ND DECA
Sponsors & Business Partners
We love our sponsors and partners.
North Dakota DECA appreciates the businesses and individuals who continue to support our organization. Sponsors provide dollars and in-kind donations in support of DECA leadership opportunities and conferences.
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Business partners are important to the success of North Dakota DECA. Business partners continue to support DECA and provide opportunities in leadership development, entrepreneurship, competition, and other areas that benefit youth. DECA has developed continued partnerships with many businesses in the state.
State Business Partnerships have been developed in a variety of ways.
Sponsors of conference activities, scholarships, leadership training, equipment and supplies or in-kind donations continue to build business partnerships in North Dakota.
DECA members continue to gain support from business and industry in our state at both the high school and college level.
Applebee’s and North Dakota DECA
In 2024, we celebrate two decades of a successful business partnership. The journey began in 2005 when Kevin Reisenauer, State DECA Advisor, and Chad Thompson, Manager for APPLECORE Inc., launched an annual pancake breakfast. DECA Members handled every aspect of front-of-house operations to serve thousands of pre-sold breakfast tickets. In 2022, the event evolved into a sales project, with DECA Members selling coupons for burgers redeemable at various Applebee’s locations across North Dakota. This initiative not only provides valuable work experience but also contributes to the Applebee’s Scholarship, awarded annually in March to a deserving North Dakota DECA Member.
By 2023, thanks to Applebee’s support, North Dakota DECA has raised over $220,000.
Sanford Health and North Dakota DECA
North Dakota DECA has been a partner with Sanford Health for more than five years. Throughout that time, Sanford has been a financial sponsor for North Dakota DECA as well as a partner in conferences and local activities. They have provided judges for competitions, presenters for workshops, and have served as an executive mentor for students. DECA has completed community service projects in an effort to provide products and funds for Sanford Health. Sanford was presented the Friend of DECA Award from North Dakota DECA in 2022.
Thank you for the awesome learning opportunity, Sanford Health!
We thank these Business Partners for their 2023-2024 support!
Diamond LEVEL
$5,000.00
PLATINUM LEVEL
$2,500.00
Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Montana Dakota Utilities
Sanford Health
CRYSTAL LEVEL
$1,000.00
North Dakota Securities Department
Dakota Community Bank & Trust
Bismarck Mandan Convention Visitors Bureau
North Dakota Army National Guard
GOLD LEVEL
$500.00
Bismarck State College
Capital Credit Union
ReMax Jamestown
University Minnesota Crookston
SILVER LEVEL
$250.00
Bank Forward
Bravera Bank
HuHot Bismarck
Lake Region State College
Radisson Hotel Bismarck
BRONZE LEVEL
Less than $250.00
Starion Bank Mandan
The Barber's Wife
FRIEND OF DECA AWARD
2014 Applebee’s
2016 ND Air National Guard
2017 Scheels
2018 JC Penney’s
2019 Clubs Choice
2020 Men’s Warehouse
2021 Bank of North Dakota
2022 Sanford Health
2023 Baymont/Ramada Hotels, Bismarck/Mandan
2024 ND Army National Guard
Reach Marketing & Management Students
Sponsors give ND DECA Members and Advisors new opportunities to excel in and out of the classroom. Students participate in year long service activities within their communities while studying and practicing to compete at the International Level.