Georgiana mayor proclaims SBDC day highlighting the center’s impact on business growth in Butler County

The City of Georgiana joined communities across the nation in celebrating National SBDC Day on March 18.

The City of Georgiana joined communities across the nation in celebrating National SBDC Day on March 18.

The City of Georgiana joined communities across the nation in celebrating National SBDC Day on March 18, as Mayor Ninna Bonner issued a proclamation recognizing the impact of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Troy University in supporting entrepreneurs and strengthening economic development across Butler County.

“Small businesses are the lifeblood of rural communities,”…

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IDEA Empowerment Series & Competition application deadline is March 20 with $10,000 up for grabs for the best idea for Pike County

Students and the public alike are invited to participate in the IDEA Empowerment Series & Competition.

Students and the public alike are invited to participate in the IDEA Empowerment Series & Competition.

The IDEA Empowerment Series and Competition has gotten underway at the IDEA Bank in downtown Troy and is designed to support growth and business development.

The series brings with it a chance to compete for $10,000 in a pitch competition, that isn’t limited to just workshop participants. Both the workshops and the pitch competition are…

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Lunch & Learn centers on intentionally bridging the gap between the classroom and workforce readiness

TROY faculty discuss building quality internships for students with business leaders at a February Lunch & Learn.

TROY faculty discuss building quality internships for students with business leaders at a February Lunch & Learn.

Troy University’s Career Services team hosted a Lunch & Lunch at the IDEA Bank on Feb. 25 that brought together faculty, industry partners and students for a conversation that centered on building high-quality internship experiences that benefit all involved.

More than 50 participants attended the session, held in collaboration with the Pike County Chamber of…

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ALFA Insurance teams with Sorrell College of Business to create a business innovation lab to spur student success and develop the next generation of business leaders

ALFA Insurance and the Sorrell College of Business will develop a business innovation lab for Fall 2026.

ALFA Insurance and the Sorrell College of Business will develop a business innovation lab for Fall 2026.

Alfa Insurance and Troy University’s Sorrell College of Business are teaming up to expand educational capabilities through the creation of the Alfa Insurance Business Innovation Lab in John Robert Lewis Hall.

Supported by a generous gift from Alfa Insurance, the Lab will serve as a hub where students, faculty and industry partners can work together to turn ideas…

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