Ron Turner talks with Matt Duffy, Executive Director of the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce, serving DeKalb and the surrounding region by supporting business growth, workforce development, and community engagement for local employers and residents. Duffy discusses Chamber services including business training, networking events, advocacy, leadership development, and small-business support resources. He also shares information about the DeKalb Chamber Foundation’s initiatives in workforce development, leadership programming, and minority business resources. Duffy highlights career-readiness programs, trade-skills camps, and efforts connecting students with local employers. A standout detail: DeKalb’s Heavy Metal Summer Experience became the nation’s largest camp of its kind in its first local year. (https://www.dekalb.org)
Original airdate: 8/9/2026 WCLR
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Ron joined K-LOVE in 2023 and he covers Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Wisconsin, portions of NE and NJ, including major markets Chicago, Detroit, and Philadelphia.