BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//DCEDC - ECPv6.17.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:DCEDC X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://dcedc.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for DCEDC REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260821T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260821T130000 DTSTAMP:20260730T165941Z CREATED:20260730T165812Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T165941Z UID:3010-1787311800-1787317200@dcedc.org SUMMARY:Employment Legal Updates with Neil Dishman\, Principal with Jackson Lewis P.C. DESCRIPTION:DeKalb County Community Outreach Building; 2500 N. Annie Glidden Road; DeKalb\, IL \n\n\n\nFREE Event! Lunch provided. \n\n\n\n\n\nTalent Pipeline and Retention Committee Employment Legal Update for Business Leaders\, Operations Managers & HR Professionals\n\n\n\nJoin us for an informative lunch featuring Neil Dishman\, Principal with Jackson Lewis P.C.\, as he shares the latest developments in employment law that every employer should know. \n\n\n\nAs employment laws continue to evolve at both the federal and state levels\, staying informed is essential to protecting your organization and maintaining compliance. During this session\, Neil will provide practical updates on recent legal developments\, discuss emerging workplace trends\, and offer guidance on how employers can proactively manage risk related to the use of AI in Human Resources. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re a business owner\, executive\, HR professional\, or operations leader\, you’ll leave with valuable insights you can immediately apply within your organization. \n\n\n\nWe look forward to an engaging discussion and the opportunity to connect with fellow business leaders from across DeKalb County. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n Neil Dishman Event Registration\n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Company NameAddress(Required) \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific\n State\n \n \n ZIP Code\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n PhoneAny dietary or other accommodations needed?\n Submit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ\n \n \n\n\n\n\nThank You to our event sponsor:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker Bio – Neil Dishman \n\n\n\nNeil Dishman is a Principal in the Chicago office of Jackson Lewis P.C.\, one of the nation’s leading labor and employment law firms. He represents employers in all aspects of workplace law\, helping organizations navigate complex employment issues while minimizing legal risk. Neil advises businesses on compliance with federal\, state\, and local employment laws\, including wage and hour regulations\, employee leave\, workplace investigations\, discrimination and harassment prevention\, disability accommodations\, and workforce management strategies. \n\n\n\nKnown for his practical\, business-focused approach\, Neil partners with employers to proactively address workplace challenges before they become legal disputes. He regularly speaks to business leaders\, HR professionals\, and management teams on emerging employment law developments and best practices\, translating complex legal issues into actionable guidance for employers. URL:https://dcedc.org/event/employment-legal-updates-with-neil-dishman-principal-with-jackson-lewis-p-c/ LOCATION:DeKalb County Government Community Outreach Building\, 2500 N. Annie Glidden Rd.\, DeKalb\, Illinois\, 60115\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260825T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260825T130000 DTSTAMP:20260805T165026Z CREATED:20260729T204547Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T165026Z UID:2996-1787657400-1787662800@dcedc.org SUMMARY:Rural Vitality Exchange: IL Extension Presentation DESCRIPTION:Free Event held at the Egyptian Theatre; 135 N. 2nd Street; DeKalb\, IL\n\n\n\nFollowing the DCEO Roadshow\, the DCEDC Rural Vitality Exchange will welcome representatives from the Illinois Extension office to discuss local community development resources. \n\n\n\nFREE event but registration strongly encouraged. Light refreshments will be available at 11:00 prior to the start of the IL Extension presentation. \n\n\n\nIf you want to also attend the DCEO Roadshow Presentation beforehand starting at 9:00 AM\, register separately here \n\n\n\n \n \n Rural Vitality Exchange: IL Extension Presentation Registration\n \n \n Contact Name(Required)Business/Organization Name (if applicable):Address \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific\n State\n \n \n ZIP Code\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Number of Attendees Quantity\n \n \n Price:\n $0.00\n \n \n Quantity \n If registering additional attendees\, please provide their names below: Add Remove(To add multiple names\, click the “+” icon on the right-hand side for each additional guest.)\n Submit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://dcedc.org/event/rural-vitality-exchange-il-extension-presentation/ LOCATION:Egyptian Theatre\, 135 N. Second Street\, DeKalb\, IL\, 60115\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260923T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260923T190000 DTSTAMP:20260813T135313Z CREATED:20260812T192245Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T135313Z UID:3026-1790184600-1790190000@dcedc.org SUMMARY:Rural Vitality Exchange: Downtown Revitalization Efforts in Leland DESCRIPTION:Resource Bank – Leland Branch\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a discussion and walking tour of rural downtown revitalization efforts in Leland\, IL on Wednesday\, September 23rd from 5:30 – 7:00 PM. See examples of community-driven revitalization in downtown Leland and hear from the local community champions leading those efforts. Everyone is invited to learn from a regional example and see how community members addressed challenges\, built momentum\, and found what works for their downtown. \n\n\n\nEvent starts at the Resource Bank – Leland branch at 5:30 PM. \n\n\n\nFREE event but advanced registration encouraged! \n\n\n\nRefreshments will be provided. \n\n\n\n \n \n Rural Vitality Exchange: Leland Downtown Revitalization Registration\n \n \n Contact Name(Required)Business/Organization Name (if applicable):Address \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific\n State\n \n \n ZIP Code\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Number of Attendees Quantity\n \n \n Price:\n $0.00\n \n \n Quantity \n If registering additional attendees\, please provide their names below: Add Remove(To add multiple names\, click the “+” icon on the right-hand side for each additional guest.)\n Submit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://dcedc.org/event/rural-vitality-exchange-downtown-revitalization-efforts-in-leland/ LOCATION:Resource Bank\, 205 N Main St\, Leland\, Illinois\, 60531\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T103000 DTSTAMP:20260721T181040Z CREATED:20260120T174303Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T181040Z UID:2474-1793867400-1793874600@dcedc.org SUMMARY:2026 Annual Breakfast DESCRIPTION:SAVE THE DATE — Program TBA\n\n\n\nSponsorship Opportunities NOW OPEN!\n\n\n\nSponsorship levels for this event:\n\n\n\nPlatinum Sponsor – $5\,000Exclusive branding as the Event’s Presenting SponsorCompany logo on all event materials\, digital promotions\, and press releasesDedicated social media recognition before and after the eventVIP seating for 6 guests \n\n\n\nGold Sponsor – $2\,500Recognition as a key event sponsorCompany logo on all event materials and digital promotionsSocial media recognition before and after the eventReserved seating for 4 guests \n\n\n\nSilver Sponsor – $1\,000Company logo on all event materials and social mediaSocial media recognition before and after the eventReserved seating for 2 guests \n\n\n\nBronze Sponsor – $500Company logo on all event materials and social mediaSocial media recognition after the eventReserved seating for 1 guest \n\n\n\n\n\nThank you to OUR Presenting Sponsor\, Meta!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n 2026 Annual Breakfast Sponsorship\n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Company NameAddress(Required) \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific\n State\n \n \n ZIP Code\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n PhoneSponsorship LevelsPlease select onePlatinum SponsorGold SponsorSilver SponsorBronze SponsorCredit Card Processing Fee\n \n \n Price:\n $0.00\n \n \n \n Total*\n \n *Includes processing fees. There is a customary credit card processing fee that is passed on to the cardholder. A flat percentage % fee.Payment(Required)Card Details\n \n Cardholder Name\n \n Any dietary or other accommodations needed?\n Submit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://dcedc.org/event/2025-annual-breakfast-2/ LOCATION:Faranda’s Banquets\, 302 Grove Street\, DeKalb\, Illinois\, 60115 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR