October 5, 2021
VBC Registration Begins Today
Register your students for round one of the DECA Virtual Business Challenge.
The VBC is an official competitive event free to high school DECA members and hosted by Knowledge Matters. The event includes eight unique tracks and offers over $20,000 in scholarship money. Round one begins on October 19, 2021.
PROGRAM UPDATES
District-Level Instructional Areas

DECA provides the primary instructional area(s) assessed in each of the district-level role-play scenarios to help your members prepare for competition.
DECA SBE Week Begins on Monday

This year's #DECASBEWeek begins on Monday, October 11. Show off your school-based enterprise by sharing photos or videos that correspond to each daily theme.
A Student Guide to Mastering Role-plays

Your members may have heard you mention them and they've seen them on sample events, but what exactly are performance indicators and why are they so important?
Chapter Campaign Submissions Open

The DECA Chapter Campaign webpage has been updated with submission links and
step-by-step instructions for the current year.
FIDM Entrepreneur of Tomorrow Challenge

Have your members show off their entrepreneurial spirit by proposing a new product idea and they could qualify to attend DECA's ICDC.
DECA Lead4Change Challenge

Members can sharpen their leadership skills by submitting a community service project through the Lead4Change Challenge.
DECA NEWS
The DECA Pumpkin Contest Is Now Open

It's time to pick your pumpkins! DECA's annual pumpkin contest is underway. The competition includes four categories to show off your creative masterpieces.
10 Things You May Now Know about DECA Direct

How well do you know DECA Direct Online? Check out these ten cool features and benefits to help you get the most out of the site.
Celebrate National Principals Month

National Principals Month is an opportunity to celebrate and honor our principals for their visionary leadership, support of DECA and pursuit of success for each student.
UPCOMING CONFERENCES
Western Region Leadership Conference

November 18-20, 2021
Scottsdale, AZ
The Ultimate DECA Power Trip

November 19-21, 2021
Boston, MA
Sports & Entertainment Marketing Conference

February 2-6, 2022
Orlando, FL
PARTNER NEWS
Learn the Basics of Design Thinking

Take advantage of Intuit’s design thinking methodology, Design for Delight - Level 1 course online! The free course is asynchronous and will occur over six to eight weeks with a total eight-hour time commitment. It's not too late to join!
Business + Technology at RIT

Follow your passions with technology-focused business degrees for in-demand careers. Get real-world experience with paid co-op/internships. Ask about our DECA scholarship and classroom resources for DECA chapters. Inquire to get free Saunders GEAR.
Evolving Education for a Changing World

Passionate about business management, finance, or marketing? Gain leadership skills and real-world experience while earning your associate degree. Explore University of Cincinnati’s 100% online associate business degree programs. 
CASE STUDY OF THE WEEK
Credit Card Ethics in the Workplace

Step into the role of human resources and operations director at Braxton Productions, a company that provides event production services. The president of the company has asked you to determine if an employee’s actions are ethical, how to respond, and how to communicate process changes to staff.
UPCOMING EVENTS