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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.

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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

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Get Involved FBLA offers countless ways for you to make a difference, whether by volunteering, joining our Alumni Network, partnering as a sponsor, or supporting students as an adviser. Explore how you can get involved and help shape the future of tomorrow’s business leaders. Become a member Middle School Join High School Join Collegiate Join Advisers Are you passionate about developing leaders? Do you want to help your students gain the leadership skills and business knowledge they need to succeed in any career? Learn more and start an FBLA chapter today. Learn more Support The impact of your gift reaches far beyond today but sets a strong foundation that engages, supports, and impacts the next generation of business leaders far into the future. Learn More Volunteer There are multiple ways and opportunities to get involved with Iowa FBLA from volunteering your time and expertise to financially supporting our mission. Learn More Our Partners & Sponsors

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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

Membership Campaign 2024-2025 State Membership Goal: 3,500+ Members Deadline: October 20, 2024 Level determined by from FBLA Connect MAINTAIN Established Chapter Goal : Maintain 2023-2024 membership New Chapter Goal : 5 new members Reward: Recognition on website and social media GAIN 5 Established Chapter Goal : +5 new members New Chapter Goal : 5 members Additional Reward: Ribbon at SLC Additional Reward: Certificate at DLC & SLC Additional Reward: FBLA Adviser nametag CONNECT 10 Established Chapter Goal : +10 new members New Chapter Goal : 10 members Additional Reward: FBLA Chapter Stickers Additional Reward: FBLA Adviser Tumbler GROW 15 Established Chapter Goal : +15 new members New Chapter Goal : 15 members Additional Reward: Trophy at SLC Additional Reward: Preferred seating at SLC Additional Reward: Adviser $25 Iowa FBLA Store Gift Card Established Chapter Goal : Maintain 2022-2023 membership New Chapter Goal : 5 new members Reward: Recognition on website and social media Chapters Achieving GROW Status 2024-2025 Chariton High School Clear Creek-Amana High School East Buchanan High School Johnston High School Le Mars High School Maquoketa Valley Senior High School Mount Pleasant High School Waukon High School 2024-2025 Chapters Achieving CONNECT Status Chapters Achieving GAIN Status 2024-2025 Boyden-Hull High School Cedar Rapids Washington High School IKM-Manning High School North Linn Senior High School Pleasant Valley High School 2024-2025 AHSTW Community School Center Point-Urbana High School Melcher-Dallas Community High School Nevada High School Waukee Northwest High School Chapters Achieving MAINTAIN Status

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Discover FBLA events taking place in the state of Iowa. Collegiate Events Iowa FBLA members are provided opportunities to participate in conferences and events at the state and national levels. Go beyond the classroom and enhance your business and leadership skills by participating in these events that take place in the fall and spring semesters. Events & Conferences Career Connections Conference A fast-paced, high-impact national conference focused on connecting talented individuals with leading employers. Learn More State Leadership Conference Capstone experience where students from across Iowa compete in business and IT-related events, tour businesses, and more! Learn More National Leadership Conference Iowa's top competitive event winners compete on a national level among collegiate students from across the nation. Learn More Career Specific Events Recurring Various Locations Learn More Our Partners & Sponsors

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 Register Here 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 Housing Groups are required to make their housing reservations through Iowa FBLA and NOT directly through the hotel. Housing selection is determined by your standing in FBLAOPOLY as of January 28th. Gold FBLAOPOLY chapters can start reserving on January 28 Silver FBLAOPOLY chapters can start reserving on January 29 Bronze FBLAOPOLY chapters can start reserving on January 30 All chapters will have access to reserve starting February 2 Each tier will receive an email on their respective day with access to the Housing Reservation system. Conference Resources SLC Conference Guide Chapter Budget Planner Competition Schedule (High School) Bulletin Board Sign Up (High School) Competition Schedule (Middle School) Bulletin Board Sign Up (Middle School) Volunteer Support the next generation of business leaders by volunteering at the State Leadership Conference. See open opportunities below: Judges Workshop Presenters Media Team: Email info@iowafbla.org Conference T-Shirt Purchase a 2026 State Leadership Conference t-shirt as a part of your conference registration! Front Back 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 - CLOSED 1 2 3 1 1/3 Need to make an adjustment to SLC registration? Registration Adjustment Form 2025 SLC General Sessions Opening Session Business Session Awards of Excellence

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

Locate FBLA chapters within the state of Iowa. High School Chapters Each chapter across the state plays a vital role in helping students build leadership, communication, and business skills that prepare them for success in school, careers, and life. By joining a local chapter, students gain access to valuable experiences like competitions, community service, and leadership development opportunities. District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5 District 6 Virtual Allamakee Postville HS Waukon HS Buchanan East Buchanan HS Independence HS Jesup HS Chickasaw Nashua Plainfield HS New Hampton HS Dubuque Cascade HS Dubuque Senior HS Hempstead HS Western Dubuque HS Franklin Hampton-Dumont -CAL HS West Fork MS/HS Hardin AGWSR HS Iowa Falls-Alden HS South Hardin HS Winnebago Lake Mills HS North Iowa Community HS Black Hawk Dunkerton HS Hudson HS Union HS Waterloo Career Center Butler Clarksville HS North Butler HS Clayton Clayton Ridge HS Edgewood-Colesburg Jr/Sr HS MFL MarMac HS Fayette North Fayette Valley HS West Central Community HS Grundy Dike-New Hartford HS Gladbrook-Reinbeck HS Grundy Center HS Howard Crestwood HS Winneshiek Decorah HS Turkey Valley HS Bremer Denver HS Sumner-Fredericksburg HS Cerro Gordo Clear Lake HS Mason City HS Delaware Maquoketa Valley HS West Delaware HS Floyd Rudd Rockfo rd Marble Rock HS Hancock Garner-Hayfield-Ventura HS West Hancock HS Mitchell St Ans gar Community HS Worth Central Springs HS Northwood-Kensett HS Virtual Chapters Iowa Connections Academy Virtual High School Chatper Boone Madrid HS South Hamilton HS Marshall Marshalltown HS West Marshall HS Story Colo-Nesco Senior HS Collins Maxwell HS Nevada HS Roland-Story HS Dallas Waukee HS Waukee Northwest HS Polk Ankeny Centennial HS Ankeny HS Des Moines North HS Johnston HS Tama Green Mountain-Garwin HS Meskwaki HS North Tama HS Jasper Lynnville Sully Poweshiek BGM HS Grinnell Community HS Benton Belle Plaine HS Iowa English Valleys HS H-L-V Jr/Sr HS Iowa Valley Jr/Sr HS Jones Midland HS Scott Bettendorf HS Davenport Central HS Davenport North HS Davenport West HS North Scott HS Pleasant Valley HS Cedar North Cedar Jr/Sr HS Tipton HS Jackson Bellevue MS/HS Easton Valley Jr/Sr HS Linn Alburnett HS Cedar Rapids Jefferson HS Cedar Rapids Kennedy HS Cedar Rapids Wa shington HS Center Point-Urbana HS Linn-Mar HS Lisbon Secondary Marion HS North-Linn HS Washington Highland HS Mid-Prairie HS Clinton Calamus-Wheatland HS Central DeWitt HS Clinton HS Northeast HS Johnson Clear Creek Amana HS Solon HS Muscatine Muscatine HS West Liberty HS Appanoose Centerville HS Henry Mount Pleasant Lee Central Lee HS Fort Madison HS Keokuk HS Mahaska North Mahaska Jr/Sr HS Oskaloosa HS Van Buren Wayne Mormon Trail HS Seymour HS Wayne HS Davis Davis County HS Jefferson Fairfield HS Maharishi School Pekin Community HS Louisa Wapello HS Marion Melch er-Dallas HS Pella HS Twin Cedars HS Wapello Cardinal MS/Sr H S Eddyville Blakesburg Fremont HS Ottumwa HS Des Moines Danville HS Mediapolis HS Keokuk Keota HS Sigourney HS Tri-County Jr/Sr HS Lucas Chariton HS Monroe Albia HS Warren Martensdale-St. Mary's HS Norwalk HS Southeast Warren HS Adair Nodaway Valley HS Cass Atlantic HS Griswold HS Fremont Madison Earlham HS Winterset HS Page Essex Jr/Sr HS South Page HS Shelby Adams Southwest Valley HS Clarke Clarke HS Murray HS Guthrie Adair-Casey/Guthrie Center HS West Central Valley HS Mills East Mills HS Pottawattamie AHSTW Community HS Riverside Community HS Treynor HS Tri-Center HS Taylor Audubon Decatur Central Decatur Jr/Sr HS Lamoni HS Harrison Boyer Valley HS Missouri Valley HS Montgomery Ringgold Mount Ayr HS Union Creston HS East Union Jr/Sr HS Buena Vista Alta-Aurelia HS Newell-Fonda HS Cherokee MMCRU HS Dickinson Spirit Lake HS Hamilton Webster City HS Kossuth O'Brien Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn HS Sheldon HS South O'Brien HS Plymouth Hinton HS Kingsley-Pierson HS Le Mars Community H S Sioux Boyden-Hull HS Rock Valley Community HS Sioux Center HS Sioux City Career Academy West Sioux HS Wright Belmond-Klemme Jr/Sr HS Clarion-Goldfield-Dows HS Eagle Grove HS Calhoun Manson Northwest Webster HS Clay Emmet Humboldt Lyon George-Little Rock HS Osceola Pocahontas Pocahontas Area HS Webster Southeast Valley HS Carroll Glidden-Ralston HS IKM-Manning HS Crawford Denison HS Greene Greene County HS Ida OABCIG Senior HS Ridge View HS Monona West Monona HS Whiting HS Palo Alto Graettinger-Terril HS Sac East Sac HS Woodbury Lawton-Bronson HS Sergeant Bluff-Luton HS Woodbury Central HS Looking to start a chapter? Learn More Our Partners & Sponsors

Career Connections Conference October 26-28, 2023 Des Moines, Iowa FBLA Collegiate Career Connections Conference (CCC) is a fast paced, high-impact program focused on connecting talented individuals with leading employers. This is not just a meet and greet conference, it’s about getting what it takes to succeed in a challenging job market —interviewing techniques, building a personal brand, and navigating your early career. National FBLA is committed to a CCC in the Midwest every year! Click Here to Register Registration Costs $100 per attendee Conference Hotel Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown 101 E Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309 Cost per Night: $159 (+taxes & fees) Includes parking, airport shuttle, and breakfast Tentative Schedule THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26 | Location: Embassy Suites 2:00-2:30 PM: Kick-Off 2:30-5:30 PM: Resume Reviews; Career Fair 7:00-9:00 PM: Trivia Night (Optional, additional cost to participate) FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27 | Location: Principal Financial Group 9:00 AM-3:00 PM: Workshops & Panels; Lunch provided at PFG 3:00-4:30 PM: Networking Reception SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28 | Location: Embassy Suites 9:00 AM-12:00 PM: Case Competition; Workshops & Panels; Headshots 12:00-12:30 PM: Closing Session Deadlines Registration Opens: August 30, 2023 Registration Closes: October 18, 2023 Getting Ready for CCC Iowa FBLA provides countless resources, files, and connections to make your CCC experience one you will never forget. Justification Letter for School or Employer Value of Attendance/Financial Assistance Request Presentation Maps (food, walking, attractions) of Downtown Des Moines Save the Date Flyer

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

District Leadership Conference December - January The Iowa FBLA District Leadership Conference (DLC) is a one-day conference held each winter. The conference consists of general sessions, competitive events, workshops, awards, and other planned leadership and educational activities. Dates & Locations To find what district your chapter is in, please visit the Chapter and District list . Hudson High School Hudson, Iowa December 6, 2025 Results Northwestern College Orange City, Iowa December 17, 2025 Results DMACC Ankeny - Building 5 Ankeny, Iowa December 16, 2025 Results Linn-Mar High School Marion, IA January 10, 2026 Results Fairfield Middle School Fairfield, IA December 6, 2025 Results Creston High School Creston, Iowa December 14, 2025 Results Deadlines Conference Locations Registration Costs Results Member Fee: $25 Adviser Fee: $25 November 1 November 20 November 21 - December 3 November 21 - December 10 December 3 January 10 Registration Opens Registration Deadline Objective Testing Window Districts 1 & 5 Objective Testing Window Districts 2, 3, 4, & 6 Prejudged Materials Due All Districts Payment Deadline Hudson High School 245 S Washington St. Hudson, IA 50643 Northwestern College 101 7th St. SW Orange City, IA 51041 DMACC Ankeny Building 5 2006 S Ankeny Blvd. Ankeny, IA 50023 Linn-Mar High School 3111 10th St. Marion, IA 52302 Fairfield Middle School 404 W Fillmore Ave. Fairfield, IA 52556 Creston High School 601 W Townline St. Creston, IA 50801 To find what district your chapter is in, please visit the Chapter and District list . Results Results Results Results Results Results To find what district your chapter is in, please visit the Chapter and District list . Important Conference Information DLC Guide Testing Instructions Register Now! Registration Instructions Qualifying Presentations Events The top two (2) entries in each qualifying event from each District will advance to the State Leadership Conference. Any unfilled spots and at minimum three spots will be ‘wild card’ spots for students to advance to the state conference. For more information on the wild card process, please review the wild card section in the DLC guide. Members will follow the National FBLA Guidelines and Preliminary Rating Sheets. The member’s prejudged materials will be reviewed prior to and/or during their performance event. Events that start with ‘Introduction to...’ are open only to 9th and 10th grade student members. The District Leadership Conference qualifying presentation events: Broadcast Journalism Business Ethics Coding & Programming Computer Game & Simulation Programming Customer Service Data Analysis Digital Animation Digital Video Production Financial Planning Graphic Design Introduction to Business Presentation Introduction to Public Speaking Introduction to Social Media Strategy Job Interview Mobile Application Development Public Service Announcement Public Speaking Sales Presentation Social Media Strategies Technology Support & Services Visual Design Website Design Prejudged Materials Prejudged materials are submitted through the Asset Collection process in Blue Panda. To see what files are required to be uploaded, please log into Blue Panda and click on the ‘Action Items’ box. Prejudged Materials Deadline: December 3 Business Ethics - Report (PDF) Digital Animation - Video (URL) Digital Video Production - Project (URL) Job Interview - Cover Letter, Resume (PDF) Online Objective Tests Online objective tests will be taken prior to the District Leadership Conference at each local high school. This allows student members who are interested in competing at the district level to enter into a competitive event but not be required to attend the actual event on the day-of if their schedule does not allow. Students competing in only objective tests are still able to attend the conference (though not required) and take advantage of the networking opportunities, educational content, and participate in workshops during the in-person conference. Online Testing Window & Time November 21 - December 3 --> Districts 1 & 5 November 21 - December 10 --> Districts 2, 3, 4, & 6 7:00AM - 7:00PM CST during testing window All objective tests are non-qualifying events or ‘straight-to-state’ events. Any member competing in a non-qualifying objective test event, will be eligible to advance to the State Leadership Conference, if desired. Members in the top four (4) will be recognized during the District Leadership Conference’s Awards of Excellence Ceremony. Online objective tests include: Accounting Advanced Accounting Advertising Agribusiness Banking and Financial Systems Business Communication Business Law Business Management Computer Problem Solving Cybersecurity Data Science & AI Economics Entrepreneurship Future Business Leader Healthcare Administration Hospitality & Event Management Human Resource Management Insurance and Risk Management International Business Introduction to Business Communication Introduction to Business Concepts Introduction to Business Procedures Introduction to FBLA Introduction to Information Technology Introduction to Marketing Concepts Introduction to Parliamentary Procedure Introduction to Retail & Merchandising Introduction to Supply Chain Management Journalism Management Information Systems Marketing Network Design Networking Infrastructures Organizational Leadership Parliamentary Procedure Personal Finance Project Management Public Administration & Management Real Estate Retail Management Securities and Investments Sports & Entertainment Management Wild Card Announcement Iowa FBLA extends Wild Card entries to student entries that may have not qualified through the standard State Leadership Conference qualification process. 2025-26 Wild Cards Prepare for Competitive Events Choose Your Event Bulletin Board Sign Up Objective Test Instructions Sample CE Resources

State, National < Back < Back Foundations of Communication Available At State, National Event Cluster Communication 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.

State, National < Back < Back Business Presentation Available At State, National Event Cluster Management 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 The Future of Remote Work: Redefining Productivity and Culture Acting as a consultant, develop a presentation for a business in your chosen discipline that explores the evolving landscape of remote work and its effects on business productivity, employee engagement, and company culture. Analyze current trends, potential challenges, and innovative strategies companies are using to adapt. How can businesses successfully navigate the shift toward flexible work while maintaining performance and team connection?

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Locate FBLA chapters within the state of Iowa. Collegiate Chapters Interested in joining one of our collegiate chapters? Reach out to the adviser’s email listed by each school or join directly. If your college or university is NOT listed, you also have the option of joining directly with Iowa FBLA OR starting a new chapter at your school! Chapters DMACC - Ankeny Campus Adviser: Susan McCoy Mail Grand View University Adviser: Alec Zama Mail Loras College Adviser: Angie Donovan Mail University of Northern Iowa Adviser: Bailey Aukes Mail DMACC - Boone Campus Adviser: Lisa Ash Mail Iowa State University Adviser: Ryan Bhattacharyya Mail St. Ambrose University Adviser: Michael Cipriano Mail Waldorf University Adviser: Brent Aberg Mail DMACC - Urban Campus Adviser: Joe Hanson Mail Kirkwood Community College Adviser: Todd Jamison Mail University of Iowa Adviser: Kurt Griebel Mail Wartburg College Adviser: Ashlee Henderson Mail FBLA Collegiate Direct Collegiate students interested in joining FBLA can reach out to their local campus contacts for FBLA or join directly if there isn't a local chapter. Join Looking to start a chapter? Learn More Our Partners & Sponsors

National Fall Leadership Conference November 7-8, 2025 Phoenix, AZ The National Fall Leadership Conference provides members the opportunity to learn about local business and industries, hear from FBLA alumni members that are pursuing their careers, explore new skills with focused blocks of experiential practice and workshops, visit the college and exhibitor booths, enjoy dedicated time to explore the cities and area attractions, and meet and network with other members of FBLA. Why attend? Why attend? Why attend? Why attend? Refine your business skills through interactive workshops Connect with members from across the nation Create a network with other FBLA members Immerse yourself in a new city and new experiences Learn More