The American Bankers Association featured Young Americans Bank Vice President Tijuan Harvey in a film about how Denver-area banks have contributed to the city’s recent economic growth. Watch the video.
Business partners and friends Khadija Grace, age six, and Alayia, age seven, own Lil Chefs’ Sweet Treats. These entrepreneurs are always expanding their sweet treat offerings by trying new recipies, but their favorites include cake pops, cupcakes, and fruit tarts. Khadi and Alayia hope that Colorado & Company viewers will come shop from them and other youth business owners at …
April 23, Denver – It is never too early to teach children about money—how to spend, how to save, and how to ensure it is safe for the future. A visit by State Bank and Financial Services Commissioner Patty Salazar to a group of Young AmeriTowne fourth graders helped bring this lesson to life. President and CEO, Richard E. Martinez, …
In his weekly blog, Author Terrence provides recommendations for engaging activities for youth around the Denver metro area. Included this week is Young Americans Bank and Center for Financial Education! Read the full blog here.
Lael Larson is an inspiring 12-year-old business owner who is already leaving her mark on the world! Her business, Maple & Oak, sells wooden earrings which she designs and creates herself. Lael has sold projects at the YouthBiz Marketplace, an event held by Young Americans Center for Financial Education which showcases youth entrepreneurs, and she has her own shop on …
Independent Banker Magazine Editor Andrea Lahouze interviewed Rich Martinez about Young Americans Bank, the only bank in the world specifically designed for youth up to age 22. “It’s about giving kids a chance to understand how to be better consumers and better citizens,” says Rich, who believes that Young Americans Bank will provides fortunate Denver metro area banks with future …
March 22, Denver –Young Americans Center for Financial Education is proud to announce that State Farm has committed to developing financial literacy skills, business knowledge and career awareness in today’s youth by awarding a $40,000 grant. Through this support, State Farm makes Young AmeriTowne, a hands-on lesson in free enterprise, possible for nearly 1,000 at-risk youth. Read the full release.
It’s Summer Camp Week on Fox 31’s Colorado’s Best, and Young Americans kicked it off by showcasing this summer’s week-long day camps. Designed for youth who have completed second through eighth grade, Young Americans Summer Camps offer fun, hands-on experiences in financial literacy! Young people can build a business in entrepreneur camps such as Running Your Own Biz or Be …
Entrepreneurs Owen and Liam Lennon, 11-year old twin brothers, will amaze you with their unique business! Owen’s The Scented Penguin makes all-natural bath products and candles which he displays in upcycled, vintage china or crystal dishes. Liam’s The Lucky Penny transforms pennies into keepsake necklaces, bracelets, or keychains to commemorate milestone events. Both savvy business owners were finalists in the …
Writer Marena Galluccio reports on the growing number of summer camps that focus on financial literacy topics. Included in the article is an interview with Rich Martinez, as well as a snapshot of what Young Americans Center for Financial Education camps offer: an underlying theme of personal financial responsibility, such as budgeting and managing money. Participants also tour the bank …
