Maryland Counties Business Association

Prepare smarter. Compete better.

Maryland's student-led network for economics, investing, and business competitions.

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Study guides, practice exams, and a portal built for competition prep.

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Competitors

Coaching for NPFC, NEC, the Stock Market Game, and DECA, and the ground rules for Wharton.

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Compete on the national stage

Our own Summit in February, then the most respected business, finance, and economics competitions in the country.

February 15, 2027 · MCBA's annual conference

MCBA Business Leaders Summit

One day, every chapter in the county in one room: speakers, workshops, and three live competitions judged by people who do this for a living.

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MCBA Startup ChallengePitch an original venture to a panel of investors for real funding.
MCBA Business Consulting ChallengeA real business case, 30 minutes to crack it, then present to judges.
MCBA Corporate Strategy ChallengeRun the company. Decide the strategy. Defend it under questioning.

NPFCNational Personal Finance ChallengePersonal Finance · Case Study · Team NECNational Economics ChallengeMicro · Macro · Quiz Bowl WhartonWharton Global High School Investment CompetitionPortfolio · Research · Global SMGStock Market GameSimulation · Trading · Beginner-friendly DECADECARole-Play · Written Events · 6 Clusters

The Business Leaders Summit, the Startup Challenge & more

The Academy behind every member

Competitions are the reason. The Academy is the preparation: thousands of practice questions, over a thousand flashcards, timed mock tests, full MCQ and FRQ practice for AP Micro and Macro, and every DECA event broken down.

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Practice questions

1.5k+

Flashcards

136

Timed mock tests

DECA events broken down

Classes

Full MCQ and FRQ practice for AP Micro, AP Macro, and Business, unit by unit.

Study Topics

Ten kinds of material per topic: cards, quizzes, guides, formulas, mocks.

Competitions

Practice tests, decks, and timed mock rounds, per competition.

DECA

Every event in all six clusters, broken down indicator by indicator.

Portfolio Simulator

Trade real market history across four levels, from monthly to daily.

Data Analytics

Read charts, data, and news like an analyst, then take a position.

Progress and points

Completion comes from real engagement, never from a click.

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An education that compounds

More than a club. A launchpad for financial fluency, leadership, and real business experience.

Competition Preparation

Structured prep for NPFC, NEC, the Stock Market Game and DECA, not generic worksheets.

Hands-On Investing Education

Students manage simulated portfolios and learn by making real decisions in live markets.

Chapter Leadership Opportunities

Found and lead a chapter, build a team, and develop the executive skills colleges look for.

Real-World Business Experience

Workshops, mock challenges, and case studies modeled on how professionals actually work.

Networking Opportunities

Connect with sponsors, mentors, and alumni across finance, consulting, and entrepreneurship.

Career Readiness

Data analysis, public speaking, and financial fluency: durable skills that transfer anywhere.

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