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. […]
We’re proud to introduce Elevate, a professional group through the DeKalb County Economic Development Corporation (DCEDC), created to bring young professionals in DeKalb County together to collaborate, network, and grow together. While the DCEDC has hosted educational events in the past, this event marks Elevate’s very first educational networking program of 2026 and represents the […]
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.• […]
