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Choose Your ATL Adventure: DECA ICDC 2026 Attraction Ticket Options

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5 Takeaways from the IBM "Teaching AI With Confidence" Webinar

Mar 16, 2026

DECA and IBM team members recently sat down for a free webinar on practical ways to connect classroom learning to real careers and help students use AI thoughtfully, responsibly and creatively.

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Advisor Best Practice Spotlight of the Week: Jaclyn Tannazzo

Mar 16, 2026

Farmingdale DECA discovered that the key to sustainable fundraising was already within their community - through a strong partnership with their local Chamber of Commerce.

Case Study of the Week
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Case Study of the Week: Learning About Money Markets

Mar 16, 2026

Step into the role of the marketing manager at Local Bank, a bank located in a city of 40,000 people. The bank president wants you to create an informational flyer about money markets and the bank’s current promotion.

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National Retail Federation Foundation

Consumers Leaning into St. Patrick’s Day in 2026 as Holiday Spending Climbs

Mar 12, 2026

Consumers have been upping the ante on St. Patrick’s Day lately, with more coming out to celebrate over the past several years. Read on for more about plans for this year’s St. Patrick’s Day celebration, spending and more.

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Congratulations to DECA's 2025-26 Scholarship Recipients

Mar 10, 2026

DECA is pleased to announce the 2025-26 scholarship recipients. Each year, DECA and its corporate partners award over $200,000 in scholarships to DECA members. Congratulations to this year’s recipients!

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Lucky Charms: Tools Every DECA Member Needs to Succeed

Mar 4, 2026

Just like finding a four-leaf clover, success in DECA comes from having the right tools at your fingertips. Here are the "lucky charms" every DECA member should have in their toolbox to maximize their competitive edge.

Question of the Day
Professional Development
What is the primary reason many start-up businesses fail?
  • Owners do not stay current with technology and professional development.
  • Owners require employees to take aptitude tests when they are hired.
  • Owners tend to hire employees who have good references.
  • Owners do not have access to resources for professional development.
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2026 Advocacy Campaign Recipients Announced
Mar 16, 2026
Congratulations to DECA's 2025-26 Scholarship Recipients
Mar 10, 2026
Congratulations to the 2025-26 Knowledge Matters Digital Presentation Skills Challenge Winners
Mar 9, 2026
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Apply for the 2026 J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation Travel Scholarships

Applications are due by March 27, 2026

DECA News

Apply Now for the 2026 DECA Hotel Challenge Curriculum Grants

Applications are due by March 20, 2026

Chapter Strategy

Why CTE and DECA Advocacy Matters

DECA's Advocacy Campaign is due March 2, 2026

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You’re an Association Officer! Now What?

Asher Leventhal
High School Division President
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Go for Glass: Competition Tips from an ICDC Glass Winner

Cullen Watanuki
Central Region Vice President
Spotlights

Leading the Future: Celebrating Women in DECA for Women’s History Month

Hannah Heidari
North Atlantic Region Vice President
Conferences

Beyond Competition: The DECA ICDC Impact

Mason St. Jean
Southern Region Vice President
Chapter Strategy

Turning Ambition into Action: Smart Ways to Fundraise for ICDC

Praveena Mahendran
Western Region Vice President
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The DECA Drop Episode 5: Dear Newly Elected Association Officer
Mar 3, 2026
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Mar 3, 2026
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Mar 3, 2026
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IBM

5 Takeaways from the IBM "Teaching AI With Confidence" Webinar

Mar 16, 2026

DECA and IBM team members recently sat down for a free webinar on practical ways to connect classroom learning to real careers and help students use AI thoughtfully, responsibly and creatively.

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Intuit

DECA joins the Intuit Hour of Finance™ Challenge

Mar 6, 2026

Financial confidence opens doors. Join the DECA community in the Intuit Hour of Finance Challenge and bring one hour of engaging financial literacy to students nationwide.

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College Board

ICYMI: DECA + College Board: AP Business with Personal Finance Webinar

Feb 20, 2026

Learn how the new AP Business with Personal Finance course aligns with DECA’s mission and supports student development both in and out of the classroom, and hear from DECA advisors who are currently piloting project-based learning resources for the course.

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Going for Gold: The Mindset Behind the Medal

Mar 2, 2026

Alysa Liu's Olympic Gold win redefined what it means to compete under pressure. Her comeback shows how success is best found by following one’s own passions on one’s own terms. Let's look at how DECA competitors can learn from Alysa Liu!

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Leading the Future: Celebrating Women in DECA for Women’s History Month

Mar 1, 2026

Within DECA, celebrating women feels especially meaningful. Walk into any chapter meeting or conference, and you will see young women stepping forward as competitors, innovators, mentors and leaders.

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Celebrating Black Innovators During Black History Month

Feb 24, 2026

As Black History Month comes to a close, the celebration doesn’t have to. Learn more about influential inventors and entrepreneurs who have made daily life easier for consumers in the current market.

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