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What Goes into Hosting the Super Bowl?

Feb 3, 2026

Behind the scenes, a massive financial and logistical effort is underway to make Super Bowl LX happen in Santa Clara. Let’s break down exactly how much it costs and who bears each cost.

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Boosting Social Media Engagement: How Collegiate DECA Chapters Can Build a Stronger Digital Community

Feb 2, 2026

Social media is your chapter’s first impression — use member‑focused content, consistent posting and collaboration to build a stronger, more connected Collegiate DECA community.

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Case Study of the Week: Marketing Safe Winter Driving

Feb 2, 2026

Step into the role of the regional manager for Rental Car Academy, a rental car agency that caters to budget-conscious travelers. The regional vice president wants you to determine how to best market an optional yet important new service only for customers in the region.

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Pressure Forges Diamonds: 10 Practical Public Speaking Tips for DECA Competitors

Feb 1, 2026

DECA competitions place students in high-pressure speaking environments where performance is evaluated, timed and compared. Here are practical public speaking tips specifically for DECA competitors.

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Understanding Collegiate DECA Competitions

Feb 1, 2026

Reviewing what goes into prepared business presentations, individual case studies, and team case studies will help you take on your association-level competition and later Collegiate DECA ICDC.

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Get Ready for Session Two of the Collegiate DECA Stock Market Game

Jan 6, 2026

Collegiate DECA members are invited to participate in the second session of the DECA Stock Market Game, which kicks off on January 26, 2026.

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Financial Analysis
Using a credit card is
  • like getting a free loan if you pay the balance each month.
  • a good way to pay for impulse purchases.
  • a privilege reserved for working adults.
  • an inexpensive way to borrow money for an extended period.
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Dec 9, 2025
Just Released: The 2026-27 Collegiate DECA Executive Officer Candidate Guide
Dec 8, 2025
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Dec 3, 2025
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Stock Market Game: Round 2 Ends
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Get Ready for Session Two of the Collegiate DECA Stock Market Game

Competition Ends on April 3, 2026

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The 2026-27 Collegiate Executive Officer Candidate Guide is Now Available

Apply by March 2, 2026

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Go The Extra with the Collegiate DECA Leadership Passport Program

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What Goes into Hosting the Super Bowl?

Shrey Patel
Collegiate DECA President
Leadership

Pressure Forges Diamonds: 10 Practical Public Speaking Tips for DECA Competitors

PB Branson
Collegiate DECA Vice President
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Understanding Collegiate DECA Competitions

Peighton Harak
Collegiate DECA Vice President
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CTE Month is More than a Celebration

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Collegiate DECA Vice President
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Collegiate DECA Presidents Council | February 2026
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One Diamond Call | February 2026
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Founders Forum | March 2026
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The Global Business Academy: Consulting Opportunities for DECA Members

Jan 1, 2026

DECA members are invited to join a summer Global Business Academy for eight days of hands-on international consulting experience in Panama, Belize or Greece. Work with business experts, build advanced skills and immerse in a new culture.

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MDA Holiday Retail Campaigns

Dec 2, 2025

This holiday season, your generosity can make a lasting impact. Every donation helps bring break throughs in treatment, expert care, and essential resources to children and adults living with muscular dystrophy and related diseases.

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DECA and Piper Sandler Complete 50th Semi-Annual Survey

Oct 23, 2025

DECA and Piper Sandler completed the 50th semi-annual Taking Stock With Teens® survey. This survey highlights discretionary spending trends and brand preferences among more than 10K teens across the U.S., with an average age of 15.7.

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Congratulations to the Collegiate DECA Chapters of the Month

Jan 29, 2026

This year, everyone is excited to Go The Extra, and we’re excited to see how you do it! Read more about each Chapter of the Month and what makes them stand out on campus.

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Feeling Ready…Until We Weren’t: Preparing for DECA Competition

Jan 27, 2026

To prepare for the team case studies at Utah Collegiate DECA's association conference, Ensign College held a mock competition for their chapter's members.

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CSU DECA Strengthens Chapter Bonds with Holiday Social

Jan 14, 2026

CSU DECA brought the chapter together with a holiday social event featuring a case study presentation, a delicious potluck, and a White Elephant exchange that encouraged interaction among all participants.

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