Registration & Sponsorships OPEN! Join us at Faranda’s for our annual Economic Outlook Luncheon! Prepare and plan for the year ahead with reliable data and the latest economic trends for 2026. Relevant information for all businesses, organizations, and community leaders! Buffet lunch provided. DCEDC is excited to welcome back Dr. Kristen Broady for our 2026 […]
Join dynamic performance expert Mark C. Perna at Kishwaukee College on April 17 as he unveils the groundbreaking innovations for working with today’s younger generations. Educators, employers, parents and community leaders will benefit from these proven strategies to bridge the generational divide, engage and retain young people, and equip them with a powerful competitive advantage. […]
FREE “Meet-and-Greet” event for our small non-profits to connect and network with local businesses and the community! Stop by and find out how you, your business, or organization can support or collaborate with these essential non-profits. Our area business leaders are free to stop by and learn more about our smaller non-profits. Just in time […]
Thank you to the DeKalb County Non-Profit Partnership & DeKalb County Community Foundation for organizing this countywide fundraising event! Join the Excitement: https://www.givedekalbcounty.org/ Donors can give online from midnight to midnight. More info on how you can support DCEDC coming soon! In 2026, the event includes:• A 24-hour online giving day on May 7, 2026.• […]
Join us on Tuesday, June 16th from 4:00 – 6:00 PM at the Kishwaukee College Conference Center for the DeKalb County Rural Vitality Summit! No cost, but please RSVP by June 9! Food Provided by 5-Bs Catering! DCEDC has formed the Rural Vitality Committee to address the needs of DeKalb County’s rural communities. The committee […]
Join ELEVATE for an evening at Roberts Family Farm! Enjoy a relaxed summer gathering featuring appetizers, local drinks, and the chance to connect with fellow young professionals from across DeKalb County. Hosted at the beautiful Roberts Family Farm in Sandwich, Illinois. Free to attend | Registration required Please register by June 26, 2026. Appetizers provided. […]
Sponsorships & Registration are now open Join us at Kishwaukee College for a special follow-up event to our Economic Outlook Luncheon! Kishwaukee College Conference Center – Dining Room This presentation explores how automation and artificial intelligence have impacted jobs and wages across U.S. occupations from 2019 to 2024. Using data from the U.S. Bureau of […]
DeKalb County Community Outreach Building; 2500 N. Annie Glidden Road; DeKalb, IL FREE Event! Lunch provided. Talent Pipeline and Retention Committee Employment Legal Update for Business Leaders, Operations Managers & HR Professionals Join us for an informative lunch featuring Neil Dishman, Principal with Jackson Lewis P.C., as he shares the latest developments in employment law […]
Free Event held at the Egyptian Theatre; 135 N. 2nd Street; DeKalb, IL Following the DCEO Roadshow, the DCEDC Rural Vitality Exchange will welcome representatives from the Illinois Extension office to discuss local community development resources. FREE event but registration strongly encouraged. Light refreshments will be available at 11:00 prior to the start of the […]
Resource Bank – Leland Branch Join 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 […]
