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DECA ICDC: Things to Do in Orlando
Deciding what to do and where to eat in a new city can be tricky—but don’t worry! DECA has handpicked a collection of local gems for you to discover in Orlando.
Announcing the 2025 NPCF Social Impact Leader of Tomorrow Challenge Winners
DECA Inc. and the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation (NPCF) are excited to announce the winners of the 2025 Social Impact Leader of Tomorrow Challenge.
Case Study of the Week: Elevating the Customer Experience During Air Travel
Step into the role of the director of customer experience for Royal Airways. The chief marketing officer wants you to create a customer amenity kit for both domestic and international flights that will elevate the customer experience.
From the Desk: Member Tips on Ways to Be the One
Be the One isn’t just a theme; it’s a reminder of our goal as DECA members. In this article, hear tips from our members on how to embody this year’s theme during competition season!
Exploring the Emerging Leader Series Academies
Competition is not the only way to attend DECA ICDC. You can also travel to Orlando, FL, as an attendee of an Academy. Check out this article to explore the different ICDC academies!
5 Ways to Lead Ethically in the Age of AI
As future business leaders, embracing AI while ensuring ethical practices is crucial. Here are five essential strategies for navigating AI in today's business world.
DECA ICDC: Beyond Competition
DECA ICDC 2025, hosted in the Sunshine State, offers much more than competition. Get ready to BE THE ONE by participating in opportunities such as the Emerging Leaders Series, College and Career Exhibits, pin trading and more.
Making the Right Choice: Narrowing your College Options with Confidence
As college decisions roll in, it becomes time to make a final decision based on where your academic future will take you. Here are some points to consider when making your difficult college decision.
Announcing the 2025 NAA Auction Marketing Campaign Challenge Winners
DECA Inc. and the National Auctioneers Association (NAA) are excited to announce the winners of the 2025 Auction Marketing Campaign Challenge.
Congratulations to the Adobe Food Truck Challenge 2024-2025 Winners
Adobe and DECA are thrilled to announce the winners of the Adobe Food Truck Challenge!
Case Study of the Week: Methods to Market Safety
Step into the role of the regional manager for Rental Car Academy. The regional vice president wants you to determine how to best market an optional yet important new service only for customers in the region.
Crucial Content: The Value of a Strong Social Media Presence
With CTE month here again, advocacy is at the forefront of many DECA members’ minds. February’s advocacy activities are undoubtedly positive, but advocacy should be prioritized all year, and perhaps the easiest way to do so is to have a strong social media presence on a chapter level.
Case Study of the Week: Reducing Operating Costs
Step into the role of the general manager of The Cabin, a restaurant specializing in steaks, seafood and pasta. The owner of the restaurant wants you to weigh the pros and cons of implementing a new policy to reduce operating costs.
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 Minneapolis business.
Case Study of the Week: Sell out?
Step into the role of the general manager for Vinyl Spin, an independently owned record shop that sells new and used vinyl records. The owner wants you to weigh the pros and cons of being an exclusive sales outlet for a new vinyl album.
Boost Your Scholarship Chances with DECA
Whether you are submitting an application for a scholarship this year or want to gain some better insight for applying for future scholarships, check out this article to learn how to leverage your DECA involvement to stand out.
Get Recognized with a DECA Inc. Scholarship
We are thrilled to announce that DECA's scholarship program for 2024-2025 is now open to submit applications! This is your chance to earn financial support for your education while being recognized for your achievements.
Case Study of the Week: Promoting an After-Hours Daycare
Step into the roles of the owners of Twilight Childcare. An investor in the business has asked your team to develop a plan to promote the new business to targeted markets.
Case Study of the Week: Correcting Journal Errors
Step into the role of the senior accountant at Monaco Company. The manager of the company wants you to correct journal entries and errors made in your absence.
Case Study of the Week: Staff Communication
Step into the role of a front desk employee at Grand Grocery Distribution Center, a large distribution center for a regional grocery store. The manager asked you to communicate a change in policy to all staff.
How to Build Cross-functional Teams Across Tech, Digital and Marketing
In this article, dive into the key themes on integration and collaboration that emerged during a panel discussion hosted at NRF Nexus 2024 with professionals from BJ’s Wholesale Club, REI and Tractor Supply Company.
Making Money for Your Chapter: Creative Ways College Students Are Fundraising
Fundraising is crucial for college student organizations to fund trips, community projects and other yearly initiatives. Successful chapters often use a combination of strategies to meet their financial goals.
Excitement for ENGAGE
Whether you are a first-time member or returning, the ENGAGE conference is a perfect place to interact with the Collegiate DECA community. Learn about what ENGAGE is and why you should attend this year in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Maintaining Connections with Advisors and Professors
Maintaining connections with advisors and professors is vital for the success of your chapter. With the school year just starting, now is the perfect time for your leadership team to network.
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How to Combat “Senioritis”
We all know the feeling. It’s the second semester, you’ve already been accepted to your dream school or landed the perfect job and you’re starting to feel your motivation decline. Don’t worry, it happens to the best of us! Here are a few tips that you can use to combat “senioritis” this year so you can finish strong.
2019-2020 IMPACT Program Winners Announced
The 2019-2020 IMPACT Program awards were announced on April's #OneDECA call!
7 Ways to Perfect your Instagram
Social media is a huge part of forming a brand. Whether it be a product or personal branding, an effective social media account can draw much-needed attention to what you promote. Follow the tips below to create an amazing Instagram page!
Rocking Out for Competitive Success
UT Austin's Collegiate DECA chapter officers organized a case study competition prep meeting. The officers chose an Austin original for the case study content: Austin City Limits!
Giving and Receiving Feedback
Perhaps one of the hardest professional skills to develop is giving and receiving feedback. However, once you begin to give and receive feedback in a positive matter, you will become a leader worth following.
5 Brainstorming Techniques to Produce Your Next Winning Idea
Whether you’re writing a paper, creating a project or preparing for a role-play, generating ideas is often the toughest part. Read below for different techniques you can adapt to come up with your next great idea!
DECA Announces the 2020-2021 Theme: Next Level
If there’s one thing that’s true about DECA members, it’s our ability to surprise you. Just when you think you’ve seen it all, we find a way to break through to the NEXT LEVEL.
Congratulations to the 2020-2021 Marriott Foundation Curriculum Grant Recipients
Congratulations to the chapters selected to receive the VBC-DECA Hotel Challenge Curriculum Grant provided by the J. Willard & Alice S. Marriott Foundation. The curriculum grant will begin with the 2020-2021 school year and will continue for three years.
The Making of Collegiate DECA's Individual and Team Case Studies
The Individual and Team Case Studies involve real-world industry trends that present a challenge for competitors to solve. The case study scenarios are derived from input from National Advisory Board partners, industry associations and trade journals. Read on for an inside look at how they are created.
A Week of Joy for a Lifetime of Hope
Detroit Catholic Central DECA is thrilled to have raised $18,065 - the most in the nation - benefitting the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA), granting a week of joy to so many children.
3 Books to Boost Your Leadership
Many correlations have been drawn between those who read and those who lead. Here are three of my favorite leadership-oriented books to help occupy your time.
