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Case Study of the Week: Last Call For Mozzarella Sticks

Dec 8, 2025

Step into the role of the general manager of Paisley Town, a family restaurant located in a city of 150,000 people. The owner wants you to determine how to sell excessive inventory before expiration.

Spotlights

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!

Conferences

The Hidden Value of Power Trip: The People You Meet

Dec 5, 2025

The Ultimate DECA Power Trip's greatest value is the people you meet. By staying connected after the event, those introductions can grow into lasting friendships, mentorships and opportunities that continue long after the weekend is over.

Spotlights

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.

Leadership

Blooming into the Holiday Season: Nurturing Your Mind When the World Gets Busy

Dec 5, 2025

Feeling overwhelmed this holiday season? Discover how to bloom amid the chaos, lift your mood and nurture your mind with simple, powerful tips to stay calm, connected and energized when the world feels too busy.

Leadership

The Art of Failing

Dec 4, 2025

Failing is always an important step in your DECA journey. Failing is a great way to reflect and adapt to circumstances that might require you to change your way of thinking.

Career Insights

Fashion Tech, AI and The Innovators Shaping Retail’s Next Chapter

Dec 4, 2025

Consumers want ideas, guidance and moments that feel built around them. A new wave of intelligent tools is starting to meet those expectations and change how people search, compare and decide what to buy.

Career Insights

Surprising Career Paths You Can Take With a Bachelor's Degree in Business

Dec 4, 2025

A bachelor’s in business administration is an opportunity to gain in-demand skills and insight. To help you decide what career path you can take with this degree, Belmont University compiled a list of the best jobs.

Compete

Principles of Business Administration Events 101: Advice from a Glass Winner

Dec 3, 2025

Whether your goal is to earn your first award or step onto the ICDC stage, the Principles of Business Administration events provide an opportunity to practice, explore and refine your skills without pressure.

Conferences

Suit Up For Success: DECA Dress Code 101

Dec 3, 2025

The DECA dress code isn’t just a set of rules; it’s a standard that unifies members as emerging leaders in the world of business. Regardless of where you're competing, here’s everything you need to know to dress to win.

Career Insights

What We Can Learn from Leena Nair: Modern Leadership as Chanel's 1st Women of Color CEO

Dec 3, 2025

Chanel, one of the world’s most iconic fashion houses, has had a legacy of notable CEOs. Discover how their first woman of color CEO, Leena Nair, leads a global luxury powerhouse and what her approach teaches us about leadership.

Chapter Strategy

Fueling the Future: Why Fundraising Powers Every Successful Chapter

Dec 3, 2025

When led by DECA members, fundraisers show the importance of taking initiative to help out the community. Discover how Lightridge DECA made an impact on their community with their "Pink Out" fundraiser this fall.

Conferences

Download the 2026 Collegiate DECA ICDC Mobile App

Apr 3, 2026

Get ready to gather with 1,200 DECA members at the Collegiate DECA International Career Development Conference in Louisville, KY. Download the conference app to start planning your custom experience.

Conferences

Beyond the Conference: Things to Do in Louisville

Apr 1, 2026

Known for its rich culture, incredible food and historic attractions, Louisville has something for every DECA member. Here are a few must-visit spots to explore while you’re at Collegiate DECA ICDC.

Career Insights

Exploring Careers: Finance

Apr 1, 2026

Finance is the core of any business, and to be able to understand and explain it sets you up for success in any business. In this article, explore what goes into a finance career.

Chapter Strategy

A How-to for Recruiting Incoming First Year Students

Apr 1, 2026

From recruiting first-year students at in-person events to online promotion, there's sure to be something that fits your chapters’ strategies and showcases the culture you’ve built.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Employee Engagement Survey

Mar 30, 2026

Step into the director of human resources at Revolution Marketing, a marketing agency with 100 employees. Revolution Marketing’s employees hold positions in marketing, sales, design, public relations and account management.

Conferences

Meet The 2026 Collegiate DECA ICDC Content Creation Team

Mar 26, 2026

If you’re attending the Collegiate DECA ICDC in Louisville this year, take a moment and get to know our CICDC Content Creation Team, who will be capturing all the excitement.

Conferences

Meet the 2026 CDECA ICDC Professional Development Series Speakers

Mar 25, 2026

The CDECA ICDC Professional Development Series provides members with the opportunity to deepen their understanding of the skills needed to succeed in today’s business world.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Time For A Spinoff

Mar 23, 2026

Step into the role of the senior VP at Pasta Bounty, an Italian-themed full-service restaurant chain with over 900 locations. The chain is best known for its unlimited soup, salad and breadsticks that come with every entrée or as an option on the weekday lunch menu.

DECA News

DECA Announces the 2026-2027 Membership Theme: Next Big Thing

Mar 23, 2026

Every breakthrough, innovation and movement starts with someone bold enough to pursue it. This year, DECA challenges its members to look beyond what exists today and focus on what’s possible tomorrow.

Spotlights

Congratulations to the Collegiate DECA Chapters of the Month

Mar 19, 2026

This year, everyone is excited to Go The Extra, and we’re excited to see how you do it! Read more about each Chapter of the Month and what makes them stand out on campus.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Learning About Money Markets

Mar 16, 2026

Step into the role of the marketing manager at Local Bank, a bank located in a city of 40,000 people. The bank president wants you to create an informational flyer about money markets and the bank’s current promotion.

Career Insights

Consumers Leaning into St. Patrick’s Day in 2026 as Holiday Spending Climbs

Mar 12, 2026

Consumers have been upping the ante on St. Patrick’s Day lately, with more coming out to celebrate over the past several years. Read on for more about plans for this year’s St. Patrick’s Day celebration, spending and more.

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Get Ready for Round One of the DECA Virtual Business Challenge

Sep 30, 2025

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.

College Success

History Has Its Eyes on You: How to Make Your College Essay Stand Out

Sep 30, 2025

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.

Chapter Strategy

Shop 'Till You Drop: Ways to Celebrate SBE Week At Your School

Sep 29, 2025

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

Case Study of the Week: Reduce, Reuse or Recycle - Hotel Renovations

Sep 29, 2025

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.

Career Insights

The Nitro Bar: A Coffee Cart turned Famous $4.5M Brand

Sep 29, 2025

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.

College Success

Top 10 Test Taking Tips for the Digital SAT

Sep 27, 2025

If you’re planning to take the digital SAT, the good news is there are no secrets—the SAT isn’t out to trick you. Here are the top 10 test-taking tips from College Board, the makers of the SAT

Chapter Strategy

Advisor Best Practice Spotlight of the Week: Eric Wagner

Sep 26, 2025

DECA Advisor Eric Wagner is giving his students more than classroom lessons—he’s providing real-world financial and leadership experiences through the chapter’s student-run credit union.

Spotlights

Collegiate DECA's Newest Member: Indy 500 Winner Alex Palou

Sep 25, 2025

On September 10th, Butler University DECA hosted a landmark event on campus: it welcomed 2025 Indy 500 champion and four-time IndyCar Series titleholder Alex Palou as he became a professional chapter member.

Chapter Strategy

Mixing It Up: The Secret Recipe to SBE Success

Sep 25, 2025

It's important to curate the perfect recipe for your school’s SBE and come up with ingredients to make it the best experience for your students. Here are three ingredients for making your SBE successful!

Chapter Strategy

Unlocking Recruitment Success: Insights from 4 Chapter Leaders

Sep 25, 2025

Attracting new and recurring members is a process that requires planning, collaboration and perseverance. Here are 4 chapter leaders’ insights on how to succeed at DECA recruitment.

Spotlights

DECA Duck Takes Flight at Smithville High School

Sep 24, 2025

Smithville High School’s DECA chapter has a new mascot, DECA Duck. What started as just a blue rubber ducky idea has become a school spirit sensation at DECA events and recruiting activities.

Chapter Strategy

IBM SkillsBuild to Launch 8-Part Webinar Series on AI for Educators

Sep 24, 2025

Starting September 25th, IBM SkillsBuild is launching an incredible 8-part webinar series designed specifically for educators ready to be enabled and become force multipliers.