November Newsletter

The Young Entrepreneurs Marketplace is an event that allows young business owners to 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.

Saturday, December 5, 2015

10:00 a.m to 2:00 p.m.
Headquarters Facility
3550 E. First Ave. Denver, CO 80206

Saturday, December 12, 2015

10:00 a.m to 2:00 p.m.
Belmar Facility
401 S. Pierce Street Lakewood, CO 80226


All products are handmade and personally sold by the youth owners. You will find beaded jewelry, greeting cards, bath products, home baked goodies, artwork, and unique gifts for everyone on your list! Each Marketplace will feature different entrepreneurs.

Marketplace is free for the public to attend and has nearby free parking! 

Calling all young entrepreneurs! We are now accepting application for the Holiday Marketplaces.  

Click here to get the details on submitting an application! 


If you have any questions please contact Maura at 303-321-2265 or mmcinerney@yacenter.org. 

As mayor, Kayden was charged with running Towne Hall, the center of Young AmeriTowne’s government. Once citizens vote on and enact laws for their Day in Towne, Towne Hall upholds them, issuing citations, collecting fines, and reviewing cases of dispute in court. Towne Hall also issues licenses for each business and coordinates community philanthropic activities. Mayor Kayden had the big role of facilitating the opening ceremony. A ribbon-cutting ceremony and swearing-in of elected government leaders  marked the official Towne opening. Continue reading here.

Thank you for your support of Young Americans! As a small token of our appreciation, we invite you to join us for the President’s Breakfast before Young Entrepreneurs Holiday Marketplace on Saturday, December 5, 2015 from 9:00 a.m.- 9:45 a.m. After the breakfast, you will receive a VIP introduction to the Marketplace where you will meet our amazing young business owners.

View your invitation.

Please RSVP to Janet Redwine by December 3, 2015 at JRedwine@yacenter.org or 303-320-3241.

Thank you—Young Americans salutes you for giving back! 
1)    Did you know you always have the option of designating your United Way gift to Young Americans?  
2)    In many workplaces you will need to request the form from HR every year.    
3)    For a bigger tax refund: you can designate gifts of $500+ to tax-wise Young American’s Summer Programs or (new this year!) YouthBiz for Colorado Child Care tax Credits. For more information contact Jody Phillips at jphillip@yacenter.org  or 303-320-3240.

Thursday, December 3rd - 7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
Location:  EDGE Bar at the Four Seasons, 1111 14th St., Denver, CO 80202
Attire:  Cocktail attire, black tie encouraged
Tickets:  $40 in advance or $50 at the door, includes two drink tickets and a selection of appetizers
Other:  Live DJ Entertainment, unique diamond draw for special prizes sponsored by GNAT Jewelers
Theme: Diamonds

Purchase your pre-sale tickets today!

Use regular shopping trips as opportunities to teach children the value of money. Going to the grocery story is often a child's first spending experience.  About a third of our take-home pay is spent on grocery and household items. Spending smarter at the grocery story (saving coupons, shopping sales, comparing unit prices) can save more than $1,800 a year for a family of four. To help young people understand this lesson, demonstrate how to plan economic meals, avoid waste, and use leftovers efficiently.  Spending money can be a fun and very productive when spending is well-planned.