Last week, volunteers from the local business community met with DeKalb High School students to further develop their interview skills, crucial for obtaining their Certificate of Employability. Empowering tomorrow's workforce is essential. Thank you to our volunteers!

Thank you to our Supporting Sponsors for investing in the Local Showcase & Spring Show happening next Thursday! Be sure to visit them among 100 other vendors at the NIU Convocation Center 4-7pm. We couldn't have this event without them! Learn more at bit.ly/3EGesdr.

Welcome to the DeKalb Chamber and congratulations on your new office, Thompson Therapeutics and Mediation, PLLC! Thompson is a group of doctoral-level psychologists and master's-level therapists providing mental health care. 🌐thompson-tm.com 📞630-216-9193

Thanks to everyone who made the Local Showcase & Spring Show a success!🎉 Special thank you to Presenting Sponsor, XCEL Orthopedics Clinic and all our sponsors, volunteers, staff, and the NIU Convocation Center. We couldn't do it without you!

Thank you to the more than 60 women who attended the DeKalb Chamber Gather's Candle-Making Workshop!🕯️ Attendees created candles with help from Green Girls Candle Co. and enjoyed food, drinks, and networking at Cuatro Amigos. Learn more about Gather at dekalb.org/gather.

Welcome to the DeKalb Chamber and congratulations on your opening, Smallcakes! Smallcakes specializes in freshly baked gourmet cupcakes, as well as seasonal and featured flavors. 🌐 smallcakessycamore.com 📞 331-268-2253 📍 2180 Oakland Dr., Ste. B, Sycamore

Welcome to the DeKalb Chamber, and congratulations on your opening in DeKalb, Candy Cloud! Candy Cloud is a specialty drink café offering a variety of beverages—from boba to coffee. 🌐 candycloudcompany.com 📞 815-317-3330 📍 2448 Sycamore Dr., DeKalb

Congratulations on the opening of your Old Mill Park Clubhouse, by Grainger! By Grainger specializes in 55+ community homes, and Old Mill Park offers luxury condos in a small-town setting near downtown Sycamore. 🌐bygrainger.com 📞815-901-7530 📍 39 Kloe Lane, Sycamore

Know an inspiring woman leader? Nominate her for the prestigious ATHENA Award! Know a retired woman continuing to make an impact? Nominate her for the Woman of Accomplishment Award! Submit nominations at dekalb.org/athena-award by July 25, 2025.

Congratulations on your grand opening, Infinity Truck Sales! Infinity Truck Sales specializes in selling used heavy equipment such as semi tractors, van trailers, flatbed trailers, and more. 🌐 infinitytrucksales.net 📞 815-680-1050 📍 3100 S. 1st St., Unit A, DeKalb

Enter your chance to win a prize basket curated by the DeKalb Chamber Leadership Academy! Baskets feature gift certificates, swag, merchandise, and more from the organizations and businesses that the students represent. Raffle tickets can be purchased at dekalb.org.

We’re kicking off our summer office hours! From June through August, our hours will be: Monday–Thursday: 9 am–5 pm & Friday: 9 am–1 pm. We hope you soak up every bit of summer sunshine!🌞

Welcome to the DeKalb Chamber, Chop It Up! Chop It Up offers in-home, chef-curated dining experiences with the goal of educating others on the importance of delicious, healthy food. 🌐 chefbrittanymcgee.com 📞 630-601-4832

Congratulations on your 30th anniversary and new logo, DeKalb Farmers Market! The market takes place in downtown DeKalb on Thursdays from June through September. With over 40 vendors, it’s the perfect place to shop local! 🌐dekalb.org/dekalb-farmers… 📍 Van Buer Plaza

Welcome to the DeKalb Chamber, sweetbella's! sweetbella’s offers sandwiches, along with other to-go food and drinks. They’re also a full-season vendor at the DeKalb Farmers Market, so be sure to visit them on Thursdays at Van Buer Plaza! 📞815-761-4381

Play putt-putt and more games at Family Fun Fest! Save the date and join us on Wednesday, July 16, at Hopkins Park from 4–7:30 p.m. for activities, prizes, and summer vibes!🌞 This free community event is open to all. For more information, visit dekalb.org.

Our office will be closed Friday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day. We will reopen with our normal summer hours, 9am-5pm (Monday-Thursday) and 9am-1pm (Friday), on July 7th. Have a happy 4th of July!🎆

Congratulations on your new location, Big O's Barbecue! Big O's has been serving up great-tasting food since 2021 and has now moved into its new brick-and-mortar location for to-go orders. 🌐facebook.com/profile.php?id… 📞779-217-5581 📍 930 Pappas Dr., DeKalb

Congratulations on your move to DeKalb, Future Fades Academy! Future Fades is empowering the next generation of barbers through courses developing advanced barbering skills, training in safety, business management, and more! 🌐futurefadesacademy.com 📍2337 Sycamore Rd., DeKalb

Congratulations Ashley Erickson on your 1 year anniversary of taking over S.O.A.S. Apparel & Design! S.O.A.S. has been a DeKalb staple for 30+ years, specializing in custom apparel decoration, including embroidery and printing. 🌐soasdekalb.com 📍147 N. 2nd St., DeKalb