In the Loop is a video series designed ​to keep DeKalb Chamber members and the surrounding business community informed on the on-goings of our city and Chamber. If you have a topic you would like us to address, fill out the form below.

2021 In the Loop Videos

Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Program - November 18th
Learn more about Northwestern Medicine's Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Program from Kim Perri and Justin Bartlett.

Back 2 Business Grant Program - August 25
Learn more about the Back 2 Business (B2B) grant program available for small business recovery from Jock Sommese with the Illinois Small Business Development Center.

Gather Women's Leadership Community - April 8
Learn more about our Gather Women's Leadership Community and upcoming spring events from Gather members Tia Anderson and Debra Boughton. Visit dekalb.org/gather for Gather membership details and complete 2021 event calendar.

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Do you have a suggestion of what you would like covered in 2021? Fill out the topic suggestion form below!

2020 Video Library

In the Loop Guidelines
 
The DeKalb Chamber of Commerce provides members with valuable information and connections to help you be more informed. The Business Vitality Committee of the DeKalb Chamber has created an avenue to better educate our members that do not have the time or resources to stay up with or learn about everything that might affect the area and/or their business or organization and help keep you in the loop. The “In the Loop” videos are 2 to 3-minute videos that will provide information to allow our members to be better informed through getting answers directly from the sources to avoid confusion or misinformation.
Topics will consist of tips, answers to important questions and any knowledge that would be helpful to fellow members. Some of the topics will tap into the depth of knowledge that our members possess and will provide valuable information to you, as a member.  Ideas for topics for “In the Loop” videos are requested from our members and should be submitted for consideration within the following guidelines:

• Topics must be relevant to local businesses
• Topics should help answer frequently asked questions concerning businesses and organizations
• Videos should help answer questions on new laws or ordinances affecting businesses
• Videos can help clarify something often misunderstood by business owners or operators
• This is not an advertisement or promotion for any product, service, brand or business
• The focus of these videos is on information involving the topic and not an endorsement supporting or against an issue
• Topics should not reference any business name
• No political comments or statements allowed

Topic Ideas Submission

• Topic ideas can be sent via email to matt.duffy@dekalb.org.
• Ideas may be submitted through our website above.
• Topic ideas should include the topic, proposed presenter/speaker, and any relevant supporting links or information
• Speakers should be from a 3rd Party Group or Government Official that is an industry expert or knowledgeable source.
• The Chamber reserves the right to not use any submitted ideas or presenters
• Questions regarding the "In the Loop" videos should be forwarded to -
  • matt.duffy@dekalb.org or contact the DeKalb Chamber office.