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Chapter Strategy

The Women's World Cup: How Growth Stems from Consistency

Sep 5, 2023

This article highlights the history and growth of both the Women’s World Cup tournament and the High School Division of DECA to show how growth stems from consistency.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Should C-Suite Be on Social Media?

Sep 4, 2023

Step into the role of the director of human resources at the Organization of Travel Agents, an organization that educates, promotes and lobbies for travel agents across the nation. The executive director wants you to analyze whether the executive director should have a professional presence on social media.

Chapter Strategy

3 Reasons to Attend One DECA Calls

Sep 1, 2023

One DECA Calls provide students opportunities to connect with a global community, gain comprehensive insights into DECA's mission and cultivate essential leadership skills for a successful future.

Partners

Partner with Otis Spunkmeyer

Sep 1, 2023

Aspire Bakeries provides a customized bakery portfolio solution that blends our passion for good food with value-added services that meet the needs of our customers. Our delicious foods include Otis Spunkmeyer® cookies and muffins. Our customers, especially DECA customers know and love the unique and high-quality recipe of Otis Spunkmeyer baked goods and ask for them by name!

Chapter Strategy

5 Ways to a DECA Dream Team

Sep 1, 2023

To have a DECA dream team is no small feat. Whether you're starting from scratch or looking to enhance your current team, the process can be both challenging and rewarding. With these five simple strategies, you'll be well on your way to creating an extraordinary DECA team.

College Success

College Search: Finding Your Fit

Sep 1, 2023

It’s official… College application season is here! Before clicking submit, make sure your roster of schools is actually suited for you. Check out these ways of determining where you will call home for the next four years.

Compete

Navigating DECA’s Competitive Events Featured Resources

Sep 1, 2023

As school kicks in, so does the DECA year! With a year full of opportunities ahead of us, it is critical to take advantage of all the resources DECA has to offer. Read this quick article to understand which competitive event featured resources are best for you.

Leadership

The Importance of Culture

Sep 1, 2023

Whether your chapter has been around for ten years or you're just starting out, it's important to be intentional about creating culture. As your DECA chapter jumps back into the school year, consider how this interview can apply directly to your chapter's culture.

Chapter Strategy

Watch Now: Membership Has Its Perks

Aug 30, 2023

Learn how active participation in DECA is more than just competitions and role plays. It's networking, leadership development, community engagement, team building, educational conferences and more.

Spotlights

Key Steps to Winning in DECA

Aug 29, 2023

Winning on an international stage requires perseverance, dedication and passion. My journey with DECA began with high hopes but initial failure. However, I didn't let this deter me.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Staying Connected after an Acquisition

Aug 28, 2023

Step into the role of the owner of Honeysuckle Faire. After 20 years of growing Honeysuckle Faire, you decided it was time to exit the company. Executives at Spring Made have offered you four options to stay connected to Honeysuckle Faire once the acquisition is final.

DECA News

SBE Instructional Units and Lesson Plans for Advisors

Aug 25, 2023

As an advisor, DECA provides you with a powerful array of tools and classroom resources that you can integrate into classroom instruction and help build the framework for your SBEs business plan.

Career Insights

How to Talk About DECA in an Interview

Nov 3, 2026

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?

Chapter Strategy

Make a Lifesaving Impact: Collegiate DECA Blood Drive Challenges

Nov 2, 2026

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.

Case Study of the Week

The Economics of Meal Planning

Nov 2, 2026

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.

Conferences

Fundraising Your Way to ICDC 

Nov 1, 2026

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.

Compete

Your Path to the Perfect Competitive Event 

Nov 1, 2026

Collegiate DECA has over 25 competitive events. Each category offers opportunities for members with different interests, strengths, and career goals.

Chapter Strategy

Three Passports, One Goal: Making the Most of Collegiate DECA

Nov 1, 2026

One of the biggest questions we hear throughout the year is, “How do we keep members engaged throughout the fall semester?”

Chapter Strategy

Helping Your Collegiate DECA Chapter Thrive at a Two Year College

Nov 1, 2026

Starting and/or maintaining a Collegiate DECA chapter at a two-year college can come with its own set of challenges.

Career Insights

Building Connections, Creating Opportunities: The Power of Internships and Networking

Nov 1, 2026

As DECA members, we are constantly encouraged to step outside our comfort zones and take advantage of new opportunities.

Compete

Collegiate DECA Announces Two New Challenges for 2026-2027

Oct 26, 2026

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!

Case Study of the Week

People Planning At The Dog Park

Oct 26, 2026

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.

Career Insights

NRF Halloween Survey Shows Consumer Spending Expected to Reach $13.5 Billion

Oct 25, 2026

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.

Career Insights

Take Your Marketing Future Global with the 2027 Voices of the Future Fellowship

Oct 23, 2026

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.