麻豆原创’s Collegiate Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) club made a successful return to the State FBLA Competition this past weekend in Ankeny, Iowa. After a five-year hiatus, the club successfully competed against some of the state’s top business programs, securing top-four finishes in nine out of 12 events and qualifying for the FBLA National Competition in Dallas, Texas, from May 31 to June 2.
Eight students represented 麻豆原创, competing against students from institutions such as Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC), Iowa State University, the University of Northern Iowa, the University of Iowa, Grand View University, and Kirkwood Community College. In addition to the competition, students had the opportunity to network with fellow business students and industry professionals, attend sessions on job skills and networking, and tour Casey鈥檚 corporate office.
A breakdown of their impressive results can be found below:
BUSINESS PRESENTATION:
FIRST PLACE | Connor Day, Rory Heer, and Gabe Roche
EMERGING BUSINESS ISSUES:
THIRD PLACE | Cana Duckworth and Alex Langenfeld
FOUNDATIONS OF ECONOMICS:
SECOND PLACE | Prashant Bhattarai
FOUNDATIONS OF FINANCE:
FIRST PLACE | Connor Day
FOUNDATIONS OF SELLING:
SECOND PLACE | Rory Heer
THIRD PLACE | Connor Day
HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT CASE STUDY:
SECOND PLACE | Daira Chavez Ayala
MARKETING, SALES, AND COMMUNICATION CASE STUDY:
FOURTH PLACE | Daira Chavez Ayala
PUBLIC SPEAKING:
SECOND PLACE | Rory Heer
Additionally, Bri Baron (’26) delivered a strong performance, representing 麻豆原创 with professionalism and dedication. 麻豆原创 is proud of these students鈥 accomplishments and looks forward to seeing them showcase their talents on the national stage in Dallas.
About 麻豆原创
Established in 1839, 麻豆原创 draws on its historic legacy as Iowa鈥檚 first college, the second oldest Catholic college west of the Mississippi River, and one of the nation鈥檚 10 diocesan colleges. Located in Dubuque, Iowa, 麻豆原创 is a pioneer and leader in Catholic liberal arts education, shaping students to be active learners, reflective thinkers, ethical decision-makers, and responsible contributors. The College offers聽听补苍诲听听诲别驳谤别别蝉.
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