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Announcing DECA's 2026 Conference Lineup
DECA has a full lineup of educational conferences for its members and advisors coming in the 2026 academic year and beyond. Check out where we're heading next!
The Global Business Academy: Consulting Opportunities for DECA Members
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.
New Year, New Momentum: Setting Goals That Actually Stick
When you set intentional goals, your time, energy and effort begin to align. Every early morning, late night and moment of preparation has meaning because it’s connected to something bigger than the task at hand.
Tips & Tricks for Prepared Events
Prepared events can be won or lost in the details. Although the quality of the message and presentation are necessary, it is often the details that make the difference between success and failure.
Your Fast Pass to the 2026 Sports & Entertainment Marketing Conference
At SEM, you’ll get the opportunity to connect with fellow DECA members who share the same interests and ambition, while gaining insight from professionals who have turned creativity into careers.
It’s Your Turn to Lead: Run for Executive Office
Executive Office is an opportunity to give back to our organization while expanding your journey as an emerging leader. Here’s why you should consider running for Executive Office.
Making the Most of Your Association Conference
Your association’s conference is so much more than just an event on the calendar! It's where growth happens, connections are formed and the trajectory of your DECA year can truly change.
Career Paths and Professional Growth in the U.S. Air Force
With more than 200 career specialities, the Air Force offers a structured environment where you can build expertise, earn industry-recognized credentials and gain practical experience across a wide range of fields.
Cookies, Cocoa & Cluster Exams: 4 Tips to Prepare for Exams this Winter Break
Winter Break is a great opportunity to prepare for upcoming DECA district and state competitions. Here are four tips to help you thrive in cluster exams!
Case Study of the Week: Loyalty Brand vs Trendy Brand in Security
Step into the role of the sales manager of Sound Security, a business that provides small business and home security service on a contract basis. The regional manager wants you to prepare selling points for the sales team that will keep customers from switching to a competitor.
Case Study of the Week: Winning With An Unintentional Celebrity Endorsement
Step into the role of the owner of Sporty Looks, a shop that sells elevated athletic apparel. Your business partner wants you to develop a marketing plan that will engage new customers.
Congratulations to the 2025-26 IE University NextGen Innovators Challenge Winners
IE University and DECA are thrilled to announce the winners of the NextGen Innovators Challenge!
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.
Finding Success Through DECA’s Career Clusters
When you view career exploration as an adventure, the process becomes exciting. DECA’s five career clusters offer a simple way to begin that journey and help you find a path that aligns with your interests and aspirations.
Chapter Socials for the Fall Season
It’s the perfect time to start celebrating fall and fall into some chapter socials that will get your members involved and networking! You never know how the connections you build now will impact your future.
Networking with Purpose: How to Maximize Your Time at Engage
You’ve heard it before: “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know.” When it comes to getting a job, that phrase holds weight. But when it comes to keeping a job, that’s where your knowledge, skills and results will carry you.
Unlock Career Paths with Engage EduTOURS
CDECA’s Engage challenges members to understand their career interests, skills and experiences. During the conference, members have the opportunity to attend an EduTOUR of a thriving Tampa business.
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.
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Power Trip: Dining Options in Charlotte
Whether you crave international ingredients, something spicy or comfort food that reminds you of your childhood, you will get your fill at the Ultimate DECA Power Trip in Charlotte.
Calling All Entrepreneurs: Celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week
This November, Global Entrepreneurship Network will celebrate 17 years of helping millions of people unleash their ideas to start and scale new businesses through Global Entrepreneurship Week.
Case Study of the Week: Putting an End to Skiplagging
Step into the role of the director of operations for Jetstream Airlines, an airline based in the United States with scheduled service to over 100 destinations in the United States and to 5 other countries.
Scholarship Success: 6 Essential Strategies
Scholarships are a powerful way to fund your college education, but standing out with so many applicants can be tough. Here are six strategies to increase your chances of scholarship success.
Using Data in Your Fundraising Efforts
Integrating data into your DECA chapter’s fundraising efforts can lead to successful campaigns. By understanding your audience, setting goals and utilizing the organization's direct impacts on your members, you can maximize your fundraising potential.
Boost Your Chapter’s Success with Local Business Sponsorships and Donations
By building connections and showing businesses how their support can directly impact Collegiate DECA members, you can create lasting sponsorships and encourage donations that fuel your chapter’s success.
Fundraising: Advancement Office and Alumni Engagement
Explore how you chapter can collaborate with the Alumni Engagement and Advancement Offices on your campus for resources and ways to set up a financial account to raise crucial funds for your Collegiate DECA chapter.
Turning Small Fundraisers into Success
While raising funds for an event or cause can be difficult, there's always an opportunity to make it a success. Here are some tips on how to turn a small opportunity into a successful one.
How to Leverage Your Experience with LinkedIn
A professional image is crucial for anyone looking to network or land a job. What is the key to utilizing a platform such as LinkedIn as a tool to expand your presence? Here, you can learn tips to leverage your profile to land the next opportunity.
Giving Back with Servant Leadership
Embracing servant leadership and prioritizing community service has a positive impact on your DECA chapter in many ways. Integrating these principles into your leadership practices ensures that your chapter makes a meaningful difference in the community and beyond.
3 Things You Need to Do to Get a Job During Winter Break
If you're aiming to secure a job during winter break, now is the time to act. By tailoring your resume, leveraging Collegiate DECA networks, and engaging with industry professionals, you can set yourself apart from other applicants.
Investing in Collegiate DECA Alumni and Professional Membership
Membership within Collegiate DECA isn’t just for students and advisors. We also welcome alumni and business community members to join in the fun of our division. Learn more about how to invest in alumni and professional members.
