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State Fall Leadership Conference The State Fall Leadership Conference is an opportunity for Middle School and High School members to develop both personally and professionally by participating in motivational general sessions, professional development workshops, and networking with like-minded students from around the state. October 26-27, 2025 Location: Marriott Downtown, Des Moines Registration for SFLC opens on September 2, 2025! Register Now Why Attend? Refine your business skills through interactive workshops Connect with members from across the state Create a network with other FBLA members Immerse yourself in a new city and new experiences Download the Conference Guide Deadlines Conference Hotel Registration Costs Hotel Costs Member with hotel stay: $75; without hotel stay: $100 Adviser with hotel stay: $75; without hotel stay: $100 Adult/guest with hotel stay: $75; without hotel stay: $100 1 occupant: $150.00 (per occupant, per night) 2 occupants: $75.00 (per occupant, per night) 3 occupants: $50 (per occupant, per night) 4 occupants: $37.50 (per occupant, per night) September 2, 2025 - Registration Opens October 2, 2025 - Registration Deadline October 2-16, 2025 - Registration Modification Window October 16, 2025 - Payment Deadline Des Moines Marriott Downtown 700 Grand Avenue Des Moines, IA 50309 2025 Features and Activities Member Workshops Members will select their preferred workshop session during each workshop block of the conference. No pre-registration or selection required. Adviser Professional Development Meetings Two separate adviser meetings are dedicated to providing professional development to Iowa FBLA’s advisers. Both meetings will be held during the workshop times, one on Sunday and one on Monday. Sunday Evening Optional Activities Iowa FBLA has curated a list of optional activities that chapters can register for or choose to participate in including a Networking & Game Zone at the hotel. Business Casual Attire for Conference Iowa FBLA has updated the conference dress code to include an approved casual attire. Attendees can purchase an optional FBLA polo or wear professional dress. Know Before You Go Planning Document Sample Conference Chapter Budget As you prepare for SFLC, here are some important reminders: Dress Code Make sure your students are prepared and know the conference dress code. If you purchased an FBLA polo, you’ll receive these at registration. Conference attendees are required to adhere to and follow one of the two dress codes outlined below. Business Casual Attire Clothing should be appropriate for a professional conference. Approved FBLA branded polo Dress pants, skirt, (or) khakis/chino-style pants Dress shoes (or) dress boots -or- Business Professional Attire Attendees should follow the National FBLA Dress Code. The dress code can be found at www.fbla.org/dresscode Business Suit Section Blazer Section Dress Section Other Professional Section Conference Meals During the conference, attendees are provided two meals (Sunday dinner and Monday breakfast) as part of conference registration. All dietary restrictions have been accommodated and the attendee should see a server when entering the meal area. Adviser Assurance and Consent Forms Advisers should upload to Blue Panda one form, the Adviser Assurance form (Appendix A). This form states that you’ve collected all student consent forms (Appendix B) and will personally maintain a copy during the event. To locate the forms, click "Download Conference Guide", and print pages 11-15. To upload, log in to Blue Panda, and click on "Additional Items Due" in orange on the conference screen. Directions Des Moines Marriott Downtown, 700 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309. When arriving, the easiest way is to arrive at the drop-off zone at 7th and Locust prior to parking in the garage. See the attached map for more information. Arrival & Registration Registration opens at 1 PM on Sunday, October 26th in the Windows on 7th room located on the first floor of the hotel. Parking Overnight Self-Parking is available in Des Moines Parking Ramps. More information can be found on City of Des Moines or Park Downtown Des Moines’ website. The closest parking garage via Skywalk is located at 9th and Grand. City garage parking charges Mon-Sat $1.00/hr, $10 daily max. Conference Schedule Coming Soon! Download the Sched app and search for ‘State Fall Leadership Conference’. All attendees will receive an email directly from Sched to view the conference schedule. Hotel Check-In & Storage Check-in starts at 4 pm and every attempt has been made to room chapters on the same floor. Please note, all rooms have been pre-assigned and modifying room types or locations may not be available. Make sure you have a credit card ready when checking in to the hotel. It will need to be provided for incidentals for the rooms. Bag and luggage storage will be available in the Windows on 7th room for chapters needing space prior to check-in. Optional Add-on Items Chapters that purchased the Dave & Busters tickets, conference t-shirts, and/or FBLA polos will receive these items at registration. Food at the Marriott The Market Menu - 24 Hour Grab-n-Go Future SFLC Dates October 18-19, 2026 October 24-25, 2027

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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Iowa FBLA is thrilled to announce that the 2024-25 Welcome Kits have been mailed to all active chapters! These kits are packed with essential resources to help you kick off the school year with energy and focus. For those who prefer a digital option or need quick access, the complete set of materials is also available for download. Here’s what’s included in the physical kits and digital files: Welcome to School Letter 2024-25 Calendar of Events 2024-25 State Membership Goal Flyer 2024-25 FBLAOPOLY Guidelines, Instructions, and Activities List Program Affiliation Agreement and Details State Fall Conference Save the Date Flyer State Leadership Conference Save the Date Flyer Career-Specific Event – Adventureland Flyer Financial Aid Opportunities Handout FBLA Quick Start Reference Poster FBLAOPOLY Classroom Poster Whether you’re planning your chapter’s first meeting, diving into this year’s FBLAOPOLY activities, or preparing for exciting events like the State Leadership Conference, these resources are designed to make the year productive and fun. If you have any questions or need additional materials, don’t hesitate to reach out to the Iowa FBLA team. Here’s to a successful 2024-25 school year filled with growth, leadership, and achievement! Dare to Dream. Dare to Lead.