September 6, 2022
Activate Your Chapter for Exclusive Benefits
Submit at least 10 student members and one chapter advisor by September 30, 2022, and receive a digital download of the 2022 Principles of Business Administration Events preparation materials and the 2022 Business Administration Core Association Exam for your chapter.
PROGRAM UPDATES
Watch: New Advisor Monthly Chat

Need help getting started as a DECA chapter advisor? Watch August's New Advisor Chat on-demand for tips and advice.
Stock Market Game Begins Soon

DECA members are invited to participate in the DECA Stock Market Game which kicks off on September 12.
Taking Stock with Teens Survey

Share the Piper Sandler "Taking Stock with Teens" Fall survey with your students by September 16.
Get the Edge on Chapter Campaigns

Encourage students to engage your community and grow membership by participating in one or more of DECA’s five chapter campaigns.
Join September's One DECA Call Next Week

Encourage your members to join the #OneDECA Call on September 12 at 8:30 p.m. ET for chapter fundraising and sponsorship tips.
MBA Conclave + DECA Amped

Mark your calendars for two incredible professional development experiences in one from September 30-October 3 in Minneapolis.
DECA CHALLENGES
FIDM Entrepreneur of Tomorrow Challenge

Demonstrate your entrepreneurial spirit by proposing a new product idea and you could qualify to attend DECA's ICDC.
MDA Disability Is Diversity Challenge

Create a Disability Is Diversity presentation highlighting the obstacles of navigating an educational environment with differing abilities.
NPCF Social Impact Leader of Tomorrow

Demonstrate your creativity by producing the next big cause marketing idea for the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation (NPCF).
UPCOMING CONFERENCES
Explore the Big Apple with
DECA's New York Experience

It’s the concrete jungle where dreams are made, and the city becomes the living classroom for DECA members as they explore marketing, finance, fashion, hospitality and so much more! The registration guide is now available.
The Ultimate DECA Power Trip

November 11-13
Washington D.C. Area
Western Region Leadership Conference

November 17-20
Anaheim, CA
Central Region Leadership Conference

December 9-11
Milwaukee, WI
HELPFUL RESOURCES
DECA Guide

From chapter strategy and competitive events to advisor resources, the DECA Guide has everything you need.
Membership Video

Watch the 2022-2023 DECA membership video and share it on your chapter's social media channels.
Recruitment Toolkit

Use DECA's #GetTheEdge Membership Recruitment Toolkit to boost your chapter's recruitment efforts this fall.
Submit Articles to DECA Direct

We want to hear from you! DECA Direct Online is a platform for sharing highlights, resources and tips from members and chapters across the globe.
PARTNER NEWS
Flexible Scheduling

Whataburger provides flexible hours for students with busy schedules allowing them to work when they want. Flexible hours also provide Family Members with the opportunity to pick up additional hours and receive weekly pay.
Do You Have an Entrepreneurial Spirit?

Learn about great opportunities to foster that spirit with Anderson's founding partner, Toby Mathis. Anderson supports DECA 100%. Click the video to learn more.
Learn as You Earn

Join our team as a Pharmacy Technician/Pharm Tech Apprentice. We’ll provide on-the-job training and pay for your national certification exam. You’ll get the tools and support you need to move your career forward, and we can’t wait to you see how far you can go!
New DECA Role-Play Series

DECA has partnered with BusinessU to create a new Role-Play Prep Series! “DECA At The Bell” is an interactive, video-based series. It includes role-play prompts aligned to Performance Indicators. DATB launches later this month, and is free to all DECA advisors. Stay tuned!
CASE STUDY OF THE WEEK
Best Brand for Mixed-use Space

Step into the role of director of brand management guest relations for Weller International, a hospitality company that manages and franchises several brands of hotel properties. The senior vice president has asked you to determine which brands should be used in a new mixed-use project space.
UPCOMING EVENTS