Taste of the Town

Taste of the Town is a digital campaign celebrating our members who serve up delicious food and drinks in our community. The campaign runs September 29 – October 10 across Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and our website.

Gather Pop-Up Event: Empower Hour Before ATHENA

5:00 PM - 6:15 PM

Before we head to the 35th Annual ATHENA & Women of Accomplishment Award Reception, Gather members are invited to connect at a special Empower Hour! Order light bites, drinks, and great conversation with fellow members as we celebrate the spirit of ...

ATHENA Award Reception

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Join us at the historic Egyptian Theatre for the annual ATHENA & Women of Accomplishment Award Reception, a special evening recognizing remarkable women making a difference in our community.

Ribbon Cutting - Mr. Willy's Dark Art and Oddities

12:15 PM - 12:30 PM

Join the celebration of our new DeKalb Chamber member, Mr. Willy's Dark Art and Oddities and welcome him into our Downtown! Get a sneak peek of his place before the grand opening on Saturday. We will celebrate with a ribbon cutting on Friday, October ...

Trades Exploration Day

3:30 PM - 6:00 PM

The DeKalb Chamber Foundation invites you to participate in Trades Exploration Day! This event connects our community’s future workforce with professionals in the skilled trades, manufacturing, and warehousing/logistics. This is a unique opportunity to ...

Spooktacular

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Celebrate Halloween by trick-or-treating in Downtown DeKalb for the 28th Annual Spooktacular! Invite your friends and family to put on their costumes and trick-or-treat at over 30 Downtown DeKalb businesses on Tuesday, October 28th, from 4-6pm.

Business Essential Skills Training Series - Recent HR Changes and How it Affects Your Business

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Join us at our next BEST training session to assess your HR risk going into 2026.

Ribbon Cutting - DeKalb Township's 175th Anniversary

5:15 PM - 5:30 PM

Join the celebration of the DeKalb Township’s 175th Anniversary! We will commemorate this momentous milestone with a ribbon cutting on Thursday, November 20th at 5:15pm at their office at 2323 S. 4th St. DeKalb IL 60115. They welcome you to stay for a ...

DeKalb Chamber Gift Guide

This holiday season, we’re thrilled to bring some extra magic to the community with our DeKalb Chamber Gift Guide , a digital campaign  running from December 1-24 on dekalb.org and our social media. We’re shining a spotlight on our ...

DeKalb Chamber Hollydays feat. Santa & Elfie!

Hollydays are all of the DeKalb Chamber events and campaigns that feature Santa and his helper, Elfie. From Lights on Lincoln to Elfie's Great Adventure join the fun!