2. EPIC LEADERSHIP Aligned with 21 st Century Skills DECA-centric Focus on classroom delivery

3. EPIC CONFERENCES Classroom Connection –National Curriculum Standards –21 st Century Skills DECA Direct Online Reporting Advisor Professional Learning

4. EPIC CAMPAIGNS Membership Global Entrepreneurship Week Promotional Community Service Advocacy

5. EPIC COMMUNICATIONS Social Media Correspondent Program Conference Teams

6. EPIC ENTERPRISES Chapter Certification Individual Certification

7. EPIC CHALLENGES

8. EPIC COMPETITIVE EVENTS UPDATES 2015-2016

9. Overview Event changes for 2015-2016 Restructuring Entrepreneurship Events New events for 2016-2017 Industry certifications update 2015-2016 Professional Selling and Consulting Events topics 2015-2016 Business Operations Research topic

10. Executive Summary Executive summary of 30-page report can be 1-3 pages – single or double- spaced

11. Presentation Times All prepared presentation times will be 15 minutes without specifying specific time constraints on presentation vs. Q&A.

12. Evaluation Criteria On prepared events, evaluation forms will be based on performance indicators rather than judge questions.

13. Restructured Entrepreneurship Events Lean Start-up/Lean Model Canvas is now a major trend for entrepreneurs Most of DECA’s entrepreneurship events will now use lean start-up terminology in the outlines –Exceptions: Franchising Event will use SBA terminology in the outline Business Growth Plan Event will use a customized outline focused on growing an existing business

14. New Event Titles and Outlines

15. Innovation Plan Entrepreneurship Innovation Plan

16. Innovation Plan Outline I.EXECUTIVE SUMMARY II.PROBLEM III.CUSTOMER SEGMENTS IV.UNIQUE VALUE PROPOSITION V.SOLUTION VI.CONCLUSION VII.BIBLIOGRAPHY VIII.APPENDIX

17. Start-up Business Plan Entrepreneurship Participating (Creating an Independent Business)

18. Start-up Business Plan Outline I.EXECUTIVE SUMMARY II.PROBLEM III.CUSTOMER SEGMENTS IV.UNIQUE VALUE PROPOSITION V.SOLUTION VI.CHANNELS VII. REVENUE STREAMS VIII. COST STRUCTURE IX. KEY METRICS X. COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE XI. CONCLUSION XII. BIBLIOGRAPHY XIII. APPENDIX

19. Independent Business Plan Entrepreneurship Written Event

20. Independent Business Plan Outline I.EXECUTIVE SUMMARY II.PROBLEM III.CUSTOMER SEGMENTS IV.UNIQUE VALUE PROPOSITION V.SOLUTION VI.CHANNELS VII.REVENUE STREAMS VIII. COST STRUCTURE IX. DETAILED FINANCIALS X. KEY METRICS XI. COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE XII. CONCLUSION XIII. BIBLIOGRAPHY XIV. APPENDIX

21. International Business Plan

22. International Business Plan Outline I.EXECUTIVE SUMMARY II.ANALYSIS OF THE INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS SITUATION III.PROBLEM IV.CUSTOMER SEGMENTS V.UNIQUE VALUE PROPOSITION VI.SOLUTION VII. CHANNELS VIII. REVENUE STREAMS IX. COST STRUCTURE X. DETAILED FINANCIALS XI. KEY METRICS XII. COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE XIII. CONCLUSION XIV. BIBLIOGRAPHY XV. APPENDIX

23. Business Growth Plan Entrepreneurship – Growing Your Business

24. Business Growth Plan Outline I.EXECUTIVE SUMMARY II.INTRODUCTION III.S.W.O.T. ANALYSIS IV.FIVE YEAR PLAN TO GROW AND EXPAND THE BUSINESS V.FINANCING PLAN VI.CONCLUSION VII. BIBLIOGRAPHY VIII. APPENDIX IX. PROOF OF OWNERSHIP APPENDIX

25. Franchise Business Plan (Now 30 pages) Entrepreneurship Participating (Creating a Franchise Business)

26. Franchise Business Plan Outline I.EXECUTIVE SUMMARY II.BUSINESS HISTORY, BACKGROUND, AND OBJECTIVES III.BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT IV.PRODUCTS AND/OR SERVICES V.PRESENT MARKET VI.COMPETITION VII. MARKETING PLAN VIII. MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATION IX. BUSINESS RESOURCES X. FINANCIAL PLAN AND DATA XI. CONCLUSION XII. BIBLIOGRAPHY XIII. APPENDIX

27. New Events for 2016-2017 1.Entrepreneurship Individual Series 2.Entrepreneurship Team Decision Making *New performance indicators in development specifically about entrepreneurship.

28. Industry Certifications Update DECA Price: $20 Certified Guest Services Professional (CGSP) Financial Literacy Certification DECA Price: $7

29. Professional Selling Event Customer – Small business owner with a desire to reach his/her customers Student – Salesperson with a website development firm Task – Sell website design services to the small business owner

30. Hospitality and Tourism Professional Selling Event Customer – Group coordinator for conference with many millennial attendees Student – Hotel Sales Manager Task – Sell your property to the group coordinator. Prepare and present an all around package.

31. Financial Consulting Event Customer – New parent Student – Financial Consultant Task – Present a plan to assist the new parent with college savings options

32. Business Operations Research Events Topic The 2016 topic for each career category is the development or enhancement of an employee engagement strategy. Rationale: Gallup’s 2013 report on employee engagement implies that disengaged workers are holding back the overall economy. Gallup reports that seven out of 10 workers in are either actively disengaged or not engaged in their work.Gallup’s 2013 report