Recent Events
March 29, 2011 Annual Dinner and State of the County Update
The Annual Dinner was held at the DeKalb County Farm Bureau and
drew many attendees. The evening began around 4:30 when event-goers
arrived to view the many exhibits up for display in the Farm Bureau
lobby. Here, they had the opportunity to network with others. Also
a part of the evening's events was the pasta buffet, catered by
Premier Catering.
Once again the annual Membership Meeting began at 6pm where some
of the past and current officers presented on the DeKalb County
Economic Development Corporation and its recent activities. Retiring
president, Gary Evans, was presented with a plaque and thanked for
his two years of service to the organization. Then Paul Borek began
his presentation on the recent developments and accomplishments
of the county. At the conclusion of his presentation Mr. Borek touched
on the Business Retention Visit Program of the DCEDC and some of
the findings from this year's visits.
Surprising to many people was the large percentage of industrial
and manufacturing building that happened in DeKalb County in comparison
to the rest of the Chicagoland Region. Even in down times DeKalb
County was able to keep up construction interests when other areas
were not.
The event this year had 230 attendees and 48 business supporters.
The volunteers, who were too numerous and helpful to count, were
greatly appreciated. Everyone who came and participated in this
event helped to make it a success once again.
The full presentation with audio, as well as a PDF version are available in the Members Only section.
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