Building the Business Leaders of Tomorrow.
Our Mission:
To inspire and prepare students to become community-minded business leaders in a global society through relevant career preparation and leadership experiences.
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Midwest Career Connections Conference
This year we are collaborating with Iowa and Missouri to host the first Midwest Career Connections Conference (MCCC) on November 13-14, 2026. Check back later for more details!
Winter Webinar
The 2027 Illinois FBLA Collegiate Winter Webinar will be held via Zoom TBDThe link to join will be distributed to members and advisers the week before the event.The Winter Webinar is free for members and advisers to attend.
State Leadership Conference
The 2026 Illinois FBLA Collegiate State Leadership Conference will be held on February 27-28, 2026 at Lewis and Clark Community College in Godfrey, Illinois.More details will be updated soon.
| The Road to SLC | |
|---|---|
| January TBD, 2027 | SLC Registration Opens |
| February TBD, 2027 | SLC Registration Closes |
| February TBD, 2027 | Testing Window Opens |
| February TBD, 2027 | Testing Window Closes |
| February TBD, 2027 | State Officer Application Deadline |
| February TBD, 2027 | Tina Dierkes Sponsorship Application Deadline |
| February TBD, 2027 | Adviser of the Year and Businessperson of the Year Deadline |
| March TBD, 2027 | Final Schedule Released |
| March 12-13, 2027 | Conference Time! |
Important Reminders:
* Hotel accommodations will be handled and invoiced through conference registration in Blue Panda.
* Students may compete in up to five events (three performance events maximum - two solo/team and one chapter).
* Conference attire is business professional.
* Competitive event changes will not be allowed on or after registration closes.
* Registration for students and advisers is $$ per attendee (first adviser per chapter free).
2026 Tentative SLC Schedule
| Day One | Day Two | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1:00 pm | Officer Candidate Screenings | 8:00 am | Competitive Events Begin |
| 2:30 pm | Registration Opens | 8:00 am | Voting Open |
| 3:00 pm | Welcome Session | 9:00 am | Workshop |
| 3:30 pm | Competitive Events Begin | 10:00 am | Workshop |
| 3:30 pm | Workshop | 11:00 am | Battle of the Chapters |
| 4:30 pm | Workshop | 12:15 pm | Lunch Available |
| 7:00 pm | Networking Reception | 12:45 pm | NLC Info Session |
| 8:00 pm | Opening Session | 1:15 pm | Closing Session |
National Conferences
Nationals hosts two main conferences each year. This year, all divisions will be at the conference at the same time.The National Fall Leadership Conference (NFLC) will be held in Washington, D.C. on November 5-7.The National Leadership Conference (NLC) will be held in Columbus, Ohio on June 23-26.
About Illinois FBLA Collegiate
History
FBLA has three divisions: Middle Level, High School, and Collegiate. Find more information about the Illinois High School division through their website!
State Leadership
Who We Are & What We Do
Illinois FBLA Collegiate is led by a Board of Directors and a State Officer Team. The Board of Directors is comprised of professionals and serves as the governing body of the organization. The State Officer Team is a team of student members annually elected by their peers to represent and serve the state membership.
State Officer Team
Gabriella Curtner
State President
Gabriella has been an active FBLA member for three years, serving as Kaskaskia College Vice President her first year, Kaskaskia College President her second year, and State President this year. Her main goal is to connect members from every chapter to become a unified state.
Alberto Sepulveda
State Vice President of Membership
Alberto has been an active FBLA member for two years, this year serving as the state Vice President of Membership. His main goal is to raise FBLA's visibility across the state and grow membership by connecting more students to everything we have to offer.
Maddie Wood
State Vice President of Communications
Maddie has been an active FBLA member for three years, serving as Civic Memorial High School President her first year, her college chapter’s VP of Marketing her second year, and now as the collegiate state Vice President of Communications. Her main goal is to have a more active social media presence and to use FBLA’s pages to raise money for the Alzheimer’s Association.
Board of Directors
Corbin Robinson
State Chairman
Director of Recruitment
(vacant)
Cassie Keller
Director of Leadership Programs
Anna Mietus
Director of Marketing
Kerri Richards
Local Adviser
Michael Kennedy
Finance Manager (ex officio)
Join the Leadership Team
State officers are elected annually at the State Leadership Conference. The Board of Directors elects new members on a rotating basis with positions varying from one-year to three-year terms.
Established Chapters
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Branding
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Membership Support
Membership Resources
For New Chapters
New Chapter Resources
General FBLA Samples
Chapter Meeting Samples
Officer & Committee Report Samples
Classroom Resources
For The Classroom
Donation and Sponsorship Opportunities
Invest in Future Leaders.
Your partnership with Illinois FBLA Collegiate supports students directly. Whether it's a monetary donation or volunteered time, your partnership is what enables us to provide the best experience possible for our members.
Volunteer Opportunities
Support Our Mission
By volunteering, you help create unforgettable experiences, mentor future leaders, and strengthen our community. Join us and be part of something bigger!
Judge in Our Competitive Events Program
We host our State Leadership Conference annually (see the Events page). Students from across the state compete in over thirty events to qualify to compete nationally.