IFME and Illinois DECA: 

One Powerful Partnership

DECA is a national organization helping prepare emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe. IFME works exclusively with Illinois DECA. Learn why over 220,000 students nationally and more than 3,000 in Illinois joined DECA.
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Come find out why the IFME and DECA are a Perfect Pairing!
Our annual wine tasting event will take place on October 7, 2025 at Cooper's Hawk Winery in Naperville, IL at 12pm.

Tee up for our 8th Annual Golf Scramble event
Help us support deserving DECA members achieve their education goals while having fun in the sun. Learn more and purchase tickets today click here


Devin Cygnar honored with 2016 Marketing Service Award
In recognition of his service and dedication to Illinois DECA and the IFME, Mr. Cygnar was honored.... read more