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Chapter Leadership & Development Event Objectives & Goals Gain leadership skills for your role as an officer Learn best practices from other schools to improve chapter management Seek to fine-tune your presentation for the National Leadership Conference in front of judges Registration Information Registration Cost: FREE Lunch: $15 Registration Deadline: June 1, 2023 Registration Link: form.jotform.com/iowafbla/23-CLD Register Now Event Information Arrival: Wednesday, June 7, 2023 - 10 AM Depart: Wednesday, June 7, 2023 - 3 PM Location: Waukee High School Address: 555 SE University Ave, Waukee, IA 50263 Parking: Complimentary parking is available on the south side of the high school. Dress Code Chapter Leadership FBLA Casual Khakis, Slacks, or Dress Pants FBLA T-Shirt or Polo National Qualifier Business Casual Khakis, Slacks, or Dress Pants Polo or Business Casual Top Preparing for the Event Laptop Laptop Charger Writing Utensils Phone Charger Download the SFLC Budget Template Pick a Track The Chapter Leadership & Development event has two tracks. The National Qualifier track and the Chapter Development track. Chapter Development Work with state officers throughout the day as you learn about Chapter Management, Service Learning, Financial Leadership, Leadership Development. Develop your local chapter Program of Work. National Qualifier Practice your NLC project or presentation in front of judges while fine tuning your work before getting to the conference. Receive immediate feedback from judges and modify your presentation to perfection. Register to Judge Register to assist national qualifiers prepare for the upcoming National Leadership Conference. Student competitors will present their competitive event as they would for the conference and receive real time feedback from judges. Register Now

State Leadership Conference The State Leadership Conference provides students an opportunity to test their skills in competitive events, network with other students and business professionals, and learn new ideas about shaping their career future through workshops. Top competitors advance to the national competition! 2026 State Leadership Conference Date: February 27-28, 2026 Location: Ankeny, Iowa Registration is Open! Deadlines Conference Hotel Registration Costs Hotel Costs Conference rates are based on the number of nights the attendee stays at an official Iowa FBLA hotel. Registration cost is separate from the hotel cost. Standard Rate (Members, Advisers, & Adults) $75 - One Night Stay $120 - No Stay Volunteer Rate (Adviser, Adult Guest) $45 - One Night Stay $90 - No Stay Room types are based on the number of occupants and not number of beds. The hotel rate is separate from the registration cost. 1 occupant = $150 2 occupants = $75 3 occupants = $50 4 occupants = $37.50 Book your rooms during registration through Blue Panda. January 12, 2026 - Registration Opens February 12, 2026 - Registration Deadline (5 PM) February 19, 2026 - Pre-Judged Materials Deadline (5 PM) February 19, 2026 - Pre-Conference Forms Due February 26, 2026 - Payment Deadline Holiday Inn Express - Des Moines Ankeny 2502 SE Hulsizer Dr. Ankeny, IA 50021 Free Parking, Free Breakfast, and Free Wifi Conference Resources SLC Conference Guide Condensed Schedule Bulletin Board Sign Up Competition Schedule Competitive Events Conference T-Shirt Purchase a 2026 State Leadership Conference t-shirt as a part of your conference registration! Front Back Volunteer Iowa FBLA is strengthened by business and industry leaders who volunteer their time to support the development of future business leaders. Use the links below to explore volunteer opportunities. Present a Workshop Register to Judge Support Is your business looking for ways to support the next generation workforce? Learn how you can support Iowa FBLA as a Sponsor, Partner, or Exhibitor. Support Opportunities

Iowa FBLA is the premier business organization preparing students to become leaders in business and careers. A career and technical student organization for students around the state of Iowa. Our Mission FBLA inspires and prepares students to become community-minded business leaders in a global society through relevant career preparation and leadership experiences. Learn More Middle School Explore High School Explore Collegiate Explore 2.3K+ Iowa FBLA has over 2,300 student members, 195+ teacher advisers, and alumni in middle and high schools and colleges throughout Iowa. Join Iowa FBLA 125K+ Over $125,000 has been raised to support members, chapters, service projects, and conferences in the past five years. Funds help support education initiatives and the FBLA community. Support Iowa FBLA 190+ Iowa FBLA has over 190+ school chapters in the state between middle, high school, and collegiate schools preparing students for future careers and helping them learn professional skills. Start a Chapter Get Involved with Iowa FBLA Together, we can impact student leaders to prepare them for their futures after high school and college. Join Become part of a community of members who aspire to be future leaders and whose lives are changed by the incredible FBLA experience. Become a Member Partner Help set a strong foundation that engages, supports, and impacts the next generation of business leaders far into the future. Partner Volunteer Give your time and advice to members by serving as a judge for competitive events in a wide variety of areas. Volunteer Learn Stay up to date with the latest news from Iowa FBLA through our pressroom and social media. Press Room Our Partners & Sponsors

Competitive Events offered through Iowa FBLA Competitive Events Looking for competitive event preparation resources? Visit the CE Prep Page in Connect. (Connect password required). 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Event Business Management 9-12 MGMT Team (1-3) Objective Test/Presentation District, State, National View Event Business Plan 9-12 MGMT Team (1-3) Report/Presentation State, National View Event Career Portfolio 9-12 IT Individual Project/Presentation State, National View Event Coding & Programming 9-12 IT Team (1-3) Project/Presentation District, State, National View Event Community Service Project 9-12 MGMT Chapter (1-3) Report/Presentation State, National View Event Computer Applications 9-12 MGMT Individual Production & Objective Test District, State, National View Event Computer Game & Simulation Programming 9-12 IT Team (1-3) Project/Presentation District, State, National View Event Computer Problem Solving 9-12 IT Individual Objective Test District, State, National View Event Customer Service 9-12 MKTG Individual Objective Test/Presentation District, State, National View Event Cyber Security 9-12 IT Individual Objective Test District, State, National View Event Data Analysis 9-12 MGMT Team (1-3) Project/Presentation District, State, National View Event Data Science & AI 9-12 IT Individual Objective Test District, State, National View Event Digital Animation 9-12 IT Team (1-3) Project/Presentation District, State, National View Event Digital Video Production 9-12 COMM Team (1-3) Project/Presentation District, State, National View Event Economics 9-12 FIN Individual Objective Test District, State, National View Event Entrepreneurship 9-12 MGMT Team (1-3) Objective Test/Presentation District, State, National View Event Event Planning 9-12 HOSP Team (1-3) Project/Presentation State, National View Event Financial Planning 9-12 FIN Team (1-3) Project/Presentation District, State, National View Event Financial Statement Analysis 9-12 FIN Team (1-3) Project/Presentation State, National View Event Future Business Educator 9-12 21ST Individual Project/Presentation State, National View Event Future Business Leader 9-12 21ST Individual Objective Test/Interview District, State, National View Event Graphic Design 9-12 COMM Team (1-3) Project/Presentation District, State, National View Event Healthcare Administration 9-12 MGMT Individual Objective Test District, State, National View Event Hospitality & Event Management 9-12 HOSP Team (1-3) Objective Test/Presentation District, State, National View Event Human Resource Management 9-12 MGMT Individual Objective Test District, State, National View Event Impromptu Speaking 9-12 21ST Individual Speech State, National View Event Insurance & Risk Management 9-12 FIN Individual Objective Test District, State, National View Event International Business 9-12 MGMT Team (1-3) Objective Test/Presentation District, State, National View Event Introduction to Business Communication 9-10 MGMT Individual Objective Test District, State, National View Event Introduction to Business Concepts 9-10 MGMT Individual Objective Test District, State, National View Event Introduction to Business 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 Individual Objective Test District, State, National View Event Sales Presentation 9-12 MKTG Team (1-3) Project/Presentation District, State, National View Event Securities & Investments 9-12 FIN Individual Objective Test District, State, National View Event Social Media Strategies 9-12 MKTG Team (1-3) Project/Presentation District, State, National View Event Spelling Relay 9-12 COMM Team (1-3) Relay State View Event Sports & Entertainment Management 9-12 HOSP Team (1-3) Objective Test/Presentation District, State, National View Event Supply Chain Management 9-12 LOG Individual Project/Presentation District, State, National View Event Technology Support & Services 9-12 IT Individual Objective Test/Presentation District, State, National View Event Visual Design 9-12 COMM Team (1-3) Project/Presentation District, State, National View Event Vocabulary Relay 9-12 COMM Team (1-3) Relay State View Event Website Coding & Development 9-12 IT Team (1-3) Project/Presentation State, National View Event Website Design 9-12 COMM Team 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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.

< 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.

< Back Exploring Leadership State, National Available At: Objective Test Category: Individual Size: 21ST Cluster: State Guidelines National Guidelines Previous Next

< Back Financial Statement Analysis Cluster: FIN Event Type: Team (1-3) Grade: 9-12 Category: Project/Presentation Offered At: State, National Advancement State to National = 4 Event Guidelines

< Back Real Estate Cluster: MGMT Event Type: Individual Grade: 9-12 Category: Objective Test Offered At: District, State, National Advancement District to State = All State to National = 4 Event Guidelines

< Back Networking Infrastructures Cluster: IT Event Type: Individual Grade: 9-12 Category: Objective Test Offered At: District, State, National Advancement District to State = All State to National = 4 Event Guidelines

State, National < Back < Back Accounting Case Competition Available At State, National Event Cluster Accounting/Finance Event Category Case Study Event Type Team (1-4) Advancement State to National = 4 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 Foundations of Economics Available At State, National Event Cluster Accounting/Finance 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.

< Back Website Design Cluster: COMM Event Type: Team (1-3) Grade: 9-12 Category: Project/Presentation Offered At: District, State, National Advancement District to State = Top 2 State to Nationals = 4 Event Guidelines

Iowa FBLA eGift Card $10 You can't go wrong with a gift card! Choose an amount and write a personalized message to make this gift your own. Amount $10 $25 $35 $50 $100 Other amount Quantity Buy Now

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.

< Back Data Science & AI Cluster: IT Event Type: Individual Grade: 9-12 Category: Objective Test Offered At: District, State, National Advancement District to State = All Event Guidelines

Anchor 1 Conference Know Before You Go Emails FBLA Store State Leadership Conference Landing Page Conference Help Line Food Options Hotel Information Survival Guide Dress Code Competition Schedule by Chapter Competition Schedule by Event

Discover FBLA programs in the state of Iowa Our Programs These programs equip students with communication, teamwork, and professional skills that prepare them for future success in school, careers, and beyond. Enhance your leadership skills in school and community by participating in one of our programs. Road to SLC Get more involved with Iowa FBLA by competing against other chapters in this state competition. Learn More National Programs Explore dynamic initiatives that empower students through leadership development, academic competitions, and career preparation. Learn More Our Partners & Sponsors

< Back Introduction to Programming Cluster: IT Event Type: Team (1-3) Grade: 9-10 Category: Project/Presentation Offered At: State, National Advancement State to National = 4 Event Guidelines

District 4 Leadership Conference Virtual 2024-25 Important Dates Conference Registration Fees November 1 - Registration opens December 4 - Registration deadline December 5-15 - Objective testing window December 15 - Prejudged materials due January 31 - Payment due Member Fee: $25 Adviser Fee: $25 Testing Instructions Important Conference Information Download DLC Guide Registration Instructions REGISTER Location Virtual Virtual Schedule Competition Schedule

College Visits Explore your future with Iowa FBLA's college visit opportunities! These visits give you a firsthand look at campus life, academic programs, and career pathways, while connecting you with admissions staff and student leaders. It's the perfect way to see what college has to offer and start planning your next steps! College Visit Information Colleges Drake University Iowa State University University of Northern Iowa University of South Dakota Upper Iowa University Business Visit at University of South Dakota's Beacom School of Business Wednesday, October 15 Visit USD and see first hand what the school has to offer while connecting with a university that values FBLA students. Interested in attending? Email info@iowafbla.org Explore College Visit Opportunities at: Drake University Iowa State University University of Northern Iowa University of South Dakota Upper Iowa University Business Visit Day Friday, October 10th Explore a wide range of majors and minors, talk to current students about their experiences, tour UNI's campus and enjoy free lunch! Learn More Experience Iowa State (EIS) Experience Iowa State gives prospective students the chance to explore campus, learn about programs, and get a feel for university life. Students can attend a business information session, tour the Ivy College of Business, talk to business faculty, and see what makes Ivy unique. Upcoming Visit Dates: Friday, October 3 Monday, October 6 Friday, October 10 Thursday, October 16 Friday, October 17 Saturday, October 18 Friday, October 31 Monday, November 17 Friday, November 21 Learn More FBLA Business@Drake Day Spend a day as a Business Bulldog at Drake! This event is open to all graduating seniors. This fun, interactive visit lets you explore all 10 business majors, learn how Drake students land amazing internships in Des Moines and across the U.S., and see how a business degree can help you do well by doing good. You’ll chat one-on-one with students, faculty, and leaders, network over lunch, and even take part in a real Coke product taste test led by marketing students. Meet Griff II, grab a selfie, snag some swag, and learn your next steps to come to Drake. Bonus: students who enroll at Drake will earn a $100 book scholarship! See the beautiful Fayette campus for yourself during a group or weekend visit , or schedule a personalized, individual visit during the week. Schedule your visit today and earn a $500 scholarship upon acceptance! During your campus visit, you’ll: Meet with an admissions counselor Check out the residence halls and dining services Experience student life Tour Campus with a student ambassador Meet one-on-one with professors Have opportunities to sit in on a college class and meet with coaches Learn More

Road to SLC Road to SLC is the premier program for chapter development in Iowa. Road to SLC focuses on creating quality local chapters through recruitment, financial management, community service, service learning, marketing and public relations, and participation in state and national programs. Road to SLC Materials Road to SLC Game Board Instructions & Activity Details Submit an Activity For questions related to Road to SLC, contact a staff member.

< Back Community Service Project Cluster: MGMT Event Type: Chapter (1-3) Grade: 9-12 Category: Report/Presentation Offered At: State, National Advancement State to National = 4 Event Guidelines

Iowa FBLA Collegiate FBLA Collegiate is dedicated to inspiring and developing the next generation of leaders by preparing members for careers in business and business-related fields. About FBLA Collegiate Opportunities FBLA Collegiate opens doors across industries like business, marketing, IT, finance, and more. Connect with leaders and explore diverse career paths. Skills Build the essential skills employers seek—communication, leadership, and teamwork. FBLA Collegiate equips you for success in any field. Success Achieve your career goals with real-world experiences. From internships to job offers, FBLA Collegiate members turn opportunities into success. Find a Chapter Near You Interested in joining one of our collegiate chapters? Develop an understanding of what it means to lead. Understand fundamental business principles & how business impacts all sectors and careers. Demonstrate the ability to use technical skills to solve problems. Create your post-graduation career plan. Join Iowa FBLA State Officers Meet the 2025-2026 Collegiate State Officer team. Request an officer visit Collegiate Program Calendar Program of Work Contact a State Officer Explore Events & Conferences Join us at the FBLA Conference for an exciting opportunity to connect with future business leaders! Whether you're looking to enhance your skills or network with industry professionals take your FBLA experience to the next level! Learn More Competitive Events FBLA competitive events prepare students for successful careers in business by providing opportunities to apply classroom concepts in a workforce-simulated competitive environment and receive feedback from business professionals. Learn More Our Partners & Sponsors