Troy University SBDC celebrates first graduates of statewide entrepreneurship program

Graduate of SBDC TROY's Start Your Business program were celebrated May 29 in an online commencement ceremony.

Graduate of SBDC TROY's Start Your Business program were celebrated May 29 in an online commencement ceremony.

It began with a $9,000 investment and a simple idea: help position Alabama as a national leader in entrepreneurship-based workforce development.

On May 29, the Troy University Small Business Development Center celebrated a milestone years in the making, hosting the first graduation ceremony for participants in the Alabama Department of Human Resources’ A-RESET Start Your…

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Alabama SBDC at Troy University celebrates veteran entrepreneurs during Military Appreciation Month

Josh Lewis, an Air Force veteran, turned to the SBDC for support in the launch of Lewis Auto Detailing Service.

Josh Lewis, an Air Force veteran, turned to the SBDC for support in the launch of Lewis Auto Detailing Service.

As Troy University recognizes Military Appreciation Month, the Alabama Small Business Development Center at Troy University is highlighting the leadership, discipline and economic impact of veteran and military-connected entrepreneurs across the region.

For the Alabama SBDC at Troy University, supporting military-connected business owners is part of a larger mission: helping entrepreneurs turn experience, skills and…

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Through TROY SBDC, students see the University’s impact at work in the community while gaining hands-on experience helping small businesses

TROY students gain hands-on experience while helping small businesses, communities grow.

TROY students gain hands-on experience while helping small businesses, communities grow.

For Troy University students who have worked with the Alabama Small Business Development Center at Troy University, the experience has meant more than an internship, a graduate assistantship or a line on a résumé. 

It has offered a front-row seat to the University’s impact in the community.

Through the SBDC, students have worked alongside professional…

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Collegiate Incubator Program looking for new student entrepreneurs for office space in the IDEA Bank

Applications are available for student-led small businesses for space in the IDEA Bank.

Applications are available for student-led small businesses for space in the IDEA Bank.

The IDEA Bank Membership Collegiate Incubator Program has space for one student entrepreneur to develop and grow their business over 2026-2027 academic year.

“This is a unique opportunity to build, grow and scale your venture with personalized support every step of the way,” said IDEA Bank Director Lynne George.

Jared Hester mans’ the Studio 207…

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