JA volunteer and retiree Tom Durkin continues to inspire
Tom Durkin makes economics fun for primary school students On any given weekday, Tom Durkin’s backseat is overflowing with at least half a dozen 10-lb, clear plastic “briefcases.” Inside are...
I’m Not a Rocket Scientist, a Scratch Golfer, or a Swimsuit Model. Dang
Income inequality is a hot button issue that will only gain traction in the months leading up to the November elections. There will be a call for our elected officials...
First-ever spring semester JA Stock Market Challenge
More than 1,000 students from 33 area high schools competed in the JA Stock Market Challenge on Feb. 10 and 11 at the Charles Schwab Campus Event Center in Lone Tree. The...
The Colorado Business Hall of Fame laureates are well known for their legendary contributions to the free enterprise system. Together, these pioneering men and women built businesses that transformed our...
Western Union transfers employee time and talent to JA students
Well-known for its role as a leader in global payment services and money transfer, Western Union is also a frontrunner when it comes to corporate social responsibility and financial education....
As I reflect on 2015, my thoughts come back to a recent experience I had, unfortunately, while attending the funeral service of one of our incredible Colorado Business Hall of...
A business’s commitment to its local communities and its willingness to promote and support employee volunteerism often play an important role in employee satisfaction and in being considered a top...
JA alumnus serves up sushi burritos and business guidance
Anyone hungry for a sushi burrito? That’s right. A sushi burrito. In October 2015, JA-Rocky Mountain alumnus and volunteer Alonzo Martinez and his business partner launched Komotodo Sushi Burrito, a...
JA Supporter Demonstrates the Power of Long-term Giving
It began as a challenge from a friend, and more than a year later Brian Florey continues to support Junior Achievement-Rocky Mountain. “Back when the ice bucket challenge was happening...
