Why do we call it “giving back”?
When our boys were young, one of their favorite “hobbies,” especially around the holidays, was “borrowing” each other’s toys. Even after all these years, I can still hear their voices shouting “GIVE IT BACK!” I […]
JA celebrates Shawn Barker: DBJ Corporate Citizen of the Year
Junior Achievement-Rocky Mountain (JA) Board Member Shawn Barker is one of five Denver-area executives recognized by the Denver Business Journal (DBJ) in November as a Corporate Citizen of the Year. Anyone who knows Shawn knows […]
JA Finance Park and Kids for Colorado Gives teach the value of philanthropy
For more than five years, the Community First Foundation and JA-Rocky Mountain have partnered to educate Colorado’s young citizens about the importance of charitable giving. In fact, the Community First Foundation was the first to […]
Northern Colorado JA Stock Market Challenge
More than 550 students from 11 area high schools competed in the Northern Colorado JA Stock Market Challenge on Nov. 11 at Colorado State University. The JA Stock Market Challenge is a live stock market […]
FirstBank demonstrates community commitment and leadership
As the largest locally-owned bank in Colorado and a leading corporate citizen, FirstBank plays a crucial role in the economic health and civic vitality of our state. Whether providing innovative banking solutions to small businesses […]
Spencer family first to name JA Inspiration Scholarship
Bob and Joyce Spencer embody the old saying “Be the change you wish to see in the world.” In 2005, they helped launch the JA Inspiration Scholarship Program, and they are now naming a JA […]
12th Annual JA Stock Market Challenge Corporate Event
The JA Stock Market Challenge corporate event, presented by Bank of America and sponsored by Husch Blackwell, raised $217,000 and engaged more than 350 adults in competing for the highest net worth and highest portfolio […]
The JA Stock Market Challenge is an Investment in the Economic Futures of 1,300 High School Students
Students from 38 Colorado high schools converged to compete at 2016 JA Stock Market Challenge, presented by Bank of America, on Nov. 3 and 4. The JA Stock Market Challenge is a live stock market […]
The Colorado Business Hall of Fame is a black tie event that provides Junior Achievement and the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce with the opportunity to recognize our state’s most respected leaders for their commitment […]
