Take a first step forward by competing at one of our area conferences!  Located within the seven FBLA geographic areas of our state, members from surrounding schools test their knowledge  and skills to see who is ready to move on to the State Competition.  Low-cost, convenience, excellent workshops, meeting new members from others schools, and an awards recognition program will make this one-day conference the foundation for your success.  Talk to you adviser and get ready to showcase your skills!


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​Dates
Central Area Conference, Normal Community High School, January 10, 2026
Central Northern Area Conference, Lincoln-Way East, December 13, 2025
Eastern Area Conference, Thelma Keller Convention Center, Effingham, December 9, 2025
​Northern Area Conference, College of Lake County, January 16, 2026
Southern Area Conference, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, January 8, 2026
Southwestern Area Conference, McKendree University, January 8, 2026
Western Area Conference, Western Illinois University, January 23, 2026

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