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Activate Your Chapter Early for Exclusive Competitive Event Benefits
Activate your chapter by September 30, 2025 to receive a free digital download of competition resources to help your chapter prepare for competition this year.
Compete in the DECA Stock Market Game
DECA members are invited to participate in the DECA Stock Market Game (SMG) beginning on September 8, 2025.
Case Study of the Week: Troubles in the Drive-Thru
Step into the role of a general manager for Better Burger, a fast food restaurant with two drive thru lanes. The district manager wants you to suggest methods to handle complaints about new technology in the drive thru.
Advisor Best Practice Spotlight of the Week: Sean Lewis
Sean Lewis, DECA advisor and marketing teacher at Hillgrove High School in Georgia, has built a thriving chapter by blending classroom instruction with real-world business experiences.
8 Ways To Use the Membership Video for Back-to-School Recruitment
Discover eight ways members are using the 2025-26 DECA membership video during their events and meetings this back-to-school season and get ideas for your own chapter!
4 Strategies to Elevate Your DECA Association or Chapter Brand
A strong brand not only attracts new members but also energizes current ones, engages partners, and positions your chapter or association as a leader in preparing emerging leaders and entrepreneurs.
Meet the 2025-2026 DECA Content Creators
The DECA Inc. Communications team is excited to announce the 2025-2026 DECA Content Creators! Team members will help grow the DECA brand by showcasing their unique DECA experience.
From Small Chapter to Big Impact
Learn how to grow your small chapter while building strong connections, creating meaningful opportunities and turning your size into your greatest advantage!
How to Host the Ultimate First DECA Meeting: Engage, Excite, Enroll
Your first DECA meeting sets the tone for the year. Start with energy, make leadership personal and get everyone moving. When members feel connected and excited from day one, they'll want to stick around.
Go The Extra with DECA's Membership Recruitment Toolkit
Ready to Go The Extra this recruitment season? We've got you covered with DECA’s Membership Recruitment Toolkit, packed with resources to help your chapter succeed this back-to-school season!
Case Study of the Week: College is Expensive!
Step into the role of a financial advisor meeting with a new client. The client wants you to explain financial responsibilities that should be of concern at this stage in life.
DECA AT&T Project 2024-2025: Impactful Mentorship Opportunities
Through a decade-long collaboration with AT&T, the DECA AT&T Project continues to prepare students for life after high school by providing AT&T mentors and college and career readiness experiences.
From DECA Advisor to Chick-fil-A Owner-Operator
Vince Merrell found ways to encourage youth throughout his career as a DECA advisor and a Chick-fil-A Owner-Operator in Las Vegas, Nevada. In this article, discover how Merrell's path to Chick-fil-A was surprising and unexpected.
Engage: An Exciting Journey of Discovery and Growth
At Collegiate DECA Engage, we delved into the heart of what makes us great, both individually and as a community. It wasn't just about attending an event but about being part of an experience.
A Look Back on Collegiate DECA Engage in Kansas City
200 Collegiate DECA members attended the 2023 Engage Conference in Kansas City, MO on November 2-4, 2023.
Case Study of the Week: Creating an Employee Volunteer Program
Step into the role of the director of human resources for Platter Group, a large global media, marketing and corporate communications company. The president of Platter Group has asked you to create an employee volunteer program.
Giving Back to DECA
I recently had the privilege of attending the MO DECA Fall Leadership Conference. This experience was particularly special as it allowed me to impart valuable knowledge in various domains critical for their future success.
Cracking the Code on Black Friday Marketing Strategies
One of the biggest holiday sales is coming up, but what makes it such a big event and even an American tradition? The key is all in how it’s marketed. Explore some of the top marketing strategies for Black Friday and explore how you can apply them to your brand.
Entrepreneurship Advice From DECA Members
Entrepreneurship is a lifelong goal for some people, and DECA members work to tackle that and make their dreams a reality. Look at what some members are doing to reach their goals!
Elevate Your DECA Journey: Mastering the Art of LinkedIn
LinkedIn is a powerful tool for DECA members to elevate their professional journey. By following these best practices and networking strategies, you'll be well on your way to success within DECA and beyond.
Workplace Skills for Success
Unlock your path to success in the dynamic job market by discovering 7 emerging workplace skills you need to stay ahead of the competition. This article guides you to becoming the ideal candidate in a rapidly evolving professional landscape.
Exploring Non-Profit Careers
In this article, Cassidy Creighton, the Development Coordinator with NPCF, explains her college experience, navigating the job market and her first career in the non-profit sector.
Announcing the Winners of the 2023 DECA Pumpkin Contest
Congratulations to the winners of DECA's Annual Pumpkin Contest! With a record number of 650+ submissions from members all across the DECA world, the selection process was not easy, but the members have voted and we are excited to announce the top three winners in each category!
Tapping into Your Geek Potential to Inspire Together
Is there something you are passionate about? A topic that you can discuss for hours? Then you probably would be considered a geek. People don’t realize that geeks have many unique traits, allowing them to outperform and succeed.
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Congratulations to the IE University Policy Dilemma Simulation Challenge 2024-2025 Winners
IE University and DECA are thrilled to announce the winners of the Policy Dilemma Simulation Challenge!
Where to Attend? How to Make Your College Decision
Making the right decision on where to attend college is important. You will consider the right “fit” for your academic, career and social goals. All while keeping motivated during your senior year of high school.
Congratulations to the DECA Ethical Leadership Challenge 2024-2025 Winners
Congratulations to the winning teams in the DECA Ethical Leadership Challenge for 2024-2025!
Join the 2025 Collegiate Content Creation Team
Are you a Collegiate DECA member who loves to do content creation and marketing? Learn more on how you can join the Collegiate Content Creation Team today.
Congratulations to the DECA at the Bell Challenge 2024-2025 Winners
BusinessU and DECA Inc. are thrilled to announce the top three teams of the DECA at the Bell Challenge for 2024-2025!
Case Study of the Week: Can Existing Customers Find New Customers?
Step into the role of the owner of Good Pet, an online company that sells premium pet treats. Your business partner wants you to develop a marketing plan that will help the company gain new customers.
The Power of Marketing and Branding at Reedy High School
Rayyan Khan, a Marketing officer from Reedy DECA, the Texas DECA Chapter of the Year, emphasizes the importance of marketing and branding in building trust, fostering engagement and successfully managing a thriving chapter.
DECA ICDC 2025 Attraction Ticket Options
As your DECA chapter heads to Orlando for DECA’s International Career Development Conference, we’re here to make your experience as easy as possible! DECA is coordinating a package of attraction ticket offerings with many benefits.
Announcing DECA's 2024-2025 Chapter Campaign Winners
This year, an impressive number of chapters completed their campaign goals. Congratulations to all the chapters that participated in DECA’s Chapter Campaigns!
Announcing the Collegiate DECA 2024-2025 Stock Market Game Session 1 Top Competitors
DECA congratulates the top-ranking individuals and teams who participated in the first session of the Collegiate DECA Stock Market Game.
Get Ready for Round 2 of the DECA Virtual Business Challenge
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.
Case Study of the Week: January and February are Slooooow!
Step into the role of the director of marketing for Jubilant Ranch, an extremely popular amusement park. The chief marketing officer wants you to choose one market to target for a promotion that would increase attendance in January and February.
