Young Americans Center's Spotlight on YouthBiz Stars

Presented by CoBank

Plan to join us on Thursday, October 4, 2018 for Spotlight on YouthBiz Stars, an annual business competition and gala which highlights the important work Young Americans is doing to bring financial literacy education and experiential entrepreneurship learning opportunities to over 64,000 youth every year.

Seawell Grand Ballroom, Denver Center for the Performing Arts
Reception and Young Entrepreneur Trade Show 5:30pm
Dinner & Awards Ceremony 6:30pm-8:30pm

Business attire requested.

Spotlight on YouthBiz Stars Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsorship opportunities start at just $2,500! For more information, download our sponsorship brochure or contact Betsy Sklar, Vice President of Development: bsklar@yacenter.org or 303-320-3245.

Business Applications – Apply and WIN!

Are you looking to take your business to the next level? YouthBiz Star winners can earn up to $1,000! Click here for more information.

Distinguished YouthBiz Stars Mentors

Young Americans is honored to have the support of many esteemed leaders of the business community who recognize and encourage the next generation of business owners in Colorado through this event. Past Mentors include:

Michael Barkin, Vail Resorts
Matthew Burkett, The Flyfisher Group
Linda Enstrom, Enstrom’s Candy
John Hickenlooper, Governor
Traci Lounsbury, Workplace ELEMENTS
John Malone, Liberty Media
Curt Richardson, OtterBox
Maureen Tarrant Fitzgerald, Presbyterian/St. Luke’s
Kent Thiry, DaVita

Sweet Bee Sisters Lily, Chloe, and Sophie Warren with their mentor Traci Lounsbury of Workplace ELEMENTS

Interested in doing your part to give back and grow Colorado’s business talent? Learn more about becoming a Presenting Mentor here. Thank you for your interest in inspiring the next generation!

Congratulations 2018 YouthBiz Stars!

Young Americans Center for Financial Education will host the 2018 Spotlight on YouthBiz Stars youth business competition awards ceremony and gala on October 4 at the Seawell Grand Ballroom at the DCPA. This event, sponsored by CoBank, will mark 17 years of recognizing outstanding young entrepreneurs in Colorado.

Nine finalists are in the running to be named winner at this event. The winning businesses will receive $1,000 and a pairing with a Presenting Mentor, a leader from the Denver business community committed to encouraging the next generation of business owners in Colorado. Here are this year’s finalists: