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This is the official page of Pennsylvania FBLA.

Our mission: FBLA inspires and prepares students to become community-minded business leaders in a global society through relevant career preparation and leadership experiences.

10/31/2026

1 more day until the 2026 PA FBLA State Leadership Workshop where you get to Tell Your Story!

We can’t wait to see you all at Kalahari.

10/30/2026

2 Days until the 2026 State Leadership Workshop where you get to Tell Your Story!

Don't forget about the Costume Karaoke on Saturday, October 31 from 7:30-10:30 p.m. in Kilimanjaro Ballroom Suite 7-8. Prizes awarded to school appropriate costumes in the following categories: Best Individual, Best Couple/Due, Best Small Group, Best Large Group.

10/29/2026

3 Days until the 2026 State Leadership Workshop where you get to Tell Your Story!

The modern organizational blueprint of PA FBLA:
Executive Director/State Chair: Bruce E. Boncal (June 2002-Present)
State Advisers: Janet Yetsconish Skiles (1993-2003); Pam Scott (2003-2006); Kristi Ryland (2006-Present)
Conference Coordinator: Janet Skiles (2002-Present)
Competitive Events Coordinator: John Duncan (2002-2003); Michele Hopple (2003 - 2006); Candace Claar & Stephanie Zigner Rowe (2006-2012); Derek Selleck (2013-Present)
Middle School Coordinator: Luke Skerpon (2009-2018); Michele Sites (2018-Present)
Virtual Chapter Coordinator: Maura Angle (2013-2022); Jake Sarwar (2022-Present)
Career Education and Work Standards Specialist: Michele Myers (2018-Present)

10/28/2026

4 Days until the 2026 State Leadership Workshop where you get to Tell Your Story!

As PA FBLA continued to grow, the following administrative roles were created in the late 1980's and early 1990's: Executive Director, Conference Coordinator and CTSO Facilitator.

10/27/2026

5 Days until the 2026 State Leadership Workshop where you get to Tell Your Story!

PA FBLA History Fact:
Dr. William Selden was appointed State Chair in 1969 and served in that capacity until his retirement in 1983. He established standardized competitive events, formalized regional divisions, and dramatically expanded participation in the SLC. Today the Outstanding Chapter Criteria is named in his honor as well as the William Selden Scholarships that are awarded at the SLC each year to deserving seniors.

10/27/2026

6 Days until the 2026 State Leadership Workshop where you get to Tell Your Story!

On June 15, 1969, the administration of PA FBLA was formally assumed by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) in Harrisburg. This partnership embedded business student leadership directly into the Commonwealth's vocational education framework.

10/25/2026

7 Days until the 2026 State Leadership Workshop where you get to Tell Your Story!

During the first decade and a half, the following educators served as the State Chair:
1951–1954: Dr. Dorothy Veon of Penn State University
1954–1957: Mr. George Fritz of Warren High School (Warren County)
1957–1969: Mrs. Betty Hutchinson of Collingdale High School (Delaware County)

10/24/2026

8 Days until the 2026 State Leadership Workshop where you get to Tell Your Story!

Blairsville High School in Indiana County was chartered as the first FBLA chapter in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

10/22/2026

10 Days until it's time to TELL YOUR STORY at the Pennsylvania FBLA State Leadership Workshop! We look forward to welcoming members, advisers, and guests to Kalahari Resort & Convention Center for the 2026 State Leadership Workshop.

10/18/2026

Last Call...Tonight is the night to sign on to Zoom and meet with your 2026-2027 State Officer Team. They are excited to meet with you, get to know you and share their plans for the year? If you are interested, click the link in the Bio to register and then you will receive a link to log onto the Zoom tonight at 8 pm. We look forward to see you all tonight!

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Jersey Shore, PA
17740

Website

https://linktr.ee/pafbla

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