COMPETITIVE EVENTS--Emerging Business Issues
2007-08 Topic

Emerging Business Issues

This event provides FBLA members with an opportunity to develop and demonstrate skills in researching and presenting an emerging business issue. The event is based on team rather than individual participation. In addition to learning research skills, team participants develop speaking ability and poise through oral presentations.  At the region level, all students will make an oral presentation.  At the state level, all participants will be divided as equally as possible into three groups in a preliminary round, and the top four from each group will advance to a final round.  The student(s) will prepare based on the posted topic on the PA FBLA web site.

Restrictions: None
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: one team of 2-3 members per chapter; one member may repeat
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: 1st place RLC winner advances to the state conference

2007-2008 Topic:
The cost of health care hurts big businesses, small businesses, health care providers, government, communities, and individuals.  As a result, whether it is quality, access, or cost, everyone has an interest in seeking solutions to the areas of concern in health care.  Argue for or against government regulation of our health care system.