5 Steps to Start an SBE

From conducting market research to creating a business plan, SBEs serve as effective educational tools to prepare students for college and career readiness.

The Benefits of Operating an SBE

Operating a School-Based Enterprise offers an excellent opportunity for DECA members to learn practical business skills and prepare for college and careers.

SBE Instructional Units and Lesson Plans

School-based enterprise instructional units correspond with the 10 instructional standards and performance indicators of the chapter certification program.

Register Now for Round One of VBC

Registration opens today for round one of the DECA Virtual Business Challenge (VBC) from Knowledge Matters!

DECA Pumpkin Contest is Back

It's time to get your DECA chapter together for a spooky chapter meeting to create your winning DECA pumpkins.

One DECA Call: Tonight

Join the One DECA Call with the Executive Officer team tonight at 8:30 PM ET to talk about chapter campaigns and prepping for DECA Month.

#DECASEM in Orlando, FL

Learn from industry professionals at DECA’s Sports and Entertainment Marketing Conference. Registration is now open.

#DECAICDC in Anaheim, CA

The 2024 ICDC registration guide is now available. Join other DECA members and experience the difference at the biggest event of the year. 

#DECAELS in Nashville, TN

DECA leaders will engage in an array of educational programs to empower them to lead the upcoming year. July 12-14, 2024 in Nashville.

• October 2-6 - DECA SBE Week
• October 3 - Virtual Business Challenge Registration Opens
• October 3 - One DECA Call
• October 13 - ACTE CareerTech VISION Advanced Registration Deadline
• October 13-16 - MBA Conclave Curriculum & Teaching Conference | Denver, CO
• October 17-27 - Virtual Business Challenge Round 1
• October 18 - The Ultimate DECA Power Trip Registration Due
• October 25 - New Advisor Chat