Dollars and Sense

Funding Futures: Dollars and Sense Workshop

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Saturday, February 10, 2024 Ages: 10-15 Format: Live, In-Person Session facilitated by trained staff members Cost: $10.00 Time: 10:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Description:  Explore the exciting world of business finance with our “Dollars and Sense” workshop, perfect for participants wanting to get their ventures off the ground! In this workshop, we will dive into the fundamentals of funding your own business through a ...
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Glow and Magnetize Slime: The Sticky Business Workshop

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024 Ages: 8-14 Format: Live, In-Person Session facilitated by trained staff members Cost: $15.00 Time: 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Description:  Dive into the oozing world of slime with our sticky business workshop where participants don’t just make slime, they innovate it! Craft and customize your very own magnetic slime that can stick to any surface! Make glow-in-the-dark slime that lights ...
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Bake Your Mark: Cookie Crafter Workshop

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024 Ages: 8-14 Format: Live, In-Person Session facilitated by trained staff members Cost: $15.00 Time: 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Description:  Bake your mark with our delicious new workshop that combines baking excellence with marketing genius! Learn how to utilize different icing techniques and imaginative toppings that can make your brand stand out from the rest. Elevate classic cookies treats to ...

How to Become a YouTube Creator Workshop

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Saturday, October 28, 2023 Ages: 10-18 Format: Live, In-Person Session facilitated by trained staff members Cost: $10.00 Time: 10:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Description:  Discover the path of becoming a YouTube creator through our Business Skills workshop! You will hear firsthand from a guest speaker who will share their experience as a digital creator and discuss viewer engagement, channel branding, and overcoming challenges. ...
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Create A Business Plan Workshop

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Ages: 8-18 Format: Live, In-Person Session facilitated by trained staff members Cost: $15.00 Time: 10:15 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. 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 …

Entrepreneurship Shark Tank Competition at Aspen Crossing Elementary

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  On May 22nd the 5th graders at Aspen Crossing Elementary presented their product ideas in hopes of beating out their peers in the YouthBiz StartUp Shark Tank Competition. The competition was split into two rounds, with semifinals and then finals.  Each group presented their business ideas and product prototypes to judges, professionals from the Denver area, in 3–5-minute business …

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Thanks to Children’s Hospital Colorado, Students Understand Financial and Physical Health Go Hand in Hand

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How important is having a plan? That’s an essential question faced by all social members during the wake and aftermath of this life-changing year.  At Young AmeriTowne, students know the importance of plans – savings plans, budgeting plans and investing plans. They also know financial health means leveraging the planning skills they develop during this engaging educational program to build …

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YouthBiz Spring Marketplace Spotlight: Meet Andrew Kurtz of A Designs!

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Longer days, budding trees, and wet snow all mark the beginning of springtime in Colorado, along with the return of the YouthBiz Spring Marketplace! The YouthBiz Marketplace is a beloved event in the Denver community, providing young entrepreneurs the opportunity to sell their products to a large crowd of interested shoppers looking for unique, handmade products. Last year was the …

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Sponsor Spotlight: Eide Bailly Brings Finance to Life at Young Americans Center

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All businesses need to manage their finances to succeed.  The shops in Young AmeriTowne and the countries in International Towne are no different.  Each has revenue and expenses, just like a real business, and each has a student accountant that manages this cash flow to maintain profitability.  Helping bring the Towne experience to life in both programs is proud sponsor Eide …

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Sign Up for Summer Camp!

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Summer Camp registration is now open for programs at Young Americans Center for Financial Education!  These week-long day camps allow students entering grades three through eight in fall, 2021 to build a business, run a Towne, rule the world, and gain money smarts in a fun, hands-on way. As we plan for summer, we will continue to follow direction from …