Upcycling Campus Wear Business Proposal

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GOAT Vintage
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Chloe Hau She / Her
Chief Operating Officer
(9)
4
Project
Academic experience
80 hours per learner
Learner
Anywhere
Intermediate level

Project scope

Categories
Supply chain optimization Market expansion Product or service launch Community engagement Marketing strategy
Skills
target audience research reports promotional strategies marketing planning business proposals leadership new product development
Details

The main goal for the project is to create a business proposal for GOAT Vintage to upcycle returned/donated campus wear into new products for the campus bookstore. This will involve several different steps for the students, including:


- Researching the process of upcycling and its environmental benefits.


- Analyzing the returned campus wear to determine potential new product ideas.


- Developing a cost analysis for the upcycling process.


- Creating a marketing plan to promote the new upcycled products to the campus bookstore.


- Presenting the business proposal to the company's leadership team.


Deliverables


By the end of the project, students should complete the following list of activities:


- Research report on the upcycling process and its environmental benefits.


- Product ideas and designs for the upcycled campus wear.


- Cost analysis for the upcycling process.


- Marketing plan including target audience, promotional strategies, and pricing.


- Business proposal presentation to the company's leadership team.



Final deliverables:


- A comprehensive business proposal document outlining the upcycling process, product ideas, cost analysis, and marketing plan.


- A professional presentation to the company's leadership team.


Mentorship

GOAT Vintage will supporting the learners in completing the project by providing regular meetings/check-ins to help guide the students, access to company data and resources, and the unique opportunity for learners to meet the CEO of the company is an invaluable experience that allows them to directly connect with a key decision-maker and leader. This meeting provides learners with the chance to engage in a personal and meaningful interaction with someone who has a deep understanding of the company's vision, values, and operations. It offers a rare glimpse into the inner workings of the organization, as well as the chance to learn from the CEO's experiences, expertise, and perspective on various topics.

Supported causes
Industry, innovation and infrastructure

About the company

Company
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
2 - 10 employees
Consumer goods & services, Manufacturing

GOAT (Greatest of all time) Vintage is a women led, BIPOC owned, slow fashion company. We make new clothes from destined for landfill garments.

Circularity and zero waste are fundamental building blocks of our brand.

We work with retailers who want to broaden their assortment and tap into environmentally-conscious women's wear segments.