Business Development Resources & Incentives

Re:New DeKalb is committed to working to improve DeKalb's urban core by increasing property development, employment, business volume and diversification, strengthening the tax base and providing resources to strengthen our existing businesses. We look forward to welcoming new businesses to central DeKalb as well as provide supportive services to existing businesses. Below is a list of current economic development programs and tools. Please contact Re:New DeKalb or the City of DeKalb for more detailed information specific to your project.

Surviving a Slow Economy

Tools to Strengthen

The Downtown & Your Business

An overview of the February 25, 2009 Rise and Revitalize Presentation

Jennifer Groce, Exec.Director
Re:New DeKalb
111 South Second Street, #201
DeKalb, IL 60115
Phone - 815-748-7788
Fax - 815-748-7799

Architectural Improvement Program

The City's Economic Development Division utilizes its Site Selection Notebook,  Communiversity Information & Business Incentive Guidelines to encourage business growth and tax diversification.  DeKalb is committed to ensuring that  the City’s high quality of life is maintained through sustainable growth, development is environmentally sensitive while preserving the cultural heritage of the community,  and the City is allowed to protect its own unique character.  The City of DeKalb has a number of commercial/industrial sites ready for development! 

DeKalb County Economic Deveopment Corporation is a public/private partnership working to facilitate sustainable and diversified economic growth within DeKalb County. It provides information and assistance, to industry, business and developers seeking to expand or locate in the county. It also advises county, city, village and town officials on development objectives and policies.