Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)

The PURPOSE of FBLA Collegiate is to provide opportunities for postsecondary student s to develop business-related career competencies.

Future Business Leaders of America, Inc. (FBLA) is the largest business career and technical student organization in the world. Each year , FBLA inspires and prepares more than 200,000 Middle School, High School, and Collegiate members to become community-minded business leaders in a global society through rigorous career preparation and leadership experiences.

MEMBERSHIP / DUES

• Fourteen (14) chapters with 241 total members
• $17.00 – National ($10); State ($7)
• $1.00 of State goes to the Foundation

COMPETITIVE EVENTS

FBLA recognizes and rewards excellence in a broad range of business and career-related areas. Through the 35 collegiate competitive events, students are prepared for successful careers in business by providing opportunities to apply classroom concepts in a workforce-simulated competitive environment.

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

FBLA collegiate education programs prepare students for career readiness, help students create a portfolio of real-world accomplishments and develop their business and leadership skills across disciplines. Students prepare for careers in business by focusing on academic competitions and leadership development.

UPCOMING CONFERENCES

• State Leadership Conference: February 12-16, 2024 in Senatobia, MS
• National Leadership Conference (NLC): June 24–27, 2024 in Orlando, FL
• State Fall Leadership Conference: October 17–18, 2024 in East Mississippi Community College Columbus, MS
• Collegiate Career Connections Conference: 2024 TBD

FBLA GOVERNANCE

BECOMING A COLLEGIATE MEMBER / STARTING A CHAPTER