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Watch Now: DECA's 2024-2025 Membership Video
Check out DECA's 2024-2025 membership video to help your chapter show students why joining DECA empowers members to Be The One who makes a difference.

Case Study of the Week: Fighting a Dupe
Step into the role of the owner of Heart Rate, an affordable brand of athletic wear. Your business partner wants you to determine whether or not to offer a new product as a “dupe” of a more expensive luxury brand.

Choosing Your Competitive Event
Choosing the right DECA event is key to your success. Evaluate your skills, seek advice and try practice scenarios to find the perfect match for an exciting and rewarding DECA experience!

Discover More About Puerto Rico DECA
DECA Puerto Rico is the local representation of the international organization DECA, which focuses on preparing students for college and careers through practical competencies and the development of leadership skills.

Leadership Lessons from DECA: Growing as a Student Leader
Leadership in DECA has been an incredible journey of growth and learning. The experiences and lessons I’ve gained have shaped me as a leader and prepared me for future endeavors.

Summer of DECA Quest with Syosset DECA
This summer, DECA members worldwide have been participating in a special GooseChase scavenger hunt where chapters can share their summer highlights and goals for their DECA chapter this upcoming school year.

The Business of the Olympics
The Olympics. An event, a competition, a show. While millions tune in to the most prestigious athletic contests in the world, few can see the business behind the scenes. This article will delve into the business side of the Olympics, from margins to media.

This Is How We Do DECA: Advisor Basic Training Series
Join us for the brand new This Is How We Do DECA: Advisor Basic Training series, designed for brand new or newer DECA chapter advisors looking for an overview of the year to come.

Be The One with 2024-2025 Chapter Campaigns
The 2024-2025 DECA Chapter Campaigns are here to help you Be The One! Participating in the chapter campaigns encourages DECA members to engage with their community and grow membership.

2024-2025 SBE Chapter Certification Guidelines Available Now
The SBE chapter certification guidelines and competition guidelines for the 2024-2025 school year are now available.

Recruit, Retain, Repeat: Strategies for Maintaining Chapter Memberships
DECA is poised to reach record membership levels yet again. Establishing a strong support framework is crucial to maintaining this growth and effectively nurturing new chapters. Here is how you can foster retention and create a lasting impact.

Engaging with High School Member Video Calls
Discover ways to stay engaged this year through the High School Executive Officer team’s One DECA, President's Council and Regional Call series.

The Path to Success in Collegiate DECA
Whether you’re a seasoned competitor or a newcomer curious about what DECA could offer you, taking those steps forward can provide limitless opportunities and endless possibilities for you in Collegiate DECA.

The Importance of Culture
Whether your chapter has been around for ten years or you're just starting out, it's important to be intentional about creating culture. As your DECA chapter jumps back into the school year, consider how this interview can apply directly to your chapter's culture.

Case Study of the Week: Staying Connected after an Acquisition
Step into the role of the owner of Honeysuckle Faire. After 20 years of growing Honeysuckle Faire, you decided it was time to exit the company. Executives at Spring Made have offered you four options to stay connected to Honeysuckle Faire once the acquisition is final.

One Diamond: August 2023
Check out what you missed on the August 2023 #OneDiamond Call, hosted by Collegiate DECA's Executive Officer Team.

The #DECAATTProject Provides Impactful Mentorship Opportunities
Through a decade-long collaboration with AT&T, the #DECAATTProject continues to prepare students for life after high school by providing AT&T mentors and college and career readiness experiences.

Case Study of the Week: Determining Payback Period
Step into the role of the financial analyst for Red Shield Insurance Company. The vice president of finance has hired you to perform an analysis and determine the payback period for a potential investment.

Increase Sales and Cultivate Customers with a Successful Marketing Campaign
In today's fast-paced and highly competitive business landscape, a successful marketing campaign can boost brand awareness, generate leads, increase sales and cultivate a loyal customer base. However, achieving such success requires careful planning, strategic thinking and a deep understanding of your target audience.

Watch the #CDECAICDC 2024 Promo Video
Get the edge at the biggest event of the year – The Collegiate DECA International Career Development Conference hosted in Austin, Texas on April 20-23, 2024.

Case Study of the Week: How to Bring Tourists to Cats?
Step into the role of director of marketing for Prairie Town Cat Sanctuary. The executive director wants you to determine how to integrate better customer service practices to increase the number of daily visitors.

Collegiate DECA Chapter Leadership Guidebook: Your Chapter’s Guide to Success
The new Collegiate DECA Chapter Leadership Guide is your "one-stop shop" for important resources and year-round information to help you Experience the Difference in your chapter this year.

Watch Now: DECA's 2023-2024 Membership Video
Get ready to Experience DECA! Check out DECA's 2023-2024 membership video to help your chapter show why the DECA experience is one of a kind during recruitment.

Case Study of the Week: Digital Deals to Gain New Customers
Step into the role of director of client relations for Digideals. The president wants you to choose one or two business types and then create a marketing plan that will be presented to the businesses to persuade them to partner with Digideals.