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About Arkansas FBLA

On May 1, 1954, Arkansas held its first state conference at the Marion Hotel in Little Rock, Arkansas, to adopt a constitution, elect state officers, and petition for a state charter. The Arkansas Chapter of FBLA was chartered June 14, 1954, with 18 local chapters. In 1958, Mr. Frederick Basco was named State Chairman of FBLA and an extensive campaign was launched to increase the number of chapters in the state. Today, Arkansas FBLA has more than 9,000 members.

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Our Purpose

The purpose of Arkansas FBLA shall be to further the goals of FBLA within the state of Arkansas. Arkansas FBLA shall provide, as an integral part of the instructional program, additional opportunities for middle and secondary students (grades 5-12) in business and/or business-related fields to develop vocational and career supportive competencies and to promote civic and personal responsibilities.

FBLA National Goals

  • Develop competent, aggressive business leadership

  • Strengthen the confidence of students in themselves and their work

  • Create more interest in and understanding of American business enterprise

  • Encourage members in the development of individual projects which contribute to the improvement of home, business, and community

  • Develop character, prepare for useful citizenship, and foster patriotism

  • Encourage and practice efficient money management

  • Encourage scholarship and promote school loyalty

  • Assist students in the establishment of occupational goals

  • Facilitate the transition from school to work

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FBLA Creed

  • ​I believe education is the right of every person.

  • I believe the future depends on mutual understanding and cooperation among business, industry, labor, religious, family, and educational institutions, as well as people around the world. I agree to do my utmost to bring about understanding and cooperation among all of these groups.

  • I believe every person should prepare for a useful occupation and carry on that occupation in a manner that brings the greatest good to the greatest number.

  • I believe every person should actively work toward improving social, political, community, and family life.

  • I believe every person has the right to earn a living at a useful occupation.

  • I believe every person should take responsibility for carrying out assigned tasks in a manner that brings credit to self, associates, school, and community.

  • I believe I have the responsibility to work efficiently and to think clearly. I promise to use my abilities to make the world a better place for everyone.

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