🎁 Unwrap December's highlights, our latest podcast gem, and a new 2024 workshop! ✨
What. A. Year! Recap the end of the semester and preview what's coming up in January.
Idea Vault Podcast: 2 new episodes out now
This month, we are thrilled to bring you not one… but TWO brand-new podcast episodes! Check these out:
Ep. 3: Reaching Your Dreams: Progressing through challenges to find growth
This month featured local entrepreneur Hailey Finger, owner of The Pizza Box and Loaded Food Truck. Hailey’s story is unique as she inspires listeners with how she overcame and grew through challenges and obstacles that seemingly stood in her way.
Ep. 4: Behind the Scenes at Jingle Fest
Our second podcast episode is a special-edition holiday episode! This episode is unique as the recording took place during our Jingle Fest event and features student vendors who share more about their business and experience during Jingle Fest.
And that’s a wrap on Season 1 of the Idea Vault Podcast! You can listen to episodes 3 and 4 by clicking the link below or searching for The Idea Vault Podcast on Apple Music, Spotify, or Amazon Music. We’ll be back in January for Season 2 so be sure to stay tuned!
Is starting a business on your 2024 goal list?
Whether you're in the initial stages of considering business ownership or are ready to take the plunge, this workshop will provide you with the knowledge and tools needed for a successful launch.
We’ve teamed up with the Troy Small Business Development Center and Pike County Chamber of Commerce to offer this inspiring, after-hours workshop to you at no cost. Learn to be your own boss, understand the support and resources available to you, network with a supportive community, and start building your network in Pike County.
Start Your Business in Pike County
Tuesday, Jan. 30
5:30 - 6 p.m.
Light refreshments will be provided.
Recap: Jingle Fest 2023
We had a holly jolly time at our annual Jingle Fest Student Business Holiday Market last week! With your help, we successfully supported nearly 20 vendors, generated 80+ sales, and had one fantastic night!
Thank you to all of our participating vendors and attendees. Your support allows our community to be the best it can be!
Recap: Business Pitch Competition
On December 1st, the IDEA Bank and Sorrell 360 Center hosted Troy’s inaugural Business Pitch Competition. Four fantastic future entrepreneurs pitched their businesses to a panel of judges after completing an 8-week training session to transform their ideas into real-world business plans and pitches.
We appreciate our four participants, our panel of judges, and our attendees of the competition (including those who joined us both online and in person). We are already prepping for next year and look forward to taking the program to the next level! Stay tuned.
Upcoming Holiday Hours
With the holidays upon us, our upcoming hours of operation are adjusted as follows:
This Week - (through Friday, 12/15)- Open by appointment only
Monday (12/18) through Monday (1/1) - Closed
We will reopen as normal on Tuesday, January 2nd. Thank you for your understanding. We wish you the merriest Holiday season!