Chris Banks
Entrepreneur. Creator. Community Builder.
Chris Banks is an entrepreneur and community leader passionate about creating impact through business. Outside of work, he enjoys photography, volunteering, spending time with family, and going on walks to recharge.
Who am I?
I’m Chris Banks — a 15-year-old entrepreneur based in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. I’m the founder of Candy Kings Vending, CJ Photography, Vault XIV, and The Chris Banks Foundation — among several other ventures and private contracts I continue to develop.
I launched my first business at 13 and have since grown through both success and failure, working with respected CEOs and changemakers along the way. My mission isn’t just to build companies — it’s to create real, lasting change.
Through my foundation, I focus on mental health, addiction awareness, and challenging the broken systems that fail people in crisis — especially teens. I believe leadership doesn’t come with age — it comes from showing up with purpose.
To me, this journey is about more than business. It’s about rebuilding trust, advocating for change, and helping others realize that no matter how young or overlooked you feel, your impact matters.
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Business Update: Pushing Forward on Funding
Starting this business has been a huge learning experience. I’ve put in the work to get everything set up, from the business structure....
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