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Five Fall Marketing Trends Every Chapter Can Use
From back-to-school shopping and football season to Halloween and the countdown to the holidays, businesses know consumers are ready for something new. Here are five marketing trends you'll see this fall - and how your DECA chapter can put them into action.
Case Study of the Week: Making All Customers Happy
Assume the role of the assistant manager for VILLAGE LANES, a local bowling alley with 20 lanes. The manager wants you to decide how to schedule league bowling, open bowling and birthday parties.
Activate Your Chapter Early for Exclusive Competitive Event Resources
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 in the DECA Stock Market Game
DECA members are invited to participate in the DECA Stock Market Game (SMG) beginning on September 8, 2026.
Be the NEXT BIG THING with the 2026-2027 Chapter Campaigns
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: Rainy Days And Ice Cream
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.
SBE Chapter Certifications are Due January 14, 2027
The chapter certification guidelines and competition guidelines for the 2026-2027 school year are now available.
13 Things Every Advisor Should Know for 2026-2027
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: Inspecting An Ethical Dilemma In Finance
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.
Finding Your DECA Niche
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.
Now Open: Advisor Best Practice of the Week Nominations
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.
Bring Tech Skills to Life in Just 15–20 Minutes
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.
4 Tips for Summer Job and Internship Success
For many students, finding a summer job, career-defining internship or even a well-paid career can be challenging, and the current job market does not make it any easier. Additionally, some students are enduring the nightmare of having their internship or a job offer revoked, while others are shifting to working remotely.
Using Zoom to Unlock New Learning Opportunities
It’s safe to say that 2020 has thrown just about everyone for a loop. Like many educators, Sharon Cutler, a 15-year DECA chapter advisor and teacher at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, FL, has been looking for unique ways to engage her students through distance learning.
Mastering Virtual Interviews
A hiring manager emails to tell you they'd like you to interview for your dream position -- virtually. Now what? Watch this video to help you master your next virtual interview.
Tips for Acing Finals while Social Distancing
While finals this year will likely be accompanied by new challenges, that doesn’t mean they should be feared! Follow the steps below to ace your upcoming final exams with confidence.
DECA Recognizes National Advisory Board Members' Years of Service
Congratulations to several outstanding National Advisory Board partners for reaching new milestones of service to DECA.
Watch Now: Emerging Professional Conversations
Engage in a conversation with former DECA Inc. executive officers turned emerging professionals. Learn how they leveraged their DECA experience to earn success in college and their careers. Watch now.
Collegiate DECA Honors Advisors for Years of Service
The DECA Inc. Years of Service Award is presented to individuals who have shown outstanding and continued service to the organization and its mission. Thank you to these long-time advisors for their years of service to Collegiate DECA.
Watch Now: Executive Mentor Roundtable
Learn what it takes to become a successful business professional from a roundtable of accomplished executives in each of these career areas. Watch now.
Watch Now: Leadership Lessons from Geekdom
Learn about the quirky subcultures and communities born out of the fixation of various interests, uncover the powerful success behaviors geeks exhibit, and find practical guidance as an emerging leader and how to tap into strengths in your teams. Watch now.
Introducing the 2020-2021 Collegiate DECA Executive Officer Team
Congratulations to the newly-elected 2020-2021 Collegiate DECA Executive Officer Team! The team is eager to represent all Collegiate DECA members and will quickly begin work on their goals and objectives for the year ahead.
Collegiate DECA 2019-2020 Stock Market Game Session 2 Top Competitors
DECA congratulates the following top-ranking teams who participated in the second session of the Collegiate DECA Stock Market Game.
Calming Competition Day Nerves
Already thinking ahead to your next DECA competition? Despite all the preparation in the world, it’s hard not to feel nervous when you step into the exam room or begin solving the case study! Here are some tips to enter your next competition with confidence.
