• 🥇 National Champion
  Foundations of Entrepreneurship — Luke Hamilton
• 🥈 Second Place Superstars
  Accounting Case Competition — Joe Sizemore, Daniel Skinner, Nathan West, Grant Preddy
  Foundations of Economics — Grant Preddy
• 🥉 Third Place Brilliance
  Computer Applications — Ellen Kowalski
  Sports Management & Marketing — Alyson Harter
• 🏅 Rising Stars in the Top 5
  Future Business Facilitator — Thao Tran (4th)
  State of Chapter Presentation — Perla Oxlaj & Thao Tran (4th)
  Foundations of Management — Alyson Harter (5th)
• 🌍 Global Thinkers & Strategic Minds
  International Business — Luke Hamilton (8th)
  Retail Management — Thao Tran (6th), Terrell Littleton (8th)
  Future Business Executive — Ava Lin (10th)

“These students showed the nation what Bear Power is all about — confidence, professionalism, and the courage to lead,”
said Bears Take the Big Stage: Missouri State Dominates at FBLA Nationals in Dallas 🐾🌟

They came. They competed. They conquered.
This June, a team of driven, business-savvy students from Missouri State University–Springfield made a bold impression at the 2025 FBLA National Leadership Conference in Dallas, Texas — and walked away with hardware, honor, and heart.

Among 890+ student competitors from over 150 universities across the U.S., our Missouri State Bears didn’t just participate — they excelled, bringing home the Distinguished Chapter Award, 8 Top 5 finishes, 12 Top 10 placements, and a National Championship title. 🌟💼

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📈 More Than a Competition — It’s a Launchpad

The FBLA National Leadership Conference wasn’t just about medals and rankings — it was a launchpad. Students explored 60+ professional development workshops, connected with top companies like FICO and PNC Bank, and gained firsthand insight into the future of business leadership from AT&T’s Astad Dhunjisha, a keynote speaker who encouraged students to embrace innovation in a changing world.

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🎲 What’s Next? Viva Las Vegas!

With eyes now set on the 2026 NLC in Las Vegas, the Missouri State chapter is more inspired than ever. This year’s triumph is just the beginning — and if the Dallas performance is any sign, the Bears are heading into next year ready to make more magic.

📸 Stay tuned for behind-the-scenes photos, student interviews, and a closer look at the Bear hustle that made these wins possible.
🔗 Follow Missouri State FBLA on social media and cheer them on all the way to Vegas!

, faculty adviser to the MSU FBLA chapter. “From case competitions to real-world business strategy, they’ve proven they’re ready for the future.”