2024 Duesy Awards
Our annual Duesys was held Thursday, November 14, 2024 with a disco-inspired theme. This year’s event was held at the Kruse Plaza.
The Duesy Awards is an annual gala hosted by the DeKalb Chamber Partnership to honor our members and recognize their contributions to business, community, and education.
2024 Duesy Awards Announced
Get ready to groove at one of the year’s most anticipated events, now in a new location! This year’s theme is all about disco fever!
Community Impact Forum: Health & Wellness
We’re so grateful to our incredible speaker panel from Lutheran Health Network, Parkview DeKalb, St. Martin's Healthcare, DeKalb County Center of Aging, YMCA of DeKalb County, Northeastern Center, Bowen Center, DeKalb Pregnancy Center, and Fortify Life for their insights and collaboration. We’re lucky to have such dedicated individuals working for our community!
Historic Depot Meet & Mingle
HUGE thank you to everyone who joined us at yesterday’s Historic Depot Meet & Mingle in Waterloo! We also want to say thank you to the Town of Waterloo, for providing their beautiful venue.
End-of-Summer News: Your August Update
As summer draws to a close, things are still heating up around DeKalb County! We have several exciting updates since our last newsletter:
Ribbon Cutting: Taylor Rental
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for the grand opening of Taylor Rental’s new location yesterday afternoon!
Prism Conversations gets women talking
We’re incredibly grateful to everyone who took time out of their busy schedules to attend Prism Conversations! Your participation was invaluable as we discussed the unique needs of women in DeKalb County and explored ways to elevate our community through enhanced programming and resources.
YPDC: Financial Planning Workshop
Just wrapped up our Financial Planning in Your 20's and 30's course with Oak Partners, Inc.! Huge thanks to Nick, Mark, and the whole Oak Partners team for an incredible session and a delicious lunch!
August: The Director’s Desk
One of the things that I am continually reminded of as we approach the end of 2024 and look ahead to 2025 is just how deeply the DeKalb Chamber Partnership serves every part of this county. While we are rooted in Auburn, our mission extends well beyond city limits.
New Business: British Bites
A HUGE thank you to everyone who came out to the British Bites Ribbon Cutting & New Business Celebration! Your support, even in the rain, means the world to us!
August Highlights: Exciting Updates and Upcoming Events
August is shaping up to be an exciting month with a variety of events and opportunities. We’re starting off with the British Bites Ribbon Cutting, followed by the grand opening celebration of Taylor Rentals' new location. On August 21st, the Young Professionals of DeKalb County will host a FREE Financial Planning course—an excellent opportunity to enhance your financial skills.
Taco Tuesday was a hit
A big THANK YOU to everyone who came out and made it such a success. This was our first networking event with our new team, and we’re excited to keep the momentum going with monthly gatherings!
June: The Director’s Desk
Welcome to the first edition of the Director’s Desk! I’ve been brainstorming ways to stay better connected with all of you, our valued members, and to offer an inside look at what we’re working on at the Chamber.
New Business: Panda Express
The Panda Express Grand Opening was a SMASHING success! Welcome to Auburn!
Adopt-A-Classroom
The DeKalb Chamber Partnership is ready to assist you as you prepare for the new school year with our 5th Annual Teacher Wishlists Program!We know how crucial it is to have the right supplies and equipment in your classroom, and we're thrilled to lend our support.
Prism: Moxie! 2024
For four years, Prism has been an event that bring women together for a day of empowerment, encouragement and inspiration. Women of all ages, backgrounds and interests enjoy an onslaught of speakers, breakout sessions, networking and shopping.
Prism: Moxie! announced
Welcome to Prism: Moxie! A Conference for Women, proudly celebrating its fourth year of empowering women in business and leadership. Mark your calendars for June 7, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Auburn, hosted by the DeKalb Chamber Partnership.
2023 Duesy Awards
Mike Littlejohn - Seasoned Professional of the year
Janelle Graber - Citizenship award
Dale Hummer - Education award
Carrie Mills - Young Professional of the Year
Chris Rhodes - Educator of the year
Prism: Glow 2023
This full-day conference brings award-winning keynote speakers, hyper-focused workshops and breakout sessions on a variety of topics important to the modern woman. This year's theme, GLOW, focused on finding our internal spark- and how to keep the flame going.
Business Unplugged: Paratus Air
Business Unplugged brings you this networking opportunity to unplug from the daily grind and relax, make some connections, and have some fun. This September, we’re hosted at the DeKalb County Airport at the Paratus Air Hanger to see what they have been up to in DeKalb County.