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Tales from Towne: The Investment Company

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How early is it to begin discussing investing with children? As soon as a child demonstrates curiosity about investing, they may be ready to learn some basics. Many kids are hungry to learn about investing and are eager to watch their dollars grow. You can plant a seed as soon as they inquire. Investment Company The Investment Company is one …

Towne Payment

After your school has attended a Towne program, use the form below to issue a payment for Young AmeriTowne, Young AmeriTowne On the Road, or International Towne.  The fee, which varies depending on program, includes curriculum, classroom materials, Teacher Orientation, and supplies. Note: If you are attending Rural AmeriTowne (in Wray, CO), please contact 970-332-3150 to issue payment. Online payments for …

Sponsor Spotlight: Comcast

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Without our community partners and sponsors our programs could not be possible. Comcast is our featured sponsor in our monthly “Sponsor Spotlight” series. Close up: Comcast Comcast Corporation is a global media and technology company. Comcast Cable is the nation’s largest video, high-speed Internet and phone provider to residential customers under the XFINITY brand and also provides these services to …

Reflections on the Year

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This past year was tremendous for Young Americans Center. It may have gone by in the blink of an eye or seemed like a whirlwind at times. Yet, in retrospect, it was profoundly successful. There were first time events that premiered, annual events that thrived, and many plans that had been put in place years ago came into fruition. Some …

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Tales from Towne: Calling All Accountants

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Who’s counting? When you walk into a shop in Young AmeriTowne, it will be staffed with a manager, an accountant, and salespeople.  Each shop takes out a bank loan in order to pay their employees and pay for services that other shops provide.  By the end of the day, each shop must pay back this bank loan plus 10 % …

On the Road Has Launched!

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It’s official!  Our newest initiative, Young AmeriTowne On the Road, has launched to great success.  You may recall that back in August we showcased our newest mobile, interactive program to our supporters and sponsors.  However, this week was the first time that students had the chance to experience the new setup — and it was a hit! We’ve had five …

Towne Registration Deposit

Use the link below to pay a deposit for Young AmeriTowne, International Towne, or Young AmeriTowne On the Road.  Your school will be officially registered for a program when both the deposit and signed contract have been received by Young Americans. Note: If you are attending Rural AmeriTowne (in Wray, CO), please contact 970-332-3150 to issue payment. Online payments for Rural ...

Tales from Towne: A Teaching Partnership

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A partnership between Young AmeriTowne and Metro State University of Denver has been developing for several years now. Many students attending MSU Denver to study education are given the opportunity to receive credit hours by taking one day to visit our facility, while fifth grade students are on a field trip to visit our site. Representatives of the Young Americans …

On the Road Curriculum

AmeriTowne On the Road Curriculum Teachers: When you opt to participate in the Young AmeriTowne On the Road program, you will receive a web link and a password to access the AmeriTowne curriculum.  In the curriculum folder, you will also find a teacher orientation video which explains program mechanics and offers ideas for integrating the curriculum into your classroom. All program …