Latest Past Events

DeKalb Manufacturing Workforce Roundtable

DCEDC Conference Room 2179 Sycamore Road; Unit 102, DeKalb

The DeKalb County Economic Development Corporation and Valley Industrial Association invite you to FREE a Manufacturing Workforce Roundtable on Tuesday, December 3, from 3:30–5:00 PM. This session is designed to be an open, exploratory discussion about the current and emerging workforce needs of DeKalb County manufacturers. Across the region, different counties have adopted different strategies to strengthen their talent pipelines. […]

Free

2025 Annual Breakfast

Faranda’s Banquets 302 Grove Street, DeKalb

PRogram SCHEDULE: 8:30 – Breakfast buffet & Networking 9:15 – “Collaboration and Connection in Action: Powering Economic Growth and Strengthening Communities” – A fireside chat with Dr. Lisa Freeman, President of Northern Illinois University, Dr. Laurie Borowicz, President of Kishwaukee College, & Dr. Brian Knetl, President of Waubonsee Community College Thank you to OUR Presenting […]

Lunch & Learn: “Cost Benefits in Professional Engineering Early Engagement”

DeKalb County Economic Development Corporation; Conference Room 2179 Sycamore Road, Unit 102, DeKalb

FREE workshop in partnership with Larson Engineering! This workshop will cover various subjects and projects, including site development and maintenance, data centers, warehouse, businesses w/expansions or new builds, senior housing and 3D scanning of projects for documenting existing conditions. Lunch provided! Target audience includes Developers, Architects, and Construction Managers. Register by Friday, October 31st!