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 | 2017 Annual Report
​2019 Date TBD

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.

2019 Date TBD

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. 

Watch the Golf Outing Promo
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June 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 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.

2019 Date TBD

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. 

Past Recipients

ATHENA & WOA Forms:
Nomination Form - Due August 7, 2018
​Letter of Support Form - Due August 21, 2018

October 23, 2018 

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Downtown DeKalb Events

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

Breakfast with the Bunny & Easter Egg Hunt - 2019 Date TBD
      partner event with the DeKalb Park District held in Hopkins Park
The Art of Tasting - 2019 Date TBD
Memorial Day Parade - May 28, 2019
​Farmers' Market - June 7 through September 27, 2019
​Spooktacular - October 25, 2018
Holidays in Downtown DeKalb:

• Santa Comes to Town - November 29, 2018
• Visits with Santa - December 1, 8, 15, 2018
• Carriage Rides - December 8, 2018
• Taste of the Season - December 8, 2018