The first high school chapter was founded in 1942
The FBLA concept was developed in 1937 by Dr. Hamden L. Forkner of Columbia University. The first high school chapter was chartered in Johnson City, Tennessee on February 3, 1942. In 1958, the first PBL collegiate chapter was chartered in Iowa. The Professional Division, originally the Alumni Division, began in 1979. Joining FBLA-PBL in 1994 was the FBLA-Middle Level for students in grades 5-9.
The first high school chapter was founded in 1942
february 3, 1942 in johnson city, tennesse
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1964
Tennessee was home to the first state chapter of Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) in 1942. It started with just five local chapters and has grown into a nationwide organization promoting business education.
FBLA has been in existence since 1937. Dr. Hamden I. Forkner of Teachers College of Columbia University developed the first chapter in New York City (Vaughn et al., 1987).
Dr. Hamden L. Forkner of Columbia University
The magazine for Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) members is called Tomorrow's Business Leader.
FBLA-PBL MissionOur mission is to bring business and education together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development programs.
According to the Future Business Leaders of America - Phi Beta Lambda site ( http://www.fbla-pbl.org/web/page/624/sectionid/614/pagelevel/2/main_interior.asp ) Iowa was the first state Chapter in 1947.