, quality products, and state-of-the art equipment backed by unbeatable prices and professional service.” (https://cantwellcleary.com/catalog/)

SIBC students will research and present a two-part project.

International Supply Chain: Discover and optimize domestic options Cantwell-Cleary Co. has for various product lines and how to reduce foreign exposure in its supply chain.
Establishing Radial Market Dominance: Establish market dominance within a 10–15-mile radius of each warehouse location by developing a powerful marketing process and securing assets which guarantee rapid delivery. In a wholesale industry, service rather than products more often provide opportunities for differentiation between competing

Veritas et Lux 2025

Veritas et Lux is a startup 3D printing company that is dedicated to serve Christian and Catholic Customers by offering home goods and devotional products that allow for an expression of faith without compromises in aesthetics. The team will benchmark 3–5 successful faith-based ecommerce stores to identify UX best practices and product gaps, particularly in art and prints. They’ll also survey and interview potential customers to develop buyer personas, which will inform a 12-month content and marketing calendar aligned with the liturgical year.

Chief Justice Reserve 2025

The Chief Justice Reserve project will be establishing a brand identity and digital presence for our client, Richard Shaw. The vision draws on late 19th-century legal aesthetics and witty, law-inspired storytelling to craft a bourbon brand fit for the courtroom. Our team will be marketing this brand identity through website development, crafted social media presences, and attractive content. This will provide creative direction for the brand that can be leveraged on other platforms, including earned media, providing a foundation for the launch of the business.

Wine Cellar 2026

This project focuses on elevating The Wine Cellar, a locally owned wine bar and event space in downtown Atchison, into a must-visit social destination by increasing awareness, foot traffic, and overall sales. Known for its cozy, welcoming atmosphere and curated selection of Kansas-made wines, high-end whiskeys, and craft martinis, The Wine Cellar already offers a strong foundation as a community hub. Our strategy aims to ensure that both locals and nearby college students recognize what makes the space unique, while introducing new reasons to visit through enhanced social media presence, engaging events, and local partnerships. By showcasing the venue’s inviting ambiance and vibrant experiences, we will position The Wine Cellar as the go-to spot in Atchison for relaxing, connecting, and creating memorable moments.

Diabetes Monster 2026

The Diabetes Monster team is supporting our fellow classmate Anthony Dominick in setting up his charity for Type 1 diabetics. To this end, the team is researching packaging, book printing, shipping, and manufacturing options to bring the Diabetes Monster Plushie to life in order that Anthony can raise money to donate to patients through its sale. The team is also conducting marketing operations in order to spread awareness about the charity, as well as building connections with hospitals, diabetic camps, and other charities in order to expand the charity's outreach.

Sourcing Team 2026

We are proud to have been given the opportunity to serve as the first Sourcing Team for Benedictine’s SIBC. Our goal was to establish a clear mission and guidelines for future sourcing teams, as SIBC hopes to continue this project in future semesters. We created multiple templates and processes for sourcing business clients, planning events, and improving team efficiency. Altogether, the sourcing team plays a significant role in ensuring SIBC can be solely student-run.

Buyside 2026

This year, our BuySide team has been asked to identify, justify, and recommend five growth companies for future investment whose profile aligns with the INVEST Act criteria. These companies should be start-ups, small businesses or emerging growth companies and they should not be from these seven states where most U.S. public companies currently come from: California, NY, Massachusetts, Texas, Illinois, Florida, Washington. Benedictine is tasked with researching the East North Central, East South Central, and West South Central regions (which includes the states of Wisconsin, Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana). We are especially considering companies with strong growth potential, financial health and profitability outlook, and competitive advantage and management quality. We will present our research in a forum in San Diego on April 17th, 2026 with the University of Notre Dame and the University of San Diego.

TalentPro 2026

This project focuses on the evaluation of potential business books for a specialized payroll purchase option. The primary object was to develop a standardized framework to determine the viability and operational fit of "book of business' purchases. our team was responsible for becoming skilled in key operational categories-billing, payroll data, add-on product usage, and miscellaneous client needs-to understand how each factor influences client value, efficiency, and long-term profitability. As a team we provided data-driven recommendations on which clients are prime for purchasing and which are irrelevant to the company's long-term growth strategy of 3x in 5 years.

Livom 2026

Livom is a digital commerce company operating in the European market, focused on delivering high-quality home and lifestyle products through a direct-to-consumer model. As part of its international growth strategy, Livom is assessing opportunities to improve revenue performance in the Austrian market through better localization, positioning, and go-to-market execution. Their objective is to analyse the Austrian market and provide data-driven, actionable recommendations that will help Livom improve revenue generation and conversion performance in Austria. The focus is not on generic market entry theory, but on practical commercial levers grounded in local consumer behaviour and market realities.