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Case Study of the Week: Strategies to Better Market Services to the Male Customer Base

Sep 12, 2022

Step into the role of a successful entrepreneur that introduced the product Boldly to the market. Boldly is a boxed hair dye kit that is sold online direct-to-consumers.

Conferences

Leadership Conferences: Are They Worth The Hype?

Sep 7, 2022

Picture this: You’re traveling with your friends to a big city to learn from the best of the best while exploring your surroundings and yourself. Sounds too good to be true, but DECA makes it happen!

Chapter Strategy

Get the Edge with Membership: 5 Ways to Recruit Members for Your DECA Chapter

Sep 5, 2022

As the new school year begins, so does a new year for DECA, which means countless opportunities to recruit new members! Recruitment can be challenging, but it doesn’t have to be impossible! Here are a few ideas to Get the Edge with your membership.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Best Brand for Mixed-use Space

Sep 5, 2022

Step into the role of director of brand management guest relations for Weller International, a hospitality company that manages and franchises several brands of hotel properties. The senior vice president has asked you to determine which brands should be used in a new mixed-use project space.

Spotlights

An Innovative Way to Increase Member Engagement

Sep 2, 2022

Is your DECA chapter looking for a new and creative way to recruit members and increase member engagement? Learn how Cypress Bay DECA, the largest chapter in the world, uses "DECA Day" to retain current members and attract new ones!

Compete

You Do You: Choose Your Competitive Event

Aug 30, 2022

Do you aspire to attain some #DECAGlass in DECA’s Competitive Events Program this year? Set yourself up for success in DECA’s competitive events by using this two-fold method.

Compete

An Introduction to DECA Role-plays

Aug 30, 2022

If you are competing in an event with a role-play (Principles, Individual Series or Team Decision Making events), here are a few tips to help you get the edge this school year!

Chapter Strategy

Top 5 Reasons to Join DECA

Aug 29, 2022

Looking for a reason to join DECA? Here are five of our favorite reasons you join your school's chapter.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Is It Truly STEM Approved?

Aug 29, 2022

Step into the role of the director of marketing and consumer affairs for Maple Company, a company that manufactures and markets toys for children aged 3 to 10 years old. The senior vice president has asked for your analysis and recommendation on indicating that a new toy is “STEM approved.”

Chapter Strategy

SBE Chapter Certification Guidelines Available Now

Aug 22, 2022

The chapter certification guidelines and competition guidelines for the 2022-2023 school year are now available.

DECA News

Intuit Empowers Students to Make a Positive Impact in Their Communities

Aug 22, 2022

When they signed up for Intuit’s Social Innovation Challenge, Sofia Broughman, Fluorine Tutelman and Sophia Bustos were prompted to think of ways to support underrepresented minority entrepreneurs and business owners.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Excessive Debt, Excessive Consequences?

Aug 22, 2022

Step into the role of a credit counselor. A client is seeking advice on personal finances. The client, after paying monthly needed household bills, has $500.00 remaining for payment on credit cards and for miscellaneous expenses.

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.

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.

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.

Leadership

From Your Chapter to Your Community: All Those in Favor Say, “Let’s Vote!”

Oct 21, 2022

This November, general elections will take place. After registering to vote, research local poll locations, schedules and each candidate running. Be prepared to stand in line for your turn to vote on Election Day (Tuesday, November 8, 2022) or seek the availability of early voting.

Career Insights

Spotlight on Customer Service

Oct 17, 2022

What is customer service and why does it matter to your future career? Experts from Chick-fil-A, Men's Wearhouse, Publix and Walgreens share their thoughts.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Gambling with Financial Security

Oct 17, 2022

Step into the role of a financial advisor. A client has asked you for advice on investing for the future.

Spotlights

Blacksburg DECA's September Soiree Is a Success

Oct 14, 2022

In early September, Blacksburg DECA hosted its first annual "September Soiree" for potential members, including current marketing students and students enrolled in a marketing class next semester.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Peacocks on Board?

Oct 10, 2022

Step into the role of customer relations at Star Crest Airlines. Star Crest Airlines offers over 900 domestic flights daily and prides itself on its number one ranked customer service.

Leadership

Accepting Differences: Adding LGBTQ+ Inclusivity into Your Leadership Style

Oct 7, 2022

Tuesday, October 11, is National Coming Out Day. To many, this may be just an ordinary Tuesday, but for LGBTQ+ individuals, this is a day of celebration for being yourself—no matter how you identify. This article is the perfect stepping stone to help educate yourself and get the edge in an inclusive leadership style!

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DECA News

DECA's 2021-2022 School-based Enterprise Individual Certifications

Jun 10, 2022

Congratulations to the members who have earned individual certification through DECA's School-based Enterprise (SBE) Individual Certification Exam!

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: A Solution for Unopened Emails

May 30, 2022

You are the director of customer relations and the marketing communications specialist for Unique Gifts, a catalog and online retailer. More than half of the products are handmade by independent artists and artisans.

Leadership

Summer Engagement Tips for Your Chapter

May 26, 2022

The summer months are great for relaxing and having fun, but what could be better than having fun while helping your chapter? These tips and tricks can help your chapter members connect more, prep your chapter for next year, and have fun all at the same time!

Conferences

Everything You Can Ask for Awaits at #DECAELS

May 23, 2022

Whether you are an experienced leader or brand new to your position and looking to discover your strengths, here are the top three reasons to attend DECA's 2022 Emerging Leader Summit in Salt Lake City.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: The Role of Small Business on the Economy

May 23, 2022

You are to assume the role of a small business development officer with City Majestic Financial, a non-profit organization that helps business owners with growth and development. A client has asked you for information regarding economics and entrepreneurship.

College Success

I Graduated! What’s Next?

May 19, 2022

Did you recently graduate high school? Are you wondering how you can Get the Edge in the next stage of your life? Well, look no further! This is how you can bring DECA with you, even after graduating high school.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Soliciting Customers from Illness

May 16, 2022

You are to assume the role of director of operations for SickRX, a new mobile app that helps users determine the severity of symptoms and appropriate actions needed. The director of development has asked you to analyze an offer from a potential investor.

DECA News

Congratulations to the 2022-2023 Marriott Foundation Curriculum Grant Recipients

May 9, 2022

Congratulations to the following chapters selected to receive the VBC-DECA Hotel Challenge Curriculum Grant provided by the J. Willard & Alice S. Marriott Foundation.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Promoting Small Town Local Start-Ups

May 9, 2022

You are to assume the role of an investment team working at New Fund, an investment firm that specializes in venture capital located in a city of 4 million people. You will be meeting with the founder of the firm to discuss your plans to increase the number of start-ups coming from small towns.

Conferences

Get the Edge at DECA's 2022 Emerging Leader Summit

May 4, 2022

Real leaders don't take the summer off. Chapter and association officers are invited to DECA's Emerging Leader Summit in Salt Lake City.

Conferences

Download ICDC Certificates and Competitor Transcripts

May 4, 2022

Learn how to download certificates and competitive event transcripts from DECA's International Career Development Conference.

DECA News

DECA Earns Two Gold Circle Awards for Excellence in Association Communications from ASAE

May 2, 2022

DECA Inc. earned recognition by ASAE with a 2022 Gold Circle Award in two categories: E-Magazine and Video. The Gold Circle Awards competition is the premier association marketing, membership, and communications award.