Career Development Conference Description of Events

Principles of Business Management and Administration Principles Events: Top 3 From District Advance to State All entail one content interview and a 100 question multiple choice test Interview, 10 minutes to prep, 7 minutes to present All participants are 1st year DECA members Principles of Business Management and Administration Principles of Finance Principles of Hospitality and Tourism Principles of Marketing

Finance Cluster Marketing Cluster Series Events: The Top 4 from District Advance to State All entail one role play and a 100 question multiple choice test Role play 10 minutes to prep, 7 minutes to present Finance Cluster Accounting Applications Business Finance Marketing Cluster Apparel and Accessories Automotive Services Marketing Business Services Food Marketing Marketing Communications Retail Merchandising Sports and Entertainment Marketing

Hospitality and Tourism Cluster Series Events: The Top 4 from District Advance to State All entail one role play and a 100 question multiple choice test Role play 10 minutes to prep, 7 minutes to present Hospitality and Tourism Cluster Hotel and Lodging Mgmt. Quick Serve Restaurant Mgmt. Restaurant and Food Service Mgmt. Business Mgmt. Cluster Human Resource Mgmt.

Business Operations Research Events Directly to State Topic for 2017: The Development or enhancement of a social, local, mobile (SoLoMo) strategy. (geo-location technology, mobile apps, maneuverability) 1-3 participants, 30 pages max, 15 minutes presentation to judge(s) Manuals are pre-screened, the Top 10 are announced at mini-awards on Friday of State Competition. The Top 10 manuals present to the judge(s) on Saturday. Business Services HR, IT, personal and contracted services Buying and Merchandising Retailers and wholesalers providing consumer goods Finance Banks, credit unions, accounting/investment/other financial businesses Hospitality and Tourism Hotels, restaurants, and tourism-related businesses Sports and Entertainment Businesses that conduct sporting and/or entertainment events

Fashion Merchandising Promotion Plan Participating Events: Top 3 From District Advance to State 1-3 participants, 100 question multiple choice exam (Marketing Cluster), 11 page max manual, 20 minute presentation to judge Advertising Campaign Any length (time frame for duration) for a real product, service, company, or business Fashion Merchandising Promotion Plan Seasonal plan, using apparel and accessory items only, for a retail store, presenting to the store manager Sports and Entertainment Promotion Plan Seasonal plan, for a sports and/or entertainment company, presenting to the company manager

Start –Up Business Plan Top 3 Advance to State 1 participant, 11 page max manual, 20 minute presentation No test Proposed new product/service Outline of areas to be addressed Problem Markets Revenue streams Cost structure Key metrics Competitive advantage

Other Entrepreneurship Events Independent Business Plan - Team of 1-3 (30 pages) International Business - Team of 1-3 (30 pages) Business Growth Plan - Team of 1-3 (30 pages) Franchise Business Plan - Individual (30 pages)

Professional Selling and Consulting Events Top 3 Advance to State 1 participant, 100 Question multiple choice test, 20 minute presentation to judge Hospitality and Tourism Selling You are a salesperson for a destination management company (DMC). A non-profit meeting manager is planning a four day meeting for its 25 person board of directors in a downtown hotel. However, the meeting manager has asked your DMC to arrange for VIP airport transfers and three nights of entertainment that takes advantage of the city’s unique culture.

Professional Selling and Consulting Events Top 3 Advance to State 1 participant, 100 Question multiple choice test, 20 minute presentation to judge Professional Selling You are a sales representative of a drone technologies firm. A local real estate agent has scheduled a meeting with you because he/she has a desire to utilize drones to help his/her real estate business and wants to learn how your firm’s products and services can be beneficial to his/her business.

Professional Selling and Consulting Events Top 3 Advance to State 1 participant, 100 Question multiple choice test, 20 minute presentation to judge Financial Consulting : You are a financial consultant. A client has scheduled a meeting with you because he/she is looking to purchase or lease a new car. The client would like for you to share the pros and cons of both purchasing and leasing and make a recommendation that will have the most positive financial impact.

Personal Financial Literacy: Top 3 Advance to State 100 question multiple choice exam over financial literacy Role play scenario (Jump$tart Coalition resources) Financial responsibility and decision making Planning and money management Risk management and insurance Income and careers Credit and debt Saving and investing