IDEA Empowerment Series turns local ideas into opportunities for impact in the community

The IDEA Bank's Empowerment Series and Competition, sponsored by the Regions Foundation, is making an impact on the Troy community.

The IDEA Bank's Empowerment Series and Competition, sponsored by the Regions Foundation, is making an impact on the Troy community.

What began as an idea to give children entering foster care something better than a trash bag to carry their belongings has grown into a broader effort to provide support, dignity and hope to foster children and families across Pike County.

For Amanda Johnson, that journey reached a milestone when Fostering Hope was named the…

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IDEA Bank Youth Entrepreneurship Academy expands statewide reach

Academy students learned from experts around the region.

Academy students learned from experts around the region.

What began as a small, competitive summer camp for six high school students in 2022 has grown into a statewide entrepreneurship experience designed to help Alabama youth develop confidence, creativity and business skills.

The Troy University IDEA Bank’s 2026 Youth Entrepreneurship Academy welcomed 22 students in grades six through 12, including students from communities across…

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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

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

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

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‘Just Start’ Youth Entrepreneurship Academy registration is now open

‘Just Start’ Youth Entrepreneurship Academy registration is now open

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Check them out: Student Made Store will have a tent at TroyFest this weekend with items from 26 student creators

Check them out: Student Made Store will have a tent at TroyFest this weekend with items from 26 student creators

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