September 14, 2021
PROGRAM UPDATES
Final Week of the Fall Teen Survey

Time is running out! Share the Piper Sandler "Taking Stock with Teens" survey with your students by September 17 as an introduction to real world marketing research.
Plan Ahead for
New Member Week

Beginning on September 27, DECA is shining a spotlight on our newest members with New Member Week. This week is a chance for us to meet the new faces in your DECA chapter.
DECA Scholarship Portal Now Open

DECA's scholarship program provides over $200,000 in scholarships each year. The scholarship portal is now open and ready to accept your students' applications.
Chapter Campaigns Guidebook Available

Start your year by using the Chapter Campaign Guidebook to navigate DECA's five campaigns, including the new Ethical Leadership Campaign.
Explore the FIDM Challenge Guidelines

The FIDM Entrepreneur of Tomorrow Challenge asks members to create a four-minute video pitch for a new product concept.
Activate your Chapter by September 30

Activate your chapter with at least 10 members by September 30 to receive a free download of competition preparation resources.
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
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CASE STUDY OF THE WEEK
How to Best Invest Resources in a Successful Start-up

You are the partner of an entrepreneur that started Gleam, a mobile app that provides car washing services at customers’ homes or places of work. The entrepreneur is unsure how to best use the additional funding. That's where you come in!
UPCOMING EVENTS