Future Business Leaders of America is a nonprofit 501 (c)(3) education association of students preparing for careers in business and business-related fields. The Association has four divisions: FBLA for high school students; FBLA Middle Level for junior high, middle, and intermediate school students; PBL for postsecondary students; and the Professional Alumni Division for usiness people, educators, and parents who support the goals of the Association.
    The Loranger FBLA Chapter was established in 1951. It is currently led by faculty sponsor Mrs. Wanda Ponder, who has served the organization over the past 13 years.

NATIONAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
    Each year, the best and brightest of FBLA and PBL convene to compete in leadership events, share their successes and learn new ideas about shaping their career future. These four-day sessions are considered the pinnacle of the FBLA-PBL experience, especially for those running for national office.
    FBLA-PBL sponsors conferences and seminars for members and advisers, which are designed to enhance experience initially developed on the local and state level. Among them are:
    Institute for Leaders - This four-day seminar is a focused leadership experience for state and local chapter officers as well as members and advisers. It offers a unique chance to build leadership and career skills that last a lifetime in tracks focusing on entrepreneurship, communication and FBLA-PBL leadership. It is held in conjunction with the National Leadership Conference each year.
    National Fall Leadership Conference - Each fall, new leaders and advisers from chapters across the nation gather for regional conferences designed to guide and motivate their success for the year. This includes workshops, seminars, and a plenary session, as well as the benefit of networking among their peers from other cities.

THE FBLA MISSION
    The FBLA Mission is to bring business and education together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development programs.

THE FBLA NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS
    The National FBLA headquarters is located in Reston, Virginia, and organized on local, state and national levels. Business teachers/advisers and advisory councils (including school officials, business people and community representatives) guide local chapters. State advisers and committee members coordinate chapter activities for the national organization. Click here to visit the National FBLA website.

MEMBERSHIP AND FUNDING
    For the past few years, FBLA has enjoyed an annual increase in membership. The high school level has more than 215,000 members. Funding comes from membership dues, conference fees, corporate contributions and grants.