State Farm Opens in JA BizTown!
After a year in the making, we’re excited to announce that State Farm is officially open in JA BizTown!
This milestone marks more than just a new storefront—it represents a powerful commitment from State Farm to ensure young people gain essential skills in financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and community engagement. During the grand opening, fifth graders from Christ Episcopal School took over JA BizTown for the day, diving into hands-on experiences that brought money management, business operations, and leadership to life.
The addition of State Farm offers students an in-depth look at the importance of insurance in protecting personal and professional assets—an often-overlooked but vital lesson for future financial independence.
A huge thank you to Arlene Lester from State Farm for leading this incredible initiative, and to the dedicated local agents who made it possible and celebrated with us: Ramona Deculus, Dustin Dupepe, Amy Falcon, Sharon Green, Courtney Gulledge, Gervy Papion, Al Prieto, Barcley Steib, and Jonathan Stewart. Your dedication to empowering young minds is truly inspiring!
We were also honored to welcome State Farm Executive Ivy Brito and Ayneka Bruno, Vice President Agency/Sales, whose support highlights the real-world impact of early financial education in shaping future success.
With the addition of State Farm, JA BizTown continues to grow as a dynamic hub of experiential learning—preparing students to make smart financial choices, understand how businesses operate, and recognize the importance of contributing to their communities.
Want to make an impact? Sponsorship opportunities are still available! Help shape future leaders by sponsoring a shop in our student-run city. Contact kelly@jagno.org for more information.
Together, let’s build a brighter financial future for the next generation!