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Can Rapidly Scaling Work?
Assume the role of an owner of MIDTOWN MOBILE MECHANIC, a small, independently owned mobile auto repair service located in a mid-sized college town.
Top 7 Experiences Worth Adding to Your DECA Bucket List
DECA goes beyond conferences and competitive events. From meeting people across the country to gaining real-world experience, there are countless ways to make the most out of your DECA experience. Whether you are a first-year member or a seasoned competitor, add these 7 things to your DECA bucket list!
How to Get Hype at Chapter Meetings
The fun of DECA doesn’t just start at conferences.It begins at the very first chapter meeting. If you’re a chapter officer, this is your chance to make the best first impression on prospective members. Show that DECA isn’t just blazers and talk.
The Balancing Game: Time Management in High School
As we approach the end of the back-to-school season, we are finally beginning to get used to our routines. Most of us have to balance schoolwork, DECA, extracurriculars, sports, and part-time jobs.
The Perfect Match: A Guide to Choosing the Right DECA Event for You
Choosing a competitive event is one of the first big decisions you'll make as a DECA member, and with dozens of categories to pick from, it's easy to feel stuck before you've even started.
Nothing But Networth: Inside the NBA’s Multi-Billion Dollar Marketing Playbook
Every year, the National Basketball Association undergoes its season during the fall. A global spectacle that is viewed from every corner of the world, and has created an entertainment brand that is built around athletes, stories, media, and culture.
Beyond the Pitch - Marketing and Promotional Moments from the World Cup
This past summer, the FIFA World Cup brought 48 countries to the United States, Mexico, and Canada to participate in a soccer (or football) tournament of epic proportions. However, this tournament offered more than just 104 action-packed games; it offered people the chance to connect through countless stories, trends, memes, and more.
How DECA Chapters are Making Recruitment the Next Big Thing
Recruitment isn't just about putting up flyers anymore. DECA chapters are finding new ways to show students what the organization can offer: from hands-on outreach to showcasing the experiences and skills that come with being a member.
Your Chapter's Social Media Could Make-or-Break Membership: Here's Why
Social media is a platform where thousands of DECA members can connect and share important information. In recent years, it has played an essential role in DECA membership, association identity, and chapter recognition.
DECA Awarded $30,000 Grant Through Taco Bell Foundation's Record $32 Million Investment
The Taco Bell Foundation’s biggest Community Grants year yet is supporting 700 nonprofit organizations nationwide, helping young people prepare for college, careers, and what comes next.
2026-2027 District-Level Competitive Event Instructional Areas Announced
Get ready for competition season! Each year DECA provides the primary instructional area(s) assessed in each of the district-level scenarios to help advisors and members prepare for district competitions more effectively.
Appropriate Workplace Communications Channels
Assume the role of the human resources generalist at the corporate office of BIG SCREEN CINEMAS, a chain of movie theaters. The director of human resources wants you to provide information about appropriate workplace communication channels to the staff.
How to Talk About DECA in an Interview
Collegiate DECA has been a major part of your college education, but how do you speak clearly and confidently about your experience without sounding awkward?
Make a Lifesaving Impact: Collegiate DECA Blood Drive Challenges
Through the Collegiate DECA × American Red Cross Community Impact Program, chapters can organize campus blood drives, engage their communities and pursue potential $1,000 scholarship opportunities.
The Economics of Meal Planning
You are to assume the roles of the financial analyst at FRESHPACK INC., a company that sells food products. The owner of the company plans to launch a seven-meal weekly bundle and asked your team to explain how various economic concepts can affect pricing decisions.
Fundraising Your Way to ICDC
Qualifying for ICDC is exciting, but getting there comes at a cost. Chapters don’t need one massive fundraiser; multiple simple, well-executed efforts can make a big difference.
Your Path to the Perfect Competitive Event
Collegiate DECA has over 25 competitive events. Each category offers opportunities for members with different interests, strengths, and career goals.
Three Passports, One Goal: Making the Most of Collegiate DECA
One of the biggest questions we hear throughout the year is, “How do we keep members engaged throughout the fall semester?”
Helping Your Collegiate DECA Chapter Thrive at a Two Year College
Starting and/or maintaining a Collegiate DECA chapter at a two-year college can come with its own set of challenges.
Building Connections, Creating Opportunities: The Power of Internships and Networking
As DECA members, we are constantly encouraged to step outside our comfort zones and take advantage of new opportunities.
Collegiate DECA Announces Two New Challenges for 2026-2027
Put your knowledge and skills to the test with two new corporate challenges from Adobe and Chick-fil-A, with $6,000 available in cash prizes to the winner teams!
People Planning At The Dog Park
You are to assume the roles of the owner of CROOKED CREEK DOG PARK, soon to be the first private dog park in the city. A potential investor wants you to develop additional services to provide dog owners that will persuade membership.
NRF Halloween Survey Shows Consumer Spending Expected to Reach $13.5 Billion
For more than two decades, NRF’s Halloween survey has tracked how consumers celebrate the holiday, and this year’s results show that shoppers are being thoughtful and strategic.
Take Your Marketing Future Global with the 2027 Voices of the Future Fellowship
For Collegiate DECA members approaching graduation, discover an opportunity to build on the strategic thinking, creativity and presentation skills while exploring the marketing industry on a global stage.
