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Activate Your Chapter Early for Exclusive Competitive Event Resources

Aug 28, 2026

Activate your chapter by September 30, 2026, and receive a digital download of never-before-released DECA Competitive Events role-plays and the 2026 Business Administration Core Association Exam for your chapter.

Compete

Compete in the DECA Stock Market Game

Aug 27, 2026

DECA members are invited to participate in the DECA Stock Market Game (SMG) beginning on September 8, 2026.

Chapter Strategy

Be the NEXT BIG THING with the 2026-2027 Chapter Campaigns

Aug 25, 2026

The 2026-2027 DECA Chapter Campaigns are here to help your chapter to be the NEXT BIG THING! Participating in the chapter campaigns encourages DECA members to engage with their community and grow membership.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Rainy Days And Ice Cream

Aug 24, 2026

Assume the role of the manager at SUNSHINE ICE CREAM PARLOR, a popular ice cream parlor in a tourist destination. The owner wants you to develop marketing strategies that will bring in customers during inclement weather.

Compete

SBE Chapter Certifications are Due January 14, 2027

Aug 23, 2026

The chapter certification guidelines and competition guidelines for the 2026-2027 school year are now available.

DECA News

13 Things Every Advisor Should Know for 2026-2027

Aug 18, 2026

Check out this quick guide to this year's changes and updates, from a redesigned competitive events rubric to new campaign and certification requirements.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Inspecting An Ethical Dilemma In Finance

Aug 17, 2026

Assume the role of a financial analyst at RIVERBANK FINANCIAL, a reputable firm that manages investments and personal finances. You must address an ethical dilemma with the supervisor.

Leadership

Finding Your DECA Niche

Aug 14, 2026

Whether you're walking into a conference room, stepping into a leadership role, or pursuing your personal goals, everybody wants to be the Next Big Thing. What truly sets you apart from everyone else is finding your niche.

Chapter Strategy

Now Open: Advisor Best Practice of the Week Nominations

Aug 14, 2026

Last year, we asked you to nominate advisors who were implementing innovative best practices into their chapters and classrooms and we were able to shine the light on some incredible advisors.

Career Insights

Bring Tech Skills to Life in Just 15–20 Minutes

Aug 11, 2026

These quick, engaging 15–20 minute activities help students explore AI, cybersecurity, digital skills and other future-focused topics - perfect for a class opener, bell ringer or enrichment activity.

Chapter Strategy

Watch Now: DECA's 2026-2027 Membership Video

Aug 10, 2026

DECA's 2026-2027 membership video is ready to inspire the next generation of members to discover their Next Big Thing with DECA. View and download the video now!

Conferences

Watch the 2027 #DECAICDC Promo Video

Aug 10, 2026

Get ready to discover your Next Big Thing at DECA's International Career Development Conference hosted in Anaheim, CA, on April 17-20, 2027.

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.

Chapter Strategy

Chapter Socials for the Fall Season

Oct 1, 2025

It’s the perfect time to start celebrating fall and fall into some chapter socials that will get your members involved and networking! You never know how the connections you build now will impact your future.

Conferences

Networking with Purpose: How to Maximize Your Time at Engage

Oct 1, 2025

You’ve heard it before: “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know.” When it comes to getting a job, that phrase holds weight. But when it comes to keeping a job, that’s where your knowledge, skills and results will carry you.

Conferences

Unlock Career Paths with Engage EduTOURS

Sep 30, 2025

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 Tampa business.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Reduce, Reuse or Recycle - Hotel Renovations

Sep 29, 2025

Step into the role of the general manager of Lilac Inn, an independent hotel property in a city of 30,000 people. The owner wants you to identify waste redirection opportunities that could lead to a better brand image.

Career Insights

The Nitro Bar: A Coffee Cart turned Famous $4.5M Brand

Sep 29, 2025

In honor of National Coffee Day, here’s a Rhode Island success story that shows how smart marketing can transform a business from a coffee cart to a viral sensation.

Spotlights

Collegiate DECA's Newest Member: Indy 500 Winner Alex Palou

Sep 25, 2025

On September 10th, Butler University DECA hosted a landmark event on campus: it welcomed 2025 Indy 500 champion and four-time IndyCar Series titleholder Alex Palou as he became a professional chapter member.