Welcome to DCEDC
DCEDC Strategic Plan
After months of planning, workshops and focus groups, the DCEDC
Strategic Plan was approved by the Board of Directors. Our 2010
emphasis is to enhance and promote the DeKalb County business climate
to support expansion and encourage new business formation.
Click here for plan documents: Strategic
Plan Outline, Detailed
Strategic Plan, Strategic
Plan Implementation Schedule
Economic Outlook Luncheon - Sold Out
DCEDC announces the 13th annual Economic Outlook Luncheon which
will be held at 11:30am Tuesday, February 9, 2010, at the DeKalb
County Farm Bureau.
We are fortunate to welcome back William Strauss, Senior Economist
and Economic Advisor of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, as
our speaker. Lunch will be served at 11:30am and be followed by
Mr. Strauss's presentation. Included will be an overview of the
current state of the economy as well as a look at trends and an
outlook for the future.
DCEDC Annual Dinner Plans
At this year's DCEDC Annual Dinner you can count on Paul Borek
to give you the scoop on DeKalb County activity.
This year's event will be held Tuesday, March 30 at the Farm Bureau.
Exhibits open at 4:30pm and will feature a diverse array of county
businesses. Premier Catering will serve their popular pasta bar
buffet throughout the evening. The State of the County program (just
one session this year) is slated for 6pm. Along with an update on
county community development, Borek will share a few highlights
from the 2009 Business Retention program.
For information on sponsorship opportunities Click
Here.
DCEDC is a Public/Private Partnership Established in 1987
DCEDC is a public/private partnership working to facilitate sustainable and diversified economic growth within DeKalb County. Established in 1987, DCEDC is a county-wide economic development organization formed to capitalize on the strengths of the county and to be a catalyst for private and public leadership. It provides information and assistance, to industry, business and developers seeking to expand or locate in the county. It also advises county, city, village and town officials on development objectives and policies. For a promotional brochure on DCEDC, please Click Here
Efforts are particularly focused and targeted on attracting a more diverse, new or expanded industry to the county. Activities are carried out in a companion, cooperative and coordinating role with local chambers of commerce, economic development commissions, governments, education, utilities and private development interests. Throughout the year the DCEDC sponsors various events such as Business Roundtables, Industrial Focus Luncheons, the Economic Outlook Event, and the Annual Dinner and Program. To find out more about these events, please Click Here
