These events compete in a preliminary round that takes place in early December. A select number of submissions from West Suburban DECA will advance to IL CDC (the state competition). York is allowed one submission per event. If there are multiple submissions, York DECA advisors will review the submissions and determine which to submit. Students may only compete in one prepared event in addition to role play events and online events. All previous competitors are eligible to compete in these events.
DECA’s Entrepreneurship Events provide opportunities to explore entrepreneurial concepts from idea generation, business planning, to growing an existing business.
EIP - INNOVATION PLAN (Click Here)
20-slide pitch deck preliminary competition to qualify for state
The Innovation Plan Event involves the idea generation and opportunity recognition needed to take advantage of market opportunities to introduce a new business, product or service. Any type of business, product or service may be used.
ESB - START-UP BUSINESS PLAN (Click Here)
20-slide pitch deck preliminary competition to qualify for state
The purpose of the Start-Up Business Plan Event is to provide an opportunity for the participant to develop and present a proposal to form a business. The event provides an opportunity for a participant to develop and demonstrate mastery of essential knowledge and skills as they apply to the analysis of a business opportunity.
DECA’s Integrated Marketing Campaign Events provide opportunities for members to develop an integrated marketing campaign of no more than 45 days in length for a real event, product or service and present the campaign in a role-play situation. These events require a Marketing Cluster Exam.
IMCE- INTEGRATED MARKETING CAMPAIGN-EVENT (Click Here)
20-slide pitch deck preliminary competition to qualify for state
The Integrated Marketing Campaign—Event includes a campaign that is related to any sports and entertainment event and/or company event. Examples include concerts, festivals, fairs, tournaments, pet adoption day, charity events, etc.
IMCP- INTEGRATED MARKETING CAMPAIGN-PRODUCT (Click Here)
20-slide pitch deck preliminary competition to qualify for state
The Integrated Marketing Campaign—Product includes a campaign that is related to any hard/soft line retail products including e-commerce. Examples include apparel and accessories, retail products, etc.
IMCS- INTEGRATED MARKETING CAMPAIGN-SERVICE (Click Here)
20-slide pitch deck preliminary competition to qualify for state
The Integrated Marketing Campaign—Service includes a campaign that is related to any service or intangible product. Examples may include pet services, golf lessons, health care services, salons, restaurants, amusement parks, etc.