Events for August 2016

Events for August 2016
Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce
Aug 3    Invest Aurora Technology Forum and Expo
Invest Aurora would like to formally invite you to the Technology Business Forum and Expo. A meeting for business owners, general managers and property owners to provide suggestions or share concerns you might have, and to make you aware of business related City programs. This is an opportunity to interact with experts in the field and learn more about data networking, IP communications, cloud services, internet access, data security, unified communication, equipment, computer maintenance and repair, colocation and data center solutions.
Date: August 3, 2016
Time: 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Website: http://investaurora.org
Location: SciTech Hands On Museum 18 W. Benton Street Aurora, Illinois
Contact: RSVP Invest Aurora info@investinaurora.org or 630-256-3160
EMail: infor@investinaurora.org
Date/Time Details: August 3, 2016 9:00 am - 11:30 am
Fees/Admission: Free
Aug 4    Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening Waxing the City, Aurora
Join us in celebrating the Grand Opening Celebration of 
Waxing the City, Aurora.

Offering head to toe waxing for men and women.

 
Date: August 4, 2016
Time: 3:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: 4430 Fox Valley Center Drive 108,  Aurora
Contact: Maureen Gasek
EMail: mgasek@aurorachamber.com
Date/Time Details: Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Celebration 
Thursday, August 4, 2016
3:30 - 8:00 p.m. Open House
Ribbon Cutting @ 4:00 p.m.
Join us for hors d' oeuvres, refreshments, networking, raffle and a tour of our new location. 
Fees/Admission: Free
Aug 5    The Big Latch On
On Friday, August 5 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. VNA Health Care will host a local event for The Big Latch On at 400 N. Highland Avenue in Aurora. At 10:30 a.m., thousands of breastfeeding women and their babies across the world will participate in a synchronized breastfeeding event.
Date: August 5, 2016
Time: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Website: http://www.vnahealth.com
Location: VNA Health Care 400 N. Highland Ave., Aurora
Contact: Maria Vargas at (630) 482-8158
EMail: mvargas@vnahealth.com
Date/Time Details: Friday, August 5, 2016 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Fees/Admission: Free
Aug 9    6th Annual Multi-Chamber Progressive Luncheon
6th Annual Multi-Chamber Progressive Luncheon
Join the Batavia Women in Business and the Aurora, Geneva, Oswego and St. Charles Chambers.
Bring lots of Business Cards!
 
Date: August 9, 2016
Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Website: http://www.bataviachamber.org/events/details/bwib-progressive-luncheon-8-9-16-5788
Location: Orchard Valley Country Club
2411 West Illinois Avenue
Aurora, IL 60506
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, August 9, 2016
11:00 Registration
11:30 a.m. -1:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission: Register by August 1, 2016
$25.00 per person
No Walk-ins please
Aug 10    Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening Anytime Fitness, Aurora
Join us in celebrating Grand Opening Celebration of the
Anytime Fitness, Aurora.
Date: August 10, 2016
Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: 1311 Butterfield Rd,  Aurora
Contact: Maureen Gasek
EMail: mgasek@aurorachamber.com
Date/Time Details: Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Celebration 
Wednesday, August 10, 2016
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Open House
Ribbon Cutting @ 11:30 a.m.
Join us for light lunch snacks, refreshments, networking, prizes and a tour of our new location. 
Fees/Admission: Free
Aug 12    Ribbon Cutting NorthStar Credit Union
Oak Trust Credit Union is merging with NorthStar Credit Union! 
Stop by to meet our team and join us as we celebrate our new venture.  
Refreshments and Hors d’oeuvres will be served.  
Guests will have an opportunity to win prizes.
Date: August 12, 2016
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: 444 N. Eola Rd. Suite 101, Aurora
Contact: Maureen Gasek
EMail: mgasek@aurorachamber.com
Date/Time Details: Ribbon Cutting Celebration
Friday, August 12, 2016
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 
Ribbon Cutting @ 11:30 p.m.
Join us for hors d' oeuvres, refreshments, networking and a chance to win prizes. 
Fees/Admission: Free
Aug 17    Coffee & Connections Networking

"Coffee & Connections" Networking Event



This event provides business connections, an introduction to key leaders in the Chamber, upcoming chamber events and an opportunity to learn how you can maximize Your Chamber Membership.  

The first half is about making connections and enjoying coffee, followed by an informative overview on Your Chamber Membership.
Everyone is welcome, future members, new members and established members.  


No cost.  Coffee will be served. 


Connections just took on an entirely new meaning!
 
Date: August 17, 2016
Time: 8:30 AM - 10:15 AM
Website: http://www.aurorachamber.com
Location: Painters District Council #30
1905 Sequoia Drive
Aurora, IL
Contact: Maureen Gasek, Director of Events & Marketing 630-256-3182
EMail: info@aurorachamber.com
Date/Time Details: 8:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. 
Fees/Admission: No charge
Aug 20    FREE Community Health & Resource Fair
Date: August 20, 2016
Time: 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Website: https://odhcil.org/event/aurora-health-resource-fair/
Location: Parking Lot of 157 S. Lincoln Ave, Aurora, IL 60505
Contact: Community Health Partnership of Illinois (Clínica para los trabajadores del Campo) Joel Gramirez 630-859-0015 ext. 305 JGramirez@chpofil.org
EMail: beatrizm@odhcil.org
Date/Time Details: Saturday, August, 20, 2016 10:30 am - 2:20 pm
Fees/Admission: FREE Admissions and Parking
Aug 25    Fox Valley Networking Professionals 2016

Get your 30-second introduction ready!
Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce 
Fox Valley Networking Professionals

is an open networking group that creates a positive atmosphere of
collaboration, connection, introduction, 

business education and more .
 
All attendees will introduce themselves, share
business cards and have open networking time before breakfast is served.


Pre-registration is highly recommended.
 $15.00 members, $20.00 general public.  
At the door registration $20.00 for everyone.
Breakfast included with registration.  
Contact the Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce
for further information.
630-256-3180





 

Date: August 25, 2016
Time: 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Website: http://www.aurorachamber.com
Location: Pomegranate Restaurant
55 S. Commons Drive
Aurora, 60504

Near Ogden Avenue and west of the Fox Valley Mall
Contact: For details contact (630) 256-3182
EMail: mgasek@aurorachamber.com
Date/Time Details: The last Thursday of every month.
Fees/Admission: $15  Aurora Regional Chamber Members (pre-registration only)
$20  General Admission and at the Door
Save by pre-registering at
http://business.aurorachamber.com/Events/details/fox-valley-networking-professionals-february-2016-11342

 
Aug 25    Issues Facing Employers- Hugo Chaviano, Director of the Illinoise Department of Labor
Director Chaviano will be speaking on issues facing employers.  Topics will include:  
Minimum Wage
Overtime Rules
Workplace Safety
Date: August 25, 2016
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Lincoln Inn Banquets, 1345 S. Batavia Avenue, Batavia
 
Contact: Maureen Gasek, Director of Events and Marketing
EMail: mgasek@aurorachamber.com
Date/Time Details: August 25, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, Luncheon
Fees/Admission: $25 Members
$35 General Admission
Aug 27    IMSA Aurora Shred Fest
Join KCT Credit Union with State Representative Linda Chapa LaVia, Mutual Ground and Naperville Costco at IMSA in Aurora for a Shred Fest! Bring all of your personal documents, from bank statements to credit card receipts, to be securely destroyed. Mutual Ground will also be accepting donations.

Try Mobile Coco's Tacos! The food truck will be onsite selling their tacos, nachos and other great Mexican cuisine.

Shred Fest
  • Bank Statements
  • Credit Card Statements
  • Social Security Information
  • Medicare/Medicaid Information
Mutual Ground Donations
  • Paper towels
  • Kitchen Garbage bags
  • 55 Gallon garbage bags
  • Monetary donations (checks made payable to Mutual Ground)
Date: August 27, 2016
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Website: http://kctcu.org
Location: IMSA East Parking Lot located at 1500 W. Sullivan road, Aurora, IL 60506
EMail: events@kctcu.org
Date/Time Details: Saturday, August 27th from 9:00am - 12:00pm
Fees/Admission: The event is free and open to the public.
Sorry, businesses cannot particiapte 
Aug 27    Volunteer Mania Fair
Volunteer Mania Fair! Your passion will make a difference. Come learn about volunteer opportunities in your community. Over 40 local organizations will be on hand to share their passion and volunteer needs.
Date: August 27, 2016
Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Website: http://foxvalleyparkdistrict.org
Location: Fox Valley Park District Prisco Community Center 150 W. Illinois Ave Aurora 60506
Contact: Barb Calvert 630 844-6865 Debbie Smith 630 966-4555
EMail: dsmith@fvpd.net
Date/Time Details: Saturday August 27, 2016 10 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission: Free
Aug 31    Ribbon Cutting The Vistas, Fox Valley, New Look & Honoring First Responders

Join us for our Ribbon Cutting Celebration! See our New Look & Help us Honor our First Responders

Join us for a light lunch, refreshments, networking and a raffle. In appreciation for all they do, box lunches will be available for all 
First Responders to pick up or just join us for lunch.  

 

Date: August 31, 2016
Time: 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Location: 1599 N. Farnsworth Ave.,  Aurora
Contact: Maureen Gasek
EMail: mgasek@aurorachamber.com
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, August 31, 2016
11:00 - 1:30 p.m. 
Ribbon Cutting @ 11:30 p.m. 
 
Fees/Admission: Free