Future Business Leaders of America starts strong year with new leader

FBLA is a fast-growing club that can open many doors

Junior Tiffany Jung is the new leader of Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA). FBLA is a club where the members compete in competitions with categories like computer games and accounting situations.

Karyn Kolly is a business and tech teacher who is going on her fourth year of being the FBLA club sponsor with a co sponsor. In the past the club has had about 15 members a year.

FBLA members compete in competitions every year with different sub-categories.

“Regional competitions start in about January or February,” Kolly said. The next level is states which is held in Reston, then nationals are going to be held in Baltimore.

Last year, current senior Andy Choe competed in nationals and he went all the way to Anaheim, California, where nationals were held.

FBLA is a co-curricular club, meaning it requires a prior business class. These classes include economics and accounting.

“FBLA is great for leadership and competitiveness. It also goes on your college recommendation,” Kolly said.

FBLA currently has openings for other officer positions.