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July 2020
Finalist Announcement Party
The judging is now complete for the Spotlight on YouthBiz Stars business competition, and we can't wait to reveal the nine finalists! We cordially invite you to watch this announcement live at a virtual Finalist Announcement Party, Thursday, July 9 from 5:30 - 6:00pm. RSVP today!
Find out more »Summer Camp: Running Your Own Business begins
Curious about starting your own business? This program explores the basics of what it takes to get started, allows you to experiment with ideas, and helps you decide what business you might want to start. At the Friday Marketplace, sell the products you made throughout the week! Designed for students entering 4th or 5th grade for the 2020-2021 school year.
Find out more »Summer Camp: Just Start It begins
Have you ever thought about making some extra money, but you’re not sure how or where to begin? This camp gives you tools and tricks you need to make a business happen now! Campers develop real businesses and real products that they’ll present on Friday for a chance to win awesome prizes. Plus, you’ll be on your way to earning real profits! Designed for students entering 6th or 7th grade for the 2020-2021 school year.
Find out more »Summer Camp: Running Your Own Business begins
Curious about starting your own business? This program explores the basics of what it takes to get started, allows you to experiment with ideas, and helps you decide what business you might want to start. At the Friday Marketplace, sell the products you made throughout the week! Designed for students entering 4th or 5th grade for the 2020-2021 school year.
Find out more »August 2020
Summer Camp: Running Your Own Business begins
Curious about starting your own business? This program explores the basics of what it takes to get started, allows you to experiment with ideas, and helps you decide what business you might want to start. At the Friday Marketplace, sell the products you made throughout the week! Designed for students entering 4th or 5th grade for the 2020-2021 school year.
Find out more »Summer Camp: Make it App’en begins
Do you love technology and gaming apps? This camp will teaches how to create, market, and sell your very own mobile application as a business venture. Campers will present and demo their apps on Friday for the chance to win cash prizes! Designed for students entering 6th-8th grade for the 2020-2021 school year.
Find out more »September 2020
YouthBiz Workshop: Pop It Like It’s Hot
Salty or sweet, popcorn is a snack that’s always a crowd favorite, and it’s perfect a perfect business for young entrepreneurs! Be ready to brainstorm new and interesting popcorn flavors, and then learn about the best ways and ingredients to make your unique flavors, well…pop! We’ll also discuss strategies to package your popcorn so your customers can’t resist your scrumptious snacks! All participants will leave with a bag of self-made and flavored popcorn, as well as taste tests of lots…
Find out more »YouthBiz Workshop: Create a Business Plan
If you’ve always wanted to own a business but weren’t sure how to start, this workshop is for you! During this one day workshop, participants will work their way through creating a real-life business plan! No need to even have an idea—we will help you with that! Participants will learn how to create a SWOT analysis, market analysis, and financial analysis of their business idea while also considering operations, staffing, and marketing. By the completion of this workshop, participants will…
Find out more »October 2020
2020 Spotlight on YouthBiz Stars
Make plans to join us on Thursday, October 1, 2020 for Spotlight on YouthBiz Stars! This annual business competition and gala fundraiser supports financial literacy education and experiential entrepreneurship learning opportunities that reach nearly 70,000 youth every year. Table sponsorships and tickets are available! Contact Betsy Sklar, Vice President of Development, for more information at 303-320-3245 or bsklar@yacenter.org.
Find out more »YouthBiz Workshop: Spooky Soapy Sorcery
Making soap is always fun, but even more fun when you get to make it into unique and decorative shapes! Come explore soap making with us as we venture into soaps of different shapes and designs, all with the holidays in mind! Participants will not only leave with their very own, handmade soap, but also with the knowledge to create decorative soaps at home as a business venture. Ages 10-14. There is a $10 fee for materials.
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