The Competitive Events Program exemplifies the range of activities and focus of Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda, Inc. These events are based on projects developed from the goals of FBLA-PBL and the curricula of business education programs.

The official guidelines for all competitive events are found in the Pennsylvania FBLA Policy/Leadership Handbook to be published during September 2007.  If there is a discrepancy between the information found below and the information in the Handbook, the information in the Handbook is to be considered the "official" guidelines.

You may also print the complete PA FBLA competitive event guidelines by clicking on the event name. The file will be in PDF format, and Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view and print the file.

Accounting I (updated 10.14.07)
The accurate keeping of financial records is an ongoing activity in all types of businesses. This event provides recognition for FBLA members who have an understanding of and skill in basic accounting principles and procedures.  A one-hour objective test will be administered at the region and state levels.

Restrictions: Must not have had more than two semesters (or one semester in a block scheduling program) of high school accounting instruction, nor be enrolled in or have completed any additional accounting courses by May 20 of the current school year.
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: 3 members per chapter
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place RLC winners advance to the state conference

NBEA Standards:  Accounting, Computation, Economics and Personal Finance
Career Clusters:  Business, Management and Administration; Finance


Accounting II (updated 10.14.07)
The accurate keeping of financial records is a vital ongoing activity in all types of businesses. This event provides recognition for FBLA members who demonstrate an understanding of and skill in accounting principles and procedures as applied to sole proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations.  A one-hour objective test will be administered at the region level.  At the state level, a one-hour computer application test will be administered prior to the SLC, and a one-hour objective test will be administered at the SLC.

Restrictions: More than one year of accounting or its equivalent
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: 3 members per chapter
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place RLC winners advance to the state conference

NBEA Standards:  Accounting, Computation, Career Development, Economics and Personal Finance
Career Clusters:  Business, Management and Administration; Finance


American Enterprise Project (updated 10.14.07)
This event recognizes FBLA chapters that develop projects within the school and/or community that increase understanding of and support for the American enterprise system by developing an information/education program.

Restrictions: May be an individual member or a team of 2-3 members; one member may repeat
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: Not a regional event
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: Any chapter may submit one report for the state conference; must submit project to PA FBLA Executive Director by published deadline.  Top 10 teams will participate in oral presentation of project at the SLC.

NBEA Standards:  Communication, Economics and Personal Finance, Entrepreneurship, Management
Career Clusters:  Business, Management and Administration; Information Technology


Banking and Financial Systems (updated 10.14.07)
Understanding how financial institutions and financial consulting and advisory services operate is important to successful business ownership and management, as well as to personal financial success.  This event provides recognition for FBLA members who have an understanding of and skills in the general operations of the various components of the financial services sector.  At the region conference, a collaborative one-hour objective test will be administered.  At the state conference, a collaborative one-hour objective test will be administered, and the top 10 teams will participate in an oral presentation.

Restrictions: one team of 2-3 members (one member may be a repeater)
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: 1 team per chapter
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: 1st place RLC winner advances to the state conference

NBEA Standards:  Accounting, Career Development, Computation, Economics and Personal Finance, Management
Career Clusters:  Business, Management and Administration; Finance


Business Calculations (updated 10.14.07)
Acquiring a high level of mathematics skill to solve business problems is a challenge for all prospective business employees. This event provides recognition for FBLA members who have an understanding of mathematical functions in business applications.  A one-hour objective test will be administered at the region and state levels.

Restrictions: None
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: 3 members per chapter
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place RLC winners advance to the state conference

NBEA Standards:  Accounting, Computation
Career Clusters:  Finance


Business Communication (updated 10.14.07)
Learning to communicate in a manner that is clearly understood by the receiver of the message is a major task of all businesspeople. This event provides recognition for FBLA members who work toward improving their business communication skills of writing, speaking, and listening.  A one-hour objective test will be administered at the region and state levels.

Restrictions: None
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: 3 members per chapter
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place RLC winners advance to the state conference

NBEA Standards:  Communication
Career Clusters:  Business, Management and Administration; Marketing, Sales and Service


Business Ethics (updated 10.14.07)
Ethical decision making is essential in the business world and the workplace.  This team event recognizes FBLA members who demonstrate the ability to present solutions to ethical situations encountered in the business world and the workplace.  At the region conference, a collaborative one-hour objective test will be administered.  At the state conference, a collaborative one-hour objective test will be administered, and the top 10 teams will participate in an oral presentation.

Restrictions: one team of 2-3 members (one member may be a repeater)
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: 1 team per chapter
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: 1st place RLC winner advances to the state conference

NBEA Standards:  Business Law, Career Development, Communication, Information Technology
Career Clusters:  Business, Management and Administration


Business Financial Plan (updated 10.14.07)
Business financial planning is paramount to the success of any business enterprise.  This event is designed to recognize FBLA members who possess the knowledge and skills needed to establish and develop a complete financial plan for a business venture.  The financial plan requesting a loan from a financial institution must be economically and financially sound with a realistic time frame.  In addition to learning and applying financial business decision-making skills, team participants develop business contacts, implement written and oral skills, and develop familiarity with procedures of financial institutions.  The student(s) will complete the plan based on the posted topic on the PA FBLA web site.  Click here to see the current year's topic.

Restrictions: May be an individual member or a team of 2-3 members; one member may repeat
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: Not a regional event
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: Any chapter may submit two reports for the state conference; must submit project to PA FBLA Executive Director by published deadline.  Top 10 teams will participate in oral presentation of project at the SLC.

NBEA Standards:  Accounting, Communication, Computation, Economics and Personal Finance, Management
Career Clusters:  Business, Management and Administration; Finance


Business Law (updated 10.14.07)
This event provides recognition for FBLA members who are familiar with specific legal areas that most commonly affect personal and business relationships.  A one-hour objective test will be administered at the region and state levels.

Restrictions: None
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: 3 members per chapter
State Leader ship Conference Eligibility: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place RLC winners advance to the state conference

NBEA Standards:  Business Law, International Business, Economics and Personal Finance
Career Clusters:  Business, Management and Administration; Law, Public Safety


Business Math (updated 10.14.07)
Acquiring the ability to solve common business mathematical problems is a basic skill needed by all prospective business employees. This event provides recognition for FBLA members who have an understanding of basic math functions needed in business.  A one-hour objective test will be administered at the region and state levels.

Restrictions: Grades 9-10 only
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: 3 members per chapter
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place RLC winners advance to the state conference

NBEA Standards:  Computations
Career Clusters:  Business, Management and Administration; Finance


Business Plan (updated 10.14.07)
Business plans are an effective tool for evaluating, organizing, and selling a new business concept. A well-developed business plan can be a key component of a successful business start-up. This event recognizes FBLA members that demonstrate an understanding and mastery of the process required to develop and implement a new business venture.

Restrictions: May be an individual member or a team of 2-3 members; one member may repeat
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: None (not an RLC event)
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: A maximum of two written plans must be submitted to PA FBLA Executive Director by the published deadline. Top 10 teams will participate in oral presentation of project at the SLC.

NBEA Standards:  Accounting, Career Development, Communication, Economics and Personal Finance, Entrepreneurship, Management, Marketing
Career Clusters:  Business, Management and Administration; Finance; Marketing, Sales and Service


Business Presentation (updated 10.14.07)
Using technology to support a presentation can significantly enhance a business leader's effectiveness.  This event provides recognition for FBLA members who demonstrate the ability to effectively deliver an effective business presentation while using multimedia presentation technology. The student(s) will complete the project based on the posted topic on the PA FBLA web site.  Click here to see the current year's topic.

Restrictions:  Maximum of two presentations per chapter; one team of 1, 2, or 3 members per chapter; one member may repeat if participating as a part of a team of 2-3 in the prior year
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: None (not a region event)
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: Maximum of two teams per chapter; must submit project to PA FBLA Executive Director by the published deadline. Top 10 teams will participate in oral presentation of project at the SLC.

NBEA Standards:  Communication, Information Technology
Career Clusters:  Business, Management and Administration; Information Technology


Business Procedures (updated 10.14.07)
Competency in performing daily tasks is a necessity in business. This event provides recognition for FBLA members who possess knowledge of basic skills and procedures and the ability to make intelligent business decisions.  A one-hour objective test will be administered at the region and state levels.

Restrictions: None
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: 3 members per chapter
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place RLC winners advance to the state conference

NBEA Standards:  Career Development, Communication, Computation, Economics and Personal Finance, Information Technology
Career Clusters:  Business, Management and Administration; Information Technology


Client Service (updated 10.14.07)
This event provides members with an opportunity to develop and demonstration skills in interacting with internal and external clients to provide an outstanding client service experience.  The client service consultant engages clients in conversations regarding products, handles inquiries, solves problems, and uncovers opportunities for additional assistance.  Participants develop speaking ability and poise through presentation as well as critical thinking skills.  At the region conference, a one-hour objective test will be administered.  At the state conference, the participants will participate in an interactive simulation.

Restrictions: None
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: 3 members per chapter
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place RLC winners advance to the state conference

NBEA Standards:  Career Development, Communication
Career Clusters:  Business, Management and Administration


Community Service Project (updated 10.14.07)
This event recognizes FBLA chapters that successfully implement community service projects to serve the citizens of their community.

Restrictions: May be an individual member or a team of 2-3 members; one member may repeat
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: Not a regional event
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: Any chapter may submit one report for the state conference; must submit project to PA FBLA Executive Director by the published deadline.  Top 10 teams will participate in oral presentation of the project at the SLC.

NBEA Standards:  Communication, Management, Marketing
Career Clusters:  Business, Management and Administration; Information Technology


Computer Applications (updated 10.14.07)
Knowledge of computer applications is a necessity in today's high-tech business world. Employees must be able to apply various computer applications in a business environment utilizing critical thinking and decision-making skills. This event provides recognition for FBLA members who can efficiently demonstrate computer application skills.  At the region level, a two-hour school-site application test will be administered at the home school, and a one-hour objective test will be administered at the conference.  At the state level, a two-hour school-site application test will be administered at the home school, and a one-hour objective test will be administered at the conference.  Click here to get the Format Guide necessary for this event.

Restrictions: None
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: 3 members per chapter
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: 1st and 2nd place RLC winners advance to the state conference

NBEA Standards:  Communication, Information Technology
Career Clusters:  Information Technology


Computer Problem Solving (updated 10.14.07)
Having a broad base of knowleged and competencies in core hardware and operating system technologies including installation, configuration, diagnostics, preventative maintenance, and basic networking is an important element for today's computer savvy individual.  A one-hour objective test will be administered at the region and state levels.

Restrictions: None
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: 3 members per chapter
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place RLC winners advance to the state conference

NBEA Standards:  Information Technology
Career Clusters:  Information Technology


Cyber Security (updated 10.14.07)
With the increased use of the Internet for browsing, researching, information gathering, and e-commerce, information and cyber security has become a growing concern for businesses throughout our global economy.  A one-hour objective test will be administered at the region and state levels.

Restrictions: None
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: 3 members per chapter
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place RLC winners advance to the state conference

NBEA Standards:  Information Technology
Career Clusters:  Information Technology


Database Design and Applications (updated 10.14.07)
Databases are necessary to organize data and information in business.  This event recognizes FBLA members who demonstrate that they have acquired entry level skills for understanding database usage and development in business.  At the region level, a one-hour school-site application test will be administered at the home school, and a one-hour objective test will be administered at the conference.  At the state level, a one-hour school-site application test will be administered at the home school, and a one-hour objective test will be administered at the conference.

Restrictions: None
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: 3 members per chapter
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: 1st and 2nd place RLC winners advance to the state conference

NBEA Standards:  Computation, Information Technology
Career Clusters:  Business, Management and Administration; Information Technology


Desktop Application Programming (updated 10.14.07)
Certain types of accounting processes require that each record in the file be processed.  Desktop Application Programming focuses on these procedural style processing systems.  This event tests the programmer's skill in designing a useful, efficient, and effective program in the area described.  At the state level, students will complete a program to be judged prior to the state conference based on the posted topic, and the top 10 finalists will be scheduled for an oral presentation.  Click here to see the current year's topic.

Restrictions: None
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: Not a regional event
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: A maximum of two projects must be submitted to PA FBLA Executive Director by the published deadline. Top 10 individuals will participate in oral presentation of project at the SLC.

NBEA Standards:  Information Technology, Management
Career Clusters:  Business, Management and Administration; Information Technology


Desktop Publishing (updated 10.14.07)
Knowledge of desktop publishing is vital in many aspects of today's visual business publications. This event provides recognition to FBLA members who can most effectively demonstrate skills in the areas of desktop publishing, creativity, and decision making.  At the region level, a one-hour school-site application test will be administered at the home school, and a one-hour objective test will be administered at the conference.  At the state level, a two-hour school-site application test will be administered at the home school, and a one-hour objective test will be administered at the conference.

Restrictions: None
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: two teams of 2 members per chapter
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: 1st and 2nd place RLC winners advance to the state conference

NBEA Standards:  Communication, Information Technology
Career Clusters:  Business, Management and Administration; Information Technology; Marketing, Sales and Service


Digital Video Production (updated 10.14.07)
Digital video has become a prominent and effective way of conveying new ideas and products.  This event provides recognition for FBLA members who demonstrate the ability to create an effective video to present an idea to a specific audience.  The student(s) will complete the project based on the posted topic on the PA FBLA web site.  Click here to see the current year's topic.

Restrictions: Maximum of two presentations per chapter; one team of 1, 2, or 3 members per chapter; one member may repeat
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: None (not a region event)
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: Maximum of two presentations per chapter; must submit project to PA FBLA Executive Director by the published deadline. Top 10 teams will participate in oral presentation of project at the SLC

NBEA Standards:  Communication, Information Technology
Career Clusters:  Information Technology


E-Business (updated 10.14.07)
One critical element in a business' success in today's global market is the ability to sell products and services to the consumer via the Internet.  This event recognizes FBLA members who have developed proficiency in the creation of Web commerce sites.  The student(s) will complete the web site based on the posted topic on the PA FBLA web site.  Click here to see the current year's topic.

Restrictions:  Maximum two web sites per chapter; one team of 1, 2, or 3 members per chapter; one member may repeat if participating as a part of a team of 2-3 in the prior year
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: None (not a region event)
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: Maximum of two web sites per chapter; must submit materials to PA FBLA Executive Director by the published deadline. Top 10 teams will participate in oral presentation of project at the SLC

NBEA Standards:  Communication, Economics and Personal Finance, Entrepreneurship, Information Technology, Marketing
Career Clusters:  Business, Management and Administration; Finance; Information Technology; Marketing, Sales and Service


Economics (updated 10.14.07)
This event provides recognition for FBLA members who can identify, understand, and apply economic principles to contemporary social, political, and ecological problems.  A one-hour objective test will be administered at the region and state levels.

Restrictions: None
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: 3 members per chapter
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place RLC winners advance to the state conference

NBEA Standards:  Economics and Personal Finance, Entrepreneurship, International Business, Management
Career Clusters:  Business, Management and Administration; Finance; Marketing, Sales and Service


Electronic Career Portfolio (updated 10.14.07)
An electronic career portfolio is a purposeful collection of work that tells the story of an applicant including achievements, growth, vision, reflection, skills, experience, education, training, and career goals.  It is a tool that gives employers a complete picture of who you are--your experience, your education, your accomplishments--and what you have the potential to become--much more than just a letter of application and resume can provide.

Restrictions:  None
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: None (not an RLC event)
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: Maximum of two entries per chapter; must submit career portfolio to PA FBLA Executive Director by the published deadline.

NBEA Standards:  Career Development, Communication, Information Technology
Career Clusters:  Business, Management and Administration; Information Technology; Marketing, Sales and Service
 
 
Emerging Business Issues (updated 10.14.07)
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. Click here to see the current year's topic.

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

NBEA Standards:  Communication, Economics and Personal Finance, International Business, Management
Career Clusters:  Business, Management and Administration; Information Technology


Entrepreneurship (updated 10.14.07)
Owning and managing a business is the goal of many Americans. This event recognizes FBLA members who demonstrate the knowledge and skills needed to establish and manage a business. This event is based on team rather than individual participation. In addition to learning and applying business decision-making skills, team participants develop speaking ability and poise through oral presentations.  At the region conference, a collaborative one-hour objective test will be administered.  At the state conference, a collaborative one-hour objective test will be administered, and the top 10 teams will participate in an oral presentation.

Restrictions: one team of 2-3 members (one member may be a repeater)
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: 1 team per chapter
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: 1st place RLC winner advances to the state conference

NBEA Standards:  Accounting, Communication, Entrepreneurship, Management, Marketing
Career Clusters:  Business, Management and Administration; Finance; Marketing, Sales and Service


FBLA Principles and Procedures (updated 10.14.07)
Members in FBLA should be knowledgeable about the Association and the information found in the official publications. This event provides recognition for FBLA members who are interested in learning about the background and current information of FBLA-PBL.  A one-hour objective test will be administered at the region and state levels.

Restrictions: Grades 9-10 only
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: 3 members per chapter
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place RLC winners advance to the state conference

NBEA Standards:  NA
Career Clusters:  NA


Global Business (updated 10.14.07)
The global economy is a complex, continually flowing and constantly changing network of information, goods, services, and cultures.  Most nations rely on other nations for natural resources to supply their needs and wants.  Global business also provides new markets and investment opportunities as well as promotion of better relationships.  At the region level, a collaborative one-hour objective test will be administered.  At the state level, a collaborative one-hour objective test will be administered, and the top 10 teams will participate in an oral presentation.

Restrictions: one team of 2-3 members (one member may be a repeater)
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: 1 team per chapter
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: 1st place RLC winner advances to the state conference

NBEA Standards:  Accounting, Economics and Personal Finance, Entrepreneurship, International Business, Management, Marketing
Career Clusters:  Business, Management and Administration; Finance; Government and Public Administration; Marketing, Sales and Service


Help Desk (updated 10.14.07)
The ability to provide technical assistance to the users of computer hardware and software is essential to the success of any organization and its continued operation.  This event provides recognition for FBLA members who demosntrate and understanding of and ability to provide technical assistance to end users.  At the region conference, a one-hour objective test will be administered.  At the state conference, a one-hour objective test will be administered, and the top 10 participants will participate in an interactive simulation..

Restrictions: None
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: 3 members per chapter
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place RLC winners advance to the state conference

NBEA Standards:  Business, Management, and Administration; Information Technology
Career Clusters:  Communication, Information Technology


Impromptu Speaking (updated 10.14.07)
The ability to express one's thoughts without prior preparation is a valuable asset, as are poise, self-confidence, and organization of facts. This event recognizes FBLA members who develop qualities of business leadership by combining quick and clear thinking with conversational speaking.  At the region level, each participant will be given an opportunity to present a 4-minute speech.  At the state level, all participants will be divided as equally as possible into three groups in a preliminary round to present a 4-minute speech, and the top 4 from each group will advance to a final round.

Restrictions: None
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: 1 member per chapter
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: 1st place RLC winner advances to the state conference

NBEA Standards:  Communication
Career Clusters:  Business, Management and Administration; Marketing, Sales and Service


Internet Application Programming (updated 10.14.07)
With ease of support being uppermost in the minds of companies in today's market, programs that serve via an Internet browser are faster and much easier to maintain.  Internet Application Programming focuses on systems that are used over the Internet or an intranet.  This event tests the programmer's skill in designing a useful, efficient, and effective program.  At the state level, students will complete a program to be judged prior to the state conference based on the posted topic, and the top 10 finalists will be scheduled for an oral presentation.  Click here to see the current year's topic.

Restrictions: None
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: Not a regional event
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: A maximum of two projects must be submitted to PA FBLA Executive Director by the published deadline. Top 10 individuals will participate in oral presentation of project at the SLC.

NBEA Standards:  Information Technology, Management
Career Clusters:  Business, Management and Administration; Information Technology


Introduction to Business (updated 10.14.07)
The American business enterprise system functions effectively when participants are properly trained to make good business decisions. This event provides recognition for FBLA members who demonstrate an understanding of the American business enterprise system and its effect on consumers, employees, and entrepreneurs.  A one-hour objective test will be administered at the region and state levels.

Restrictions: Grades 9-10 only
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: 3 members per chapter
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place RLC winners advance to the state conference

NBEA Standards:  Career Development, Computation, Economics and Personal Finance, Entrepreneurship, Management, Marketing
Career Clusters:  Business, Management and Administration; Finance; Marketing, Sales and Service


Introduction to Business Communication (updated 10.14.07)
Learning to communicate in a manner that is clearly understood by the receiver of the message is a major task of all business people. This event provides recognition for FBLA members demonstrate an understanding of basic communication skills and concepts.  A one-hour objective test will be administered at the region and state levels.

Restrictions: Grades 9-10 only
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: 3 members per chapter
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place RLC winners advance to the state conference

NBEA Standards:  Communication
Career Clusters:  Business, Management and Administration; Marketing, Sales and Service


Introduction to Parliamentary Procedure (updated 10.14.07)
This event recognizes FBLA members who demonstrate knowledge of basic principles of parliamentary procedure along with an understanding of FBLA's organization and procedures.  A one-hour objective test will be administered at the region and state levels.

Restrictions: Grades 9-10 only
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: 3 members per chapter
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place RLC winners advance to the state conference

NBEA Standards:  NA
Career Clusters:  NA


Introduction to Technology Concepts (updated 10.14.07)
The processing of data is important to the successful operation of business. This event provides recognition for FBLA members who understand the basic principles involved in computer technology.  A one-hour objective test will be administered at the region and state levels.

Restrictions: Grades 9-10 only
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: 3 members per chapter
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place RLC winners advance to the state conference

NBEA Standards:  Information Technology
Career Clusters:  Information Technology


Job Interview (updated 10.14.07)
This event recognizes FBLA members who demonstrate proficiency in applying for employment in business.  At the region level, each participant will complete a job application and will be given an interview.  At the state level, all participants will complete a job application, and all participants be divided as equally as possible into three groups in a preliminary round for interviews, and the top four from each group will advance to a final round.

Restrictions: None
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: 1 member per chapter
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: 1st place RLC winner advances to the state conference; must submit materials to the PA FBLA Executive Director by the published deadline

NBEA Standards:  Career Development, Communications
Career Clusters:  Business, Management and Administration; Finance; Marketing, Sales and Service


Local Chapter Annual Business Report (updated 10.14.07)
Business reports are used extensively to inform management, staff, stockholders, and the general public about all aspects of business. This event recognizes FBLA chapters that properly summarize their year's activities. The event provides participants with valuable experience in preparing annual business reports.

Restrictions: None
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: Not a regional event
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: Any chapter may submit one report for the state conference; must submit project to PA FBLA Executive Director by the published deadline

NBEA Standards:  Communication, Information Technology, Marketing
Career Clusters:  Business, Management and Administration; Finance; Information Technology; Marketing, Sales and Service


Management Decision Making (updated 10.14.07)
Making critical decisions that provide the right direction and a winning position in today's business world is essential to good management.  Business executives must make high-quality, nearly instantaneous decisions all the time.  The ability to make the right decisions concerning vision, growth, resources, strengths, and weaknesses leads to a successful business.  It is management's responsibility to manage for today and tomorrow, to manage for optimum efficiency, and to manage to compete in the marketplace.  At the region conference, a collaborative one-hour objective test will be administered.  At the state conference, a collaborative one-hour objective test will be administered, and the top 10 teams will participate in an oral presentation.  The 2008 SLC oral presentation will focus on financial management.

Restrictions: one team of 2-3 members (one member may be a repeater)
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: 1 team per chapter
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: 1st place RLC winner advances to the state conference

NBEA Standards:  Accounting, Business Law, Communications, Economics and Personal Finance, Entrepreneurship, Information Technology, Management
Career Clusters:  Business, Management and Administration; Marketing, Sales and Service

Management Information Systems (updated 10.14.07)
The ability to design and implement and information system solution to effectively manage vast amounts of information is a valuable skill that leads to the success of many business entities today.  The use of technology to develop these information systems plays a crucial role in a business' ability to compete in today's business environment.  The event provides recognition for FBLA members who demonstrate and understanding of and ability to apply these skills.  At the region conference, a collaborative one-hour objective test will be administered.  At the state conference, a collaborative one-hour objective test will be administered, and the top 10 teams will participate in an oral presentation.

Restrictions: one team of 2-3 members (one member may be a repeater)
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: 1 team per chapter
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: 1st place RLC winner advances to the state conference

NBEA Standards:  Communication, Information Technology, Management
Career Clusters:  Business, Management and Administration; Information Technology

Marketing (updated 10.14.07)
Marketing involves the distribution of products and services to the consumer. This event provides recognition for FBLA members who possess knowledge of the basic principles of marketing.  A one-hour objective test will be administered at the region and state levels.

Restrictions: None
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: 3 members per chapter
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place RLC winners advance to the state conference

NBEA Standards:  Entrepreneurship, Marketing
Career Clusters:  Business, Management and Administration; Marketing, Sales and Service


Mr. Future Business Leader (updated 10.14.07)
This events honors outstanding FBLA members who have demonstrated leadership qualities, participation in FBLA, and evidence of knowledge and skills essential for successful careers in business.  FBLA recognizes that men and women compete equally in the workplace. This event is an honored award designed to recognize a greater number of FBLA members and is not intended to differentiate between genders for a job.  At the region level, a one-hour objective test and an interview will be administered.  At the state level, all participants will be administered a one-hour objective test, and all participants will be scheduled for an interview in a preliminary round, and the top 10 participants will be given an interview in a final round.

Restrictions: None
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: 1 member per chapter
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: 1st place RLC winner advances to the state conference; must submit materials to the PA FBLA Executive Director by the published deadline

NBEA Standards:  Accounting, Business Law, Career Development, Communication, Computation, Entrepreneurship, International Business, Management, Marketing
Career Clusters:  Business, Management and Administration; Information Technology; Marketing, Sales and Service


Ms. Future Business Leader (updated 10.14.07)
This events honors outstanding FBLA members who have demonstrated leadership qualities, participation in FBLA, and evidence of knowledge and skills essential for successful careers in business.  FBLA recognizes that men and women compete equally in the workplace. This event is an honored award designed to recognize a greater number of FBLA members and is not intended to differentiate between genders for a job.  At the region level, a one-hour objective test and an interview will be administered.  At the state level, all participants will be administered a one-hour objective test, and all participants will be scheduled for an interview in a preliminary round, and the top 10 participants will be given an interview in a final round.

Restrictions: None
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: 1 member per chapter
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: 1st place RLC winner advances to the state conference; must submit materials to the PA FBLA Executive Director by the published deadline

NBEA Standards:  Accounting, Business Law, Career Development, Communication, Computation, Entrepreneurship, International Business, Management, Marketing
Career Clusters:  Business, Management and Administration; Information Technology; Marketing, Sales and Service


Network Design (updated 10.14.07)
The ability to evaluate the needs of an organization and then design and implement network solutions is a valuable skill in today's connected workplace.  This event provides recognition for FBLA members who demonstrate an understanding of and ability to apply these skills.  At the region conference, a collaborative one-hour objective test will be administered.  At the state conference, a collaborative one-hour objective test will be administered, and the top 10 teams will participate in an oral presentation.

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

NBEA Standards:  Communication, Information Technology, Management
Career Clusters:  Information Technology


Networking Concepts (updated 10.14.07)
Acquiring a high level of familiarization and proficiency on and with networks is essential in today's connected workplace. This event provides recognition for FBLA members who have an understanding of data communications and network administration.  A one-hour objective test will be administered at the region and state levels.

Restrictions: None
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: 3 members per chapter
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place RLC winners advance to the state conference

NBEA Standards:  Information Technology, Management
Career Clusters:  Information Technology


Parliamentary Procedure (updated 10.14.07)
This event recognizes FBLA members who demonstrate knowledge of the principles of parliamentary procedure. This event is based on team rather than individual competition. Team participants develop speaking ability and poise through competitive performance.  At the region conference, a one-hour objective test will be administered to each member and an average team score determined.  At the state conference, a cone-hour objective test will be administered to each member, and the top 10 teams with the highest average score will participate in an oral presentation.

Restrictions: Team must consist of 4 or 5 members; two may be repeating
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: 1 team per chapter
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: 1st place RLC winner advances to the state conference

NBEA Standards:  NA
Career Clusters:  NA


Partnership with Business (updated 10.14.07)
This event recognizes FBLA chapters that develop and implement the most innovative, creative, and effective partnership plan.  The purpose of this project is to learn about a business through communication and interaction with the business community

Restrictions: May be an individual member or a team of 2-3 members; one member may repeat
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: Not a regional event
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: Any chapter may submit one report for the state conference; must submit project to PA FBLA Executive Director by published deadline.  Top 10 teams will participate in oral presentation of project at the SLC.

NBEA Standards:  Career Development, Communication, Entrepreneurship, Information Technology, Management
Career Clusters:  Business, Management and Administration; Information Technology; Marketing, Sales and Service


Personal Finance (updated 10.14.07)
Financial literacy is essential in meeting the financial challenges of the 21st Century.  This event recognizes students who possess essential knowledge and skills related to financial issues, can analyze the rights and responsibilities of consumers, and apply knowledge to financial situtations.  A one-hour objective test will be administered at the region and state levels.

Restrictions: None
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: 3 members per chapter
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place RLC winners advance to the state conference

NBEA Standards:  Economics and Personal Finance
Career Clusters:  Business, Management and Administration; Finance


Public Speaking I (updated 10.14.07)
This event recognizes FBLA members who are beginning to develop qualities of business leadership by developing effective speaking skills.  At the region level, each participant will be given an opportunity to present a 4-minute speech.  At the state level, all participants will be divided as equally as possible into three groups in a preliminary round to present a 4-minute speech, and the top four from each group will advance to a final round.

Restrictions: Grades 9-10 only
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: 1 member per chapter
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: 1st place RLC winner advances to the state conference

NBEA Standards:  Communication
Career Clusters:  Business, Management and Administration; Marketing, Sales and Service


Public Speaking II (updated 10.14.07)
This event recognizes FBLA members who, through public speaking, demonstrate qualities of business leadership by presenting a well-organized, logical, and substantial speech.  At the region level, each participant will be given an opportunity to present a 5-minute speech.  At the state level, all participants will be divided as equally as possible into three groups in a preliminary round to present a 5-minute speech, and the top 4 from each group will advance to a final round.

Restrictions: None
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: 1 member per chapter
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: 1st place RLC winner advances to the state conference

NBEA Standards:  Communication
Career Clusters:  Business, Management and Administration; Marketing, Sales and Service


Spreadsheet Applications (updated 10.14.07)
Spreadsheet skills are necessary to convert data to information in business.  This event recognizes FBLA members who demonstrate that they have acquired skills for spreadsheet development in business.  At the region level, a one-hour school-site application test will be administered at the home school, and a one-hour objective test will be administered at the conference.  At the state level, a one-hour school-site application test will be administered at the home school, and a one-hour objective test will be administered at the conference.

Restrictions: None
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: 3 members per chapter
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: 1st and 2nd place RLC winners advance to the state conference

NBEA Standards:  Computation, Information Technology
Career Clusters:  Business, Management and Administration; Information Technology


Technology Concepts (updated 10.14.07)
Technology is the new competitive edge for business. Successful business leaders must understand the impact of technology and know how to effectively harness it to drive their business success. A one-hour objective test will be administered at the region and state levels.

Restrictions: None
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: 3 members per chapter
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place RLC winners advance to the state conference

NBEA Standards:  Information Technology
Career Clusters:  Information Technology


Virtual Business Challenge (updated 10.14.07)
The FBLA Virtual Business Challenge encourages FBLA members to test their skills at managing a distribution center individually or as a team.  This national event has two challenges during the year (fall and spring), and each challenge focuses on different business concepts.  Members may compete individually or as part of a team in both challenges, and chapter may enter as many teams as they wish in each challenge.

Restrictions: None
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: None; not a region event
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: None; not a state event

NBEA Standards:  Accounting, Business Law, Career Development, Communication, Computation, Economics and Personal Finance, Entrepreneurship, Information Technology, Management, Marketing
Career Clusters:  Business, Management and Administration; Information Technology; Marketing, Sales and Service


Who's Who in FBLA (updated 10.14.07)
This award honors FBLA members who have made outstanding contributions to the Association at the local, state, and/or national levels.

Restrictions: None
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: Optional at the region conference
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: Any chapter may submit up to three nominees; must be submitted to the PA FBLA Executive Director by the published deadline

NBEA Standards:  NA
Career Clusters:  NA


Web Site Development (updated 10.14.07)
The ability to communicate ideas and concepts, and to deliver value to customers, using the Internet and related technologies is an important element in a business' success.  This event recognizes FBLA members who have developed proficiency in the creation and design of websites.  The student(s) will complete the web site based on the posted topic on the PA FBLA web site.  Click here to see the current year's topic.

Restrictions:  Maximum of two web sites per chapter; one team of 1, 2, or 3 members per chapter; one member may repeat if participating as a part of a team of 2-3 in the prior year
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: None (not a region event)
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: Maximum of two teams per chapter; must submit materials to PA FBLA Executive Director by the published deadline. Top 10 teams will participate in oral presentation of project at the SLC


William Selden Outstanding Chapter (updated 10.14.07)
This is a Pennsylvania State FBLA event only and is designed to recognize FBLA chapters who truly deserve recognition for developing and planning a program of work which meets the goals of FBLA.

Restrictions: None
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: Optional at the region conference
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: Any chapter may submit one report for the state conference; must submit materials to the PA FBLA Executive Director by the published deadline

NBEA Standards:  NA
Career Clusters:  NA


Word Processing I (updated 10.14.07)
Word processing skills are necessary to obtain information-processing positions in business. This event recognizes FBLA members who demonstrate that they have acquired entry-level skills for word processing positions in business.  Click here to get the Format Guide necessary for this event.

Restrictions: Grades 9-10 only
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: 3 members per chapter
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: 1st and 2nd place RLC winners advance to the state conference

NBEA Standards:  Communication, Information Technology
Career Clusters:  Business, Management and Administration; Information Technology; Marketing, Sales and Service


Word Processing II (updated 10.14.07)
A high level of word processing skill is a necessity for employees in productive offices. This event recognizes FBLA members who demonstrate that they have acquired word processing proficiency beyond entry level.  Click here to get the Format Guide necessary for this event.

Restrictions: None
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: 3 members per chapter
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: 1st and 2nd place RLC winners advance to the state conference

NBEA Standards:  Communication, Information Technology
Career Clusters:  Business, Management and Administration; Information Technology; Marketing, Sales and Service