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National Auctioneers Association

Announcing the 2025-26 NAA Auction Marketing Campaign Challenge Winners

Jan 27, 2026

DECA Inc. and the National Auctioneers Association (NAA) are excited to announce the winners of the 2025-26 Auction Marketing Campaign Challenge.

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Congratulations to the 2025-26 Lead4Change Community Service Challenge Winners

Jan 26, 2026

DECA and Lead4Change are pleased to announce the winners of this year’s Community Service Challenge.

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Case Study of the Week: Supply And Demand Pricing

Jan 26, 2026

Step into the role of the owner of City Plowing, a small business that provides snow removal services. A new employee wants you to explain why non-contract pricing increases after a blizzard or ice storm.

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Why CTE and DECA Advocacy Matters

Jan 20, 2026

Each February, students and advisors raise awareness of career and technical education (CTE) by celebrating Career and Technical Education Month®. Learn how to get involved and earn recognition through DECA’s Advocacy Campaign!

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Go The Extra this Competition Season: Articles to Help You Stand Out

Jan 7, 2026

Looking to Go The Extra this competition season? Dive into these top articles on DECA's competitive events, so you can walk into competition feeling confident that you have what it takes to make it to the ICDC stage.

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Making the Most of Your Association Conference

Jan 1, 2026

Your association’s conference is so much more than just an event on the calendar! It's where growth happens, connections are formed and the trajectory of your DECA year can truly change.

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Financial Analysis
Transaction fees and interest rates are important considerations when you are
  • assessing a loan application.
  • preparing your bank statements.
  • selecting a credit card provider.
  • establishing your credit rating.
Announcements
Congratulations to the 2025-26 NAA Auction Marketing Campaign Challenge Winners
Jan 27, 2026
Watch Episode 3 of The DECA Drop
Jan 23, 2026
Congratulations to the 2025-26 MDA Disability is Diversity Challenge Winners
Jan 23, 2026
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Knowledge Matters Digital Presentation Skills Challenge Entries Due
Feb
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Career and Technical Education Month®
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Emerging Leader Honor Award Nominations Open
Feb
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Invest Real World Ready Challenge Entries Due
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Take advantage of this month's featured programs to maximize your DECA membership!

Chapter Strategy

Why CTE and DECA Advocacy Matters

DECA's Advocacy Campaign is due March 2, 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 | February 2026
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One DECA Call | March 2026
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Presidents Council | March 2026
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Apr
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One DECA Call | April 2026
8:30 PM
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Watch the #DECAICDC 2026 Promo Video

Featured Videos

The DECA Drop Episode 3: Campaigning and Competition Season
Jan 23, 2026
Watch Now: The Ultimate DECA Power Trip 2026 Promo Video
Dec 3, 2025
The DECA Drop Episode 2: Personal Branding & Networking
Nov 3, 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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American Marketing Association

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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Leadership in Action: Decision Making and Management in DECA

Jan 27, 2026

Learn from President and Executive Vice President of Winston Churchill DECA, Alina Choudhury and Mason Schiff, as they share insights into guiding their chapter and making decisions.

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Building Competitive Readiness: Sycamore's Mentoring Program

Jan 21, 2026

Structured mentoring programs, like the one implemented at Sycamore, can be applied by any chapter and have the potential to bolster member confidence, preparation and performance nationwide.

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Beyond the Competition: Building Community at Silver Falls

Jan 15, 2026

Beyond events and role-plays, Silver Falls reminds DECA members why they joined in the first place: community. Through shared experiences, chapters grow closer and return stronger.

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