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You are to assume the role of a marketing communications specialist at M&H, an apparel retailer with hundreds of locations. The marketing department intern (judge) has asked you about jobs and careers in marketing.

You are to assume the role of a marketing communications specialist at M&H, an apparel retailer with hundreds of locations. The marketing department intern (judge) has asked you about jobs and careers in marketing.

You are to assume the role of the general manager for SLIDER TOWN, a quick-serve restaurant chain featuring slider sandwiches and sides. The district manager (judge) wants you to suggest new operating hours that will help the location’s profits and expenses.

You are to assume the role of the general manager for SLIDER TOWN, a quick-serve restaurant chain featuring slider sandwiches and sides. The district manager (judge) wants you to suggest new operating hours that will help the location’s profits and expenses.

You are to assume the role of the marketing specialist for GO BURGER, a quick-serve restaurant chain featuring burgers and chicken sandwiches. The director of marketing (judge) wants you to create a promotion introducing the chain’s new vegan menu.

You are to assume the role of the marketing specialist for GO BURGER, a quick-serve restaurant chain featuring burgers and chicken sandwiches. The director of marketing (judge) wants you to create a promotion introducing the chain’s new vegan menu.

Raising Cane's is changing the way people think about working in the Restaurant industry by proving that "You Can at Cane's", providing a career path that has tremendous opportunities for all Crewmembers.

Raising Cane's is changing the way people think about working in the Restaurant industry by proving that "You Can at Cane's", providing a career path that has tremendous opportunities for all Crewmembers.

You are to assume the role of the general manager of a local HAPPY TIMES, a family restaurant chain with over 300 locations. The district manager (judge) has given you authority to make local policy decisions involving young customers.

You are to assume the role of the general manager of a local HAPPY TIMES, a family restaurant chain with over 300 locations. The district manager (judge) has given you authority to make local policy decisions involving young customers.

You are to assume the role of the general manager of THE CABIN, a restaurant specializing in steaks, seafood and pasta. The owner of the restaurant (judge) wants you to weigh the pros and cons of implementing a new policy to reduce operating costs.

You are to assume the role of the general manager of THE CABIN, a restaurant specializing in steaks, seafood and pasta. The owner of the restaurant (judge) wants you to weigh the pros and cons of implementing a new policy to reduce operating costs.

You are to assume the role of a marketing specialist for JAY’S JEWELRY, a chain of mid-level jewelry stores. The director of marketing (judge) wants you to develop a promotion that will introduce a jewelry rental program.

You are to assume the role of a marketing specialist for JAY’S JEWELRY, a chain of mid-level jewelry stores. The director of marketing (judge) wants you to develop a promotion that will introduce a jewelry rental program.

You are to assume the role of a merchandising specialist for GALAXY PET, a retail chain specializing in pet food, products and services. The director of operations (judge) wants you to compare operational opportunities for the retailer in airports across the nation.

You are to assume the role of a merchandising specialist for GALAXY PET, a retail chain specializing in pet food, products and services. The director of operations (judge) wants you to compare operational opportunities for the retailer in airports across the nation.

From access to capital, contracting and counseling opportunities, the SBA has something to help every small business start, grow and expand.

From access to capital, contracting and counseling opportunities, the SBA has something to help every small business start, grow and expand.

Here are sample SBE Gold Certification projects from various SBEs. One focuses on retail operations and the other on food operations.

Here are sample SBE Gold Certification projects from various SBEs. One focuses on retail operations and the other on food operations.

If your chapter operates a school-based enterprise (or school store), attend this session for an overview of the support, resources and recognition DECA provides for your SBE.

If your chapter operates a school-based enterprise (or school store), attend this session for an overview of the support, resources and recognition DECA provides for your SBE.

You are to assume the role of the marketing manager for SUNNYDALE CIRCUS, a regional traveling circus. The manager (judge) wants you to create a marketing plan that will promote the new traveling show.

You are to assume the role of the marketing manager for SUNNYDALE CIRCUS, a regional traveling circus. The manager (judge) wants you to create a marketing plan that will promote the new traveling show.

You are to assume the role of the recreation manager for GRANT CITY PARKS & RECREATION (GCPR), an organization run by the city. The director of youth sports (judge) wants you to address the ongoing issue of hostile parents at youth sporting events run by the organization.

You are to assume the role of the recreation manager for GRANT CITY PARKS & RECREATION (GCPR), an organization run by the city. The director of youth sports (judge) wants you to address the ongoing issue of hostile parents at youth sporting events run by the organization.

You are to assume the roles of the marketing specialist and the promotions specialist for KNOWLEDGE NETWORK, a cable television channel. The director of marketing (judge) wants you to determine how to best advertise a change to the broadcast of a popular annual event.

You are to assume the roles of the marketing specialist and the promotions specialist for KNOWLEDGE NETWORK, a cable television channel. The director of marketing (judge) wants you to determine how to best advertise a change to the broadcast of a popular annual event.

In this presentation, a comprehensive overview will be provided, and Cindy will share her philosophy behind crafting an effective marketing pitch, and experiences in the classroom.

In this presentation, a comprehensive overview will be provided, and Cindy will share her philosophy behind crafting an effective marketing pitch, and experiences in the classroom.