Welcome to DCEDC

DeKalb County Market Facts


  • 28% of all 2010 Metro Chicago industrial construction was in DeKalb County.
  • The 3M Regional Distribution Center in Park 88 was selected as Industrial Build-to-Suit Project of the Year by the Chicago Chapter of the National Association of Industrial and Office Parks.
  • All of the manufacturing buildings constructed in Metro Chicago during 2010 - SK Hand Tools and Smart Motion Robotics - were built in the Sycamore Industrial Park.
  • The SK Hand Tools Building was completed in a remarkable 16 weeks
  • Further details about market-leading development in DeKalb County can be found Here. PDF PDF 58KB


3M Distribution Center
DeKalb


Smart Motion Robotics, Inc. Manufacturing Center Sycamore

 


SK Hand Tools Manufacturing Center
Sycamore

 

DCEDC Strategic Plan

Designed to support the organization's mission statement: "DCEDC is a public/private partnership working to facilitate sustainable economic growth within DeKalb County" the strategic plan identifies five key goals, specific objectives and strategies for accomplishing the work and desired outcomes.

In 2011 DCEDC has targeted two goals, Goals One and Three:

  • Goal One: Attract New Business and Industry that Capitalizes on Distinct Advantages and Strengths of DeKalb County. We will focus on this goal by:
    • Preparing a marketing plan promoting assets and opportunities
    • Executing an economic development marketing program
    • Assisting DeKalb County communities with marketing and promotion
    • Promoting import/export resources to businesses
  • Goal Three: Provide Leadership and Support for Workforce Development Initiatives. We will focus on this goal by:
    • Identifying needed workplace skills and occupations
    • Communicating workforce requirements to educational institutions and training providers
    • Promoting labor market skills and occupations
    • Strengthening relationships between business, education and training providers
    • Promoting efforts to inspire and assist youth

Click here for plan documents: 2010 Year End Assessment, 2011 Strategic Goals Focus, Strategic Plan and Detailed Strategic Plan

DeKalb County Video Tour

While community members may be aware of some of the resources our area has to offer, visitors and site selectors might need a little guidance. One way to get the word out about DeKalb County is through the internet and modern media formats. Recently, DCEDC partnered with DeKalb County Government to produce a series of short videos to communicate information about the county. Maybe even life-long residents will learn a new tidbit as well.

After months of script writing, filming and editing the new DeKalb County Videos are up and running on our website. The video showcase highlights the county and its communities. Topics include healthcare, economic development, quality of life and more. To view this new addition to the website click on the dropdown menu to the right and select the one you wish to see. Happy viewing!

DCEDC Voice of Industry

In response to economic conditions, DCEDC conducted a formal business retention visitation program in 2009. With the help of DCEDC Board Members, the Illinois Manufacturing Extention Center (IMEC) and community leaders calls were made on businesses throughout the County. A survey tool that ComEd provided was used to collect information on business issues, trends and opportunities that exist in the area. Additionally, DCEDC representatives were able to solve problems and offer information that was helpful to the participating companies. An Executive Summary of the results of these visits - DCEDC Voice of Industry: 2009 Business Retention and Expansion Report - is available in the Members Only Section of our website.

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

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