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How to Prepare for District Competitions Like a Pro
Districts are your first chance to showcase your skills, gain feedback and set the tone for the rest of the competitive season. Check out these tips to help you get ready to shine.
How Can You #ThankAPrincipal This Month?
October is National Principals Month, and we want to express our heartfelt gratitude to the amazing principals who lead our schools. Check out ideas and resources you can use to #ThankAPrincipal this month.
Lights, Leadership and Lifelong Memories: What to Expect at The Ultimate DECA Power Trip
Whether you’re looking to sharpen your competitive edge, grow as a leader or connect with members nationwide, Power Trip has something for everyone. Let’s dive into what this conference has to offer!
Fall-ing into Fundraising: Ideas to Raise Money for Your DECA Chapter this Fall
By tapping into the energy of autumn, you can raise funds while building community spirit and strengthening your chapter! Here are five ideas to get you started.
Power Up Your Chapter: A Guide to DECA’s Chapter Campaigns
From connecting with the community to rallying school spirit, chapter campaigns are one of the most powerful ways DECA members can make an impact. DECA offers five campaigns, so let’s dive into which campaign may be the best fit.
Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice: How Companies Use the Fall Season to Get Ahead
Seasonal marketing—whether in quick-service restaurants, retail or even your local grocery store—is a powerful strategy that celebrates the season and showcases entrepreneurial creativity.
Baking Up Success: How Two DECA Chapters Use Cookies to Power Their SBEs
Two DECA chapters - Frankfort DECA and Broad Run DECA - are finding creative ways to use Otis Spunkmeyer cookies as more than just a sweet snack but also thriving school-based enterprises.
Get Ready for Round One of the DECA Virtual Business Challenge
You won't want to miss the annual DECA Virtual Business Challenge! DECA VBC is an official competitive event free to high school members. Participate and you could earn a trip to ICDC and a share of over $20,000 in scholarship money.
History Has Its Eyes on You: How to Make Your College Essay Stand Out
While Hamilton wrote 51 essays to defend the Constitution, we only have to write one for college. One simple yet weighted essay can redirect our lives. So here are three factors to consider as you brainstorm your college essay topic.
Shop 'Till You Drop: Ways to Celebrate SBE Week At Your School
2025 DECA SBE Week is here, and we couldn't be more excited! Here are some ways to celebrate with your school-based enterprise.
Case Study of the Week: Reduce, Reuse or Recycle - Hotel Renovations
Step into the role of the general manager of Lilac Inn, an independent hotel property in a city of 30,000 people. The owner wants you to identify waste redirection opportunities that could lead to a better brand image.
The Nitro Bar: A Coffee Cart turned Famous $4.5M Brand
In honor of National Coffee Day, here’s a Rhode Island success story that shows how smart marketing can transform a business from a coffee cart to a viral sensation.
Get Ready for Collegiate DECA Engage Competitive Events
Collegiate DECA Engage 2025 is quickly approaching! Get a leg up on the competition by practicing with last year's Individual Case Study scenario so you can take the stage in Tampa this month.
How to Create a Business Website: 11 Steps + Best Practices
A company website can help your business connect with existing customers and find new ones. The 11 steps in this article will help you build and maintain a strong business website that attracts new customers.
Inclusivity in DECA: Building a Chapter That Welcomes Everyone
For DECA members to thrive, they need to feel seen, heard, and, most importantly, welcomed. Here are a few simple but powerful ways to build that kind of culture in your chapter
Trick or Treat: Seasonal Business Moves
From burrito deals to ketchup turned “blood,” companies get creative every October, though not every idea is a treat. Check out the best campaigns that nailed it and the trick campaigns that missed the mark!
Spirit Box and DECA Celebrate 10 Years of Partnership
Since 2015, Spirit Box has been a dedicated supporter of DECA members and advisors, contributing to student success through competitive events, leadership development, and innovative programming.
Case Study of the Week: Dealing With Internal and External Public Relations
Step into the role of the director of public relations for Gemini Products. The president of the company wants you to create a company statement in response to public backlash over a company event and determine how to communicate with staff about providing information to reporters.
How to Start a Business with No Money in 8 Steps
Today, it’s faster and easier than ever to get your business up and running without the need for funding. Let’s look at the eight steps it takes to start a business with no money.
From National Pancake Day to Sleep Awareness Week: Unlock the Power of Social Media Holidays
These holidays aren’t just for fun—they’re powerful tools for brands to connect with audiences in authentic, engaging ways. Tapping into these trends allows businesses to join broader conversations, boost visibility, and showcase personality.
From Umm to Aha! Tools That Help You Speak Clearly and Confidently
Let’s face it, speaking in public can be scary. Even professionals still feel nervous at times! The real question is, what tools are available to help turn those nerves into power? Learn more in this article.
The Business of Basketball: NBA Lessons for DECA Leaders
With a global reach and billions in revenue, the NBA is a business powerhouse. For people involved in DECA, there’s real value in understanding how the world of the NBA and basketball highly connects to the world of business.
Pumpkin Spice, Pumpkin Price: How Fall Flavors Fuel the Economy
Pumpkin spice is a cultural phenomenon generating millions. For DECA members, it’s a reminder that creativity, consumer psychology and timing can turn a small idea into a spice-tacular business case.
Scroll-Stopping Chapter Branding: How to Win on Social Media
Your social media is more than a feed; it’s your chapter’s brand. And building that brand doesn’t have to be complicated. Here’s how to make your content stand out.
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Collegiate DECA Scholarship Recipients 2016-2017
Collegiate DECA scholarship recipients present at the 2017 #CDECAICDC in will be recognized on stage.
FIDM Entrepreneur of Tomorrow Challenge 2017 Winners
DECA and FIDM would like to congratulate the top three teams in the 2016-2017 FIDM Challenge.
DECA's 2017 Emerging Leader Honor Award Recipients
This year, over 400 DECA members have been recognized for the Emerging Leader Honor Award.
2016-2017 DECA Virtual Business Challenge Round 2 ICDC Qualifiers
These teams are now eligible to participate in the Virtual Business Challenge in their designated category at the 2017 DECA ICDC.
DECA's 2017 Certified School-based Enterprises
This year the project experienced a 13.5% increase in participation with 401 entries received.
3 Quick Tips to Nail Your DECA Role-Play
With some competitions in full swing and many coming up in a month or less, many competitors are practicing and preparing for their role-play. Here are some pointers to brush up on that will help you nail your time in front of a judge.
2016-2017 DECA Virtual Business Challenge Round 1 ICDC Qualifiers
DECA congratulates finalist teams in the first round of the 2016-2017 Virtual Business Challenge.
Collegiate DECA Competition Tips from the Pros
Everybody is getting excited for their local competitions and the International Career Development Conference in April. It’s also the time that people start asking what they need to do to be successful in the upcoming competitions, so I’ve gathered some tips from the pros.
2016 #OwnYourFuture Chapter Campaign Winners
Congratulations to the #OwnYourFuture chapters that participated in this year's DECA Chapter Campaigns!
First Time Competitors Survival Guide
Go and grab your DECA blazer and your nicest tie, because the competition season is upon us! Here’s a three-step guide to get you through your first competitive conference.
3 Tips to Consider for Your Written Event Project
Although written events are long and hard to prepare for, the hard work definitely pays off in the end! Here are some tips to ace your written event in anticipation of #DECAICDC.
4 Excellent Study Resources to Use for the DECA Exam
With district-level conferences approaching, it is important for members to start practicing for their exams. Here are some helpful resources that you can utilize as you work toward success!
