Entrepreneurship is the willingness to take risks and develop, organize and manage a business venture in a competitive global marketplace that is constantly evolving. Entrepreneurs are pioneers, innovators, leaders and inventors. Alex, age 10, is the owner of a company called Bulldog Belts. Watch him on Colorado & Company to learn more about his business. The Young Americans Center for Financial …
Tales from Towne: The Dilemma
International Towne is a one-of-a-kind educational program offered to 6th, 7th and 8th grade teachers to help teach students about global economics through fun, hands-on, experiential learning. Teachers use our curriculum to teach concepts in the classroom, which in turn prepares students for the most crucial (and fun) part of the program – a day running International Towne. International Towne is …
KeyBank & Young Americans Team Up To Provide Financial Literacy Education To Thousands Of Students
Young Americans Center for Financial Education is pleased to announce that KeyBank and the KeyBank Foundation, both committed to encouraging personal financial literacy, have joined in a financial partnership increase the reach of Young AmeriTowne On the Road. On the Road is Young Americans’ most important initiative, taking the flagship educational program, Young AmeriTowne, into smaller and rural communities, serving …
Join us for the YouthBiz Spring 2016 Marketplace
YouthBiz Marketplace – Find exquisite gifts direct from 75+ Young Entrepreneurs The YouthBiz Marketplace is the ultimate buy local experience! Young business owners display and sell their unique products to the local community. This is the perfect opportunity for gift shopping and a great way to support young, local entrepreneurs. Spring Marketplace – April 16 All products are handmade and personally sold by …
YouthBiz Stars Business Competition Application: 16-21
Applications for the 2017 YouthBiz Stars Business Competition are now closed. Visit the YouthBiz Stars Business Competition page for information on how to apply next year.
YouthBiz Stars Business Competition Application: 12-15
Applications for the 2017 YouthBiz Stars Business Competition are now closed. Visit the YouthBiz Stars Business Competition page for information on how to apply next year.
YouthBiz Stars Business Competition Application: 6-11
Applications for the 2017 YouthBiz Stars Business Competition are now closed. Visit the YouthBiz Stars Business Competition page for information on how to apply next year.
Sponsor Spotlight: Cambiar Investors – Investment Company
As children become more aware of money and other financial concepts, it’s vital they are armed with important investment knowledge. When students visit the Investment Company at Young AmeriTowne they have the opportunity to participate in tailored-made lessons which were created with input from Cambiar Investors, an award-winning asset management company headquartered in Denver, Colo. Investing is a core concept …
Sponsor Spotlight: FirstBank
FirstBank – has been a community bank since its founding in Lakewood, Colorado, in 1963. Over the years, FirstBank has focused on consumer and small business needs, offering a variety of banking products and services tailored to their customers. This same philosophy applies to their community service and charitable involvement. “FirstBank invests heavily at the local level because we recognize …
Colorado UpLift Pitch Competition
Young Americans Center for Financial Education hosted the first of many Colorado UpLift Pitch Competitions. Student business teams from four Denver Public Schools participated: Smarty Pen from Hill Campus of Arts and Science, Safety Security Jewelry from West Generation Academy, Spillow from West Leadership Academy, and Biz Wiz Pillow from Skinner Middle School. Each team had five minutes to pitch their company to …
