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Searching for a source of income, Brenden Coney started selling unique, handmade wood crafts when he was in 7th grade. Now 17, his business Elevations Creations has “exploded!” He has an average profit of $16,000 a year, and he now employs his siblings to help him. Brenden is a finalist in the Spotlight on YouthBiz Stars business competition, and he …
As all youth have started a new scholastic year, so has YouthBiz. We’re starting this new school year with a bang! New workshops and business tours are on the horizon. Whether you’re looking for industry-specific information or business concept workshops, we have them! Our workshops are available for youth ages 6 through 21. Make sure to sign up for age …
On Wednesday, May 17, youth participated in the final YouthBiz Forum held at Downing Street. It was a bittersweet event. As YouthBiz is expanding beyond Downing Street and into the communities that need it most, this was the last event held at this location. But, watching students showcase everything they’ve learned over the last three months was an inspiration and …
Applications for the 2017 YouthBiz Stars business competition are due June 3. The process is easy and coaches are available to help. You could win up to $1,000 — apply today! [videojs mp4=”https://yacenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Be-a-YouthBiz-Star.mp4″ height=”360px” autoplay=”true”]
Age 12-15 Category Winner: Kayla Wolins, Cards for Caring Kayla Wolins (15) has been taking photos of nature since she was old enough to hold a camera. According to her mother, Michelle, “Growing up in Evergreen, there weren’t a lot of neighborhood children, so we’d give Kayla a disposable camera to keep her occupied.” Today, her photographs could be in National …
Young Americans is excited to announce that applications for Celebration for Young Entrepreneurs, Colorado’s largest competition for youth business owners are now open! Finalists and winners receive CASH prizes ($250-$1,000), to use towards operating or improving their business. Plus, winners are paired with a MENTOR, a successful Denver business person, to help guide their business strategy. Young Americans knows that Colorado is full …
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 …
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 …
Are you an entrepreneur? Entrepreneurs solve problems they see in the world through business. Those problems might be little or big, but entrepreneurs find something that that needs to be solved and either create a product or service that can offer a solution, or they find a product or service that exists and brings that to people needing a solution. …
Just in time to shop for Mother’s Day and graduation, Young Americans is hosting our annual Spring Young Entrepreneurs Marketplace. This unique event kicks off spring with more than 50 youth businesses showcasing their products. Come with the whole family to shop from these entrepreneurs, ages 6 to 21. 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Saturday, April 18 – Denver 3550 …
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