Annual Celebration Dinner

Community Expo

The Annual Celebration Dinner encompasses the DeKalb Chamber's Annual Meeting, recognition of new and retiring Board Members, induction of the Pioneer and Business Leaders Hall of Fame, and announcement of the Ambassador of the Year, Nonprofit Organization and Business of the Year Awards.
Past Award Recipients
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January 24, 2019

The Community Expo is hosted by the DeKalb and Sycamore Chambers of Commerce. A great way for businesses to showcase what they have to offer to our community. The 2019 Expo will be held at the Sycamore High School Field House and will feature over 120 vendor booths of local businesses, and restaurants with activities for children.
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March 28, 2019

Golf Outing

Family Fun Fest

The Golf Outing is a great way to get out of the traditional networking atmosphere! Built relationships with other businesses leaders while having a healthy competition. All skill levels are welcome. 



July 19, 2019

The Family Fun Fest is a great family event that is part of the Kishwaukee Fest activities. The event is held in Hopkins Park and leads up to the DeKalb Municipal Band Concert in the Bandshell. Over 50 local business booths with fun games, prizes, giveaways, raffles, DJ, and Touch-a-Truck.
​Food available for purchase.

July 23, 2019

New Teacher Welcome & State of the School District

The New Teacher Welcome & State of the School District event welcomes new teachers and administrators by providing lunch and a welcome gift, There is also a presentation given of an overview of the past school year and look ahead at the coming year. Support from this event goes towards scholarships to DHS students that attend a local college, university or trade school.

August 9, 2019

DeKalb Chamber ​State of the City

The DeKalb Chamber State of the City event provides an opportunity for the City of DeKalb Mayor and the Northern Illinois University President to present the status of current activities and plans for the future of the coming year. 


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 2019 Date TBD

ATHENA Award Reception

The ATHENA Award honors women and men who strive toward the highest levels of professional accomplishment, who excel in their chosen fields, have devoted time and energy to their community in a meaningful way, and who open paths so that others may follow. Nominations now being accepted. Nomination deadline Friday, August 16th

​30th Anniversary ATHENA Reception
October 22, 2019
Barsema Alumni & Visitors Center

Past Recipients

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Downtown DeKalb Events

 In a partnership with the City of DeKalb the DeKalb Chamber coordinates the following events:

Memorial Day Parade - May 27, 2019
​Farmers' Market - Thursdays, June 6 - September 26, 2019 (Excludes July 4)
​Spooktacular - October 24, 2019
Holidays in Downtown DeKalb -

• Taste of the Season - November 22, 2019
• Santa Comes to Town - December 5, 2019
• Visits with Santa - December 7, 14, 21, 2019
• Carriage Rides - TBD 2019