The grandson of “Father of Lakewood” was the recent Mayor in Young AmeriTowne! James Jeff “Jim” Richey is known as the “Father of Lakewood” for his push to create what is now the state’s fifth-largest city — and then serving as its first mayor from 1969 – 1977. His grandson, Kayden, a 5th grader at Southmoor Elementary, is now following …
Tales from Towne: Empowering the Youth
Here at Young Americans, we encounter the most energetic, knowledge-seeking, and sometimes shy students. However, they always manage to show a side of them no one has ever seen. Their eyes light up as soon as they walk into our facility. They’re so excited to get into their shops and open up for business and take responsibility for their own …
What’s Happening at the Green Valley Branch?!
As our Green Valley Ranch bank branch continues to grow, so does our staff! Please welcome Maria Romero and Stephanie Hernández! Maria Romero the newly appointed Lead Teller contributes to the Young American’s team with exceptional organizational skills. Maria creates a positive work environment, and she is always happy to welcome new costumers into the bank. Nonetheless, Maria enjoys planning parties, potlucks, …
Sponsor Spotlight: Lutheran Medical Center
Today we are shining our spotlight on Lutheran Medical Center, a proud supporter of the medical center “shop” at Young AmeriTowne Belmar. Young AmeriTowne is an award-winning educational program serving over 25,600 Colorado 5th graders (53% of all Denver metro 5th graders) every year. The program is designed to teach 10-year olds about money management, free enterprise, economics and workforce …
Every month we discuss a different concept in Young Americans Bank about personal finance. This month, we’re talking about a Spending Plan. One of the most important personal money management rules is: Live within your income. To accomplish this, most of us need a plan for how we will spend our money. Here are 5 steps to create a Spending Plan: …
Isabelle May, Charming Wine Charms & Mentor, Maureen Tarrant Fitzgerald
Winner at Celebration for Young Entrepreneurs, Age Category 6-11 At age 11, Isabelle May has already founded her second business. “My friend Sarah and I started Funky Flip Flops when we were seven,” says the serial entrepreneur, and she used the skills she gained to build a winning company. Recognizing a business opportunity when she saw a hostess using wine …
RJ Duarte, Green Worx Landscaping & Lawn Service & Mentor Jeremy Ostermiller
Winner at Celebration for Young Entrepreneurs, Age Category 12-15 RJ Duarte (15) was just eight years old when he inherited an eight-yard lawn mowing business from his brother. By his third season, “I got serious and invested my savings back into my business.” A second year of plowing profits into his business yielded a client-base of 30, but the young entrepreneur was thinking bigger still. …
InTune String Ensemble & Mentors Chuck Morris and Danny Sax
Winners at Celebration for Young Entrepreneurs, Age Category 16-21 Ethan Durell – Viola | Madeline “Maddie” Gesi – Viola | Eloise Hodges – Violin | Natalie Hodges – Violin | Ben Roberts – Cello | Grace Willis – Violin In a unique twist on social venture capitalism, these dedicated teens turned their musical talent into thousands of dollars every year for charities that help children. …
From concept to design!
From concept to design to twenty five years later, Young Ameritowne has come a long way. This year celebrates Young Ameritowne’s 25 year anniversary! What started as an idea for a summer camp all those years ago has blossomed into what we have today. Young Ameritowne is bigger and brighter than ever, with new shop sponsors and new colors in …
Beat from the Branch: 2015-16 Passbook is here!
Yay!!! The 2015-2016 Passbook is here. A reminder to all of customers on how The Passbook works, The Passbook runs from September 2015 to August 2016. As an initiative to our customers we have these amazing Passbooks come into the bank once a month to do one of the following: make a deposit into your account, use the coin machine, …