February 14, 2023
Amazon and INTA Unreal Campaign Challenge

The Amazon and INTA Unreal Campaign Challenge provides the opportunity for students to speak directly to their peers about the dangers of counterfeit products. Video submissions are due by February 17, 2023.
PROGRAM UPDATES
Do You Have a Future Executive Officer?

The DECA executive officer candidate application deadline is fast approaching! Learn what it takes for members to apply by March 4, 2023.
Non-Competitive Stock Market Game

Test your students investing skills! The SIFMA Foundation is offering a non-competitive Stock Market Game open now through April 21, 2023.
Congratulations to 2023 Certified SBEs

DECA is excited to announce the chapters that have earned School-based Enterprise Certification for the 2022-2023 academic year.
VBC Round 2 ICDC Qualifiers

DECA congratulates finalist teams in the second round of the 2022-2023 Virtual Business Challenge (VBC) advancing to final competition during DECA ICDC.
One DECA Call Rescheduled

Encourage your members to join the next #OneDECA Call on February 20, 2023 at
8:30 p.m. ET to discuss CTE Month and learn about advocacy at the chapter level.
Taking Stock with Teens Spring Survey

The "Taking Stock with Teens" survey is now live and ready to use in your classroom. Help us gauge brand preferences among teens by sharing the survey with your students.
DECA NEWS
Motivation from Iconic Super Bowl Slogan

In the sports and entertainment world, it does not get any bigger than winning the Super Bowl in front of millions around the world.
The Essential Guide for Virtual Advocacy

Need ideas for CTE Month? Use these tips to help set up a virtual advocacy visit with public policymakers as you advocate for DECA.
A Look Back at the SEM Conference

Over 800 DECA members participated in the Sports and Entertainment Marketing Conference in Orlando. Here's a peek at what went down.
DECA ICDC
Tentative Schedule
 
Download the updated tentative ICDC schedule, including competitive events, emerging leader series, election activities and more.
Travel Discounts

Ready for the road to Orlando? DECA has arranged special discounts for airfare and rental cars for those attending the 2023 DECA ICDC.
Judge Recruitment

Do you have professional connections willing to volunteer during ICDC? Encourage them to sign-up as a competition judge!
PARTNER NEWS
Anderson Business Advisors

Interested in how to structure a business? Check out Anderson Business Advisors’ articles on business structures for help both in competition and in your entrepreneurial endeavors.
Barney Cultivates Emerging Leaders

The Barney School of Business has the only Collegiate DECA chapter in Connecticut. Our members have the opportunity to attend local and international conferences, judge in high school competitions and network with fellow leaders.
CASE STUDY OF THE WEEK
In-N-Out East Coast Strategy

Since 1948, there hasn’t been a single In-n-Out Burger east of the Mississippi. But in 2023, the burger joint announced its new Eastern HQ in Nashville, TN, and said it will open stores on the East Coast by 2026. The beloved animal fries creator is taking a strategic, financial, and brand risk that it can maintain its secret sauce while expanding beyond its Western reputation.
UPCOMING EVENTS