Business Partners

"Over the past four years of owning and operating a small business, I can honestly say my extensive involvement in DECA is the direct catalyst that has driven my business to its current success. DECA has provided me over a lifetime the skills, knowledge, and resources I needed to be a successful small business owner through their competitions, leadership training, and classroom academics. Having been a DECA member in high school, national competition participant/winner, Collegiate DECA member, and a Marketing teacher, I can truly attest to the impact DECA  can have on your professional career." 

- Brian Thompson, VA DECA Alumni 

Owner and Operator I.K. Catering

 

Who     Virginia DECA is looking for business partners to help support our 208
chapters and 13,500 members. Parents, employers and alumni are all key
components of our Virginia DECA network.

What    Support.  Support comes through many different avenues.   We are looking
for judges, mentors, guest speakers, advisory board members or financial
help.

When   The State Leadership Conference is held in March and we will be looking
     for over 200 judges to help choose the most qualified students for the
     International Career Development Conference. Chapters need help the 
     entire school year and VA DECA can help connect you to chapters in your
     area.

Where   Virginia DECA has chapters in every corner of the state.  Our main
      conference is held in Norfolk, VA. 

Why      Virginia DECA's mission is to Prepare emergining leaders and
     entrepreneurs in Marketing, Finance, Hospitality and Management. 
             We need YOUR support to execute a strong DECA program. 

     One of DECA's Guiding Principles is to Connect to Business. 

     In DECA we believe partnerships with businesses at local and broader
levels provide DECA members realistic insight into industry and promote
meaningful, relevant learning.