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Taylor’s Version: A Masterclass in Branding, Loyalty and Business Strategy

Aug 1, 2025

This moment is a real-time lesson in business strategy, branding and consumer behavior. Here’s why Taylor Swift’s move matters to DECA members and what it teaches us about business and brand identity.

Chapter Strategy

Freshmen Are the Future: How to Spark Interest and Grow Your DECA Chapter

Aug 1, 2025

The key to gaining freshmen interest isn’t just handing them a flyer or discussing competition. It's about making them feel welcome, excited and connected. Here’s how to make that happen.

Chapter Strategy

Money Moves: Effective Fundraising for Your Chapter

Aug 1, 2025

The best chapters treat fundraising like a business: they plan smart, market well and get creative. Here’s how to make money moves that matter!

Partners

DECA Welcomes New Partners in Empowering the Next Generation of Leaders

Jul 28, 2025

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.

Conferences

Announcing the Ultimate DECA Power Trip Keynote Speakers

Jul 23, 2025

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.

Chapter Strategy

Bee-lieve in the Buzz: East Paulding DECA’s Secret to Chapter Marketing Success

Jul 21, 2025

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.

DECA News

Get to Know the 2025-2026 Executive Officers

Jul 16, 2025

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.

Chapter Strategy

How to Track Your Chapter’s Summer Goals Like a Pro

Jul 15, 2025

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.

Leadership

Ingredients of Successful Chapter Leadership

Jul 15, 2025

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.

Chapter Strategy

Innovative Advisors Wanted for DECA's Advisor Best Practice Spotlight of the Week

Jul 9, 2025

Help DECA spotlight advisors from across the organization for their creative, original and effective best practices in their classroom and in their chapter.

Compete

Helping Your DECA Members Avoid Penalty Points: A Guide for Advisors

Jul 8, 2025

As DECA advisors, one of our crucial roles is helping student members navigate the technical requirements of written events. Use this article to guide your student members in avoiding common penalty point deductions.

Chapter Strategy

Go The Extra with Back-to-School Resources for Your Chapter

Jul 8, 2025

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.

DECA News

DECA Honors Advisors for 40-55 Years of Service

Apr 26, 2022

The DECA Inc. Years of Service Award is presented to individuals who have shown outstanding and continued service to the organization and its mission. Thank you to these long-time advisors who have reached new milestones of service to DECA's members.

Conferences

DECA ICDC Grand Awards Session 2022

Apr 26, 2022

Watch the 2022 DECA International Career Development Conference (ICDC) Grand Awards Session, recorded live at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia.

Conferences

DECA ICDC Achievement Awards Session 2022

Apr 26, 2022

Watch the 2022 DECA International Career Development Conference (ICDC) Achievement Awards Session, recorded live at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Family Entertainment To Go?

Apr 25, 2022

You are the marketing director for Friendly's Club House, a chain of family entertainment centers and restaurants. Friendly's Club House offers a limited menu of food and beverages, arcade games, amusement rides, dance floors and special areas for birthday parties.

DECA News

DECA Recognizes 2020-2022 Honorary Life Award Recipients

Apr 23, 2022

Honorary Life Membership is the highest award DECA can bestow on an individual. DECA is pleased to present four recipients of this distinctive and deserving fellowship.

Conferences

DECA ICDC Grand Opening Session 2022

Apr 23, 2022

Watch the 2022 DECA International Career Development Conference (ICDC) Grand Opening Session, recorded live at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia.

DECA News

Collegiate DECA 2021-2022 Stock Market Game Session 2 Top Competitors

Apr 18, 2022

DECA congratulates the following top-ranking individuals and teams who participated in the second session of the Collegiate DECA Stock Market Game.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Helping an Entrepreneur with Financial Planning

Apr 18, 2022

You are to assume the role of a recently hired financial planner for About Us Microspect Photo Designs, a new small family-owned business that is a retailer and manufacturer. The owner is trying to decide if the company should purchase insurance and begin the process of placing funds in investments.

Partners

DECA and Piper Sandler Complete 43rd Semi-Annual Survey of 7,000 U.S. Teens

Apr 12, 2022

DECA and Piper Sandler completed the 43rd semi-annual Taking Stock With Teens® survey. This survey highlights discretionary spending trends and brand preferences from more than 7,000 teens across the U.S. with an average age of 16.2 years.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Rules on Employee Dating

Apr 11, 2022

You are to assume the role of human resources director for Couch Games, an independent developer of multi-platform and mobile video games. The president of the company has asked you to recommend a workplace procedure regarding staff dating.

DECA News

Collegiate DECA Celebrates the Top 10 Chapters at ICDC

Apr 10, 2022

Collegiate DECA is excited to announce the top 10 membership chapters for the 2021-2022 academic year that received recognition during Collegiate DECA's International Career Development Conference in Baltimore, MD.

DECA News

Collegiate DECA Honors Advisors for Years of Service

Apr 10, 2022

The DECA Inc. Years of Service Award is presented to individuals who have shown outstanding and continued service to the organization and its mission. Thank you to these long-time advisors for their years of service to Collegiate DECA.

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Partners

DECA and Piper Sandler Complete 47th Semi-Annual Survey

May 1, 2024

DECA and Piper Sandler completed the 47th semi-annual Taking Stock With Teens® survey. This survey highlights discretionary spending trends and brand preferences from more than 6,020 teens across the U.S. with an average age of 16.1 years.

DECA News

Army ROTC Awards Over $2,000,000 in Scholarships to DECA Members

Apr 30, 2024

12 DECA members are the recipients of over $2,000,000 in total scholarships from the Army ROTC.

DECA News

DECA Honors Advisors for 40+ Years of Service

Apr 30, 2024

The DECA Inc. Years of Service Award is presented to individuals who have shown outstanding and continued service to the organization and its mission. Thank you to these long-time advisors who have reached new milestones of service to DECA's members.

DECA News

Introducing the 2024-2025 DECA Executive Officer Team

Apr 30, 2024

Congratulations to the newly-elected 2024-2025 DECA Executive Officer Team! The team is excited to represent DECA members around the globe as they begin work on their goals and objectives for the year ahead.

DECA News

2023-2024 IMPACT Program Winners Announced

Apr 30, 2024

The 2023-2024 IMPACT Program awards were presented during the Chartered Association Officer Luncheon at the International Career Development Conference in Anaheim.

Conferences

Congratulations to the 2024 DECA ICDC Competitive Event Champions

Apr 30, 2024

Congratulations to the 2024 DECA International Career Development Conference competitive event champions!

DECA News

DECA Honors 2023-2024 Top Leaders, Advisors, Chapters and Associations

Apr 29, 2024

DECA is proud to announce the chapters, associations and individuals who have earned high honors for serving an exceptional number of members, advisors, alumni and business partners.

Conferences

Congratulations to the 2024 DECA ICDC Competitive Event Finalists

Apr 29, 2024

Congratulations to the competitive event finalists from DECA's 2024 International Career Development Conference in Anaheim, CA!

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: You Must be a Member to Shop Here!

Apr 29, 2024

Step into the role of an employee at Pat’s Club, a warehouse club that sells a wide variety of merchandise in large quantities. You must explain to a customer why they cannot shop at the store without purchasing a membership.

Partners

DECA Recognizes National Advisory Board Partners for Their Longtime Support

Apr 28, 2024

Congratulations to these outstanding National Advisory Board partners for reaching new milestones of service to DECA.

Partners

Congratulations to the 2023-2024 Top MDA Fundraising DECA Chapters and Associations

Apr 27, 2024

DECA and the Muscular Dystrophy Association are excited to announce this year’s top fundraising DECA chapters and associations. Thank you for your incredible community service efforts.

DECA News

DECA Celebrates the 2023-2024 Top 10 Chapters in the World

Apr 27, 2024

DECA is excited to congratulate the top 10 membership chapters in the world for the 2023-2024 academic year! Thank you to all chapters who worked to experience the difference in membership recruitment.