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 published on TBD.
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" set of 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.
Updated guidelines will be published
no later than September 1, 2010. Currently, each event title links to the
2009-2010 guidelines.
Accounting I
(updated 09.12.09)
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 online 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 09.12.09)
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 online 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 online 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 09.12.09)
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 09.12.09)
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 09.12.09)
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 online 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 09.12.09)
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 09.12.09)
Ethical decisions are 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 level, each team will be
given an opportunity to present a 7-minute response to the ethical dilemma.
At the state level, all participating teams will be divided as equally as
possible into three groups in a preliminary round to present a 7-minute response
to the ethical dilemma, and the top four from each group will advance to a final
round. No objective tests will be administered in this event.
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 09.12.09)
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 be a repeater) 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 09.12.09)
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 online 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 09.12.09)
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 online 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: Computation Career Clusters: Business, Management and Administration; Finance
Business Plan
(updated 09.12.09)
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 repeater) 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
Business Presentation
(updated 09.12.09)
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 digitally recorded copies of presentation 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 09.12.09)
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 online 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 09.12.09)
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 and state
conference, the participants
will participate in an interactive simulation.
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: Career Development, Communication Career Clusters: Business, Management and Administration
Community Service Project
(updated 09.12.09)
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 be a repeater) 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 09.12.09)
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 online objective test will
also be administered. At the state level, a two-hour
school-site application test will be administered at the home school,
and a one-hour online 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 Game and Simulation Programming
(updated 09.12.09)
Interactive computer games and simulations have achieved broad acceptance
and implementation in a wide variety of business and educational disciplines.
Buried within many of these programs is a message that advances a player's
experience from simple entertainment to edutainment. This event tests the
programmer's skill in designing a functional interactive simulation/game that
will both entertain and educate/inform the player. 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
Computer Problem Solving
(updated 09.12.09)
Having a broad base of knowledge 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 online 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 09.12.09)
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 online 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 09.12.09)
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 online objective test will also be administered.
At the state level, a one-hour school-site application test will be
administered at the home school, and a one-hour online objective test will
also be administered.
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 09.12.09)
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 09.12.09)
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 two-hour school-site application test will be administered at
the home school, and a one-hour online objective test will also be administered. At the state level, a two-hour school-site
application test will be administered at the home school, and a one-hour
online objective test will be administered at the conference.
Restrictions: None Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: two teams of 2 members per chapter
(one student may be a repeater) 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 Design and Promotion
(updated 09.12.09)
An essential part of today's business world is commercial design and
promotion; therefore; the preparation of computer-based digital art is paramount
to the production of quality copy used for promotional purposes.
Click here to see the current year's topic.
Restrictions: Maximum of two entries per chapter; may be an
invididual or a team up to two members per chapter;
one member may repeat if participating as a part of a team 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
individuals/teams will participate in oral presentation of project at the SLC.
NBEA Standards: Career Development, Communication, Information Technology, Marketing Career Clusters: Business Management and Administration, Information Technology; Marketing
Digital Video Production
(updated 09.12.09)
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 be a repeater) 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 09.12.09)
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 repeater 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 09.12.09)
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 09.12.09)
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.
Emerging Business Issues
(updated 09.12.09)
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 teams will make an oral presentation.
At the state level, all teams 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 be a repeater) 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 09.12.09)
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 09.12.09)
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 09.12.09)
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 online objective test will be
administered. At the state level, a collaborative one-hour
online 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
Health Care Administration
(updated 09.12.09)
Health care administrators manage the business side of health services,
ensuring the effective use of resources to ensure the best medical care to the
community These skills include managing office activities, enhancing
communication skills, identifying legal and ethical issues in heath care
practices, managing financial functions, and enhancing employability skills
This event recognizes FBLA members who have the ability to help people in the
health care field. A one-hour online 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, Management Career Clusters: Business, Management and Administration; Health
Science
Help Desk
(updated 09.12.09)
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
demonstrate and understanding of and ability to provide technical assistance to
end users. At the region conference, a one-hour online objective test will be
administered. At the state conference, a one-hour online 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
Hospitality Management
(updated 09.12.09)
Hospitality is an important aspect of business and society. This
event provides recognition to FBLA members who have the ability to help other
people enjoy both leisure and business travel and events. A one-hour
online 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, Business Law, Communication,
Information Technology, Management, Marketing Career Clusters: Business, Management and Administration;
Hospitality and Tourism
Impromptu Speaking
(updated 09.12.09)
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
Introduction to Business
(updated 09.12.09)
Students discover the roles of business in the free enterprise system and
the global economy. Student will learn basic financial concepts of
banking, insurance, credit, investments, and learn to make sound decisions as
consumers. In addition, FBLA members will learn the real-world impact of
technology, effective communication, and interpersonal skills.
A one-hour online 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 09.12.09)
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 online 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 09.12.09)
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 online 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 09.12.09)
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 online 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 10.23.09)
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; Marketing
Local Chapter Annual Business Report
(updated 09.12.09)
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;
Information Technology; Marketing
Management Decision Making
(updated 09.12.09)
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 online objective test will be
administered. At the state conference, a collaborative one-hour online
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, Business Law, Communications, Economics
and Personal Finance, Entrepreneurship, Information Technology, Management Career Clusters: Business, Management and Administration; Marketing
Management Information
Systems
(updated 09.12.09)
The ability to design and implement an 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 online 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 09.12.09)
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 online objective test will be administered at the region level.
At the state conference, a collaborative one-hour objective test will be
administered, and the top 10 individuals will participate in an oral
presentation.
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
Mr. Future Business Leader
(updated 09.12.09)
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 online objective test and an interview will be
administered. At the state level, all participants will be
administered a one-hour online objective test, and all participants will be
scheduled for an interview in a preliminary round. 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 09.12.09)
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. 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
Network
Design
(updated 09.12.09)
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 online one-hour objective test will be
administered. At the state conference, a collaborative online 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 09.12.09)
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 online 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 09.12.09)
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
repeaters) 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: Business Management and Administration
Partnership with Business
(updated 09.12.09)
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 be a repeater) 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
Personal Finance
(updated 09.12.09)
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 situations.
A one-hour online 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 09.12.09)
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
Public Speaking II
(updated 09.12.09)
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
Sports Management
(updated 09.12.09)
The sports industry is rapidly growing in this country and the world.
For an individual to be successful and effective in this type of work, a core
understanding of business and comprehensive awareness of sports is necessary to
succeed in sports management. This event provides recognition for FBLA
members who possess the basic principles of sports management.
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: Management Career Clusters: Business, Management and Administration; Marketing
Spreadsheet
Applications
(updated 09.12.09)
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 online objective test will
also be
administered. At the state level, a one-hour
school-site application test will be administered at the home school,
and a one-hour online objective test will also be administered.
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 09.12.09)
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 online 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 09.12.09)
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
Who's Who in FBLA
(updated 09.12.09)
This award honors FBLA members who have made outstanding contributions to the Association at the local, state, and/or national levels.
In order to be considered, the member must have completed the "Future" level of
the Business Achievement Awards before submission of the Who's Who application.
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
Web Site Design
(updated 09.12.09)
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
NBEA Standards: Communication, Information Technology, Marketing Career Clusters: Information Technology; Marketing
William Selden Outstanding Chapter
(updated 09.12.09)
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
Word Processing I
(updated 09.12.09)
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
Word Processing II
(updated 09.12.09)
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
