Make a difference as you do you taxes this year by donating your Colorado State Tax Refund to Young Americans Center for Financial Education! The Colorado Department of Revenue has offered this “Donate Your Tax Refund to Charity” program for many years, and Young Americans Center is proud to be among the 17 registered nonprofits for a third year. Through …
Do you have a new hobby? Did you learn a new skill? Are you looking for a way to make some money? If you answered yes to any of these questions, it might be time for you to start a business! Here are our tips for getting started. Before you start a business, you need an idea. Make a list …
Has the cold and snowy weather made you long for sunny days when you could be playing or skateboarding outside? Business owner Charlie Reynolds, the 13-year-old creator of Bad Cat Fingerboards, has a solution right at your fingertips! Fingerboarding is a miniature version of skateboarding. But instead of using your legs, you use your fingers! I sat down with Charlie …
Katie Whiteley, a Central Park resident and sixth grader at McAuliffe International School, is hoping to raise money for local animal shelters through her business Lily Grey. By participating in the YouthBiz Marketplace, she’s selling her products directly to consumers looking to shop small this holiday season. Business Lily Grey sells colorful bags that Katie designs and sews herself. For Katie, sewing is both artistic and philanthropic. “I love the …
Amelia Moore, a fifth-grade student at Steele Elementary, wants to use her business, Mimi’s Minis, for good by donating a portion of her profits to local animal shelters. By participating in the YouthBiz Marketplace, she’s selling her products directly to consumers looking to shop small this holiday season. Mimi’s Minis features a collection of miniature stuffed animals. Amelia started the …
Lakewood resident and Denver Academy junior Evelyn Murphy has turned her passion for art into a business, Pollo Nugget Studio. By participating in the YouthBiz Marketplace, she’s selling her products directly to consumers looking to shop small this holiday season. Pollo Nugget Studio’s signature collection features Evelyn’s original paintings and prints of chickens. Colorful, bright, and full of personality, the …
Centennial resident and high school freshman Reina Crowley is on a mission to reduce the amount of food people waste through her business Mile High Freeze Dry. Purchase her products (and so many others from youth-owned businesses!) at the YouthBiz Holiday Marketplace, which opens today! Mile High Freeze Dry specializes in freeze-dried fruit, candy, ice cream, and more. According to …
Young Americans Center for Financial Education has an incredible program called YouthBiz where kids can learn all about becoming an entrepreneur. From learning the basics of how to run a business to marketing and selling your product, YouthBiz allows young people to participate in all levels of entrepreneurship. I was fortunate to attend Denver Startup Week in 2017, and the …
Thank you for your support of Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank. As the safety and health of our customers and constituents is our top priority, we are doing our part to follow guidelines set forth by health and school district officials. Please know we are taking precautions, outlined here, to help us all stay healthy. …
Young Americans Center for Financial Education recognizes and congratulates Leonard Shearer for his business accomplishments! Leonard is the 18-year-old owner of Cardbound LLC, the 2020 Spotlight on YouthBiz Stars winner in the 16-21 age category. After discovering a love for web-based sales with his dad, Leonard realized he wanted to find something new and unique he could sell. Drawing on his years …