The DeKalb County Economic Development Corp. will host its 25th anniversary annual dinner from 5 to 9 p.m. Oct. 16 at the Duke Ellington Ballroom in the Holmes Student Center at Northern Illinois University.

The dinner will feature a keynote address from Harold L. “Hal” Sirkin, senior partner in the Chicago office of the Boston Consulting Group. Sirkin is an expert on globalization, business operations, innovation and change management.

The evening also will include updates on the state of DeKalb County and highlight key accomplishments during 25 years, as well as recognition of founding and continuous members of DCEDC. Exhibitors also will be present.