THRIVE ON INNOVATION + YOUR IDEAS
Our diverse membership is driven by innovation, competence, integrity and teamwork — our attributes and values that draw upon our greatest assets — academically prepared, community oriented, professionally responsible, experienced leaders. Equipped with knowledge and experiences, DECA members are ready to THRIVE in their chapters, schools, communities and careers. THRIVE challenges energized DECA members to succeed vigorously as they prepare for college and careers. This is your opportunity to thrive personally, thrive as a chapter and thrive as an association. Use this insiders’ guide to get a jump start on 2012-2013. HOW WILL YOU THRIVE THIS YEAR?
NEW COMPETITIVE EVENTS
In an economy that is fueling entrepreneurship, DECA is excited to offer two new entrepreneurship events. Unleash your ideas in DECA’s Entrepreneurship Innovation Plan Event that challenges you to conduct idea generation and opportunity recognition to take advantage of market opportunities to start a new business. Already a business owner and looking for a way for your company to flourish? The Entrepreneurship - Growing Your Existing Business Event involves the idea generation and strategy development needed to grow an existing business. This event is only for DECA members who currently own and operate their own business. The H&R Block Dollars and Sense Challenge will become an official competitive event, and DECA will introduce the Virtual Business Challenge — Restaurant Management in 2012-2013.
CORPORATE PARTNER CHALLENGES
Your ideas are important, so why not put them to good use? You might even earn major recognition and travel opportunities! Be sure to check out DECA’s Corporate Partner Challenges debuting this summer on DECA’s website. All it takes is an outstanding idea and video presentation.
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