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Presentation 9-10 MGMT Team (1-3) Project/Presentation District, State, National View Event Introduction to Business Procedures 9-10 MGMT Individual Objective Test District, State, National View Event Introduction to FBLA 9-10 FBLA Individual Objective Test District, State, National View Event Introduction to Information Technology 9-10 IT Individual Objective Test District, State, National View Event Introduction to Marketing Concepts 9-10 MKTG Individual Objective Test District, State, National View Event Introduction to Parliamentary Procedure 9-10 21ST Individual Objective Test District, State, National View Event Introduction to Programming 9-10 IT Team (1-3) Project/Presentation State, National View Event Introduction to Public Speaking 9-10 21ST Individual Speech District, State, National View Event Introduction to Retail & Merchandising 9-10 MKTG Individual Objective Test District, State, National View Event Introduction to Social Media Strategy 9-10 MKTG Team (1-3) Project/Presentation District, State, National View Event Introduction to Supply Chain Management 9-10 MKTG Individual Objective Test District, State, National View Event Job Interview 9-12 21ST Individual Interview District, State, National View Event Journalism 9-12 COMM Individual Objective Test District, State, National View Event Local Chapter Annual Business Report 9-12 MGMT Chapter (1-3) Report/Presentation State, National View Event Local Chapter Exhibit 9-12 COMM Chapter (1-3) Project/Presentation State View Event Management Information Systems 9-12 IT Team (1-3) Objective Test/Presentation District, State, National View Event Marketing 9-12 MKTG Team (1-3) Objective Test/Presentation District, State, National View Event Mobile Application Development 9-12 IT Team (1-3) Project/Presentation District, State, National View Event NLC Pin Design & Promotion 9-12 MKTG Team (1-3) Project State View Event NLC T-Shirt Design & Promotion 9-12 MKTG Team (1-3) Project State View Event Network Design 9-12 IT Team (1-3) Objective Test/Presentation District, State, National View Event Networking Infrastructures 9-12 IT Individual Objective Test District, State, National View Event Organizational Leadership 9-12 GOV Individual Objective Test District, State, National View Event Parliamentary Procedure 9-12 21ST Team (4-5) Objective Test/Presentation District, State, National View Event Personal Finance 9-12 FIN Individual Objective Test District, State, National View Event Project Management 9-12 MGMT Individual Objective Test District, State, National View Event Public Administration & Management 9-12 GOV Individual Objective Test District, State, National View Event Public Service Announcement 9-12 COMM Team (1-3) Project/Presentation District, State, National View Event Public Speaking 9-12 21ST Individual Speech District, State, National View Event Real Estate 9-12 MGMT Individual Objective Test District, State, National View Event Retail Management 9-12 MKTG 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< Back Customer Service Cluster: MKTG Event Type: Individual Grade: 9-12 Category: Objective Test/Presentation Offered At: District, State, National Advancement District to State = Top 2 State to National = 4 Event Guidelines

Fall Career Connections Conference < Back < Back Business Case Competition Available At Fall Career Connections Conference Event Cluster Management Event Category Case Study Event Type Team (1-4) Advancement CCC Only Team (1-4) Previous Next Event Resources Download State Guidelines Download National Guidelines Topic Cases are released in January. Please check the National FBLA website for cases.

State, National < Back < Back Future Business Facilitator Available At State, National Event Cluster Education Event Category Pre-judged & Presentation Event Type Individual Advancement State to National = 4 Individual Previous Next Event Resources Download State Guidelines Download National Guidelines Topic Teaching Innovation for Competitive Advantage Design and deliver a professional development training or lesson focused on how businesses can sustain growth and gain a competitive edge through innovation. Your session should include engaging strategies, relevant examples, and practical takeaways for helping an organization stand out in a competitive market. How can innovation drive long-term success—and how can you effectively teach others to apply it? Judges will play the role of students/professional development attendees. Competitors will select one part of their professional development training plan/lesson plan to teach to the judges during the presentation time.

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FBLA Middle School FBLA helps middle school students explore careers in business through academic competitions, leadership development, and educational programs. About FBLA Middle School Opportunity FBLA Middle School provides an opportunity for members to explore a range of career skills as well as project-based learning experiences tied to a Business Education Program. In FBLA Middle School, members will identify problems and solutions to begin developing business skills. Skills FBLA is a 501(c)3 organization for students interested in business, business related career, and leadership development. With a national footprint of nearly 250,000 students and 5,500 chapters, FBLA is the largest organization in the world dedicated to preparing students for the world of business. Growth Through the program, students will: Demonstrate the ability to be an effective team member in project-based learning experiences Understand career paths and gain knowledge of the skills needed to pursue different paths Learn about relationships and how to maintain them Bring FBLA to Your School Starting a chapter of FBLA Middle School is just a few clicks away! Complete a chapter request form and a team member from Iowa FBLA will reach out to you to schedule a kickoff meeting to prepare you to lead a chapter in your school. Start a Chapter Get Involved Get involved with Iowa FBLA to develop leadership skills, build your network, and compete in business-focused events that prepare you for future success. Student Challenges Student challenges provide opportunities for students to compete in a variety of areas throughout the school year. Learn More Competitive Events Competitive events are an opportunity for students to showcase their classroom learning in real world settings. These contests are academically and industry aligned across all areas of business education and computer science. Learn More Scholarships & Financial Aid Through various awards and scholarships, FBLA Middle School is a great way to be recognized for your achievements. Learn More Our Partners & Sponsors

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Iowa FBLA Day American Enterprise Day Future Business Leaders of America sets aside November 15 to celebrate American Enterprise Day. To celebrate American Enterprise Day, Iowa FBLA annually declares the day Iowa FBLA Day to bring awareness to both American Enterprise and Iowa FBLA across the great state of Iowa. Event Objectives Showcase high quality FBLA chapters from across the state with students sharing the benefit of FBLA and American Enterprise Day. Advocate how FBLA prepares students for contributing to society and the economy. Learn professionalism, communication, and leadership skills by being active with elected officials, media outlets, and key stakeholders. Historical Context American Enterprise Day was started by Jimmy Carter, who made a Presidential Proclamation on August 8, 1980. That was over 40 years ago, and to this day we observe American Enterprise Day on November 15. President Carter’s goal was to educate young people about capitalism through the organization of Future Business Leaders of America. Since then, Iowa FBLA brings awareness to both American Enterprise and FBLA through advocacy and promotion. Event Logistics American Enterprise Day is a great way to recognize how free enterprise has positively contributed to the economy. For example, if you work for someone else, you choose the occupation that you want to pursue. The owners of the businesses you work for make it possible for people to purchase the goods and services that they need. Because of free enterprise you can make decisions like that, on your own. There are numerous activities that your chapter can do to celebrate American Enterprise Day. That could mean inviting a local business to come speak to your school, preparing class skits, or even running an essay contest. Whatever project your chapter chooses to undertake is an opportunity to teach someone else about the importance of the free enterprise system. Preparing for the Event Iowa FBLA Day is a day to embrace the wonderful opportunities that our organization has to offer! Chapters are invited to celebrate at the local level. This includes practicing competitive events, serving other members in the community, hosting an FBLA meeting to induct new members or install officers, networking with fellow FBLA chapters in your District, touring local businesses to learn how they operate, and much more. Contact Your Legislator Contact your legislator to share information about Iowa FBLA and American Enterprise Day. You can send an email or call your legislator using the templates provided. To locate your legislator, use the link below to search for your legislator or call the office. Iowa House Phone: 515-281-3221 Iowa Senate Phone: 515-281-3371 Sample Email Contact Local Media Contact your local media outlets to share information about Iowa FBLA and American Enterprise Day. You can send an email or call local outlets using the templates provided. To locate Iowa’s most common media outlets, click here to view the Iowa Media Directory Sample Press Release Share on Social Media Share your celebration of Iowa FBLA Day on social media with #IAFBLADay and tag the official Iowa FBLA Instagram, Twitter, Tiktok, Facebook, and LinkedIn account. Iowa FBLA Social Media Official Hashtag: #IAFBLADay Instagram: @iowafbla Twitter: @iowafbla Facebook: @IAFutureBusinessLeaders TikTok: @iowafbla LinkedIn: @iowafbla Sample Social Media Post

Iowa FBLA SLC Judge Form We invite you to judge at the Iowa FBLA State Leadership Conference. The State Leadership Conference provides a competitive event program for high school students from across the state of Iowa. The top winners in each event qualify to compete at the National Leadership Conference. Our competitive event program relies on the assistance of adult volunteers to judge our competitions. Competitions include speeches, presentations and role plays. You do not need to be an expert to help. We provide event guidelines and an evaluation sheet. The feedback you can provide our student members is invaluable. They work very hard on their competitive events and appreciate the experience of presenting to adults with real life business experience. Judge Interest Form Judging will take place at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cedar Rapids Convention Complex, on March 30-31, 2025. First Name Email Last Name Cell Phone I have experience and background in the following areas (select all that apply): * Required Accounting & Finance Interview/Public Speaking Business/Management Technology Entrepreneurship Marketing Graphic Design Any Event I have judged at an FBLA event before: Please select I was involved in FBLA in high school: Please select I am able to bring my own laptop/tablet to judge: Please select I'm available to assist the following times (select all that apply): * Required Sunday, March 30, 12:30 PM - 5:30 PM Monday, March 31, 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM Monday, March 31, 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Monday, March 31, Anytime 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Remote Judging Prejudged projects and reports (could be remote/online) Employer (Company) Name Special Dietary Needs (for Monday lunch): Other comments: Submit

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National Leadership Conference June 6-8, 2026 Las Vegas, Nevada The National Leadership Conference (NLC) is held during the summer months in a selected city in the United States. Iowa's top place competitive event winners with a counterpart national event are eligible to compete at the NLC. All Iowa members and advisers are eligible to attend, based on local and state guidelines. In addition to competitive events, the NLC consists of tours, business meetings, special interest sessions, seminars, workshops, awards programs, election and installation of national officers, and other planned educational/leadership development activities. NLC Registration Information Download National FBLA NLC Website Go IMPORTANT REGISTRATION INFORMATION Registration for the 2026 National Leadership Conference will be completed with Iowa FBLA through Blue Panda . PLEASE DO NOT register with National FBLA for the 2026 National Leadership Conference. Iowa FBLA will review and verify your chapter’s registration on your behalf and complete your registration. This service is included in the $25 state registration fee. Blue Panda Registration Costs Member Fee: $195 + $25 state registration* Adviser & Chaperone Fee: $125 + $25 state registration* *Registration deadline is April 16 by 5 PM CST. Late fees will apply for both competitors and conference attendees after this date. Conference Hotel Official Hotel Property Westgate Las Vegas Hotel 3000 Paradise Road Las Vegas, NV 89109 Book your rooms during registration through Blue Panda Hotel Costs Rate per night including taxes and fees: $240 Deadlines Registration & Housing deadline: April 16, 2026, 5:00 PM CST Competitive Events Registration deadline: April 16, 2026, 5:00 PM CST Prejudged materials due: April 16 Payment due: May 8, 2026, 5:00 PM CST

< Back Digital Video Production Cluster: COMM Event Type: Team (1-3) Grade: 9-12 Category: Project/Presentation Offered At: State, National Advancement State to National = 4 Event Guidelines

< Back Introduction to Information Technology Cluster: IT Event Type: Individual Grade: 9-10 Category: Objective Test Offered At: District, State, National Advancement District to State = All State to National = 4 Event Guidelines

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State, National < Back < Back Future Business Executive Available At State, National Event Cluster Professional Skills Event Category Objective Test, Pre-Judged & Presentation Event Type Individual Advancement State to National = 4 Individual Previous Next Event Resources Download State Guidelines Download National Guidelines Topic No case; see guidelines for event details.

< Back Introduction to Business Procedures Cluster: MGMT Event Type: Individual Grade: 9-10 Category: Objective Test Offered At: District, State, National Advancement District to State = All State to National = 4 Event Guidelines

< Back Exploring Personal Finance State, National Available At: Objective Test Category: Individual Size: FIN Cluster: State Guidelines National Guidelines Previous Next

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Meet and learn more about this year's state officer team. Collegiate State Officer Team Elected by their peers at the State Leadership Conference, FBLA State Officers represent Iowa’s collegiate membership. The FBLA state officer team develops a program of work to guide the work of the team and local chapters. Throughout the year, FBLA state officers are available to attend your chapter meetings, events, or work with your chapter officers directly. They are here to support you! Meet Your 2024-25 State Team Coming from different colleges across the State of Iowa, the collegiate officer team is made up of excited, motivated, and hardworking members ready to grow and develop Iowa FBLA's collegiate division. 01 Program of Work 02 Collegiate Program Calendar 03 Request a Visit 03 Contact a State Officer Five State Officers make up the Iowa FBLA Collegiate State Officer Team: State President Executive Vice President Vice President of Communication Vice President of Membership Vice President of Financial Development Jonathan Nevenhoven Collegiate State President Iowa State University Read Bio LinkedIn Emma LaFleur Vice President of Membership Iowa State University Read Bio LinkedIn Paige Mentzer Executive Vice President Des Moines Area Community College Read Bio LinkedIn Abbi Holloway Vice President of Financial Development University of Northern Iowa Read Bio LinkedIn Samuel Patterson Vice President of Communication Kirkwood Community College Read Bio LinkedIn JONATHAN NEVENHOVEN Collegiate State President PAIGE MENTZER Executive Vice President SAMUEL PATTERSON VP of Communication EMMA LAFLEUR VP of Membership ABBI HOLLOWAY VP of Financial Development Interested in Running for Collegiate State Office? Learn More! Applications for the 2024-25 year are closed. MK KD

< Back Job Interview Cluster: 21ST Event Type: Individual Grade: 9-12 Category: Interview Offered At: District, State, National Advancement District to State = Top 2 State to Nationals = 4 Event Guidelines

< Back Future Business Educator Cluster: 21ST Event Type: Individual Grade: 9-12 Category: Project/Presentation Offered At: State, National Advancement State to National = 4 Event Guidelines

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State, National < Back < Back Foundations of Technology Available At State, National Event Cluster Computer Science/Technology Event Category Objective Test Event Type Individual Advancement State to National = 4 Individual Previous Next Event Resources Download State Guidelines Download National Guidelines Topic No case; see guidelines for event details.