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Announcing DECA's 2025-26 Chapter Campaign Winners

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Announcing DECA's 2026 Conference Lineup

Jan 2, 2026

DECA has a full lineup of educational conferences for its members and advisors coming in the 2026 academic year and beyond. Check out where we're heading next!

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Global Brigades

The Global Business Academy: Consulting Opportunities for DECA Members

Jan 1, 2026

DECA members are invited to join a summer Global Business Academy for eight days of hands-on international consulting experience in Panama, Belize or Greece. Work with business experts, build advanced skills and immerse in a new culture.

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New Year, New Momentum: Setting Goals That Actually Stick

Jan 1, 2026

When you set intentional goals, your time, energy and effort begin to align. Every early morning, late night and moment of preparation has meaning because it’s connected to something bigger than the task at hand.

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Career Paths and Professional Growth in the U.S. Air Force

Jan 1, 2026

With more than 200 career specialities, the Air Force offers a structured environment where you can build expertise, earn industry-recognized credentials and gain practical experience across a wide range of fields.

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Cookies, Cocoa & Cluster Exams: 4 Tips to Prepare for Exams this Winter Break

Dec 29, 2025

Winter Break is a great opportunity to prepare for upcoming DECA district and state competitions. Here are four tips to help you thrive in cluster exams!

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Case Study of the Week: Loyalty Brand vs Trendy Brand in Security

Dec 29, 2025

Step into the role of the sales manager of Sound Security, a business that provides small business and home security service on a contract basis. The regional manager wants you to prepare selling points for the sales team that will keep customers from switching to a competitor.

Question of the Day
Communication Skills
There is a dispute between two retailers selling office supplies to the same target market. This is an example of
  • vertical conflict.
  • horizontal conflict.
  • conflict of interest.
  • conflict of needs.
Announcements
Congratulations to DECA's 2025-26 Chapter Campaign Winners
Jan 2, 2026
Congratulations to the 2025 IE University NextGen Innovators Challenge Winners
Dec 19, 2025
Congratulations to the 2025 Stukent Social Media Marketing Challenge Winners
Dec 18, 2025
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IIA Community Impact Challenge Entries Due
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Maximize Your Membership

Take advantage of this month's featured programs to maximize your DECA membership!

College Success

Get Recognized with a DECA Inc. Scholarship

Application Deadline: January 9, 2026

Compete

Go The Extra with DECA's Corporate Challenges

Chapter Strategy

The 2025-2026 SBE Chapter Certification Guidelines are Now Available

SBE Chapter Certifications are due January 13, 2026

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From Our Executive Officers

Conferences

Making the Most of Your Association Conference

Asher Leventhal
High School Division President
Leadership

It’s Your Turn to Lead: Run for Executive Office

Cullen Watanuki
Central Region Vice President
Conferences

Your Fast Pass to the 2026 Sports & Entertainment Marketing Conference

Hannah Heidari
North Atlantic Region Vice President
Compete

Tips & Tricks for Prepared Events

Mason St. Jean
Southern Region Vice President
Leadership

New Year, New Momentum: Setting Goals That Actually Stick

Praveena Mahendran
Western Region Vice President
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One DECA Call | January 2026
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Presidents Council | January 2026
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One DECA Call | February 2026
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One DECA Call | March 2026
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Watch the #DECAICDC 2026 Promo Video

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Watch Now: The Ultimate DECA Power Trip 2026 Promo Video
Dec 3, 2025
The DECA Drop Episode 2: Personal Branding & Networking
Nov 3, 2025
The DECA Drop Premieres Episode 1: All Things DECA!
Sep 22, 2025
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Global Brigades

The Global Business Academy: Consulting Opportunities for DECA Members

Jan 1, 2026

DECA members are invited to join a summer Global Business Academy for eight days of hands-on international consulting experience in Panama, Belize or Greece. Work with business experts, build advanced skills and immerse in a new culture.

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MDA

MDA Holiday Retail Campaigns

Dec 2, 2025

This holiday season, your generosity can make a lasting impact. Every donation helps bring break throughs in treatment, expert care, and essential resources to children and adults living with muscular dystrophy and related diseases.

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DECA Welcomes American Marketing Association (AMA) as Strategic Partner

Nov 20, 2025

This collaboration will combine DECA’s focus on emerging leaders and entrepreneurs with the College Board’s expertise in developing programs that promote career and college readiness.

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Bringing Warmth to Winter: Blacksburg DECA’s “Home for the Holidays” Project

Dec 8, 2025

Blacksburg DECA continues its heartfelt tradition of giving back through “Home for the Holidays,” an annual community service project that provides meals for local elementary students in need during winter break.

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Myers Park DECA: Community Service Chapter Campaign

Dec 5, 2025

Myers Park DECA’s “Shine a Light, Share the Fight” campaign partnered with Claire’s Army to raise awareness and funds for pediatric cancer through school-wide events engaging 145 members and the Charlotte community!

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Syosset DECA's First Experience at the Ultimate DECA Power Trip

Dec 5, 2025

Experiencing the Ultimate DECA Power Trip for the first time, Syosset DECA gained transformative skills, nationwide connections and a bold vision for the chapter’s future.

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