The goal of DeKalb County Economic Development Corporation (DCEDC) is to improve living standards and create economic opportunities for DeKalb County, Illinois. Since its inception in 1987, the DCEDC has overseen over $1.6 billion in business and industrial development. These projects expanded and diversified the county's tax base while adding over 10,000 jobs and helping increase resident employment by over 20,000. Strategic Plan Goal 1: Attract New Business and Industry and Capitalize on Distinct Advantages and Strengths of DeKalb County Goal 2: Retain and Expand Existing Industry Goal 3: Provide Leadership and Support for Workforce Development Initiatives Goal 4: Enhance and Promote DeKalb County Business Climate to Support Expansion and Encourage New Business Formation Goal 5: Strengthen the DCEDC Public/Private Partnership to Enhance Economic Growth and Diversification