In which year was FBLA established?

FBLA, or Future Business Leaders of America, was established in 1940 to provide students with opportunities to develop leadership and business skills. The organization’s founding year is often mistakenly cited because of the close relationships with prior initiatives aimed at business education, but it officially began in 1940. The year 1937, mentioned in the answer, is significant as it marks the establishment of the Junior Foundation for Future Business Leaders, which laid the groundwork for FBLA but is not the actual founding year of the organization itself.

The other dates referenced are related to other events or organizations in business education and leadership but do not represent the actual establishment of FBLA.