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Congratulations to the 2025-26 DECA at the Bell Challenge Winners

Jan 12, 2026

BusinessU and DECA Inc. are thrilled to announce the top three teams of the DECA at the Bell Challenge for 2025-26!

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Case Study of the Week: Hotel Package Pricing For Children?

Jan 12, 2026

Step into the role of the general manager for Hotel Jolie, a new luxury hotel set to open soon. Hotel Jolie is a deluxe family hotel resort located in a mountainous area that offers services and amenities for adults traveling with children of all ages.

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Congratulations to the 2025-26 Stock Market Game ICDC Qualifiers

Jan 8, 2026

DECA Inc. is pleased to announce the 2026 ICDC qualifiers in the DECA Stock Market Game, administered by the SIFMA Foundation.

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Knowledge Matters

Get Ready for Round 2 of the DECA Virtual Business Challenge

Jan 5, 2026

The DECA Virtual Business Challenge (VBC) is an official competitive event free to high school members and hosted by Knowledge Matters. The event is based on the Virtual Business series of simulations and offers over $20,000 in scholarship money.

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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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Tips & Tricks for Prepared Events

Jan 1, 2026

Prepared events can be won or lost in the details. Although the quality of the message and presentation are necessary, it is often the details that make the difference between success and failure.

Question of the Day
Selling
To discover customer needs or wants, the salesperson should be skilled at
  • questioning and listening.
  • talking and arguing.
  • coaxing and persuading.
  • watching and waiting.
Announcements
Congratulations to the 2025 BusinessU DECA at the Bell Challenge Winners
Jan 12, 2026
Congratulations to the 2025-26 Stock Market Game ICDC Qualifiers
Jan 8, 2026
The Invest Real World Ready Challenge Guidelines are Available
Jan 6, 2026
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School-based Enterprise Certification Documentation Due
Jan
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Virtual Business Challenge: Round 2
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Adobe Food Truck Challenge Entries Due
Jan
16
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CEWD Power Perks Challenge Entries Due
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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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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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Presidents Council | March 2026
8:00 PM
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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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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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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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