March 30 - April 1, 2025
Cedar Rapids
The Iowa FBLA State Leadership Conference (SLC) is a two-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.
2025 Registration Costs
Conference rates are based on the number of nights the attendee stays at an official Iowa FBLA hotel. The cost is separate from the hotel cost.
Standard Rate (member, adviser, adult):
$105 registration cost (for reservations at least two nights)
$125 registration cost (for reservations at least one night)
$140 registration cost (if not staying in FBLA hotel block)
Tuesday - Awards Session Only:
$25 registration cost
2025 Conference Hotels
Official Conference Hotel
DoubleTree by Hilton Cedar Rapids Convention Complex
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
2025 Hotel Costs
Chapters should budget and plan for a nightly hotel rate of $174. $174 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
2025 Deadlines
Early Registration: February 10, 2025
Registration Opens: February 13, 2025
State Officer Application Deadline: February 20, 2025
Housing Deadline: March 1, 2025
Registration Deadline: March 1, 2025
Registration Modification Window: March 2-21, 2025
Pre-conference forms due: March 7, 2025
Payment Deadline: March 30, 2025
Inspire and Educate: Call for Workshop Proposals
Join Us
Iowa FBLA welcomes proposals for workshops at the 2025 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!
Registration
Blue Panda - Conference registration​
Resaida - Hotel Reservation (Access Code: IAFBLA)
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Resiada Quick Start Guide - Guide for hotel reservation
Asset Collection Upload Instructions
Accessing Scores, Rating Sheets, & Results (coming soon)
Competitive Events
Prepare for competitive events
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Competitive event tentative schedule
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Non-Qualifying Performance/Presentation events (didn't need to compete at Districts):
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American Enterprise Project
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Banking & Financial Systems
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Business Management
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Business Plan
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Community Service Project
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Electronic Career Portfolio
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Entrepreneurship
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Financial Statement Analysis
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Future Business Educator
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Future Business Leader
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Hospitality & Event Management
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Impromptu Speaking
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International Business
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Introduction to Event Planning
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Introduction to Programming
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Local Chapter Annual Business Report
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Management Information Systems
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Marketing
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Network Design
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Parliamentary Procedure
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Partnership with Business Project
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Sports & Entertainment Management
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Visual Design
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Website Coding & Development
Conference Preparation
Sample Conference Chapter Budget
Bulletin board signup template​
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Pre-Conference Forms:
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Conference Nomination Form - Due March 7, 2025
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Partnership and Exhibitor Registration - Rolling deadline
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FBLA Competitive Event Sponsorship - Rolling deadline
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Prejudged Materials - Due March 7, 2025
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Adviser Assurance Form - Due March 30, 2025
Forms
Future SLC Dates
March 29 - 31, 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Cedar Rapids Convention Complex