DECA students attend Governor’s Business and Economic Development Conference
TINA L. SCOTT
EDITOR
Earlier this year, Merrill High School DECA and Business students were invited as guests to the Governor’s Business and Economic Development Conference in Madison in February for a chance to participate in this year’s timely theme: “Tackling Economic Challenges.”
“Students learned about the forces and people driving Wisconsin’s industries, cities, logistics, and tourism,” said Olivia Dachel, DECA Advisor at MHS.
They had the opportunity for “networking with Stephanie Klett, former Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Tourism and Discover Wisconsin Hostess; Dennis Winters – Wisconsin Chief Economist; and other members of the Wisconsin Economic Development Association,” she said.
“From the trip, I got an opportunity to network, and to meet many great and powerful people in business and economics,” said Jack Hoock, MHS Senior and DECA member who will be attending NTC for Business in the…
