Jamarion Willie's Baller from the Ville display took second-place honors at the IDEA Bank's 2026 Marketing Competition.
For Troy University student Jamarion Willie, success isn’t just about where you’re going. It’s also about remembering where you started.
That philosophy is the foundation of Baller From The Ville, a custom apparel business Willie launched as a high school student in 2020 and has continued to grow while pursuing a degree in electrical and…
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…
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…
IDEA Bank's Entrepreneurship Academy kicks off in downtown Troy.
More than 20 aspiring entrepreneurs from across the region are spending the week at Troy University’s IDEA Bank learning what it takes to turn an idea into a successful business through the “Just Start” Youth Entrepreneurship Academy.
The hands-on academy, which began this week, is designed for students in grades 6-12 and recent high school…
