Understanding economic trends and the changing economic landscape is essential to making informed decisions.Join us on Thursday, April 17th from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM at Faranda’s Banquets to hear from Kristen Broady, Senior Economist, Economic Advisor, and Director of the Economic Mobility Project with the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. Special thanks to our […]
We are excited to invite you to a FREE event providing Social Media Accessibility Training, presented by Ramp! Co-hosted by DCEDC and the DeKalb County Convention & Visitors Bureau. This event will be held Tuesday, June 10 from 10:00AM-12:00PM at the Egyptian Theatre. This is a fantastic opportunity to deepen your understanding of social media […]
REgistration is now closed for this event. Join us at Faranda’s for a special follow-up event to our Economic Outlook Luncheon! Presented in Partnership with the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) and the Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC) Automation continues to impact the workforce and we’re here to help you make sense of what that can […]
October is Manufacturing Month and the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) and Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC) are back on the road with their “Makers On The Move” Bus Tour! DeKalb County is once again a featured stop on their bus tour – Join us at The Suter Company in Sycamore to be part of this […]
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!
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 […]
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. […]
