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Brenden Coney is an entrepreneur who solved a big problem—how can a middle schooler make money? Too young to hold a job, then 13-year-old Brenden asked his father to teach him how to do basic woodworking. Over the next five years, this seed of an idea grew into an impressive business. Elevation Creations, which is on track to gross nearly $180,000 this year, sells cutting boards …
Young Americans Center for Financial Education celebrated the accomplishments of nine Colorado youth business owners at the Spotlight on YouthBiz Stars award ceremony and gala, presented by CoBank. This annual event was held Thursday, October 4 at the Seawell Grand Ballroom, Denver Center for the Performing Arts. Three winning businesses received $1,000 and a year with a distinguished mentor, a leader …
This year marks our 2nd year in partnership with Denver Startup Week and Junior Achievement to bring Youth Pass to Denver-area youth! On Tuesday, September 25, YouthBiz entrepreneurs between the ages of 6 and 18 years sold their products and pitched their business to adult entrepreneurs. There were 21 businesses there, ranging from lip balms to handbags. All showcased their products, …
Spotlight on YouthBiz Stars finalists Emily Rudnick, Luke Aden, and Brenden Coney appeared on KWGN Channel 2 to give their elevator pitch for their businesses. This is the final segments featuring finalists in the Spotlight on YouthBiz Stars business competition and gala benefiting Young Americans Center for Financial Education. Watch their segment here!
Young Americans Center for Financial Education proudly introduces you to another distinguished mentor for this year’s Spotlight on YouthBiz Stars business competition, Bahman Shafa. Bahman has always had a passion for entrepreneurship. He started his first business in high school when he decided to re-create his favorite chocolate ice cream topping. After graduating from DU with a business degree, Bahman …
With warm weather and plenty of sunshine all around us, it’s hard to believe that summer is quickly coming to an end! The end of summer means that Young Americans Center for Financial Education’s FUNancial Summer Camps are now complete as well. With a total of 1,035 participants this year, we have lots of stories and memories to share. Here …
Young Americans Center for Financial Education has named this year’s top youth businesses in Colorado. The announcement was made on Tuesday, July 17 at Young Americans Center in Cherry Creek at the Meet the Stars Party. An independent panel of judges evaluated applications of youth, ages 6-21, before selecting this year’s nine finalists: 6-11 years old: HER Design Store – …
For kids who want to work for themselves some day, Young Americans Center for Financial Education’s Be Your Own Boss Summer Camp teaches the basics of business ownership in just a week! Last week’s camp was filled with information and fun, and it included 5th and 6th grade participants from throughout the Denver metro area. The week’s goal is for …
There’s a brand-new space for makers at Cherry Creek Shopping Center, and Young Americans Center for Financial Education is thrilled to be a part of it! The District Shops showcase artwork, products, and services from local artisans and small business owners. Within this unique space, you’ll also find products from four YouthBiz entrepreneurs. Brenden Coney, age 17, started Elevations Creations when …
It’s the end of the school year and YouthBiz students have accomplished quite a lot! Students at Wyatt Academy, Kepner Beacon Middle School, Grant Beacon Middle School and Annunciation Catholic School completed their YouthBiz Startup classes with a business pitch competition for a chance to win $100!! The business pitch competition at Wyatt Academy was small but mighty. The business idea that …
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