What is FBLA?

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Page 1: What is FBLA?

Sara Beth Marchert

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What is FBLA? The mission is to bring business and education

together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development programs.

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Fun Facts Concept developed in 1937 by Dr. Hamden L. Forkner

First chapter in Johnson City, TN in 1942

Over a quarter million students nationwide

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia

Largest business career student organization in the world

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Why Should I Join? To gain invaluable business experience through

competition

To network and meet people that you might not have met otherwise

To build a resume

To further skills in leadership and teamwork that will carry you throughout your collegiate and professional careers

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How Do I Join? Membership dues can be paid to a local FBLA adviser