DeKalb County
Convention & Visitors Bureau Mission Statement:
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To generate
economic impact
and promote DeKalb County as a premier destination for business and leisure travel.
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DeKalb County
Convention & Visitors Bureau
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111 South 2nd St.
Suite 202
DeKalb, IL 60115
815.756.1336
Open Monday - Friday
9am - 5pm
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Stay Connected
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#VisitDeKalbCounty
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DeKalb County
Convention & Visitors Bureau Board
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Officers
- Chair - Brad Hoey
(NIU Marketing & Communications)
- Vice Chair - Vicky Torres (Red Roof Inn & Suites)
- Treasurer - Matt Duffy (DeKalb Chamber)
- Secretary - Alex Nerad (Egyptian Theatre)
- Immediate Past Chair - Kevin McArtor
(Jonamac Orchard)
- Executive Director - Debbie Armstrong
Directors
- Ellen Divita
(City of DeKalb)
- Jeff Dobie
(Fatty's Pub & Grille)
- Tim Holdeman
(City of DeKalb)
- Patty Hoppenstedt
(City of DeKalb)
- Mark Kerman - Ex Officio (Siepert & Co. LLP)
- Maureen Little
(DeKalb County Board)
- Maria Mamoser
(Prairie State Winery)
- Kathy Sands
(Lake Shabbona State Park)
- Ryan Sedevie
(NIU Athletics)
- Mary Supple
(DeKalb County Board)
- Rose Treml
(Sycamore Chamber)
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2015 Visitor Spending: $91.3 million
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Record visitor spending marks 7th straight year of growth
 for DeKalb County
In DeKalb County, visitor spending hit an all-time high of $91.3 million and contributed
$7.47 million in state and local tax revenue in 2015.
"Tourism continues to make a significant impact on our economic wealth in DeKalb County. $91. 3 million in visitor spending shows just how important investing in tourism marketing is to our local economy. 2015 marks the 7th consecutive year that visitor spending has increased. We are up 3.3% over 2014," stated Debbie Armstrong. "We thank all our financial stakeholders and hospitality partners for their support. Local investment is the key to our continued success."
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Advertise in the 2017 Visitors Guide
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Ad and listing opportunities
still available!
- DeKalb County Visitors Guides are distributed throughout the Illinois area, to out-of-state groups interested in visiting DeKalb County, and four toll road oasis locations: Belvidere, DeKalb, Hinsdale and O'Hare.
- The Visitors Guide is also available on the NIU Campus to new students and their families and at kiosks at the NIU Convocation Center and NIU Homes Student Center
- The guide will be distributed in January 2017. To place an ad contact Lisa Angel at (815) 756-4841 ext. 2236 / [email protected]
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DeKalb Kite Fest
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from 11am -
 4pm at NIU's North 40 (corner of Lucinda Ave and Kishwaukee Dr.)!
Everyone will enjoy seeing the giant inflatable kites, dancing kites, and fighting kites high up in the sky. New this year is
Team Sky-FX, a quad kite flying team that will have you amazed at their intricate stunting ability.
A HUGE Thank You to our DeKalb Kite Fest Sponsors
We Want to See Your Pictures!!
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New Event: DeKalb/NIU Art Walk
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24 Participating Venues in DeKalb Arts and Entertainment Corridor to Feature Artists and Art Exhibitions
- 5-8pm: All participating Downtown, Community and NIU venues will be free and open to visitors and shoppers.
- 8-10pm: Musical Performances at the Egyptian Theater:
- "Art of Swing," NIU Jazz Orchestra, directed by Reggie Thomas
- "Serious Fun," NIU Steelband, co-directed by Liam Teague
Come visit and celebrate the hospitality and culture of our DeKalb/NIU art venues, downtown businesses and community organizations. There is an exciting line up of artists and museum exhibitions; preview all listings and features online at
dekalbareaartscouncil.org
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After an early evening of art viewing and shopping (5-8pm), top off your evening out with the "Art of Swing" by the NIU Jazz Orchestra and "Serious Fun" by the NIU Steelband starting at 8pm at the Egyptian Theater.
Note: All 5-8pm Art exhibitions and viewings are free to the public. The NIU Jazz Orchestra and NIU Steelband performances tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students and seniors.
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DeKalb County Tourist Attractions Featured in Travel Illinois Magazine
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Whiskey Acres is Illinois Made and Jonamac Orchard is a Fall
 Sweet Treat
The Illinois office of Tourism launched the Illinois Made program earlier this year. It features Illinois artisans, innovators and makers following their passions in Illinois.
Whiskey Acres is the 2nd featured crafter in the
Travel Illinois Magazine!
Jonamac Orchard is featured in the Fall Sweet Treats sidebar in the of the Fall/Winter Travel Illinois Magazine!
The DCCVB is very excited that two of the County's fall attractions are featured in the state's top promotional piece.
Want a copy of your own or a few to distribute? The DCCVB has Fall/Winter Travel Illinois magazines available at our office. Digital editions that are available to download at
enjoyillinois.com/travelguides. The magazines are also available across the state at seven tourist information centers other CVB offices.
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NIU Homecoming 2016
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Be part of the 2016 Festivities & Parade!
The start of a new school year at NIU means that NIU Homecoming 2016 is right around the corner. Happening October 16-22, this year's theme is "Huskies Through The Decades," and the Northern Lights Homecoming Parade will delight parade goers for its second year on Thursday, October 20th.
Check out our blog post for the 2016 Parade Application and to see the other NIU Homecoming events.
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To Our Stakeholders & Partners
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A Big Thank You
to our stakeholders, partners and board members. Without you, the DCCVB would not as successful. Your investment as stakeholders and partners is invaluable to our mission to generate economic impact through tourism promotion.
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