1. Career Development Conference
Description of Events

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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.

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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)

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. 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