Opportunity Unbound
DeKalb County is a vibrant, growing community where residents and businesses thrive, supported by strong economic development throughout the region. Anchored by Northern Illinois University, a premier public research institution, and Kishwaukee College, the county offers exceptional higher education that drives innovation and workforce development. With its strategic location and convenient access to highways, rail, and airports—along with a skilled workforce, affordable housing, and excellent healthcare—DeKalb County is a place where you’ll find Opportunity Unbound.
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Top 20 for best places for families to live in Illinois
You want affordable housing, great schools, quality healthcare, job opportunities, and modern amenities without losing that small-town charm. Good news—DeKalb County has it all!
Work.
$384 million in agricultural production annually
With diverse industries like manufacturing, education, healthcare, logistics, and agriculture, plus a low cost of living and top-tier workforce development, economic development in DeKalb County continues to create opportunity everywhere.
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In DeKalb County, we believe that only boring people get bored
DeKalb County combines the best of a small town community with the culture and entertainment of the bigger city life.
Featured Properties
1650 Afton Drive – Industrial Building for Sale
2900 DeKalb Avenue Mixed Use Building for Sale
156 W State Street Restored Office Space
Announcements
Keep up to date with all things DCEDC.
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DCEDC Holds Rural Vitality Summit on June 16, 2026
The DCEDC Rural Vitality Committee held its inaugural Rural Vitality Summit on the evening of June 16, 2026. This event brought together residents, community leaders, nonprofit organizations, businesses, and other stakeholders from across DeKalb County to…
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FREE OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Training this summer from Kish College
Kishwaukee College is offering FREE OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Training this summer. Strengthen your workplace safety knowledge and earn a certificate and Department of Labor (DOL) card upon completion. Space is LIMITED so register today at…
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“Unleashing Passion, Purpose & Performance in Younger Generations”
Join dynamic performance expert Mark C. Perna at Kishwaukee College on April 17 from 9:00 – 11:00 AM as he unveils the groundbreaking innovations for working with today’s younger generations. Educators, employers, parents and community leaders…
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2026 Economic Outlook Luncheon Recap
Expert tells DeKalb County business leaders economic forecasts harder to predict amid rising global conflict A Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago senior economist and economic adviser told a room full of DeKalb County business professionals that recent world…
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Help Elevate our community’s young professionals
If you’re early in your career, you’ve probably had people tell you to “get involved” or “build your network.” It can sound like just one more thing to do – on top of work, family and…
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