Collegiate DECA’s Engage Conference challenges Collegiate DECA members to understand their career interests, skills and experiences, and empower them to stand out from the competition. On Friday, Collegiate DECA members will have the opportunity to attend a business tour of a thriving Minneapolis business.
After conference registration closes on October 1st, members will be emailed with a link to sign up for their EduTOUR. Members can only sign up for one EduTOUR and all tours are first come, first serve. Be sure to provide your email during registration to guarantee your selection.
This year's tours are in the business, finance, marketing and hospitality fields.
Mall of America
Since opening its doors in 1992, Mall of America has revolutionized the shopping experience of tens of millions of visitors a year. A leader in retail, entertainment and attractions, Mall of America is one of the top tourist destinations in the country and is known around the world.
Get behind-the-scenes peeks at how Mall of America and Nickelodeon Universe amusement park work – plus countless details that only insiders know, anecdotes from over the decades + exciting previews of what’s to come.
Midtown Global Market
Midtown Global Market has over 32 locally-owned businesses, and has gained national attention as a vibrant, cultural market where communities gather in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Midtown Global Market is a space where entrepreneurs can bring their business dreams into a reality. The Market has a specific mission. An important part of our goal is to help the entrepreneurs and small businesses succeed in operating. Additionally, all events at the Midtown Global Market are free of charge. We believe this is in line with serving the community by providing a low barrier to family-friendly activities and experiences.
Minnesota Twins and Target Field
Explore Target Field – rated a Top 10 MLB stadium experience. Behind every sports team that plays on the field, there is a second Team behind the Team working to make each game a success. From the general manager to the grounds crew, trainers and ushers, nearly 2,000 employees are needed to produce a Major League Baseball game.
Open Book
Open Book is a community gathering place dedicated to diverse and dynamic creativity, conversation and collaboration rooted in the literary and book arts.
Brought together by a relentless commitment to the literary arts community and the need for a sustainable home, The Loft Literary Center, Milkweed Editions and Minnesota Center for Book Arts overcame strategic and financial challenges to open their doors in 2000. Open Book helped revitalize a neighborhood and continues to ignite the imagination of all who visit.
U.S. Bank Stadium
It’s more than just a tour – it’s a backstage pass to the home of the Minnesota Vikings, NCAA Men's Final Four, the Summer X Games, and Super Bowl LII.
U.S. Bank Stadium tours give you a behind-the-scenes look at the inner workings of the Stadium.U.S. Bank Stadium is not just a location, but an epicenter of excitement, opportunity, and Minnesota pride.
Piper Sandler
Piper Sandler Companies (NYSE: PIPR) is a leading investment bank serving clients in the U.S. and internationally. At Piper Sandler, we help clients Realize the Power of Partnership. Through a distinct combination of independent thinking, candid counsel, focused expertise and empowered employees, we deliver integrity, insight and impact to each and every relationship.
We transcend transactions to define possibilities — enabling clients to achieve their short-term goals while realizing their long-term vision. Founded in 1895, the firm is headquartered in Minneapolis with offices across the United States and in London, Aberdeen, Munich and Hong Kong.
W Minneapolis - The Foshay
W Minneapolis - The Foshay is a 229 room luxury hotel in downtown Minneapolis infused with art deco style, urban chic and vibrant décor. Our newly renovated, pet-friendly hotel rooms offer a contemporary style, high-tech features and signature amenities.
Our top downtown Minneapolis hotel will ignite your senses with 360-degree views from our 30th Floor Observation Deck and thrill your palate with distinctive fare from our hotel restaurants. Explore the city's most celebrated attractions, including Target Field, US Bank Stadium, Orchestra Hall, Minneapolis Convention Center and nearby St. Paul, MN. Elevate your expectations in 7,000 square feet of dynamic event space, masterfully designed for meetings, weddings and social affairs. Punctuate an unforgettable day with inventive cocktails at our 1920s-style Prohibition Bar on the 27th floor or mingle and dance in our popular Living Room. Enhanced by our WHATEVER/WHENEVER service, our historic hotel offers the ultimate experience in the historic Foshay.
MONO
MONO is a design-driven advertising & branding agency that invents and reinvents brands and businesses. Our belief in the power of simplicity and design-thinking is how we focus and reshape the brands and businesses we work with.
How we make them more disciplined and efficient. How we unlock their potential to connect with the right consumers in the right ways. How we create work that defies conventions and grows their businesses.
We work with a curated list of brave clients who are ready to break through category conventions. Although we work across a broad set of industries, we have built deep expertise in retail, consumer packaged goods, entertainment, fashion, sport, automotive, and health and wellness.
Barcelona Wine Bar
Barcelona Wine Bar is a Spanish tapas restaurant group with two dozen locations nationwide. The menu features seasonal, chef-driven dishes with bold flavors and unique specialties from Spain. The food is inspired by market fresh cuisine, like you would find in the food stalls of the Boqueria Market in Barcelona or Central Market in Valencia.
Additional tours will be added up until the registration date.
