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DECA Welcomes New Partners in Empowering the Next Generation of Leaders
Please join us in applauding our newest collaborators who are providing realistic insights into business and industry, and promoting meaningful, relevant learning for DECA members.

Announcing the Ultimate DECA Power Trip Keynote Speakers
DECA is pleased to announce that Eddie Slowikowski and Josh Sundquist, will deliver the keynotes during the opening and closing sessions at the 2025 Ultimate DECA Power Trip.

Bee-lieve in the Buzz: East Paulding DECA’s Secret to Chapter Marketing Success
When it comes to marketing your DECA chapter, it’s more than just promotion. It’s about creating visibility and connection – just what East Paulding DECA did with its “Bee The One” theme for the 2024-25 school year.

Get to Know the 2025-2026 Executive Officers
During this year's DECA ICDC in Orlando, members elected the leaders who will serve during the 2025-2026 school year. As the team prepares to Go The Extra this year, take a moment to learn more about the faces behind the blazers and the stories that led them here.

How to Track Your Chapter’s Summer Goals Like a Pro
Summer is the perfect time to build momentum for your DECA chapter. Start small, stay organized, check in often and keep your purpose in focus to turn summer goals into real success when school starts.

Ingredients of Successful Chapter Leadership
Successful management for DECA depends on teamwork, roles, motivation, communication, flexibility, planning and leadership. These are the recipes for a successful team that can do incredible things and learn together.

Innovative Advisors Wanted for DECA's Advisor Best Practice Spotlight of the Week
Help DECA spotlight advisors from across the organization for their creative, original and effective best practices in their classroom and in their chapter.

Go The Extra with Back-to-School Resources for Your Chapter
We are excited to deliver all the resources you need to showcase “This Is How We Do DECA” in one branded box! This is your all-in-one kit to start the school year.

Summer Kickoff Events: Starting the Year on a High Note
A summer kickoff event with your DECA chapter is one of the best ways to build early excitement, make important contacts and begin recruiting members even before the school year starts.

5 Ways to Maximize Your ELS Leadership Experience
Whether it’s your first time at ELS or you’re back for another summer of DECA excellence, these five tips will help you make the most of your ELS experience and ensure you leave more inspired, empowered and ready to lead!

Exploring Phoenix During ELS
With its vibrant downtown, warm weather and inspiring atmosphere, Phoenix is the perfect backdrop for leadership growth and unforgettable memories at ELS. Looking to make the most out of your time? Check out these spots before your departure!

Take Off with Travel Marketing
Not only is summer a time of increasing temperatures, but it's also a time of increased travel. Here are three marketing techniques used within the travel and tourism industry for you to consider during summer travel.

Download the 2026 Collegiate DECA ICDC Mobile App
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.

5 Things I Learned at My First Collegiate DECA ICDC
From professionalism to personal growth, my first experience at CDECA ICDC extended far beyond competition. These takeaways serve as encouragement for members to fully embrace the opportunities DECA provides.

Beyond the Conference: Things to Do in Louisville
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.

Exploring Careers: Finance
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.

A How-to for Recruiting Incoming First Year Students
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: Employee Engagement Survey
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.

Meet The 2026 Collegiate DECA ICDC Content Creation Team
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.

Meet the 2026 CDECA ICDC Professional Development Series Speakers
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: Time For A Spinoff
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 Announces the 2026-2027 Membership Theme: Next Big Thing
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.

Congratulations to the Collegiate DECA Chapters of the Month
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: Learning About Money Markets
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.
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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.

Top 10 Test Taking Tips for the Digital SAT
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

Advisor Best Practice Spotlight of the Week: Eric Wagner
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.

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

Mixing It Up: The Secret Recipe to SBE Success
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!

Unlocking Recruitment Success: Insights from 4 Chapter Leaders
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.

DECA Duck Takes Flight at Smithville High School
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.
