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Sending DECA Love this Valentine's Day

Feb 10, 2026

Let your DECA bestie, competition partner and fellow chapter members know how much they mean to you with this year's DECA Valentines!

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Advisor Best Practice Spotlight of the Week: Tammy Cox

Feb 10, 2026

DECA advisor Tammy Cox has implemented a student-led project management structure for chapter events and initiatives, which has positively impacted her members and the chapter culture.

Case Study of the Week
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Case Study of the Week: Spot The Weaknesses

Feb 9, 2026

Step into the role of an accounting auditor hired by Operation Care, a local nonprofit organization. The chair of the board of trustees wants to increase accounting controls and has asked you to review current controls, report weaknesses and make recommendations.

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CTE & CTSOs 101: The Basics (But Better)

Feb 6, 2026

CTE gives you a massive head start and crucial exposure with real-world skills, industry-level gear and the kind of experiences that make a resume stand out. Let’s dive into why these acronyms are so crucial!

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Words of Wisdom: Pieces of Advice From DECA Advisors

Feb 5, 2026

Chapters across the nation are preparing for one of the most exciting times of the year. To better understand these key elements, we asked DECA advisors in Florida DECA District 8 for advice they would give to members.

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Love Sells: What Valentine’s Day Teaches Us About Consumer Behavior

Feb 1, 2026

While Valentine’s Day is often viewed as a celebration of relationships, from a business perspective, it represents something else entirely: a powerful case study in consumer behavior.

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What behavior is exhibited when an individual recognizes the possibility of an undesirable outcome and continues to work toward a goal?
  • Flexibility
  • Self-discipline
  • Risk taking
  • Creativity
Announcements
Congratulations to the 25-26 VBC Round 2 ICDC Qualifiers
Feb 10, 2026
Congratulations to the 2025-26 NPCF Social Impact Leader of Tomorrow Challenge Winners
Feb 3, 2026
Congratulations to the 2025-26 Nestlé Professional Solutions Beverage Marketing Challenge Winners
Jan 30, 2026
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Advocacy Campaign Due
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DECA Executive Officer Candidate Applications Due
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Take advantage of this month's featured programs to maximize your DECA membership!

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Apply Now for the 2026 DECA Hotel Challenge Curriculum Grants

Applications are due by March 20, 2026

Chapter Strategy

Why CTE and DECA Advocacy Matters

DECA's Advocacy Campaign is due March 2, 2026

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How Every Student Can Advocate for CTE

Asher Leventhal
High School Division President
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Small Steps, Big Impact: Go the Extra During CTE Month

Cullen Watanuki
Central Region Vice President
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Mastering the Mindset for Competition

Hannah Heidari
North Atlantic Region Vice President
Career Insights

Super Bowl Advertising: Is It Worth It?

Mason St. Jean
Southern Region Vice President
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Love Sells: What Valentine’s Day Teaches Us About Consumer Behavior

Praveena Mahendran
Western Region Vice President
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One DECA Call | March 2026
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Presidents Council | March 2026
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One DECA Call | April 2026
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The DECA Drop Episode 3: Campaigning and Competition Season
Jan 23, 2026
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Dec 3, 2025
The DECA Drop Episode 2: Personal Branding & Networking
Nov 3, 2025
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Apply Now for the 2026 DECA Hotel Challenge Curriculum Grants

Feb 10, 2026

Through the VBC—DECA Hotel Challenge, more than $6,000 in curriculum grants will be awarded at the start of the 2026-27 school year to DECA chapters. Read on to learn how to apply.

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Participate in the Non-Competitive Stock Market Game Session

Feb 5, 2026

The SIFMA Foundation is offering a non-competitive DECA Stock Market Game running from February 9 through April 16, 2026. This is a great opportunity for students to test out the simulation and prepare for the Fall's Stock Market Game ICDC qualifier. 

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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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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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