DeKalb Chamber of Commerce

Anthony Meyers, 17, a rising senior at DeKalb High School, was one of 31 DeKalb County teenagers who attended Heavy Metal Summer Experience, a new program that aims to introduce teens to skills necessary for trades work.

The Heavy Metal Summer Experience gives high school aged students interested in the trades an opportunity to learn through hands-on training. The program is offered through a partnership between the DeKalb Chamber Foundation and DeKalb Mechanical.

The DeKalb Chamber Leadership Academy will host a “Loot for Leaders” online raffle this month to benefit the academy’s endowment fund.

Rob Pondelick, fifth-generation farmer at Theis Farm Market and Greenhouse in Maple Park, said he and his family have been part of the DeKalb farmers market for all 30 years. “We try to offer a full variety of vegetables all summer long,” he said.

The DeKalb farmers market opened for its 30th season with a special grand ribbon cutting Thursday in Frank Van Buer Plaza in downtown DeKalb. The market runs on Thursdays through September, and offers an array of food, handmade crafts and goods, produce and other items from dozens of local vendors.

Summer is officially here, and so is the 30th season of the DeKalb Farmers’ Market presented by Northwestern Medicine! Mark your calendars for opening day on Thursday, June 5, writes Virginia Filicetti of the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce.

The DeKalb Chamber of Commerce hosted the Local Showcase and Spring Show Thursday in the Convocation Center at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb. The event featured over 100 local business with informational booths and activities for attendees.

The DeKalb Chamber of Commerce will host its Local Showcase and Spring Show for residents to connect with local organizations and businesses. Here's what to know about Thursday's event

The DeKalb Chamber of Commerce is accepting vendor request forms for the 2025 DeKalb farmers market season.

Brothers Country Supply, 1702 Sycamore Road, DeKalb, is an animal supply store that offers various items for dogs, cats, horses, chickens, wild birds, reptiles, and guinea pigs.

The DeKalb Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated the grand reopening of Goodwill Industries of Northern Illinois.

The DeKalb Chamber of Commerce recently celebrates the opening of Artifex Studio’s new storefront and welcomed it to the Chamber’s membership.

Column: A new program offered in DeKalb this summer will invite high schoolers to learn more about potential career choices, visit active job sites and training facilities, and gain firsthand insight into what it takes to succeed in skilled trades, writes Matt Duffy.

Also at the event, Habitat for Humanity of DeKalb County was recognized with the Nonprofit Organization Award.

The DeKalb Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated the opening of Johnson Oil Co. and Shell’s renovated ExpressLane Shell Station and welcomed it as a member.

The DeKalb and Sycamore chambers of commerce recently celebrated CMJ IT Solutions moving to its new location.

The DeKalb Chamber of Commerce, a historic institution in DeKalb County, marked a significant milestone in 2024: its 100th anniversary.

The DeKalb Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated First Baptist Church of DeKalb’s 180th anniversary.

The DeKalb Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated The Balloon Bar moving to a new location.

The DeKalb Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated the opening of a new location of McAlister’s Deli and welcomed it to the chamber’s membership.

The DeKalb Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated the opening of Cynthia’s Wedding and Event Decor LLC.

Santa Claus made his first appearance of the season Thursday during the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce’s Lights on Lincoln and Santa Comes to Town.

Opinion: Did you know that the DeKalb Chamber is celebrating its 100th Anniversary this year? Check out my itinerary and their jam-packed schedule! The Chamber's resident holiday helper, Elfie, writes about forthcoming family fun in December.

In a weekend most known for big box store sales and crowded checkout lines, DeKalb County small business owners said they hope shoppers will remember to think of them, too. Between Shop Small Crawl, Merry Market and Fargo Skateboarding's Made in the Midwest, options abound.

Opinion: Happy 100th birthday to the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce! This year we celebrate a century of fostering economic growth and prosperity in the greater DeKalb region, thanks to a visionary group of leaders who came together in 1924, writes Virginia Filicetti.

The DeKalb Chamber of Commerce held the 27th annual Spooktacular event Tuesday evening in downtown DeKalb.

The DeKalb Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated the opening of a new apparel shop at the Northern Illinois University Convocation Center and unveiled a new logo.

The DeKalb Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed A Place Within: For Counseling and Sand/Play Therapy to DeKalb.

Jan VanderMeer honored as Woman of Accomplishment recipient during chamber event

The Athena and Women of Accomplishment Awards reception hosted by the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce was held Thursday at the Egyptian Theatre in DeKalb.

Opinion: If your schedule isn’t already full of fall activities, the DeKalb Chamber has even more for your to do, writes Matt Duffy. Learn more about the upcoming Athena Awards, Taste of DeKalb and Spooktacular events.

The DeKalb Chamber of Commerce recently announced the finalists and honorees for the 35th annual Athena and Women of Accomplishment awards. The award recipients will be named during an Oct. 10 ceremony.

The DeKalb Chamber of Commerce recently held a dedication for the city’s new Veteran Memorial Mural.

The DeKalb Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated the 150th anniversary of the J.F. Glidden Homestead and Historical Center’s “The Winner” barbed wire patent.

The DeKalb Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated the expansion of In and Out Cuts Barbershop into DeKalb.

The DeKalb Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed the U.S. Adult Soccer Association to its membership and celebrated its National Amateur Cup soccer tournament’s 100th anniversary.

The City of DeKalb held a dedication for the new veterans mural Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024, located on the rear wall of the Plaza DeKalb building overlooking Van Buer Plaza. The mural is a recreation of a painting by Mary Gallagher Stout titled “What These Boots Have Seen.”

The DeKalb Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for the 2024 DeKalb Athena and Women of Accomplishment Awards through July 26.

The 12th annual Family Fun Fest Wednesday at Hopkins Park offered games, food, prizes and an opportunity to meet DeKalb area organizations and businesses.

Looking for a fun summer event for the whole family? Get ready to make new summertime memories with your family and friends at the free-to-attend 12th annual Family Fun Fest Wednesday, writes Alexis Aviles of the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce.

The DeKalb Chamber of Commerce and DeKalb Park District will host its 12th annual Family Fun Fest July 17.

Green Girls Candle Company creates various handmade crafts and all-natural wood wick candles and melts.

The DeKalb Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated the opening of nuEra Cannabis and welcomed it as a member.

The DeKalb Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for the 2024 DeKalb Athena and Women of Accomplishment Awards. The deadline to submit a nomination is July 26.

The DeKalb Farmers Market opened for the season on a very windy Thursday morning at Van Buer Plaza in Downtown DeKalb. The market will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursdays through Sept. 19.

Double W Financial Group, 901 N. First St., Suite 13, DeKalb, specializes in small business retirement plans and financial advising for women in transition.

The DeKalb Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated the opening of Hidden Treasures and More and welcomed it as a member.

DeKalb Business Services, 852 S. Fourth St., offers license renewals, title and notary services in English and Spanish.

The DeKalb Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated the opening of Ryan Homes model house and welcomed it to the chamber’s membership.

Barb City Manor in DeKalb turned 45, and the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce recently helped celebrate the milestone.