Student run businesses are live and selling until Sunday, April 13th. Please note that teams are in the process of creating their products and/or securing inventory and may not have your product available to you until mid March.
Thank you!
Spring ’25 Real Business Experience Class presents 28 Student Owned and Operated Businesses. Please join us in supporting our student by engaging with their online store fronts and visiting them in person at the RBE Marketplace!
RBE In Person Marketplace Friday, March 28th 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Located in the Lobby of Dugan Hall, 625 Butler Way
RBE Charity – Spring ’25: New Shoe Day
Fall 2024: $3,200 Donated to the Ben Harmon Legacy Fund for pediatric cancer.
Fall 2023: $3,300 Donated to the Butler Food Pantry
Spring 2024: $3,400 Donated to Suicide Prevention
FAQs
How do students start their businesses?
All teams are provided with a $1,000 loan from Butler University to start their businesses.
Do students keep their profits?
Yes! Students pay back their loans, donate 10% of their profits to charity and then they get to keep their profits
RBE Charity Spring ’25: New Shoe Day
Every semester a different charity is selected for the student to support. 10% of all their profits are donated to this charity.
New Shoe Day
New Shoe Day
New Shoe Day was founded as a grassroots effort by a group of local runners that believed in the importance of movement, community, and mental wellness. New Shoe Day provides new shoes to youth in need to empower them to thrive. We believe that a new pair of shoes offers youth a fresh start and the opportunity to embark on their journey with confidence. With each pair of shoes, we aim to create a ripple effect of positive energy, enabling young people to move forward, chase their dreams, and participate in any activity their heart desires. Shoes are the first step towards a healthy mind, soul, and body. The ability to move in safe, well-fitting shoes is paramount in building a child’s confidence and well-being. We work with a network of passionate community partners who help bring this mission to life—from schools and sports teams to youth assistance programs and family services. We won’t stop until all youth in need in Indiana have access to new shoes!
John O’Neil
John is an International Business and French double major at Butler in his Junior year at Butler University. He learned of New Shoe Day from Professor Smarrelli during his sophomore year and has been involved with them. Through the connection of New Shoe Day, he has also began coaching for AthLead Track and Field (one of New Shoe Day’s partner organizations) as the cross country and distance track coach, which is one of his passions.
