Wrapping up a Successful Summer!
As we wrap up a successful summer of events and programs, we want to provide YOU with an update as we head into the month of August and the 2023 Fall Semester at Troy University
In this edition of IDEA Bank Buzz, you can read about the following:
Welcome back IDEA Bank Director, Lynne George
2023 High School Entrepreneurship Summer Camp: Recap
July Recap of “Everything Else” IDEA Bank:
Program Coordinator swims in the Shark Tank with Common Ground Troy
A Visit from Overseas
Sneak Peek of Upcoming Initiatives
Welcome back, students!
Welcome back IDEA Bank Director, Lynne George!
We would like to take a second to welcome back our director, Lynne George! Lynne has been on maternity leave throughout the summer. She returned to work last week and dove head-first back into all things IDEA Bank! Lynne has begun accepting Student Launchpad Consultation appointments, open to any current TROY student, for the Fall 2023 semester.
To learn more about the Student Launchpad Program or to book a consultation, please follow the link below.
RECAP of The 2023 IDEA Bank High School Entrepreneurship Summer Camp
The annual IDEA Bank High School Entrepreneurship Summer Camp took place July 17-21. Young entrepreneurs had the opportunity to learn what it takes to successfully launch an idea into a profitable business through technical business training, hands-on activities related to business ownership, networking opportunities, and inspiration towards a desire to become community changemakers and leaders.
The week lead up to a pitch competition, where students used the skills and tools that they had cultivated throughout the week to present their business ideas to a panel of judges. The business/winner of the pitch competition was Exquisite Mindset Apparel, a business by participating entrepreneur, Mady Vieira, whose goal was to allow others to customize their clothes in order to feel confident in what they wear. Mady will be presented a $2,000 scholarship to Troy University, upon acceptance.
Congratulations to all of the students and thank you to all of the participants, speakers, facilitators, judges, and more who gave their time to make our 2023 Entrepreneurship Summer Camp such a success! We would especially like to thank the Wiregrass Resource Conservation and Development (WRC&D) for their generous sponsorship of our program.
JULY RECAP OF “EVERYTHING ELSE” IDEA BANK:
July’s heat did not slow us down from continuing on events, programs, and operations of the IDEA Bank! We were proud to be a part of the following programs and events:
IDEA Bank Program Coordinator turned “Shark” for Common Ground Troy’s Shark Tank competition!
IDEA Bank Program Coordinator, Mauree Alice Porter, had the opportunity to attend Common Ground Troy’s STEM Shark Tank competition as a judge, or “Shark,” as the young men of Common Ground presented their innovative ideas aimed to “better the community.” These young men proved their creativity and innovative minds through their ideas and we enjoyed being a part of the event!
A Visit from Overseas: Sorrell College of Business and Vietnam’s University of Economics and Business sit down for open collaboration
The IDEA Bank became a collaborative space for faculty of Troy University’s Sorrell College of Business and Vietnam’s University of Economics and Business to sit down and meet with the intent of opening collaboration for research and student opportunities between the two groups.
The Vietnam-based delegation attended Troy University’s Summer Commencement where Chairman of Vietnam’s University of Economic and Business, Dr. Nguyen Truc Le, was awarded the honorary Doctor of Laws degree by Troy Chancellor Dr. Jack Hawkins.
SNEAK PEEK: Upcoming IDEA Bank Initiatives
Stay tuned for next month’s edition, where we will announce several NEW IDEA Bank initatives.
One of those initiatives includes a transformation of our iconic vault into the IDEA Vault Podcast Studio!
Welcome Back, Troy University students!
Welcome back to campus, students! As you kick off your year, remember that the IDEA Bank is here to serve you and help you reach your entrepreneurial goals. You can reach us at ideabank@troy.edu or 334-808-6777.
We wish you nothing but success as another semester of classes begin!
IDEA Bank Facility and Fall Hours of Operation
The IDEA Bank is here to serve the community with a multitude of collaborative spaces to be utilized for any need! Visit our website to learn more about our available spaces for your next meeting, workshop, or event.
Our Fall hours of operation will be 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. We enourage you to stop by our building on the Downtown Square in Troy. We can also be reached at ideabank@troy.edu or 334-808-6777. We look forward to serving as a resource for you!