Future Business Leaders of
America
About FBLA.
The FBLA concept was developed in 1937 by
Dr. Hamden L. Forkner of Columbia University.
The first high school chapter was chartered
in Johnson City, Tennessee on february 3,
1942. In 1958, the first PBL collegiate chapter
was chartered in Iowa. The Professional Division,
originally the Alumni Division, began in 1979.
Joining FBLA-PBL in 1994 was the FBLA - Middle
Level for students in grades 5-9.
Who can join?
Students interested in business and/or business
related careers can join FBLA.
What are the main activities?
The date for events this year are:
Area VII Fall Workshop: October 18 at Juan
Seguin High School
Area VII Competition: Tentative date February
7 at TCU
State Leadership Conference: April 22-24,
Fort Worth
National Leadership Conference: June 25-28,
Anaheim California
Conferences allow students to
interact with other like minded students and
professionals. Competitive events are related
to many of the classes students take in high
school and the skills they will need later
in their professional careers.
There are many benefits to membership
with FBLA. They include the ability to practice
leadership skills, create lifelong friendships
at the chapter, state and national levels.
Members have the ability to compete in events
to showcase their skills.
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