As the year winds to a close, the DeKalb County Economic Development Corporation is reflecting on a year that was shaped by the one thing that has always made our county stand out from the pack – innovation.

This year marked the return of the annual Economic Outlook Luncheon, a DCEDC tradition that provides information on economic trends so that our local partners can make informed decisions in their respective fields.

We also introduced a Rural Vitality committee, which is diligently making plans to better support our smaller, rural communities.

We explored timely topics like artificial intelligence and automation by hosting panel discussions in partnership with the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) and the Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC), where we learned how

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