FBLA-PBL

Name

FBLA-PBL

Legal name

Future Business Leaders of America, Inc.

Website

https://fbla-pbl.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

FBLA-PBL is the world's largest business career and technical student organization, serving over 200,000 middle school, high school, and college students through 5,500+ U.S. chapters via membership, competitive events, scholarships, and national leadership conferences.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Career & Technical Student Organization

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Project-Based/Inquiry-Based Learning (School-Delivered) (EDAJAFAN)

Keywords

• Student organization
• Business education
• Leadership development
• Competitive events
• Career preparation

Headquarters

HQ city

Reston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Chapter Membership Dues: FBLA generates revenue through annual membership dues collected from student members at middle school, high school, and collegiate chapters nationwide. Chapters pay national and state dues for each active member.
2. Conference Registration Fees: Revenue from registration fees for National Leadership Conferences (NLC) for both Collegiate (June 6-8, 2026 in Las Vegas) and Middle School & High School (June 29 - July 2, 2026 in San Antonio) events, as well as the National Fall Leadership Conference.
3. Sponsorships and Partner Programs: Corporate sponsors and partners (BETA Camp, Office Depot, ID Tech, Fidelity, College Board, etc.) provide program support, discounts for members, and co-branded educational resources. Partners receive access to FBLA's 200,000+ student member base.
4. Merchandise and Shop: FBLA operates an online shop (fbla.mybrightsites.com) selling branded merchandise, apparel, and supplies to members and chapters.
5. Donations: Individual and corporate donations support FBLA programs, scholarships, and the FBLA Network alumni community. A dedicated donate page and fundraising partnerships (Funds2orgs shoe drive, Country Meats) generate additional revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

FBLA-PBL is a nonprofit career and technical student organization that provides tiered membership programs (Middle School, High School, Collegiate) delivering business education, structured competitive events, leadership conferences, scholarships, and adviser resources to 200,000+ students annually through 5,500+ chapters nationwide. Funding comes from chapter membership dues, conference registration fees, corporate sponsorships, donations, and merchandise sales, with programming supported by an extensive partner ecosystem spanning curriculum, STEM, financial literacy, and university pathways.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Middle School FBLA Programs Comprehensive membership, education programs, competitive events, and adviser resources designed for middle school students (grades 6-8) to explore business careers and develop leadership skills.
• High School FBLA Programs Membership, education programs, competitive events, and scholarships for high school students (grades 9-12) preparing for business careers through FBLA's national organization.
• Collegiate FBLA Programs Membership, Collegiate Direct program, education programs, competitive events, and awards and recognition for college students pursuing business education and careers.
• National Leadership Conference (NLC) - Middle School & High School Annual flagship conference for middle school and high school FBLA members featuring competitions, networking, and professional development. The 2026 MS/HS NLC is scheduled for June 29 - July 2, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas.
• Collegiate National Leadership Conference Annual collegiate-level conference featuring competitions, leadership development, and networking opportunities. The 2026 Collegiate NLC is scheduled for June 6-8, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
• National Fall Leadership Conference (NFLC) Fall conference focused on leadership development and training for FBLA members across middle school, high school, and collegiate levels.
• Competitive Events Program Structured competitive events across multiple business disciplines (accounting, marketing, business ethics, entrepreneurship, etc.) for middle school, high school, and collegiate levels, culminating in national championships at annual conferences.
• FBLA Scholarships & Financial Aid Comprehensive scholarship programs and financial aid resources available to FBLA members across middle school, high school, and collegiate levels.
• FBLA Network (Alumni Platform) Alumni engagement platform connecting FBLA members post-graduation, enabling continued networking and professional development opportunities.
• FBLA Connect Online community platform for FBLA members to connect, access resources, register for events, and engage with the organization year-round.
• AP Business with Personal Finance (College Board partnership) Foundational business course developed in partnership with College Board, aligned with ACTE principles, providing rigorous business and personal finance education. Educators are adopting the course for the 2026-27 school year.
• FBLA Branded Merchandise Shop Online shop (fbla.mybrightsites.com) selling branded merchandise, apparel, and supplies to members and chapters.

Quantifiable outcome

• 200,000+ students served annually
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BETA CampcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBETA Camp is an intensive, hands-on virtual program designed by industry professionals from companies like Google, Facebook, and McKinsey for high school students who want to become future leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs. FBLA members have access to this startup-building curriculum and founder panels.
• Office Depot and OfficeMax (ODP Business Solutions)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerFBLA's Office Depot Member Benefits Program provides members with savings of up to 75% on office supplies through ODP Business Solutions. The program includes free next-business-day delivery on orders of $30 or more.
• Long Island UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong Island University offers FBLA members access to its AACSB-accredited College of Management with over 220 degree programs, $100 million in annual scholarships, and special engaged learning opportunities like the LIU Trading Floor and Incubator Space.
• ID TechminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerID Tech is the world's original and most trusted youth STEM educator, offering summer camps, online academies, and private lessons for teens ages 7-19. FBLA members can explore programs in leadership, entrepreneurship, marketing, coding, and AI.
• Foundation for Economic Education (FEE)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFEE provides engaging onsite student workshops and webinars in business, entrepreneurship, finance, and economics. FBLA high school students can access top-rated educational content and professional development at no charge.
• UWorldminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUWorld is a worldwide leader in innovative learning tools for high-stakes exams. The partnership provides FBLA members with access to college preparation and test prep resources.
• University of VermontminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe University of Vermont awards full tuition scholarships to high school students through the Vermont Pitch Challenge, inviting students across the globe to pitch innovative business ideas for scholarship opportunities.
• LifeSmarts.org & National Consumers LeagueminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLifeSmarts educates the next generation of consumers through competition and resources. FBLA and Varsity teams compete in monthly TeamSmarts quizzes for prizes, with top teams eligible for the National LifeSmarts Championship and $1,000 travel stipends.
• College BoardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollege Board partnered with FBLA leadership to develop AP Business with Personal Finance, a foundational business course aligned with ACTE principles. Educators are adopting the course for the 2026-27 school year.
• CareerSafe OnlineminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCareerSafe provides online safety training including OSHA 10-Hour training and interview skills courses. FBLA members can access these programs at the lowest cost in the marketplace with funding and scholarship opportunities available.
• IMA (Institute of Management Accountants)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIMA supports FBLA students through leadership opportunities, the CMA certification program, networking, and IMA's Student Leadership Conference. They also offer the IAHS (IMA Accounting Honor Society) recognition.
• Fidelity Brokerage Services (Financial Forward)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFidelity provides free classroom materials for FBLA advisers including presentations, teacher guides, infographics, and videos on personal finance concepts. The program includes information about Fidelity Youth app for teens ages 13-17.
• AllFlyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAllFly provides group air travel booking services for FBLA conferences. The marketplace offers automated group travel planning, dedicated account managers, and 24/7 support for conference attendees booking flights.
• Funds2orgsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFunds2orgs provides FBLA chapters with an innovative shoe drive fundraiser program. Chapters collect gently worn shoes to raise funds while supporting micro-entrepreneurs globally. The program is free for chapters and includes coaching and materials.
• Country MeatsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCountry Meats offers FBLA chapters an online and in-person fundraising program through snack stick sales. Chapters earn 50% profit on each meat stick sold ($0.75 cost, $1.50 selling price, $113 profit per case).
• Eagle UminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEagle U is a premier youth leadership retreat for students ages 15-25+ held on university campuses. The 5-day program teaches success principles, career planning, public speaking, and networking through seminars, keynote speakers, and mentor roundtables.
• BusinessUminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusinessU is a standards-based, interactive curriculum platform with full-year courses including Marketing, Accounting, Entrepreneurship, and Intro to Business. Each lesson provides video content, assessments, and activities. FBLA members can access a free 30-day trial.
• University of Cincinnati | OnlineminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity of Cincinnati Online offers a Pre-Business Administration associate degree program designed for seamless transfer to the Carl H. Lindner College of Business. FBLA members can benefit from this transfer-oriented online program.
• Nourishing Neighbors (Explore.Act.Tell. Program)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Explore.Act.Tell. program engages students in grades 6-12 in project-based learning focused on addressing hunger and food insecurity. FBLA teams can win special grants totaling $3,000 ($500 each to six teams) at the 2026 National Conference.
• Men's WearhouseminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMen's Wearhouse provides FBLA members with special discount programs for professional attire, supporting students in dressing for success for interviews, conferences, and professional events.

Scale indicators3 records

Market position

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/FBLA_National
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/fblapblinc
• Facebookfacebook.com/FutureBusinessLeaders
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fbla-pbl
• Instagraminstagram.com/fbla_national

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