Fleming FBLA attends state; Salyards named New Advisor of the Year

Thirty-one members of the Colorado Future Business Leaders of America from Fleming High School had the opportunity to attend and compete at the 2023 FBLA State Leadership Conference. Throughout the conference, members had the opportunity to make connections with members across the state, network with business professionals, showcase their talents and skills and become better leaders within their schools and communities. This three-day conference provided members with various educational workshops, inspiring and powerful keynote speakers, and the opportunity to get involved in various community service projects.

Over 3,500 students and advisers were able to attend this conference which ignited their passion for business. Members were able to compete in over 70 different competitive events ranging from objective tests, to roleplays, to speeches.

Overall, Fleming brought home many awards and honors for our members and school throughout this conference including: Hunter Donovan, second, Future Business Leader; Braylen Feather, Kolten Houser and Nolan Japp, fifth, Network Design; Laney Schliesser, sixth, Public Speaking; Cade Louseberg, eighth, Introduction to Information Technology; Maddy Harms and Maddy Zink, 10th, Publication Design.

Fleming Adviser Rylie Salyards received the New Advisor of the Year Award.

Colorado FBLA, a chartered member of the National FBLA, is a registered 501 (c)3. Their mission is to bring business and education together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development programs. Colorado FBLA inspires and prepares students to become community-minded business leaders in a global society through relevant career preparation and leadership experiences.