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You are to assume the role of a marketing specialist for JAY’S JEWELRY, a chain of mid-level jewelry stores. The director of marketing (judge) wants you to develop a promotion that will introduce a jewelry rental program.

You are to assume the role of a marketing specialist for JAY’S JEWELRY, a chain of mid-level jewelry stores. The director of marketing (judge) wants you to develop a promotion that will introduce a jewelry rental program.

You are to assume the role of a merchandising specialist for GALAXY PET, a retail chain specializing in pet food, products and services. The director of operations (judge) wants you to compare operational opportunities for the retailer in airports across the nation.

You are to assume the role of a merchandising specialist for GALAXY PET, a retail chain specializing in pet food, products and services. The director of operations (judge) wants you to compare operational opportunities for the retailer in airports across the nation.

Here are sample SBE Gold Certification projects from various SBEs. One focuses on retail operations and the other on food operations.

Here are sample SBE Gold Certification projects from various SBEs. One focuses on retail operations and the other on food operations.

If your chapter operates a school-based enterprise (or school store), attend this session for an overview of the support, resources and recognition DECA provides for your SBE.

If your chapter operates a school-based enterprise (or school store), attend this session for an overview of the support, resources and recognition DECA provides for your SBE.

You are to assume the role of the marketing manager for SUNNYDALE CIRCUS, a regional traveling circus. The manager (judge) wants you to create a marketing plan that will promote the new traveling show.

You are to assume the role of the marketing manager for SUNNYDALE CIRCUS, a regional traveling circus. The manager (judge) wants you to create a marketing plan that will promote the new traveling show.

You are to assume the role of the recreation manager for GRANT CITY PARKS & RECREATION (GCPR), an organization run by the city. The director of youth sports (judge) wants you to address the ongoing issue of hostile parents at youth sporting events run by the organization.

You are to assume the role of the recreation manager for GRANT CITY PARKS & RECREATION (GCPR), an organization run by the city. The director of youth sports (judge) wants you to address the ongoing issue of hostile parents at youth sporting events run by the organization.

You are to assume the roles of the marketing specialist and the promotions specialist for KNOWLEDGE NETWORK, a cable television channel. The director of marketing (judge) wants you to determine how to best advertise a change to the broadcast of a popular annual event.

You are to assume the roles of the marketing specialist and the promotions specialist for KNOWLEDGE NETWORK, a cable television channel. The director of marketing (judge) wants you to determine how to best advertise a change to the broadcast of a popular annual event.

In this presentation, a comprehensive overview will be provided, and Cindy will share her philosophy behind crafting an effective marketing pitch, and experiences in the classroom.

In this presentation, a comprehensive overview will be provided, and Cindy will share her philosophy behind crafting an effective marketing pitch, and experiences in the classroom.

Learn how the Piper Sandler Taking Stock with Teens Survey data is analyzed to form conclusions on teen spending behavior. Get best practices for implementing this marketing research survey in the classroom – from research to results.

Learn how the Piper Sandler Taking Stock with Teens Survey data is analyzed to form conclusions on teen spending behavior. Get best practices for implementing this marketing research survey in the classroom – from research to results.

Being a first year DECA advisor can be like drinking from a fire hose, but it does not have to. Hear sensible and practical advice for getting your DECA chapter off the ground while keeping your sanity.

Being a first year DECA advisor can be like drinking from a fire hose, but it does not have to. Hear sensible and practical advice for getting your DECA chapter off the ground while keeping your sanity.

The NRF Foundation will show you how to access their free classroom activities so you can help your students learn about the retail industry and jumpstart their careers.

The NRF Foundation will show you how to access their free classroom activities so you can help your students learn about the retail industry and jumpstart their careers.

You are to assume the roles of the marketing director and the marketing specialist for RAILS, a passenger railroad company. The chief marketing officer (judge) wants your team to develop a marketing plan that will promote the ease and comfort of traveling by train rather than by air.

You are to assume the roles of the marketing director and the marketing specialist for RAILS, a passenger railroad company. The chief marketing officer (judge) wants your team to develop a marketing plan that will promote the ease and comfort of traveling by train rather than by air.

You are to assume the role of the accountant for TASTY DAIRY DELIGHT. The owner (judge) is unclear about accounting standards and has asked you to explain auditing and financial reporting.

You are to assume the role of the accountant for TASTY DAIRY DELIGHT. The owner (judge) is unclear about accounting standards and has asked you to explain auditing and financial reporting.

You are to assume the role of an accountant hired by a new gym in town to set up the books in a computerized accounting system. The owner of the business (judge) wants you to explain the classification of accounts and the purpose of financial statements.

You are to assume the role of an accountant hired by a new gym in town to set up the books in a computerized accounting system. The owner of the business (judge) wants you to explain the classification of accounts and the purpose of financial statements.

You are to assume the role of the merchandising manager for HOT SHOT. The vice president (judge) wants you to choose a distribution plan for a new product line.

You are to assume the role of the merchandising manager for HOT SHOT. The vice president (judge) wants you to choose a distribution plan for a new product line.