VBEA - Virginia Business Education Association

Greetings VBEA Members!!🤗 Spring is finally here and you know that means 🌷🧳🏖. ...It's time to prepare for the VBEA Conference!!

Please read the message below from the Virginia Business Education Association (VBEA) President:

🖊 Registration for the VBEA summer conference, to be held July 20 - 24, 2026 at the Founder's Inn in Virginia Beach, is now open!

💲You do not need to be a VBEA member in order to attend the conference; however, you do need to be a VBEA member in order to get the reduced Member Registration Rate ($50 less than the non-member rate).

📝 A tentative agenda is included in this post.

Here is everything you need to register:

Registration Link: https://app.gobluepanda.com/Login?ireg=3012
Note: Registration is done through Blue Panda, the that same registration platform used for FBLA.

Hotel Link: https://bit.ly/VBEAHotel26

If you are not yet a member and wish to join to take advantage of the reduced registration fee, it's not too late to join. Please note: if you are not already a member and you join now, it is only for SY2025-2026; it does not extend your membership for SY2026-2027. If you don't want to worry each year about paying your membership, become a life member!

We are still looking for workshop presenters. If you, or someone you know, is interested in presenting a workshop, please fill out the Call for Presenters form.

We're looking forward to seeing you this summer!

Sincerely,
Mike Onda

📸 A huge congratulations to all of our incredible award recipients! 🏆✨

Your dedication, passion, and hard work as business educators continue to shape the future of our students and the profession. We celebrate your achievements and thank you for your commitment to excellence! 💼🍎

Honoring the leadership and legacy of our immediate past president of VBEA!

Thank you for your service, vision, and dedication to advancing business education. Your impact will continue to guide and inspire us for years to come!

🌟 With heartfelt gratitude, we honor Judith Sams for her unwavering dedication and commitment to mentoring and supporting business educators across the Commonwealth.

Your passion, service, and constant encouragement have made a lasting impact on so many. Thank you for your time, your wisdom, and your always willing spirit. 💼❤️

We appreciate you more than words can express!

Congratulations to Business Teacher of the Year, Brian Thomas. ✨️

Congratulations to Business Teacher of the Year, Edythe Brooks. ✨️

Congratulations to Distinguished Service Award Recipient, Nate Arnell. ✨️

Good food and great conversations! 🍽️💼

Our Lunch & Business Meeting at the Conference brought members together to connect, collaborate, and plan for the future of business education in Virginia.

🎉 A big thank you to everyone who participated in our raffle and spin-the-wheel giveaways at the VBEA 2025 Conference! Your energy made it even more fun! 🙌🎁

✨ Congratulations to all of our lucky winners — we hope you enjoy your prizes! Stay connected for more chances to win and engage!

Hello! If you’re joining us at , we want to see your moments! 📸✨ Be sure to tag your photos and stories with and so we can share the excitement!

Thank you for attending the conference and being part of the VBEA community of business education leaders! 💼📚