Sorrell College students claims top prize in the Business IDEA Competition for ‘Trojan Tailgate’

Sorrell College sophomore accounting major Wesley Tilghman pitches his business concept at the Business IDEA Competition.

Sorrell College sophomore accounting major Wesley Tilghman pitches his business concept at the Business IDEA Competition.

The largest prize pot in the Business IDEA Competition’s history provided $8,000 in seed funding for student-pitched entrepreneurial concepts, thanks to a partnership with MAX Credit Union.

Coming in first place was Wesley Tilghman, a sophomore accounting major, for his pitch for “Trojan Tailgate,” earning $4,000 in seed money for the concept.

Wesley Tilghman took the…

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MAX Accelerator Business IDEA Competition culminates with Dec. 3 live pitches at the IDEA Bank

A dozen students vie for $8,000 is prize funding in this year's pitch competition.

A dozen students vie for $8,000 is prize funding in this year's pitch competition.

The culmination of the MAX Accelerator Business IDEA Competition at Troy University is a pitch competition with a dozen students vying for some $8,000 is prize funding, the largest such pool in the program’s history.

The event is 10 a.m. until 12:30 p.m., with an awards luncheon following at 1 p.m. at the IDEA Bank…

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IDEA Bank’s 5th annual JingleFest set for Wednesday, Dec. 3 featuring the work of more than 20 student creators from Student-Made TROY

JingleFest features the work of more than 20 student creators at the IDEA Bank.

JingleFest features the work of more than 20 student creators at the IDEA Bank.

More than 20 student creators from the Student Made Store TROY will be offering their wares to the public on Wednesday (Dec. 3) during the annual JingleFest Holiday market at the IDEA Bank on the Square in downtown Troy.

JingleFest, now in its fifth year, showcases student-owned businesses and products, mostly offered by students involved…

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TROY’s IDEA Bank, Innovate Alabama expand entrepreneurial access in Pike County, Southeast Alabama

Panel discusses how Troy University's IDEA has helped them to form, market and expand their businesses.

Panel discusses how Troy University's IDEA has helped them to form, market and expand their businesses.

Innovate Alabama and Troy University’s IDEA Bank recently showcased new investments helping students and small businesses drive innovation in Southeast Alabama.

The event, held on Sept. 9 at the IDEA Bank on the Square in downtown Troy, highlighted how statewide resources are fueling entrepreneurship beyond Alabama’s major cities and creating opportunities for long-term economic growth. Since 2024, the…

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