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What are the divisions of FBLA and how many members are in each division?

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Mia Phillips

Updated on February 25, 2026

FBLA-PBL is the largest business career student organization in the world. The high school division has 215,000 members, while the postsecondary division reaches over 11,000 college students. The newest group, FBLA-Middle Level, is showing remarkable growth with over 20,000 student members.

Where are FBLA-PBL headquartered *?

Virginia, United States
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Where are the official colors of FBLA-PBL?

Navy blue and gold are the official FBLA colors. FBLA-PBL is headquartered in Reston, Virginia, and organized on local, state, and national levels. Business teachers, advisers, and advisory councils (including school officials, businesspeople, and community representatives) guide local chapters.

Which state has the largest amount of FBLA members?

Florida
Recognition is given to the Florida charter that has attained the largest membership in Florida FBLA by the official dues deadline. All active charters are eligible. Because official membership records are audited in the state office, no entry form is required for this event.

How many members are currently in the FBLA high school division?

216,000 members
MEMBERSHIP FBLA-PBL is the largest business career student organization in the world. The high school division has 216,000 members, while the postsecondary division reaches over 11,000 college students.

What is the FBLA motto?

Service, Education, and Progress
The FBLA Mission is to bring business and education together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development programs. We bring our mission to life through the application of our Motto: Service, Education, and Progress.

What is the FBLA-PBL theme for this year?

A World of Opportunity
1) Understand Project Overview This theme is meant to guide the FBLA-PBL programming for the coming year and keep chapters energized! Our current theme is “A World of Opportunity”.

How many members are there in FBLA middle level?

FBLA-Middle Level (FBLA-ML) for junior high and middle school students, with over 21,900 members and more than 750 chapters. Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) for college students, with over 8,000 members and more than 350 chapters. Professional Division (PD) for FBLA-PBL alumni, business professionals, educators,…

When did the Professional Division of FBLA start?

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. View the entire History of FBLA-PBL. The national board of directors is comprised of local teachers, state educators, business leaders, and the division presidents.

Which is the pinnacle of the FBLA and PBL experience?

National Leadership Conference (NLC) Packed with workshops and exhibits, the four-day National Leadership Conferenc e is considered the pinnacle of the FBLA and PBL experience. FBLA-PBL has forged partnerships with industry leaders to underwrite competitive events and scholarships for students that achieve national ranking.

What do the FBLA national leadership conferences do?

Each fall, new leaders and advisers from chapters across the nation gather for FBLA National Fall Leadership Conferences designed to foster leadership skills and team-building. The conferences include workshops, seminars, exhibits, and general sessions, as well as ample networking and social events.