CommunityAmerica and JA BizTown

Investing in Future Leaders

CommunityAmerica Credit Union is proud to serve as the title sponsor and exclusive banking partner of Junior Achievement and BizTown.

Community is in our name and our DNA! We believe that investing in our community means investing in its future leaders. By supporting this program in Greater Kansas City, we’re helping young people gain the knowledge, confidence, and real-world skills they need to build brighter futures and lifelong success.

Partnership Priorities

Financial Education

At CommunityAmerica, financial literacy and stability are at the core of our goal to help more people get on a path to thrive and achieve financial peace of mind. From operating a bank to managing money and running a business, students participating in Biz Town gain real-world skills that prepare them for a lifetime of financial confidence.

Community Investment

As a not-for-profit credit union, CommunityAmerica reinvests in the people and places we serve to enrich lives and strengthen our community. In fact, in 2019 we made our largest philanthropic gift to Junior Achievement of Greater Kansas City, underscoring our commitment to empowering the next generation through financial education.

CommunityAmerica employees regularly volunteer at JA BizTown, serving as mentors and guides. By helping students navigate their day-long simulation as business leaders and community members, our employees bring the program to life in a way that inspires and empowers.

Creating Future Leaders

Supporting JA BizTown is about more than financial literacy – it’s about inspiring tomorrow’s leaders. Through teamwork, problem-solving, and leadership experiences, students gain the confidence to dream big and achieve more. By investing in their future today, we’re helping build a stronger, more prosperous community for all.

Questions to Ask Your BizTowner

Did a young person in your life just return from JA BizTown? Spark a fun conversation by asking them about their day! Here are some questions you can use to learn more about their experience:

What is a credit union?
- A credit union is a not-for-profit, member-owned financial institution. It offers banking services like savings and loans, often with better rates and lower fees than banks. Deposits are insured up to $250,000 by the NCUA.
What are business expenses and revenue?
- Revenue is the money a business earns from sales. Expenses are the costs to run the business. Example: If you sell lemonade, the money you make is revenue. What you spend on lemons, cups, and sugar are expenses. Profit = Revenue − Expenses.
Why is teamwork important?
- Teamwork helps businesses work better by sharing ideas, solving problems, and supporting each other. For students, it builds communication, time management, and problem-solving skills for future careers.