Piggy Banks Scavenger Hunt
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesHave fun and gain money smarts by participating in the 2021 Piggy Banks Scavenger Hunt for kids! Find piggy banks and earn money – up to $50 – for new bank accounts. For ages 4-21. Stop by Young Americans Bank in Belmar (401 S Pierce Street, Lakewood) or Cherry Creek (3550 E 1st Avenue, Denver) on or after JULY 26 to pick up a game card and begin ...
2021 Passbook Party
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesJoin us this Saturday from 10am - 3pm for our annual Passbook Party. Pick up your 2021-2022 passbook and a gift! What is a Passbook? The Money Matters Passbook is for youth ages 3-16. Win prizes for completing activities, going to fun classes, and making deposits in your Young Americans Bank account between September 2021 and August 2022. How to ...
Great Businesses Doing Good, with Good Business Colorado
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesAges: 8-21 Format: Live, In-Person Session facilitated by trained staff members Description: Join us for this social enterprise-themed workshop, featuring three socially minded businesses in the Denver community. Learn why running a social enterprise is good for your community, your customers, and your bottom line by interacting directly with prominent business leaders. We’ll also learn how to start your social enterprise, or incorporate ...
Painting Meets Business
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesAges: 8-18 Format: Live, In-Person Session facilitated by trained staff members Cost: $10 Materials Fee Description: Calling all art lovers! Knowing how to sell your art will help you inspire your customers and become familiar with the business side of art. Join us in our autumn-inspired painting workshop and create your own art piece that is ready to sell. Then, learn how to ...
2021 YouthBiz Holiday Marketplace
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesFind great holiday gifts while supporting young entrepreneurs ages 6-21. The YouthBiz Holiday Marketplace is the ultimate buy-local, feel-good shopping experience. 40+ young business owners will be selling their handmade products - beaded jewelry, greeting cards, bath products, home baked goodies, artwork, and more – unique gifts for everyone on your shopping list! Mark your calendar!
Christmas Eve – YA closes at 1:00 pm
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesYoung Americans Bank and Center for Financial Education will close at 1:00pm on Friday, December 24.
Christmas – YA Closed
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesYoung Americans Bank and Center for Financial Education are closed Saturday, December 25 for the Christmas holiday. Merry Christmas!
New Year’s Eve – YA Closes at 1:00pm
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesYoung Americans Bank and Center for Financial Education will close at 1:00pm on New Year's Eve - Friday, December 31.
New Year’s Day – YA Closed
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesYoung Americans Bank and Center for Financial Education are closed Saturday, January 1 for the New Year's Day holiday.
Create a Business Plan Workshop SPRING
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesAges: 6-21 Format: Live, In Person Session facilitated by trained staff members Description: 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 ...
Cupcake Crafting Workshop–FULL
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesAges: 6-14 Format: Live, In-Person Session facilitated by trained staff members Cost: $10 Materials Fee Description: Calling all bakers and chefs! Whether you have an established baking business or have a goal to start a bakery, this is the workshop to have fun in the kitchen! Participants will think creatively about flavor combinations, frosting and glaze options, and decorative pieces for their very ...
Business Idea Challenge Workshop
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesAges: 6-12 Format: Live, In-Person Session facilitated by trained staff members Description: If you love Shark Tank, this workshop is for you! In this session, participants will go through several fun activities to generate their next big idea! We’ll then put together an entertaining business pitch to “sell” ideas to our panel of judges. The most creative and innovative idea, as ...
Intro to Candle Making Workshop
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesAges: 8-14 Format: Live, In-Person Session facilitated by trained staff members Cost: $10 Materials Fee Description: It’s hard to beat the warmth and atmosphere created by a well-crafted candle, and in this interactive workshop, students will have the opportunity to make their own wax candles. Participants will explore the basics of wax-and-wick candles as well as learn tips for making scented and specially ...
Tie-Dive Into Color Workshop
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesAges: 6-14 Format: Live, In-Person Session facilitated by trained staff members Cost: $10 Materials Fee Description: Whether you’re a fashionista or enjoy colorful projects, you’ll love creating your own wearable art. Learn how to design and create your own tie-dye clothing, how to package and promote them for customers, and take home a tie-dye shirt for yourself! This is a great opportunity for ...
YouthBiz Marketplace Success Strategies
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesSaturday, April 9, 2022 10:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Ages: 6-21 Cost: FREE Format: Live, In-Person Session facilitated by trained staff members Description: Do you have a product idea you want to sell at the YouthBiz Spring Marketplace? Join us in this Marketplace prep session! Participants will learn about market research, product development, and financials. We'll also discuss all of the ...
The Perfect Pop Workshop
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesAges: 8-14 Format: Live, In-Person Session facilitated by trained staff members Cost: $10 Materials Fee Description: Salty or sweet, popcorn is a snack that’s always a crowd favorite, and it’s 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 ...
2022 YouthBiz Spring Marketplace
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesFind great gifts while supporting young entrepreneurs ages 6-21. The YouthBiz Spring Marketplace is the ultimate buy-local, feel-good shopping experience. 40+ young business owners will be selling their handmade products - beaded jewelry, greeting cards, bath products, home baked goodies, artwork, and more – unique gifts for Mother's Day, Father's Day, graduation, and more!
UPDATED DATE! What’s After Marketplace Workshop
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesUPDATED DATE! Ages: 6-14 Format: Live, In-Person Session facilitated by trained staff members Cost: Free Description: Calling all up-and-coming entrepreneurs! If you participated in the YouthBiz Marketplace in the last year and had a great time, but are wondering, “What’s Next?” this session is for you! In this interactive workshop, participants will get some actionable tools and tricks so they can keep making ...
YouthBiz Mini Marketplace
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesSupport young business owners by shopping for unique hand-made products at the Mini Marketplace from 3:30 - 5:30 on Wednesday, July 13th. Open to the public. Admission is free.
YouthBiz Stars Mini Marketplace and Finalists Announcement Party
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United States3:30-5:30pm YouthBiz Stars Mini Marketplace - Support young business owners by shopping for unique hand-made products at the Mini Marketplace Games, prizes, and trivia! 5:30-7:00pm YouthBiz Stars Finalists Announcement Party - Join us on the program deck as we recognize all of the applicants for the 2022 Spotlight on YouthBiz Stars competition and announce the three finalists in each age ...
YA Bank – 35th Birthday Bash
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesJoin us on Saturday, August 6th from 11am - 2pm to celebrate our 35th birthday. We'll have goodie bags, games, prizes, and, of course, birthday cake! _________________________ Visit either branch location: 3550 East 1st Avenue in Cherry Creek OR 401 South Pierce Street in Belmar
Trash to Treasure Workshop
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesAges: 6-14 Format: Live, In-Person Session facilitated by trained staff members Cost: $10 Materials Fee Description: Great entrepreneurs know how to recognize opportunities everywhere, even trash! This workshop gives youth the chance to solve problems and think critically by creating a market-ready product from recycled goods
Create a Business Plan Workshop FALL
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesAges: 8-18 Format: Live, In-Person Session facilitated by trained staff members Cost: Free Description: 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 get ...
2022 Spotlight on YouthBiz Stars
Denver Center for the Performing Arts 1101 13th Street, Denver, CO, United StatesCELEBRATING COLORADO’S TOP YOUTH ENTREPRENEURS Make plans to join us Thursday, October 13, 2022 for this annual business competition and fundraiser that supports financial literacy education and experiential entrepreneurship learning opportunities that reach nearly 70,000 youth every year! Sponsorship opportunities available.