2018 Colorado Business Hall of Fame Laureate Bio: Barbara Barnes Grogan
Barbara Grogan founded Western Industrial Contractors (Western) in 1982 with a very inauspicious beginning. She bought a 1969 orange pick-up truck for $500, rented offices on an unpaved street and hired her...
Ultimate Exercise in Democracy
“Volunteering is the ultimate exercise in democracy. You vote in elections once a year or maybe every four years, but when you volunteer, you vote every day about the kind...
Transamerica: Presenting Sponsor of JA Finance Park
Recognized as a leading provider of life insurance, retirement products and investment solutions, Transamerica is dedicated to helping clients “live well today and worry less tomorrow.” This commitment extends beyond...
Former Entrepreneur Inspires JA Students
Frank Pulley finds joy in teaching JA programs and working with kids What’s the special ingredient in JA’s secret sauce? It’s simple – our volunteers! Meet Frank Pulley, for example....
The Benefits of Applied Learning
Applied learning is based on the concept that hands-on experiences in the real world are more beneficial for young students than simply listening to a lesson inside of a classroom....
We are immensely proud of the impact that you help us make on students in our local market. Ensuring that our local young people are prepared for what’s next is what...
Colorado State Bank and Trust: Committed to Financial Learning for Life
Making financial education engaging, meaningful and long lasting is a top priority for Colorado State Bank and Trust (CSBT). A long-time JA-Rocky Mountain corporate partner, the bank and its employees...
Colin Spreier shares lasting influence of JA volunteerism
Before he was a JA classroom volunteer, a director at Grant Thornton or a graduate student in accounting at Oklahoma City University, Colin Spreier was a middle school student. He...
Harvard’s recognition of JA Finance Park
JA Finance Park, presented by Transamerica, is one of JA-Rocky Mountain’s most popular and engaging programs for middle and high school students. Recently, JA Finance Park was recognized by Harvard University's Global...
