South Dakota Future Business Leaders of America
South Dakota FBLA
Future Business Leaders of America helps South Dakota high school students build leadership and business skills through conferences, competitive events, and a statewide chapter network.
2026-27 membership opens August 1st.
Why FBLA
FBLA leadership and career skills
Whether you want to start a company, go into medicine, or aren't sure yet — FBLA helps you get there with confidence.
Compete & win
70+ competitive events in business, tech, finance, and speaking — from state to nationals.
Lead out loud
Run chapter meetings, speak at conferences, or run for State Officer.
Get career-ready
Interview practice, professional networking, and resume-worthy experience.
Find your people
Meet ambitious students from 19 chapters across South Dakota.
From Pierre to the nation
From your FBLA chapter to national competitions
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Join your chapter
Sign up through your school's FBLA adviser.
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Get trained in the fall
Officer Leadership Institute and Fall Leadership Conference.
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Compete at state
Show what you've got at the State Leadership Conference in Pierre.
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Go national
Top placers represent South Dakota at the National Leadership Conference.
Save the dates
2026-27 FBLA conferences
Member voices
“FBLA is where leaders are made, not born.”
“Running for state office taught me how to speak up, lead a room, and represent hundreds of students.”
“Competing at nationals was the moment I realized a kid from a small South Dakota town can go anywhere.”
Get involved
There's a place for you in FBLA
Students
Take the 30-second quiz to find the competitive event that fits you.
Take the quizSchools & advisers
Start or restart an FBLA chapter at your school with support from the state office.
Start a chapterBusinesses
Sponsor conferences, judge events, and meet South Dakota's future workforce.
Become a sponsorQuestions? Call 605.880.0769 or visit our FAQ.
Ready to lead?
Join a chapter, start one at your school, or partner with us to invest in South Dakota's next generation of business leaders.