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Chapter Strategy

Everything You Need to Know for DECA SBE Week 2026

Sep 28, 2026

Each day of #DECASBEWeek has a social media theme unique to DECA’s school-based enterprise program. Be sure to participate by sharing photos or videos that correspond to the daily theme.

Chapter Strategy

The Next Big Thing Classroom Contest Winners

Sep 25, 2026

We asked DECA advisors to give us a behind-the-scenes look at how their chapters are kicking off the year with the Next Big Thing materials, and you delivered!

Chapter Strategy

Budget It. Post It. Win It.

Sep 25, 2026

Jumpstart student participation in the Social Media Marketing Challenge, which focuses on target market strategy and ad budget allocation across platforms.

DECA News

Celebrating 10 Years of Partnership with IE University

Sep 25, 2026

DECA is proud to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of its partnership with IE University - a decade of empowering emerging leaders to think globally, embrace innovation and pursue their ambitions.

Chapter Strategy

Turning New DECA Members Into Active Ones

Sep 25, 2026

Whether you're starting a brand-new DECA chapter or looking to strengthen your existing one, here are a few strategies that have made the biggest difference for ours.

Chapter Strategy

Top 10 Things Worth Your Money: Best Investments This DECA Season

Sep 25, 2026

As DECA season starts, students scramble to find the best ways to maximize their DECA preparation. While members struggle with homework and outside activities, it is hard to pick out the most useful investments. Here is a list of the top 10 things that are actually worth your money.

Chapter Strategy

Give Students a Business They Can Actually Run

Sep 24, 2026

Download a real hands-on entrepreneurship experience for students and a free lesson plan to go with it from DECA's partner, Spirit Box.

Career Insights

Join the Executive Officer Finance Career Exploration Webinar

Sep 24, 2026

Join your DECA Executive Officer team on October 13, 2026, at 7 PM EST for the first career exploration panel of the year!

Partners

Beyond the Storefront: Explore the Future of Retail, Marketing & Business

Sep 23, 2026

DECA advisors - apply now for an all-expense-paid trip to experience NRF NXT, NRF Foundation Honors and NRF Retail's Big Show in New York City.

Compete

Get Ready for Round One of the 2026 DECA Virtual Business Challenge

Sep 23, 2026

You won't want to miss the annual DECA Virtual Business Challenge! DECA VBC is an official competitive event free to high school members.

Conferences

DECA Announces Clint Pulver as #DECAPowerTrip Opening Session Speaker

Sep 22, 2026

Clint Pulver is an Emmy Award Winner, Hall of Fame Keynote Speaker, Author, ProDrummer, Helicopter Pilot, Speaker Coach, and Workforce Expert.

Career Insights

The Business of Back to School

Sep 22, 2026

Every August and September, over 54.4 million students attend school in the United States alone.

Compete

Competition Power Moves: Mastering Body Language

Dec 1, 2023

Effective body language can enhance your message, captivate your audience and leave a lasting impression. Let's explore the importance of proper body language when presenting and review pro tips to excel in DECA competition.

Chapter Strategy

DECA Scholarships: Your Path to Success

Dec 1, 2023

Applying for DECA scholarships is about more than just filling out forms and meeting requirements. In this article, we'll explore DECA scholarships from a different perspective, uncovering aspects people often overlook and touching on DECA’s various scholarships.

Leadership

Nurturing Leadership Legacies: Mentoring the Next Generation of Leaders

Dec 1, 2023

Leadership is not just about achieving personal success; it's about leaving a lasting impact on those who follow in your footsteps. This article will explore the importance of mentoring as a leadership legacy and discuss practical ways to implement effective mentoring practices.

Chapter Strategy

‘Tis The Holiday Season

Dec 1, 2023

As we slowly wrap up the year and reflect on everything we have accomplished, it is finally time to kick back and have some fun holiday celebrations in our chapters. In this article, check out some ways to make your next chapter meeting more festive!

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Determining Depreciation

Nov 27, 2023

Step into the role of an accountant for Part-Time Ski, a jet ski rental company located lakeside. The owner of the company wants you to determine depreciation of a piece of inventory and minimum required selling price.

Spotlights

North Dakota Collegiate Fall Leadership Conference

Nov 21, 2023

Our chapter at Mayville State recently went to the Fall Leadership Conference. While at the conference, we heard speakers talk about different aspects of leadership and what leadership skills can do for you.

Chapter Strategy

One Diamond: November 2023

Nov 21, 2023

Check out what you missed on the November 2023 #OneDiamond Call, hosted by Collegiate DECA's Executive Officer Team.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Special Rates for Groups

Nov 20, 2023

Step into the role of the sales manager at Hotel Orchid, a 400-room full-service hotel. The general manager wants you to create a special group rate.

College Success

Discover the Perfect Major and Career Path for You

Nov 15, 2023

Did you know the average person will have 12+ careers in their lifetime? While thousands of careers and college majors can prepare you for your future, picking a career and education path that works for you takes time and research.

Leadership

Traits of Successful Entrepreneurs

Nov 13, 2023

Successful entrepreneurs are self-aware individuals who cultivate these traits, allowing them to navigate the challenges and uncertainties of the entrepreneurial journey with resilience and determination.

Career Insights

Using Generative AI to Power Student Entrepreneurship

Nov 13, 2023

This article provides an overview of how Generative AI technologies like ChatGPT can be leveraged by student entrepreneurs while offering a balanced guide for navigating the entrepreneurial landscape with AI.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Increasing Sales by Adding New Services

Nov 13, 2023

Step into the role of the general manager at Madison Foods, a local grocery store in a city with 50,000 people. The owner of the store wants you to determine a new service to offer that will lead to increased sales.