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KUNC Reporter Stephanie Daniels profiles AmeriTowne On the Road in Greeley while it was set up at Aims Community College.  The story includes interviews with Rich Martinez, President and CEO, Chris O’Reilly, Towne Director, Kayla Schlitz, Fifth Grade Teacher at Ann K. Heiman Elementary School in Evans, Colorado, Joel Coggin, small business owner in Denver and AmeriTowne alum, and participating …

Courtney Drake-McDonough collaborated with Anna Leer and Young Americans Center as part of Colorado Parent’s Parenting 911 series.  The article provids tips to help kids start a summer business, from brainstorming ideas, finance, and logistics. Read the article here.

When 10-year-old Ryder Matz received a gumball machine for his birthday, he decided to start a business!  Ryder’s Traveling Gumball Machines spend time visiting shops and restaurants in the Lafayette, Louisville, and Boulder area, adventuring to a new spot every month or two. Ryder did a Summer Camp at Young Americans Center for Financial Education, which he loved and which …

Annabel Feeny is the 11-year-old seamstress behind The Wool and The Wearer.  After crocheting a blanket for her cousin, she decided that she could turn her hobby into a business that creates wearable and warm products for all ages!  A week-long summer camp at Young Americans Center helped her get started, and she sold her first products at a school …

Hannah’s beautiful soaps make it hard to believe that she’s an 11-year-old entrepreneur who’s only been in business for about six months!  As the owner of Simply Denver Soap Co., Hannah has created all-natural soaps in six different scents.  Her soaps, which make perfect holiday gifts, are available for purchase on her Etsy site or at the upcoming YouthBiz Marketplace …

Coloradans can give the gift of financial literacy to Colorado’s young people by donating to Young Americans Center for Financial Education on Colorado Gives Day, December 10, 2019.  Donations give students of every background the opportunity to gain “money smarts for kids and money skills for life” at hands-on real-life programs like Young AmeriTowne, YouthBiz for young entrepreneurs, and International …

Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Park Burger are thrilled to introduce you to the 14-year-old winners of Burger Biz!  This team created the Omnivore’s Colorful Challenge, a delicious and more nutritious alternative to the standard hamburger.  In addition to winning $500, creators Gabe and Kellan will have their burger featured in Park Burger restaurants throughout the month of …

For the last five years, Grand Junction-area fifth graders have gained real-world, financial lessons by participating in AmeriTowne On the Road.  This tradition continues this fall at the Whitman Education Center, where 1,200 students are expected to participate from September 24 to October 31. Read the full press release here.