October 25, 2022
Are You Ready to Conquer Chapter Campaigns?
DECA's chapter campaigns are here to help you get the edge on your chapter's activities. Get engaged in your community and grow your membership by participating in four campaigns during DECA Month in November. Use the Chapter Campaign Guidebook to get started!
PROGRAM UPDATES
Get Ready for #DECAMonth

The #DECAMonth Social Media Challenge is back this November! Follow along with the calendar and find the perfect post for each day.
VBC Round One
Ends on Friday

You won't want to miss round one of the DECA Virtual Business Challenge! Competition continues through Friday, October 28.
DECA SBE Individual Certification Exam

The SBE individual certification study guide and exam have been updated. Members can achieve certification by completing an online exam.
As some associations have earlier deadlines, please consult your chartered
association advisor for your association’s initial membership deadline.
Submit a Professional Award Nomination

The DECA Inc. Professional Division Awards recognize individuals for outstanding and significant contributions to DECA. Nominations are due by November 1.
Sports & Entertainment Marketing Conference
Join us at the DECA SEM conference in Orlando this February as theme parks and entertainment venues become living classrooms. Register by December 1.
Register for DECA CRLC in Milwaukee

Central Region DECA members are invited to DECA Fest in Milwaukee from December 9-11. Contact your chartered association advisor to learn more and register.
DECA NEWS
Spotlight on Customer Service

What is customer service, and how can your members start developing the critical skills needed for their future careers? Experts from Chick-fil-A, Men's Wearhouse, Publix and Walgreens share their thoughts.
Join the October New Advisor Chat

Need help getting started as a DECA chapter advisor? Join our next monthly DECA New Advisor Chat on October 26 at 5:00 PM ET.
Shop DECA Flash Sale: Stadium Cups

For one week only, DECA stadium cups are $1 each! As a bonus, buy 30 or more stadium cups for your chapter, and you'll receive 10 free.
Unique SBEs: Banks and Credit Unions

These two gold-certified, non-traditional SBEs are switching things up by providing their schools access to banks and credit unions.
PARTNER NEWS
Whataburger is Growing

New markets. New states. New restaurants. As we expand into Kansas City, Nashville, Memphis and beyond, we are looking for future leaders!
Your Members' Path to Success

Many of today's public and private sector leaders in management, business, science, engineering and technology got their start with Army ROTC—so can your members! Click below for more information on full-tuition scholarships and Army ROTC programs at universities near you.
CASE STUDY OF THE WEEK
Using Research in Halloween Merchandising

Step into the role of the director of merchandising and operations for Fright Night Costumes, a chain of pop-up retail stores that specializes in Halloween costumes and decor. The vice president wants you to analyze new research information and decide how the stores should change current inventory.
UPCOMING EVENTS