June 2023

Junior Achievement of Greater Washington Welcomes New Board Members

Junior Achievement of Greater Washington is thrilled to announce the addition of eight new leaders to our Board of Directors. These individuals bring a wealth of professional experience and expertise to our organization, and we are excited to work with them to advance our mission of preparing young people to succeed in a global economy. Congratulations to our newest Board members! View all JA of Greater Washington Board Members. Vida Ali, Ben's Chili Bowl Alexander Austin, President & CEO - Prince George's Chamber of Commerce Jennifer Curley, Founder & CEO - Curley Company Monica Modi Dalwadi, Managing Partner, DC Metro Region - Baker Tilly Harold W. Johnson II, Managing Partner - Cober Johnson Romney Cassius Priestly, Market President for DC, Arlington, Fairfax, and Alexandria, VA - Truist Yolanda Scott, General Manager for Greater Washington - Slalom, Inc. Lucky Wadehra, Director and Commercial Banking Leader, DMV Market - Wells Fargo & Company Follow us on LinkedIn to learn more about each new member through our JA Board Member Welcome Series. Don't forget to like and share!

WesBanco Celebrates New Storefront at JA Finance Park in Prince George's County

Congratulations to WesBanco on the unveiling of their new storefront at JA Finance Park in Prince George's County. WesBanco's storefront will help thousands of students across Prince George’s County build critical skills and knowledge in financial literacy and wellness that will ultimately help them to succeed in our global economy as adults. Investment from partners like WesBanco ensures that JA can deliver on our vision to equip all young people with the skillset and mindset to build thriving communities. We are proud to partner with them in this important endeavor. View more pictures.

3DE Students Showcased Their Businesses at 3DE Market Day

We are so proud of the 3DE students at Ballou Senior High School and Potomac High School for hosting their inaugural 3DE Market Day events. Both events were open to the public and gathered student-led small businesses to promote and sell their goods and services. Earlier this year, students were tasked with creating a startup business that addresses a public need and aligns with their passion. This experience will undoubtedly help them in their future careers and entrepreneurial ventures. Thank you to everyone who attended and supported our 3DE students!

Washington Business Hall of Fame: Call for Sponsors

The Washington Business Hall of Fame will be held on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at The Anthem in Washington DC. There are still sponsorship slots available for an opportunity to reach more than 800 members of the Greater Washington business community. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please visit: www.washingtonbusinesshalloffame.org/sponsorship-opportunities. For any questions about Washington Business Hall of Fame, please contact Darla Owens at darla.owens@ja.org.

Volunteer Partner Highlights - JA Finance Park

Amazon visited JA Finance Park in Prince George's County and worked with JA students from Charles Carroll Middle School. Learn more.

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, led by Acting Comptroller Michael J. Hsu, visited JA Finance Park in Prince George's County during Financial Literacy Month in April. Learn more.

HSBC visited JA Finance Park in Fairfax County to support JA students from Luther Jackson Middle School. #SustainableFuture Learn more.

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