Hill Business Students' Society

What Hill Business Students' Society does

The Hill Business Students' Society (BSS) is the recognized student representative body for the Paul J. Hill School of Business at the University of Regina in Saskatchewan, Canada. It is operated by a BSS Executive and General Council of over 50 student volunteers and serves the school's 1,600+ business students through a portfolio of extracurricular programming that includes networking events (HILL Dinner featuring corporate speakers such as Cameco CEO Tim Gitzel), charity initiatives (5 Days Campaign supporting Carmichael Outreach, Blood Drive with Canadian Blood Services, heritage Keg-a-rama event), case competitions (Hill Case Competition, Winter Case Competition), social events (Winter Gala, Welcome Week, Golf Tournament presented by MNP), and a first-year leadership track (Hill Breakthrough Students).

The society is not a technology company and does not sell software products; its only technology footprint is a SquareSpace content website (hillbss.com), a Shopify e-commerce storefront for Hill Collection merchandise (hill-threads.myshopify.com), and Google Forms / Zeffy for ticketing and donations. Its core "product" is programming and community for business students.

The business model combines three revenue streams: tiered corporate sponsorships (Presenting, Gold, Silver, Bronze — sponsors include TD Bank/TDAM, Deloitte, MNP, Innovation Credit Union, ISC, and Aon), event-based ticket and merchandise sales (e.g., $20–$40 per team 5 Days Pool Night, $25 5 Days Burger Night meal tickets, Winter Gala ticketed dinner at Moxies, Golf Tournament entry), and Shopify-channel merchandise revenue. The organization is unincorporated from the data available, classifies itself as a private student society, and explicitly reports no disclosed revenue or financials. Geographic scope is limited to the single Regina campus, and the model relies on annual volunteer turnover inherent to a student society.

Name

Hill Business Students' Society

Legal name

Hill Business Students' Society

Website

https://hillbss.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Hill Business Students' Society is a University of Regina student-run organization representing over 1,600 Paul J. Hill School of Business students through events, case competitions, charity campaigns, and merchandise, operated by 50+ student volunteers and funded by tiered corporate sponsorships and ticket sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

University Student Society & Extracurricular Programming

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

College Access, Scholarships & Student Success Nonprofits (BPAGADAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Research & Science Fair Competitions (Science Fairs, Research Symposiums) (EDAMAGAL), Gala Dinners & Fundraising Events (Nonprofit/CSR) (MPAGAHAE), Outdoor Recreation & Adventure Programs (Trips, Climbing, Rentals) (EDALAIAG)

Keywords

• Student society events
• University networking programs
• Charity fundraising events
• Business case competitions
• Student leadership development

Headquarters

HQ city

Regina

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Others

Revenue model

1. Corporate Sponsorship: Financial and logistical support from corporate sponsors at various tiers (Presenting, Gold, Silver, Bronze) for specific events and campaigns.
2. Event Tickets and Merchandise: Revenue generated from ticket sales for events (Keg-a-rama, Winter Gala, 5 Days Campaign events, Winter Case Competition) and merchandise sales through the Hill Threads Shopify store.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Hill Business Students' Society (BSS) is a student-run organization at the Paul J. Hill School of Business, University of Regina, that organizes and delivers extracurricular programming for over 1,600 business students. Its core offerings include charitable campaigns (5 Days for the Homeless, Blood Drive), networking and speaker events (HILL Dinner, Welcome Week), social events (Winter Gala, Keg-a-rama), business case competitions (Hill Case Competition, Winter Case Competition), an annual Golf Tournament, and branded merchandise sold through the Hill Collection Shopify store. The society is operated by an Executive Team and General Council of more than 50 student volunteers and is funded by tiered corporate sponsorships and ticket revenue.

Product overview

Hill Business Students' Society (BSS) is a student-led organization at the Paul J. Hill School of Business, University of Regina. It does not offer a technology product or software platform. Instead, it provides a portfolio of extracurricular programs, events, and services including: case competitions (Hill Case Competition, Winter Case Competition), networking events (HILL Dinner, Welcome Week), social events (Winter Gala, Keg-a-rama), charity initiatives (5 Days Campaign, Blood Drive), a golf tournament, and merchandise sales through the Hill Collection store. The society operates with over 50 student volunteers serving over 1,600 students.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hill Collection / Hill Threads Merchandise Branded merchandise store selling society apparel and accessories (e.g., Hill School sweater, 'Strictly Business' shirts) to University of Regina business students, alumni, and supporters through a Shopify storefront.
• Keg-a-rama Charity Tournament Annual charity tournament and the longest running university-led charity event in Canada, with teams of four competing in trivia and activities to raise funds. Open to University of Regina students and the broader community.

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MNPcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Presenting and title sponsor of the annual Golf Tournament. Also sponsors Welcome Week events including Munch & Mingle networking event.
• TD Bank (TDAM)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Presenting sponsor of 5 Days for the Homeless campaign. TD provides financial support enabling the student-led fundraising initiative addressing homelessness in Regina.
• Innovation Credit UnioncoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Gold level sponsor of 5 Days for the Homeless campaign. Supports student community initiatives through charitable giving.
• DeloittecoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Event sponsor for 5 Days Campaign, providing financial support for student charity initiatives.
• ISC (Insurance Corporation of Saskatchewan)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Event sponsor supporting student events and activities.
• AonminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Silver sponsor for 5 Days Campaign supporting student charitable initiatives.
• Canadian Blood ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharitable partnership hosting Blood Drive events at the university. Students donate blood through Canadian Blood Services to help community members in need.
• Carmichael OutreachcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesignated charity recipient for the 5 Days Campaign. All funds raised support Carmichael Outreach's essential services including housing support, food programs, and outreach initiatives for people experiencing homelessness.
• Hill JDC WestcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent organization affiliated with BSS representing the University of Regina at JDC West, the largest university business competition in Western Canada.
• UR InvestingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity-sanctioned, student-run investment fund within Hill School of Business. Team manages $1,850,000 in capital markets across equities, fixed income, and REITs.
• Enactus ReginacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAward-winning entrepreneurship and social innovation club at University of Regina. Affiliated organization focused on social enterprise and community impact.
• Aspen Links Golf CourseminorOthersVenue for annual Golf Tournament hosting 9 holes of Texas Scramble-style golf, dinner, and prize opportunities.
• Atlas HotelminorOthersVenue for Winter Gala and 5 Days Campaign closing ceremony events.
• Club 07 / MoxiesminorOthersAfter-party venue for Winter Gala and Welcome Week Club 07 Party events.
• Rebellion BrewingminorOthersVenue for 5 Days Campaign opening ceremony featuring trivia night and taco bar.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sauder Undergraduate Business Students' Association: Student society representing Sauder School of Business undergraduates at UBC. Comparable in running an event portfolio spanning case competitions, networking dinners, galas, and corporate sponsorship programs for a large business student body.
• Alberta School of Business Students' Association: Official undergraduate business students' association at the University of Alberta's Alberta School of Business. Highly comparable structure: student executive, corporate sponsors, case competitions, charity events, and merchandise sales.
• Haskayne School of Business Students' Association: Undergraduate business student society at the University of Calgary's Haskayne School of Business. Direct peer running comparable events (case competitions, galas, charity campaigns, golf tournaments) for a similar Western Canadian business student base.
• Ivey Business Students' Association: Undergraduate business student society at the Ivey Business School at Western University. Comparable in organizing case competitions, networking events, charity campaigns, and corporate-sponsored galas for HBA students.
• Rotman Commerce Students' Association: Student association for Rotman Commerce undergraduate students at the University of Toronto. Comparable as a large undergraduate business student society running social, academic, and corporate-sponsored programming.

Regional players

• Hill JDC West Team: BSS-affiliated team representing the University of Regina at JDC West. Closest internal comparable as a BSS-managed sub-unit specializing in case competition development for Western Canadian business students.

Emerging players

• DECA U: Collegiate business-focused organization emphasizing case competitions, leadership, and networking. Comparable in offering business students professional development events and corporate-sponsored competitions.
• UR Investing: University-sanctioned student-run investment fund within the Paul J. Hill School of Business, managing $1.85M CAD. Affiliated with BSS and a direct comparable as a student-run finance organization housed within the same school.
• Enactus Canada: National network of university student-led entrepreneurship and social innovation teams, with Enactus Regina as an affiliated BSS partner organization. Direct thematic overlap in student-led civic engagement and corporate sponsorship.

Broad incumbents

• JDC West: Largest university business competition in Western Canada, of which BSS's Hill JDC West team is a participating chapter. Direct comparable as a Western Canadian undergraduate business competition ecosystem that BSS competes within and uses for member development.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hillbusinessstudentssociety

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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