The DECA Inc. Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Frank Peterson has been named Executive Director of DECA Inc. after a nation-wide search led by the DECA Inc. Board of Directors. Peterson brings nearly 15 years of experience at DECA Inc., most recently serving as Acting Executive Director. In the past year, Frank has driven key initiatives at...
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There’s still time to participate in the FIDM Entrepreneur of Tomorrow Challenge! The Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising (FIDM) Challenge asks students to create an entrepreneurial proposal for a new product idea for a specific market segment. This challenge isn’t just for DECA members with a passion for fashion! Participants can pitch a new clothing, beauty, home, health, food or...
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