Colorado Future Business Leaders of America

A nonprofit organization

Colorado Future Business Leader of America serves middle school, high school and collegiate level students. FBLA's programs focus on leadership development, academic competition, educational sessions, community service and awards and recognitions.

Testimonials

Colorado FBLA is a wonderful organization where students learn business acumen, professionalism, leadership skills, communication skills, and interpersonal skills. Students learn these by participating in their chapter, completing community service projects, interacting with business professionals, and competing. - Bradley Hughes

Graduated a member fifteen years ago and it changed my life. I wouldn't be where I am now without FBLA. - Chris Roth

FBLA has given me the direction I need to navigate through high school. The leadership development opportunities have boosted me to thrive in a multitude of social and virtual settings, and form connections and bonds with my peers! - Gavin Lindsey

FBLA gave me my first community in high school. It helped foster my curiosity and exposed me to parts of business that I wouldn't have otherwise had the opportunity to explore outside of FBLA - Ava Trahan

FBLA has impacted my life by providing me with the necessary skills in order to succeed in anything I do. FBLA has also allowed me to network with others, and create connections that will last a lifetime! - Kylie Purkeypile

FBLA has and will continue to give me new opportunities. Opportunities like public speaking, networking, understanding leadership roles, and many more. Thanks to FBLA, I will have many business and life skills I can use in the next chapters of my life! - Joelle Pringle

Mission

Colorado Future Business Leaders of America inspires and prepares students to become community-minded business leaders in a global society through relevant career preparation and leadership experiences.

Background Statement

The Colorado Chapter of Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) was first organized in 1962 by John Binnion. Colorado was chartered with the national office June 15, 1963, as state chapter number 33. The organization was created as a result of the increasing interest in business education on the part of the high school students throughout the state and on the interest expressed by business, teachers, and community leaders. Through FBLA, all sought to emphasize the importance of business and the role it plays in the lives of all people.

Colorado FBLA's first official chapter was at Loveland High School (Charter 232) and Colorado PBL's first official chapter was at Adams State College (Charter 1576) and Colorado FBLA Middle Level's first official chapter was Platte Valley Middle School.

All career and technical business education programs in the State of Colorado must provide an opportunity for their students to participate in a student leadership organization. This organization is the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA). Its primary purpose is to develop leadership characteristics in each student for his/her career, home, and community.

Colorado FBLA is the largest state within the Mountain Plains Region with over 6,000 members in over 170 chapters.

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

Colorado Future Business Leaders of America

other names

Colorado FBLA

Year Established

1963

Tax id (EIN)

23-7155454

Category

Education

Organization Size

Large Organization

Address

9101 E Lowry Blvd
Denver, CO 80230

Service areas

Denver County, CO, US

Phone

303-595-1583

Other

303-595-1617

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