Members of the Dickinson State University (DSU) Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Collegiate chapter attended the 56th annual North Dakota FBLA Collegiate State Leadership Conference February 22 - 23, 2026. Six FBLA Collegiate chapters from North Dakota and South Dakota participated in this conference, connecting approximately 60 postsecondary students to test business skills against their peers from around the states.
The most exciting aspect of the conference is the competitive events program. Students have the opportunity to test the business skills they’ve learned in the classroom in a variety of individual, team, and chapter events. Students can enter events such as accounting, computer applications, public speaking, job interview, entrepreneurship pitch, or business ethics. The culmination of the competitive events program is the awards ceremony where winners are recognized for their accomplishments, and we find out who will represent North Dakota and South Dakota at the National Leadership Conference this summer. In addition to the competitive events program, students had the opportunity to attend workshops, vote for the 2026-27 state officer team, and network with members from around the state. This year, members also had the opportunity to hear from Governor Kelly Armstrong, a panel of business professionals, and attend a tour of the Starion Sports Complex in Mandan.
DSU students earned the following placements in the below competitions:
Business Law: Cameron Gouw, 7th place
Business Presentation: Taylynd Stuhr & Taytum Stuhr, 3rd place
Foundations of Entrepreneurship: James Seekins, 1st place & Cameron Gouw, 4th place
Foundations of Finance: Mya Sheldon, 4th place
Foundations of Selling: Taytum Stuhr, 1st place
Impromptu Speaking: Taytum Stuhr, 3rd place, James Seekins, 5th place
Job Interview: Taylynd Stuhr, 1st place
Parliamentary Procedure: James Seekins, 1st place
Public Speaking: Taylynd Stuhr, 2nd place
Sports Management & Marketing: Mya Sheldon, 2nd place
DSU Who’s Who Awards: Taylynd Stuhr & Taytum Stuhr
FBLA is a professional organization for students interested in pursuing business careers. This year’s theme of “Make Your Mark” reflects the goals of FBLA members, some of the best and brightest of today’s young people. The mission of FBLA is to inspire and prepare students to become community-minded business leaders in a global society through relevant career preparation and leadership experiences. To learn more, visit FBLA’s website at www.fbla.org, ND FBLA’s website at www.nd-fbla.org or visit us on Facebook at North Dakota FBLA Collegiate or Instagram at northdakotafblacollegiate