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10 Free Things To Do in D.C. & Arlington

Sep 15, 2025

Discover 10 fun & free things your chapter can do this November while visiting D.C. and Arlington for the Ultimate DECA Power Trip.

DECA News

Vector Marketing and DECA Celebrate 20 Years of Partnership

Sep 12, 2025

DECA proudly celebrates 20 years of partnership with Vector Marketing Corporation - a collaboration that has empowered DECA members and educators to succeed in and out of the classroom.

College Success

When Should You Take the SAT?

Sep 12, 2025

Taking the SAT is a vital step in the college application process. The key is to stay informed, plan ahead, and select the dates that align best with your academic and personal schedule.

Chapter Strategy

Here Are 5 Themes for Your Next Chapter Meeting

Sep 12, 2025

Meeting themes are a great way to show your school that DECA is extraordinary. They also encourage and persuade someone unfamiliar with DECA to attend the meeting, boosting member retention.

Conferences

The Ultimate DECA Power Trip is Calling!

Sep 11, 2025

The Ultimate DECA Power Trip is your chance to grow as a leader, to connect with global business minds and compete with the best in DECA. All while in the historic and legendary place of Arlington, Virginia.

Chapter Strategy

Dancing With DECA: How to Go The Extra During Homecoming Week

Sep 11, 2025

The new school year starts off with many events to amplify the school spirit, including football games, pep rallies and, of course, homecoming. How can you Go The Extra to make these events, specifically homecoming, extra special for your DECA chapter?

Career Insights

Generation Z’s Buying Power is Reshaping Retail Trends and Revitalizing Malls

Sep 11, 2025

NRF’s Hot 25 Retailers list reflects the growing influence of Generation Z, and it likely won’t be the last list to do so. These retailers offer shoppers engaging experiences and curated events.

Chapter Strategy

Three Hats, One Head: Balancing School, Work and DECA

Sep 10, 2025

Between classes, jobs and DECA, finding balance takes that extra effort. Here are four tips to help you effectively balance responsibilities and make the most of every opportunity! 

Chapter Strategy

How to Place a Custom Order with Shop DECA

Sep 10, 2025

Looking to personalize your DECA gear? The Shop DECA team has made creating and ordering custom merchandise for your chapter simple and easy.

College Success

Navigating Your College Decision: A Comprehensive Guide for High School Seniors

Sep 10, 2025

This comprehensive guide highlights important considerations for high school seniors that will equip and excite you for the next chapter of your life.

Compete

Go Virtual: A Guide to DECA's Online Events

Sep 9, 2025

The best part about DECA's online events? You don’t need a stage or a spotlight. With just your computer, you can take on some of DECA’s most dynamic challenges, test your business knowledge and even earn the chance to compete internationally.

Spotlights

Alumni: Tell Us Your DECA Story!

Sep 8, 2025

DECA Inc. is excited to launch a new platform for alumni to share their DECA stories, become future volunteers and get involved with their associations.

Compete

3 Written Event Competition Tips to Consider

Dec 19, 2018

As the competition season heats up, take the opportunity to review the written event that you’ve worked so hard on. Make sure it’s the absolute best it can be before it reaches the judge and it’s your turn to deliver a knockout presentation!

Career Insights

Battle of Brands

Nov 1, 2018

Trends come and go, but some brands are strong enough to stand the test of time. We surveyed 300 DECA members across the globe, asking them to name their favorite brands. From snack foods to streaming services, clothing to technology – Battle of the Brands aimed to find out where your allegiances lie. 

Career Insights

5 Tips for Students on LinkedIn

Nov 1, 2018

When it comes to LinkedIn, students are likely to start asking some questions: Is it too early to start? I’m not working/I’m not a professional, so what’s the point of a LinkedIn?

Career Insights

Growing a Global Brand: An Inside Look at Universal

Nov 1, 2018

Universal Orlando Resort™ is known around the globe as an epic, world-class vacation destination. But that didn’t happen overnight.

Compete

The Ultimate Written Event Guide

Nov 1, 2018

Before serving as the 2018-2019 High School Division President, he was an international finalist, earning second place in the International Business Plan at ICDC in Anaheim. Andrew Weatherman took home DECA glass and now he’s taking the time to share his insider secrets with you.

DECA News

Collegiate DECA 2017-2018 Stock Market Game Session 2 Top Competitors

May 8, 2018

After three months of competition, Collegiate DECA congratulates the top teams who participated in Session 2 of the competition. Rankings are based on percentage growth against the S&P 500, not equity (learn more about the S&P 500 here).

DECA News

Collegiate DECA's 2017-2018 Recognition Award Winners

Apr 3, 2018

Congratulations to the 2017-2018 Collegiate DECA Recognition Award winners!

DECA News

Collegiate DECA 2017-2018 Leadership Passport Program Recipients

Apr 2, 2018

Congratulations to the chapters and individuals who completed the 2017-2018 Collegiate DECA Leadership Passport Program.

DECA News

DECA Scholarship Recipients 2017-2018

Mar 20, 2018

DECA is pleased to announce the 2017-2018 scholarship recipients. Each year, DECA and its corporate partners award over $300,000 in scholarship to DECA members.

Leadership

DECA Direct Magazine: Prepare for the Real World

Mar 1, 2018

Whether you're about to graduate high school and begin your journey into college, or are saying goodbye to your collegiate years and are looking towards starting your career, this issue has the tips and best practice you need to know to achieve #Limitless success in the real world.

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Career Insights

Small Businesses and the Costs of Hyper-Personalization

Nov 1, 2022

What does hyper-personalization mean for small businesses with limited resources to invest in AI-powered hyper-personalization technologies? MBA Research helps us explore this year's Business Operations Research competitive events topic.

Partners

Join the Educator's Entrepreneurship Playbook Webinar Series

Nov 1, 2022

In November, Intuit will celebrate entrepreneurship with a new webinar series: The Educator's Entrepreneurship Playbook. During this series, we will explore what entrepreneurship is, how we teach it and what our students hope to learn.

Spotlights

Announcing the Winners of the 2022 DECA Pumpkin Contest

Nov 1, 2022

Congratulations to the winners of DECA's Annual Pumpkin Contest! With an impressive 500+ 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!

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: A Lifelong Career in the Lodging Industry

Oct 31, 2022

Step into the role of the general manager at Hugo Inn – Capitol City, a full-service hotel and conference center. The district manager wants you to prepare a short presentation about different job opportunities in the lodging industry for a local career fair.

Career Insights

Selling You: How to Maximize Your Bargaining Power in Job Salary Negotiations

Oct 31, 2022

Getting the most out of salary negotiations can be daunting when you’re new to the working world. While salaries across the country vary from region to region, there are some general tactics everyone can keep in mind to bring their best to the negotiating table.

Spotlights

Non-Traditional SBE's: Printing and Engraving

Oct 28, 2022

School-based enterprises usually emerge in response to an identified need in the marketplace for a particular product or service. These two gold-certified, non-traditional SBEs are switching things up by providing their schools access to printing and engraving shops.

Career Insights

From a Handshake to a Helping Hand: Connecting with Community Professionals

Oct 26, 2022

Stepping into a conversation with a professional can be intimidating, but with five key steps, you can create a connection that goes from an introductory handshake to a long-term career helping hand.

Chapter Strategy

One DECA: October 2022

Oct 25, 2022

Check out what you missed on the October 2022 #OneDECA Call, hosted by DECA's Executive Officer Team.

Spotlights

Sauk Rapids-Rice DECA's First Officer Induction Ceremony

Oct 24, 2022

Sauk Rapids-Rice DECA hosted its first successful officer pinning and induction! The event consisted of professional headshots, music, dinner, a formal presentation of the executive council and the induction of all other junior officers.

DECA News

The New DECA SBE Individual Certification Exam Is Now Live

Oct 24, 2022

DECA members can achieve an SBE individual certification through the successful completion of an online exam. This is a great opportunity for DECA members to add an additional level of recognition for their mastery of small business management instructional areas.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Using Research in Halloween Merchandising

Oct 24, 2022

Step into the role of the director of merchandising and operations for Fright Night Costumes. The senior vice president wants you to analyze new research information and decide how the stores should change current inventory.

Spotlights

Non-Traditional SBEs: Banks and Credit Unions

Oct 21, 2022

School-based enterprises usually emerge in response to an identified need in the marketplace for a particular product or service. These two gold-certified, non-traditional SBEs are switching things up by providing their schools access to banks and credit unions.