Business Pitches Impress at Be Your Own Boss Camp
Be Your Own Boss Summer Camp concluded with a “bang” on Friday with an Expo and “Shark Tank” pitch competition! Campers spent the week developing a business plan, including production, cost, market research, funding, and even a tradeshow-style expo to present their work. They pitched their business ideas to a group of peers, who then voted for their favorites. Four …
Join us for classes and workshops! YouthBiz Workshops focus on the skills young entrepreneurs need to develop their businesses. We offer classes throughout the school year, September through April, on topics such as drafting a business plan, advertising your business, and creating market-ready products to inspire your next business idea. Young Americans uses a registration system for many of our ...
Top Youth Entrepreneurs in Colorado Announced at Commons on Champa
We’re thrilled to announce the nine top youth businesses in Colorado! On Monday, July 10, applicants, families, and friends of Young Americans Center gathered at the Commons on Champa in downtown Denver at the Meet the Stars pre-event party to hear the news. These entrepreneurs will be honored at the 16th annual Spotlight on YouthBiz Stars awards and gala, sponsored by …
YouthBiz Stars Judging Complete!
The results for the YouthBiz Stars business competition are in! Judging took place over two days, with a winner and two finalists being nominated in each judging category. The finalists will be announced at the Meet the Stars: YouthBiz Pre-Event Party on Monday, July 10, and the winners will be announced at the Spotlight on YouthBiz Stars gala on Thursday, …
Farewell at YouthBiz Forum
On Wednesday, May 17, youth participated in the final YouthBiz Forum held at Downing Street. It was a bittersweet event. As YouthBiz is expanding beyond Downing Street and into the communities that need it most, this was the last event held at this location. But, watching students showcase everything they’ve learned over the last three months was an inspiration and …
Sponsor Spotlight: University of Denver and Young Americans promote entrepreneurship
What do Young Americans Center and University of Denver have in common? Beyond our shared heritage of Bill Daniels leadership, both educational institutions are committed to advancing entrepreneurship in Colorado. A hub for entrepreneurial thinking and action, the YouthBiz program of Young Americans Center supports youth at all different phases of entrepreneurship. Forexample, students receive an introduction to business in …
Apply and WIN! 2017 YouthBiz Stars Business Competition
Applications for the 2017 YouthBiz Stars business competition are due June 3. The process is easy and coaches are available to help. You could win up to $1,000 — apply today! [videojs mp4=”https://yacenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Be-a-YouthBiz-Star.mp4″ height=”360px” autoplay=”true”]
Be part of an entrepreneurial movement that's REALLY BIG! Once again, Young Americans Center for Financial Education is partnering with Denver Startup Week, September 18-22, to provide exciting opportunities just for you! All events are back in person this year, which means that the connections and impact of the event will be even greater. We hope you can join us! ...
YouthBiz Starts a New Chapter: Growing beyond Five Points
In 1992, after a summer of record youth violence in Denver, eight young people joined forces with a community leader to create a solution—YouthBiz. Their goal was to advance the social and economic prosperity of youth through the study and practice of entrepreneurship. Since that summer, YouthBiz has changed the trajectory of over 5,000 youth lives in Denver, particularly in …
