Brenden Coney is an entrepreneur who solved a big problem—how can a middle schooler make money? Too young to hold a job, then 13-year-old Brenden asked his father to teach him how to do basic woodworking. Over the next five years, this seed of an idea grew into an impressive business. Elevation Creations , which is on track to gross nearly $180,000 this year, sells cutting boards and other high-quality and unique wood crafts and gifts. The craftsmanship of Brenden’s work is truly extraordinary.

Spotlight on YouthBiz Stars 16-21 Winner: Elevation Creations

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Brenden Coney is an entrepreneur who solved a big problem—how can a middle schooler make money? Too young to hold a job, then 13-year-old Brenden asked his father to teach him how to do basic woodworking. Over the next five years, this seed of an idea grew into an impressive business. Elevation Creations, which is on track to gross nearly $180,000 this year, sells cutting boards …

Glow and Gather, a youth business, has a table at Denver Startup Week

Denver Startup Week Youth Pass off to a great start!

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This year marks our 2nd year in partnership with Denver Startup Week and Junior Achievement to bring Youth Pass to Denver-area youth! On Tuesday, September 25, YouthBiz entrepreneurs between the ages of 6 and 18 years sold their products and pitched their business to adult entrepreneurs. There were 21 businesses there, ranging from lip balms to handbags.  All showcased their products, …

All applicants of the Spotlight on YouthBiz Stars stand together

Young Americans Center Announces Top Youth Businesses

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Young Americans Center for Financial Education has named this year’s top youth businesses in Colorado.  The announcement was made on Tuesday, July 17 at Young Americans Center in Cherry Creek at the Meet the Stars Party. An independent panel of judges evaluated applications of youth, ages 6-21, before selecting this year’s nine finalists: 6-11 years old: HER Design Store – …

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Shop local holiday gifts at YouthBiz Marketplace – Saturday, December 2

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Young Americans Center for Financial Education invites the community to support local, youth-owned businesses by shopping at the YouthBiz Marketplace this Saturday, December 2 from 10am-2pm. Shoppers will find exquisite gifts, including beaded jewelry, greeting cards, bath products, home baked goodies, artwork, and more, hand-made a sold by youth.  There are 66 vendors signed up to participate, ranging in age from …

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Beat from the Branch: Trunk or Treat at Green Valley Ranch

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Hello and happy fall from the Far North East Branch! We are super exited to invite you to the annual Green Valley Ranch Trunk-or-Treat this coming Saturday October 28, 2017.  This year’s Trunk-or-Treat will be held at the GVR Beer Garden parking lot (4995 Argonne St.).  Sponsored by the Green Valley Ranch Metropolitan District and the GVR Beer Garden, the …

Money Matters Classes Return in August

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Starting next month, join Young Americans on Saturdays for a FREE, unique learning experience!  Designed especially for youth, ages 3-19, and their parents, Money Matters Classes have games and activities that teach young people about the importance of money and banking.  And, parents learn how to reinforce those lessons at home. Class participants earn a $10 savings certificate for attending.  Certificates can …