Governor Polis Visits JA Free Enterprise Center
Colorado Governor Jared Polis recently toured Junior Achievement-Rocky Mountain’s (JA) state-of-the-art JA Free Enterprise Center in Greenwood Village. Governor Polis initially took a hardhat tour of the site in November 2022 when construction was still […]
From the Desk of Robin Wise: A Virtual Toast on my 29th Anniversary
Last week I celebrated my 29th anniversary with JA. As they say–where did time go? During this unusual time, I wanted to note a few things on my anniversary. When I first started at JA in the early […]
From the Desk of Robin Wise: Colorado’s Business Legends are Role Models for Young People
Each year, in partnership with the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce, we honor Colorado business pioneers who, with grit and determination, helped shape the institutions and economic landscape of this great state. These business legends […]
From the Desk of Robin Wise: JA Students Are Future History-Makers
The path to business ownership does not necessarily begin as an adult, as we witnessed just a couple of weeks ago at Denver Startup Week. Through Junior Achievement, 200 teens gained powerful insight from local […]
President’s Message: Pump Up the Bacon Jam
I love farmers markets. Amid all the tents and colorful signs, there’s something charming about discovering unique foods not available in a brick and mortar store and having a direct connection to fresh, locally grown […]
President’s Message: Inspired to Action
We’ve all heard rousing speeches, read stirring books, and watched exciting movies. But what makes something meaningful, rather than simply enjoyable, is the action that results. As author Mary Morrissey says, “Inspiration, without action, is […]
President’s Message: A different kind of home opener for the Colorado Rockies this spring
The average household spends 5.5% of their monthly income on entertainment. For those who had the privilege of seeing Hamilton (Woo hoo! I finally got tickets!), that percentage is probably a whole lot higher, and […]
Satisfied Volunteers and Employers = Better Outcomes for Students
Last month I joined JA executives from across the U.S. for a think tank on volunteerism from a corporate perspective. Leaders from some of the nation’s most successful and admired companies including Honda, HSBC, KPMG, […]
Like many Denver theatre lovers, I’ve eagerly awaited the premiere of Hamilton, the musical, in Denver! Yet, as I work to secure tickets, I learn that I’m number 96,391 on the waiting list. 96,391! This […]
