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State Leadership Conference The Iowa FBLA State Leadership Conference (SLC) is a three-day conference held each spring. The conference consists of general sessions, competitive events, seminars, workshops, the election of officers, awards and recognition, special programs, and other leadership and educational learning activities. 2026 State Leadership Conference Date: March 29-31, 2026 Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa Registration Opens February 2nd! 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) $105 - For reservations at least two nights $125 - For reservations at least one night $140 - If not staying in official Iowa FBLA hotel block $25 - Awards of Excellence Session Only (Tuesday, March 31st) Chapters should budget and plan for a nightly hotel rate of $174. This is the highest rate of all approved hotel properties. The chapter's hotel preference may not be available when selecting the hotel choice; property rates shouldn't be used for budgeting and planning purposes. The chapter will be invoiced based on the pricing of the hotel assigned after the close of registration. The hotel rate is separate from the registration cost. January 28, 2026 - Early Registration Opens February 2, 2026 - Registration Opens March 2, 2026 - Registration Deadline March 2, 2026 - Housing Deadline March 3-20, 2026 - Registration Modification Window March 9, 2026 - Pre-Conference Forms Due March 29, 2026 - Payment Deadline Main Hotel & Conference Center DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cedar Rapids Convention Complex 350 1st Ave NE Cedar Rapids, IA 52401 Overflow Hotels Holiday Inn Express Cedar Rapids (Collins Rd) Hampton Inn & Suites Cedar Rapids - North Homewood Suites by Hilton Cedar Rapids - North Fairfield Inn & Suites Cedar Rapids - North Conference Resources - Coming Soon SLC Conference Guide - Coming Soon! Condensed Schedule Bulletin Board Sign Up Chapter Budget Planner Thank you for Walking for a Purpose with us! The race to SLC starts now, and we can't wait to see you there! - Team 79 Walk for a Purpose Join Iowa FBLA as we "Walk for a Purpose" to the State Leadership Conference and raise money for our national service partner, the Alzheimer's Association. What is Walk for a Purpose? Walk for a Purpose is the state officer team's statewide service project. This project was developed to help chapters come together to raise money for a good cause. Members can track their steps and compete to see who records the most steps on their way to SLC. How can I participate? Download the Challenge Hound app and join the Walk for a Purpose Challenge ! Create an account or sign in to join. Then, follow the prompts to make your donation to the Alzheimer's Association. The cost to join is $5 and all proceeds from the challenge will go to the Alzheimer's Association. How do I log my activity? You can log your steps manually in the Challenge Hound app OR connect an app or smart device and automatically sync your activities. State Leadership Conference Scholarship Presented by the High School State Officer Team, the 2026 SLC Scholarship awards one deserving member with free registration (valued at $105) to the State Leadership Conference. Applicants must be all criteria and requirements outlined in the application. Entries for the scholarship are accepted through February 16, 2026. For questions, email info@iowafbla.org. Scholarship Application 2025 SLC General Sessions Opening Session Business Session Awards of Excellence Inspire and Educate: Call for Workshop Proposals Join Us Iowa FBLA welcomes proposals for workshops at the 2026 State Leadership Conference. Share your expertise with students passionate about business and leadership. Inspire the next generation of leaders and make a lasting impact. Submit your proposal today to be part of this exciting event! Proposal Submissions - Coming Soon! Need to make an adjustment to SLC registration? Registration Adjustment Form Future SLC Dates March 29 - 31, 2026 DoubleTree by Hilton Cedar Rapids Convention Complex

Scholarships I Believe Scholarship In honor of the members and advisers we have lost since the creation of Iowa FBLA in 1947, the I Believe Scholarship is a group memorial scholarship for first-generation college students. Just as our mission lives on forever, so will the memory of these members, advisers, and alumni. First-generation scholarships are a form of financial aid that focuses on students who are either the first in their family to go to college or whose parents don’t have college degrees. Application Process Applications are due by February 1 Submissions via an online form Value $250 Eligibility Requirements The student must be a current member of a local chapter of the Iowa Chapter of FBLA. Applicant must be taking/or have taken at least three business or computer science courses. In career-technical schools/centers, the equivalent of three hours of business instruction would be accepted. Applicant must be enrolled or planning to enroll as a business, business education, or computer science major at an Iowa community college, public or private college, or university. A complete transcript with a cumulative grade point average of high school or college/university credits should be sent. Class standing/rank must be included for high school applicants. Applicant Must Submit the Following: Application Form (both pages completed) Letter of Application addressed to Scholarship Committee. The letter should briefly explain career goals and biographical (background) information. Letter of Recommendation from nominating teacher Transcript Submit an Application Judging and Award A scholarship committee composed of business educators will determine the scholarship recipients. The scholarship committee may conduct interviews with the finalists to make the final determinations. Formal notification of the winner will be made at the FBLA State Leadership Conference or by written notice. The actual award will be made after the applicant has enrolled in the school of their choice and successfully completed their first semester. A check in the amount of the scholarship will be sent directly to the recipient's school for use toward educational expenses. Should one of the first-named recipient of the scholarship fail to enroll and attend school the following fall school term, the recipient forfeits the scholarship. One high school student and one college student may be awarded the scholarship per year.

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

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< Back Advertising Cluster: MKTG 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 State of Chapter Presentation Available At State, National Event Cluster Professional Skills Event Category Presentation Event Type Team (1-3) Advancement State to National = 4 Team (1-3) Previous Next Event Resources Download State Guidelines Download National Guidelines Topic No case; see guidelines for event details.

< Back Introduction to Supply Chain Management Cluster: MKTG 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 Insurance & Risk Management Cluster: FIN 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 Agribusiness 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 Computer Problem Solving 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

< Back Local Chapter Exhibit Cluster: COMM Event Type: Chapter (1-3) Grade: 9-12 Category: Project/Presentation Offered At: State Advancement State Only Event Event Guidelines

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

State, National < Back < Back Foundations of Marketing Available At State, National Event Cluster Marketing 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 Parliamentary Procedure Cluster: 21ST Event Type: Team (4-5) Grade: 9-12 Category: Objective Test/Presentation Offered At: District, State, National Advancement State to National = 4 Event Guidelines

< Back Introduction to Retail & Merchandising Cluster: MKTG 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 Accounting Cluster: FIN Event Type: Individual Grade: 9-12 Category: Objective Test Offered At: District, State, National Advancement District to State = All State to Nationals = 4 Event Guidelines

< Back Marketing Cluster: MKTG Event Type: Team (1-3) Grade: 9-12 Category: Objective Test/Presentation Offered At: District, State, National Advancement State to National = 4 Event Guidelines

< Back Spelling Relay Cluster: COMM Event Type: Team (1-3) Grade: 9-12 Category: Relay Offered At: State Advancement State Only Event 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.

< Back International Business Cluster: MGMT Event Type: Team (1-3) Grade: 9-12 Category: Objective Test/Presentation Offered At: District, State, National Advancement State to National = 4 Event Guidelines

< Back Retail Management Cluster: MKTG 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 Business Communication 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 Local Chapter Annual Business Report Cluster: MGMT Event Type: Chapter (1-3) Grade: 9-12 Category: Report/Presentation Offered At: State, National Advancement State to National = 4 Event Guidelines

State, National < Back < Back Community Service Project Available At State, National Event Cluster Professional Skills Event Category Pre-judged & Presentation Event Type Team (1-3) Advancement State to National = 4 Team (1-3) Previous Next Event Resources Download State Guidelines Download National Guidelines Topic No case; see guidelines for event details.