Jan. 31, 2023–Missouri Western State University will host approximately 400 students from 26 area high schools for Day 1 of the Future Business Leader of America District Leadership Conference on Wednesday, Feb. 1.
The students will gather to meet and compete. Competitive events cover a wide range of business-related subjects, including business plans, client service, social media strategies, job interviews, public speaking and more.
- 9 a.m.: Student Opening Session, Fulkerson Center
- 9:40 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.: Competitive Events, Blum Student Union and Spratt Hall
Students will compete for the right to advance to Day 2 of the District Leadership Conference, to be held at Northwest Missouri State University on Feb. 8 and ultimately the State Leadership Conference in Springfield, Missouri, in April.
Schools competing include:
- Cainsville
- Cameron
- Central – St. Joseph
- DeKalb
- East Buchanan
- Gallatin
- Gilman City
- Jefferson
- King City
- Lafayette – St. Joseph
- Lathrop
- Maysville
- Mound City
- North Andrew
- North Harrison
- North Nodaway
- Northwest Tech
- Pattonsburg
- Plattsburg
- Ridgeway
- Rock Port
- South Harrison
- South Nodaway
- Stanberry
- Tarkio
- Worth County
Missouri Western State University is a student-centered learning community preparing individuals for lives of excellence through applied learning. Missouri Western is located in St. Joseph, Mo., and is committed to the educational, economic, cultural and social development of the region it serves. Visit missouriwestern.edu.