Denver Startup Week: #MakeItHappen, Tips for starting a business at any age!

Polsinelli - Longs Peak 1401 Lawrence St. #2300 (23rd floor), Denver, CO, United States

Makers come in all shapes and sizes, and even all ages! Join us as youth entrepreneurs and adult entrepreneurs discuss their experiences and share their knowledge about Denver’s Maker Movement. Panelists include successful youth entrepreneurs, Kerala & Jax Parikh co-owners of Glow + gather, Brenden Coney founder of Elevation Creations, and adult business owners Ariane Vigil owner of Teal Poppies, ...

Money Matters Class – Debit Card Fun (ages 10-12)

Young Americans Bank - GVR Branch 4800 Telluride Street, Bldg. #5, Denver, CO, United States

Money Matters Classes are designed especially for youth  and their parents.  Games and activities teach young people about the importance of money and banking — and how parents can reinforce those lessons at home. Class participants earn a $10 savings certificate for attending.  Certificates can only be deposited into a Young Americans Bank account.  Accounts may be opened immediately following class.

Free

String Me Along – Learning to Sew and Sell Handcrafted Items Incorporating a Draw String

Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United States

In this exciting workshop, participants will learn to sew an apron using the sewing machine.  They will then have the chance to brainstorm other products that could be made using the same technique and different marketing strategies to broaden their target market. All participants will take home a completed project they created by hand as well as useful business strategies to ...

$10

Money Matters Class – Lunch Time (ages 4-6)

Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United States

Money Matters Classes are designed especially for youth  and their parents.  Games and activities teach young people about the importance of money and banking — and how parents can reinforce those lessons at home. Class participants earn a $10 savings certificate for attending.  Certificates can only be deposited into a Young Americans Bank account.  Accounts may be opened immediately following class.

Free

Create a Business Plan Workshop

Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United States

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 ...

Free

Exploring Club Orientation

Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United States

Explore Entrepreneurship Come learn all about the new YouthBiz Exploring Club! This club shows participants how to start and maintain their very own, real life business venture! Orientation will cover all details, schedules, fees, and answer any questions. 

Young AmeriTowne Teacher Orientation

Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United States

Young Americans Center for Financial Education offers a Teacher Orientation to every teacher participating in the Young AmeriTowne program. Teachers should schedule a Young AmeriTowne Teacher Orientation or watch a Refresher webinar at least two months prior to attending Young AmeriTowne.  Teacher Orientations are included with the cost of program registration. Find more information here.

Money Matters Class – Why Money? (ages 7-9)

Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Belmar 401 South Pierce Street, Lakewood, CO, United States

Money Matters Classes are designed especially for youth  and their parents.  Games and activities teach young people about the importance of money and banking — and how parents can reinforce those lessons at home. Class participants earn a $10 savings certificate for attending.  Certificates can only be deposited into a Young Americans Bank account.  Accounts may be opened immediately following class.

Free

Girl Scout Badge Class: Daisies Money Counts Badge

Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United States

Participants who attend this class will be guided through the steps necessary to earn their Money Counts badge.  Girls will learn to identify and describe the different types of coins and the various features of paper money.  They will end the class by discussing savings goals and will have the opportunity to create and set goals of their own.