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Coral Glades DECA Benefits Good Karma Pet Rescue

Feb 26, 2021

Coral Glades DECA members hosted a donation drive to collect supplies for the animal rescue organization, Good Karma Pet Rescue.

Career Insights

Maximizing a Telethon Moment for Brand Awareness, Partner Activation and Cause Raising

Feb 25, 2021

MDA shares a special look at how a moment like the MDA Telethon can help lift up a brand, bolster fundraising and cause raising, and the importance that partners like DECA play in the success of MDA’s mission.

DECA News

DECA's 2021 Emerging Leader Honor Award Recipients

Feb 22, 2021

Congratulations to the 2020-2021 recipients of DECA’s Emerging Leader Honor Award!

DECA News

DECA's 2021 Certified School-based Enterprises

Feb 8, 2021

Congratulations to the DECA School-based Enterprises (SBEs) that earned a 2020-2021 Chapter Certification!

Career Insights

Super Bowl Ads: Is It Worth It?

Feb 1, 2021

The stage is set, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Kansas City Chiefs will square off in Super Bowl LV, hosted at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. But enough about the game already... It's time for the real excitement—the commercials!

Chapter Strategy

I <3 DECA (and Fundraising Too!)

Feb 1, 2021

As the season of love approaches, it is time to begin brainstorming creative ways to spread the DECA love! Continue reading to learn some fun ideas that will allow your members to feel the love this February while raising funds for your chapter!

DECA News

DECA Stock Market Game 2021 ICDC Qualifiers

Jan 25, 2021

DECA Inc. is pleased to announce the 2021 ICDC qualifiers in the 2020-2021 DECA Stock Market Game, administered by the SIFMA Foundation.

Chapter Strategy

5 Ideas for Your Collegiate DECA Spring Recruitment

Jan 20, 2021

A new semester brings new possibilities and opportunities. Even if your membership didn't match your goals for the fall semester, we are all in this together and can help ensure we have a successful spring DECA season!

Chapter Strategy

How to Use TikTok for Your Chapter

Jan 19, 2021

Discover tips, tricks and ideas to help get your chapter started on a TikTok journey that is bound to engage members all year long!

Chapter Strategy

3 Tips to Take Your Virtual Tabling Event to the Next Level

Jan 19, 2021

Busy planning your chapter’s next virtual recruiting event? Here are three tips for bringing your chapter’s virtual tabling experience to the next level!

DECA News

Congratulations to DECA's #NextLevel Chapter Campaign Winners!

Jan 19, 2021

Congratulations to the chapters who rocked the Chapter and Membership Campaigns during this unique year. From virtual fundraising to creative membership recruitment, these chapters took things to the #NextLevel!

Chapter Strategy

Put Your Marketing Skills to the Test with CTE Month®

Jan 18, 2021

Read on for ideas to help you celebrate CTE Month® this year by promoting DECA and the importance of career and technical education (CTE).

Compete

Get Ready for Collegiate DECA Engage Competitive Events

Oct 9, 2025

Collegiate DECA Engage 2025 is quickly approaching! Get a leg up on the competition by practicing with last year's Individual Case Study scenario so you can take the stage in Tampa this month.

Career Insights

How to Create a Business Website: 11 Steps + Best Practices

Oct 9, 2025

A company website can help your business connect with existing customers and find new ones. The 11 steps in this article will help you build and maintain a strong business website that attracts new customers.

Chapter Strategy

Inclusivity in DECA: Building a Chapter That Welcomes Everyone

Oct 7, 2025

For DECA members to thrive, they need to feel seen, heard, and, most importantly, welcomed. Here are a few simple but powerful ways to build that kind of culture in your chapter

Career Insights

Trick or Treat: Seasonal Business Moves

Oct 7, 2025

From burrito deals to ketchup turned “blood,” companies get creative every October, though not every idea is a treat. Check out the best campaigns that nailed it and the trick campaigns that missed the mark!

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Dealing With Internal and External Public Relations

Oct 6, 2025

Step into the role of the director of public relations for Gemini Products. The president of the company wants you to create a company statement in response to public backlash over a company event and determine how to communicate with staff about providing information to reporters.

Career Insights

How to Start a Business with No Money in 8 Steps

Oct 3, 2025

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.

Career Insights

From National Pancake Day to Sleep Awareness Week: Unlock the Power of Social Media Holidays

Oct 3, 2025

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.

Leadership

From Umm to Aha! Tools That Help You Speak Clearly and Confidently

Oct 2, 2025

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.

Leadership

The Business of Basketball: NBA Lessons for DECA Leaders

Oct 1, 2025

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.

Career Insights

Pumpkin Spice, Pumpkin Price: How Fall Flavors Fuel the Economy

Oct 1, 2025

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.

Chapter Strategy

Scroll-Stopping Chapter Branding: How to Win on Social Media

Oct 1, 2025

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.

Career Insights

Finding Success Through DECA’s Career Clusters

Oct 1, 2025

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.

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Compete

Summer and Competition Preperation is in Session

Jul 1, 2026

Whether this upcoming school year is the first time you are competing in Collegiate DECA or not, there is no better time than now to start taking the first steps.

Chapter Strategy

A Leader’s Checklist for Preparing for a New School Year 

Jul 1, 2026

For chapter and association leaders, this time of year is especially important. The work you do before classes begin can set the tone for your entire year, helping your team stay organized, engaged and ready to succeed.

Leadership

5 Ways to Lead Outside of DECA 

Jul 1, 2026

While DECA has helped shape me as a leader, some of my biggest leadership lessons have come from experiences outside of DECA. Whether it's at school, work, or in your community, there are opportunities to lead everywhere.

Chapter Strategy

Be a Founder: 6 Steps to Bring Collegiate DECA to Your University 

Jul 1, 2026

During my senior year of high school, I realized the college I was attending did not have a Collegiate DECA chapter. This made me realize that I had the opportunity to create something that would benefit students for years to come.

Leadership

Simple Ways to Balance Work, Life and DECA

Jul 1, 2026

Balance does not mean doing everything perfectly. It means finding a routine that helps you stay organized, communicate clearly and take care of yourself.

College Success

The Surprising Benefits of Volunteering

Jul 1, 2026

Can something as simple as talking to strangers about marine life really change who you are? During my year and a half as a Teen Ambassador at the Mississippi Aquarium, I found out that it really can.

Chapter Strategy

From Vision to Victory: How SMART Goals Transform a DECA Chapter

Jul 1, 2026

At the start of every year, DECA chapters set goals. Whether it's recruiting new members, increasing competition participation or improving chapter engagement, success begins with a clear plan. That's where SMART goals come in.

Career Insights

Sparking Sales: The Business of the Fourth of July

Jun 25, 2026

This 4th of July is our country's 250th birthday, and the budget and marketing strategies for this historic celebration might blow your mind. In addition to the traditional barbecue and fireworks, check out these four fun facts surrounding America’s favorite summer holiday.

DECA News

Download the 2026-2027 DECA Guide

Jun 23, 2026

The DECA Guide provides all the information you need to have a successful year. Explore our learning programs, check out this year’s calendar, access competitive event guidelines and so much more!

Spotlights

Turning Sad Dogs Into Glad Dogs: TCHS DECA’s Community Donation Drive

Jun 12, 2026

From toy chests to wagging tails, TCHS DECA’s donation drive helped bring shelter dogs comfort. Thanks to the support of our school community, donated toys will make a difference for dogs waiting to find their forever homes.

DECA News

Get to Know the 2026-27 Executive Officer Team

Jun 12, 2026

As the 2026-27 High School Executive Officers gear up for an exciting year ahead, take a moment to learn more about the faces behind the blazers and the stories that brought them here.

DECA News

Get to Know the 2026-27 Collegiate DECA Executive Officer Team

Jun 12, 2026

As the 2026-27 Collegiate DECA Executive Officers gear up for an exciting year ahead, take a moment to learn more about the faces behind the blazers and the stories that brought them here.