DeKalb Chamber of Commerce

10/23/2026

Watch LIVE to Tropical Smoothie Cafe Grand Ribbon Cutting for their Grand Opening!

10/23/2026

Congratulations 2026 ATHENA recipient, Jenna Spychal, owner of Jonamac Orchard! 💫 Listen to Jenna's perspective on leading in a male dominated field and empowering her team.

The ATHENA Award honors women who live or work in the City of DeKalb and are making an impact through professional excellence, community involvement, and mentorship of women.

10/23/2026

Get your costumes on and candy bags ready! 🎃🍬

Spooktacular is back for its 29th year on Tuesday, October 27 from 4–6 p.m.! Join the Halloween fun in Downtown DeKalb, then catch a FREE showing of Monster House at the Egyptian Theatre!

Learn more at dekalb.org.

10/23/2026

Trades Exploration Day in DeKalb connected students with local employers and training options in the trades.

10/22/2026

Congratulations to 2026 ATHENA Award finalist, Dr. Donna Larson, principal of DeKalb High School! 🌟 Listen to Donna's pivotal moments and what it means to her to watch young adults enter their next chapter.

The ATHENA Award honors women who live or work in the City of DeKalb and are making an impact through professional excellence, community involvement, and mentorship of women.

10/22/2026

Get ready for a Spooktacular time trick-or-treating in Downtown DeKalb on October 27 from 4-6pm! 👻 Wear your costume and invite your friends and family to trick-or-treat at local businesses. Free to attend. Learn more at dekalb.org! 🎃

Sponsorships available now! Downtown business registration open through October 21. Celebrate Halloween by trick-or-treating in Downtown DeKalb for the 29th annual Spooktacular! Invite your friends and family to put on their costumes and trick-or-treat at Downtown DeKalb businesses on Tuesday,...

10/22/2026

Congratulations inaugural Rising Leader Award honoree, Jessi Haish LaRue! ⭐ Listen to Jessi talk about how young leaders are making a difference and what she hopes to accomplish in the future.

Jessi is the Executive Director of the J.F. Glidden Homestead and Marketing & Events Specialist of the DeKalb Economic Development Corporation (DCEDC).

The Rising Leader Award recognizes a woman making a significant impact early in her career through professional achievement, creative leadership, and community engagement.

10/22/2026

You are invited to celebrate Tropical Smoothie Cafe joining the DeKalb Chamber and opening its new DeKalb location at 2155 Sycamore Road with a Grand Ribbon Cutting on Friday, October 23 at 12:15 p.m.!🎉

Learn more at dekalb.org.

10/22/2026

Congratulations 2026 ATHENA recipient, Amy Oster, president of OC Creative! 💫 Watch for an inside look at Amy's role and her advice to other woman leaders.

The ATHENA Award honors women who live or work in the City of DeKalb and are making an impact through professional excellence, community involvement, and mentorship of women.

10/21/2026

Congratulations to inaugural Rising Leader Award honoree, Malia Jones! Listen to what being a rising leader means to Malia and her advice to young professionals.

Malia is the Family & Community Engagement Specialist at Birth to Five Illinois Region 16/DeKalb County.

The Rising Leader Award recognizes a woman making a significant impact early in her career through professional achievement, creative leadership, and community engagement.