New student businesses & upcoming events at the IDEA Bank!
Meet the new Student Entrepreneurs in Residence!
Each year, the IDEA Bank selects 5-6 student entrepreneurs to feature. These students stand out as having clear entrepreneurial goals and a strong product or service to offer. The IDEA Bank seeks to help them grow by providing office space, mentorship, marketing support, and more. Here’s the list of the 2022-23 Student Entrepreneurs in Residence. Congratulations to these students and be sure to follow us on Instagram to catch features on each of these businesses!
Bradley Washing Co. by Isaac Bradley
Pressure washing
Email ibradley@troy.edu for a quoteHannah Katherine Boutique by Hannah Dinkel
Online women’s clothing boutique
View the Hannah Katherine Boutique websiteCybrFix by Madison McQueen
IT services consulting for small businesses
View the CybrFix websiteTop Tier Braids by Tieraney White
Hair styling services, specializing in braids
View Top Tier Braids on InstagramTitan Training LLC by John Fowler
Personal training and meal planning
View Titan Training on FacebookKaley Kartoons & Graphics by Kaleyah Gilbert
Graphics & illustrations
View Kaley Kartoons on Instagram
Featured event: Non-Profit Summit
Due to popular demand, the Non-Profit Summit is BACK! Join us on Friday, Nov. 18, for an exciting opportunity to gain valuable insights on growing your nonprofit organization while getting to know like-minded individuals who have a passion for serving their community.
Use the link below to register or call 334-808-6794 for more information. Space is limited so register now!
Coming up: Global Entrepreneurship Week
November 14-18 is Global Entrepreneurship Week and the IDEA Bank is celebrating with daily programs! All programs are free to attend and open to both students and members of the community, but space is limited so sign up now!
Here’s the lineup:
Monday, 11/14 @ 4 p.m.: Create Confidence in Your Pitch
It's all about who you know! Learn the essentials of connecting and impressing, public speaking, networking and pitching your business ideas with confidence!
REGISTER HERETuesday, 11/15 @ 2 p.m.: Entrepreneur Panel + Meet & Greet
Hear from entrepreneurs in the Troy community about their journey to becoming self-employed. You'll have the chance to ask questions and network with local leaders.
REGISTER HEREWednesday, 11/16 @ 12 p.m.: Unleash Your Inner Entrepreneur Webinar
This virtual workshop will combine entrepreneurial storytelling, economic principles, motivational videos, and interactive exercises. By the end, participants will leave with practical tools and techniques that will help them become the predominant creative force in their own life.
REGISTER HEREThursday, 11/17 @ 2 p.m.: Biz Finance: Feasibility & Best Practices
Join professionals from the IDEA Bank and Small Business Development Center as they take you through the basics of developing your pricing, managing your inventory, and effectively budgeting for revenue growth.
REGISTER HEREFriday, 11/18 @ 8 a.m.: Non-Profit Summit
If you are hoping to grow or start a nonprofit organization, this event is for you! Learn fundraising tips, social media strategies, and more while networking with other nonprofit mangers in your area! Lunch is provided and there is no cost to attend, but space is limited.
REGISTER HERE
Save the Date: Jingle Fest
Students: do you have a product to sell? Sign up to be a vendor at Jingle Fest! Last year, the IDEA Bank welcomed over 150 visitors who made more than 80 purchases to support student-run businesses.
2021 Jingle Fest was a huge success! We can’t wait to see you this year.
How to Support the IDEA Bank
The IDEA Bank is a fairly new program that is constantly seeking new ways to better support our student entrepreneurs. Involvement from the community is key to our mission! If what we do resonates with you, consider some ways you can help us grow.
Collaborate on an event
Have an idea for a networking event or workshop? Email us at ideabank@troy.edu and let’s collaborate!Mentor a student
Do you have experience starting a business or supporting entrepreneurs? We’d love to connect you to students. Email “Introduce me!” to ideabank@troy.edu.Like us on Instagram
We use Instagram to promote our student businesses. Like our profile, so you can better connect with our student entrepreneurs and learn about their products and services.Support a student-run business
By doing business with a student business owner, you are also supporting the IDEA Bank’s mission. Consider working with a student entrepreneur listed at the beginning of this newsletter!Make a monetary donation to help fund new projects
We are currently raising funds to launch a few new programs. Help us reach our goals by making a donation - every little bit helps! Here are a couple of things we are working towards:A full-service podcast studio
Funding goal: $6,000A business design studio
Funding goal: $10,000
For more information about these projects, contact Lynne George, director of the IDEA Bank at 334-808-6794 or lfirmin@troy.edu. Or, you can always use the link below to donate to the IDEA Bank!