| Jan 21 - Feb 2 Chicago Premium Outlets Annual Lunar New Year Celebration |
| Chicago Premium Outlets will celebrate the Year of the Rooster with special offers and events during its annual Lunar New Year celebration. From Saturday, Jan. 21 to Thursday, Feb. 2, merchants including Arc’teryx, Geox, and Tommy Hilfiger, will offer unbeatable deals beyond everyday savings of 25 to 65 percent. Shoppers can visit the Guest Services Center to receive a symbolic red envelope filled with deals and coupons from participating stores. To further the theme of happiness, wealth and good fortune, on Saturday, Jan 28 and Sunday, Jan 29, guests can snap a Lunar New Year-themed photo in the interactive photo booth from 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. in Market Hall. Additionally, from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m., shoppers won’t want to miss with a live Lion Dance Performance featuring traditional Chinese lion dancers. |
| Date: |
January 21, 2017 |
| Location: |
Chicago Premium Outlets |
| Contact: |
Blair Hickey |
| EMail: |
blair@motionpr.net |
| Date/Time Details: |
January 21 - February 2. |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free |
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| Feb 3 Meet State Representative Linda Chapa LaVia |
| Meet State Representative Linda Chapa LaVia from 4-6 PM on February 3rd at KCT Credit Union - Aurora Branch. 320 E. Indian Trail, Aurora, IL 60505 |
| Date: |
February 3, 2017 |
| Time: |
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
| Website: |
https://www.kctcu.org/News/Meet-State-Representative-Linda-Chapa-LaVia.aspx |
| Location: |
320 E. Indian Trail, Aurora, IL 60505 |
| Contact: |
KCT Credit Union 847-741-3344 |
| EMail: |
marketing@kctcu.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
February 3, 2017 4-6 PM |
| Fees/Admission: |
This event is free and open to the public |
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| Feb 7 FACULTY RECITAL Mark Ponzo, Trumpet, with Special Guest James Brown, Organ |
| Mark Ponzo returns to the Crimi stage with James Brown of Northern Illinois University, presenting a selection of works and transcriptions for trumpet and organ. |
| Date: |
February 7, 2017 |
| Time: |
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM |
| Website: |
http://alumni.aurora.edu/s/1512/artsandideas/index-cai.aspx?sid=1512&gid=1&pgid=1155 |
| Location: |
Aurora University | Crimi Auditorium in the Institute for Collaboration | 1347 Prairie St., Aurora |
| Contact: |
Celebrating Arts and Ideas?
630-844-4924
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| EMail: |
artsandideas@aurora.edu |
| Date/Time Details: |
Date: Feb. 7, 2017 Time: Noon |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free, though reservations are required. |
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| Feb 7 Volunteer Open House |
| VNA Health Care is expanding its volunteer program. Volunteer opportunities include working in the Healthy Lifestyle Center & Wellness Kitchen, the heart of VNA’s community wellness program. This area includes a commercial kitchen for preparing and demonstrating healthy cooking and a classroom space for wellness and fitness programs. Volunteers are an important part of VNA’s wellness program and are needed to assist with food prep, assist with class organization, lead walking clubs and more. Other volunteer roles include patient greeters, clerical workers, storytime readers, special event workers and bilingual community outreach. |
| Date: |
February 7, 2017 |
| Time: |
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.vnahealth.com/VolunteerOpenHouse.cfm |
| Location: |
VNA Health Care, 400 N. Highland Ave., Aurora, IL |
| Contact: |
Johnna Mortenson at 630-892-4355, ext. 8382. |
| EMail: |
jmortenson@vnahealth.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
February 7 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free |
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| Feb 7 art of facts: Brian Dettmer |
| Dettmer continues his work with books as sculptural material and cultural object. In this show, he has redefined and reconsidered books in a new context to explore connections we have to objects and information of the past, and to consider solutions and consequences for the way we will obtain information in the future. The specific focus of this show will be to illustrate the position of the book as an artifact from our recent past; objects from a different time and a different culture that have been gathered and reinterpreted for display. Much like an artifact in a natural history museum, many books have become objects that were not originally intended to be in a museum or considered art. It is only after they lost their functional, ceremonial or spiritual value that they have been appropriated through an outer perspective to be seen as art, or as an artifact. Specific new works to be included in the show will take familiar forms from early and emerging civilizations — Native American and other indigenous cultures. The book will be explored as a vessel, both something to contain and distribute knowledge and nourishment and as a craft that can carry and transport new ideas and bodies or information to a different place. Vases, canoes, troughs and other variations of this idea will take form. In addition, works which explore the totem form will be included. The subjects of culture, nature, archeology and artifacts will be considered both through the content of the books chosen and through the forms they take. Other new works will take the form of fragments or ruins found from an ancient culture. |
| Date: |
February 7, 2017 |
| Time: |
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM |
| Website: |
http://alumni.aurora.edu/s/1512/artsandideas/index-cai.aspx?sid=1512&gid=1&pgid=1156 |
| Location: |
Schingoethe Center |
| Contact: |
Celebrating Arts and Ideas
630-844-4924 |
| EMail: |
artsandideas@aurora.edu |
| Date/Time Details: |
Exhibit Dates: Feb. 7-Apr. 28, 2017 | Schingoethe Center | 1315 Prairie St. Opening Reception: Feb. 7, 2017 | 5-6:30 p.m. Special Smithsonian Affiliate announcement (6:45 p.m.) and artist talk (7 p.m.) to follow | Crimi Auditorium in the Institute for Collaboration | 1347 Prairie St. |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free, though reservations are required. |
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| Feb 7 Business Programs Open House |
| Advance your career with a business degree from Aurora University. Bachelor-Completer Programs: Bachelors in Business Administration Bachelors in Leadership Studies Bachelors in Accounting Master of Science in Accountancy Master of Business Administration MBA with a Concentration in Leadership MBA with a Concentration in Data Analytics MBA with a Concentration in Healthcare Management MBA with a Concentration in Community & Economic Development MBA with a Concentration in Nonprofit Management MBA Concentration in Public Safety Management |
| Date: |
February 7, 2017 |
| Time: |
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM |
| Website: |
http://aurora.edu/businessopenhouse |
| Location: |
Perry Theatre, 349 S. Gladstone Ave., Aurora, IL 60506 |
| Contact: |
Center for Adult and Graduate Studies: 630-947-8955 |
| EMail: |
AUadmission@aurora.edu |
| Date/Time Details: |
Tuesday, February 7, 2017/6:00 p.m. |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free & light refreshments will be served |
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| Feb 8 Whose Job is it? HR or Management |
| Employees have issues every day. Often employees don’t know who to turn to with those issues and management tries to help the employees without realizing they are being non-compliant by getting involved. Learn how to gently extract management for the issues with which they should not be involved. • Differentiate what issues management should be a part of and those they should not be involved in • Ways for letting management gently know they are not needed in a conversation • Ensure management stays compliant and does not get involved when they are not needed 1.5 SHRM CPDs are available for those attending the session. |
| Date: |
February 8, 2017 |
| Time: |
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM |
| Website: |
http://waubonseetickets.universitytickets.com/user_pages/event.asp?id=536&cid=45 |
| Location: |
Waubonsee Community College Downtown Aurora Campus 18 S. River Street, Room 257 Aurora, IL 60506 |
| Contact: |
Workforce Development at Waubonsee Community College: (630) 906-4152 |
| EMail: |
wfd@waubonsee.edu |
| Date/Time Details: |
Wednesday, February 8, 8 - 9:30 a.m. Registration at 7:45 a.m. |
| Fees/Admission: |
$55 for the session. Discounts are available if purchasing multiple sessions. |
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| Feb 8 - Mar 19 Sweeney Todd |
| It’s just another day in 19th Century England, and Benjamin Barker has returned home. The only thing is, it has been 15 years since the once fresh-faced barber has been home to see his family. He was unjustly sentenced to prison on trumped up charges by the corrupt Judge Turpin, who had his leering eyes on the barber’s beautiful wife. Upon his arrival to the pie shop – where he and his family once lived above – his old friend and confidant Mrs. Lovett unravels the events of the past decade. She explains about the seduction of his wife by the Judge, which led her to take her own life. And to sharpen that pain of his loss, she breaks the news that the Judge adopted his daughter and is raising her as his own. Barker vows revenge for these atrocities and turns to the tools and skills with which he’ll exact his plan: a razor and a barber chair. While the ensuing events are unfortunate for some, others – including Mrs. Lovett, her struggling pie shop and her customers – quickly prosper from the body count. Based on a Victorian Penny dreadful, this Stephen Sondheim masterpiece has been nominated for Tony Awards in 3 different decades. The original 1979 production was nominated for 9 Tony Awards, bringing home 8 including Best Musical, Best Score and Best Book. The 1990 revival saw 4 more Tony nominations, while in 2006, the New York production received 6 Tony nods. Some critics call Sweeney Todd Sondheim’s most perfect score, filled with ravishing beauty. Others have described it as a pitch-black comedy filled with thrills and terrors, while others have heralded it as one of the single greatest achievements of American musical theater in the last 50 years. Decide for yourself and experience Paramount Theatre’s Sweeney Todd. Suggested Rating: PG-13. Runtime: 2 hours & 40 minutes, including 15-minute intermission |
| Date: |
February 8, 2017 |
| Time: |
12:00 PM - 12:00 PM |
| Website: |
https://paramountaurora.com/events/sweeney-todd/ |
| Location: |
Paramount Theatre 23 East Galena Boulevard, Aurora, IL 60506 |
| Contact: |
Box Office: (630) 896-6666 |
| Date/Time Details: |
Performances on all days except Mondays and Tuesdays. |
| Fees/Admission: |
$44-$59 |
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| Feb 9 7x24 Exchange LMR 2017 Kickoff Event |
| Cocktail and Hors d'oeuvres Evening Reception |
| Date: |
February 9, 2017 |
| Time: |
4:30 PM - 7:30 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.lakemichiganregion7x24.org/news-events/ |
| Location: |
ByteGrid Data Center 4267 Meridian Pkwy Aurora, IL 60504 |
| Contact: |
Keith L. Gerald
630-506-8915 |
| EMail: |
kgerald@bytegrid.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
February 9, 2017 4:30 to 7:30 PM |
| Fees/Admission: |
N/A Must RSVP: lakemichigan7x24@gmail.com |
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| Feb 11 Windy City Bulls Game & Homes For Heroes |
| We will be celebrating Homes For Heroes while watching the Windy City Bulls. There will be information on the Homes For Heroes program. Come honor and celebrate your local Heroes by showing your support and let's have some fun! |
| Date: |
February 11, 2017 |
| Time: |
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://windycity.dleague.nba.com/promo/ |
| Location: |
Sears Center Arena - 5333 Prairie Stone Pkwy, Hoffman Estates, IL 60192 |
| Contact: |
John Barnak - 630.439.6385 |
| EMail: |
jbarnak10@gmail.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
Saturday February 11, 2017. Game starts at 7 pm. Homes For Heroes booth will be up an hour before the game. |
| Fees/Admission: |
Tickets are $25 a person and a portion of the ticket sales will be donated to Home For Heroes. Go to http://windycity.dleague.nba.com/promo/ and enter promo code HOMES. |
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| Feb 12 Abe Lincoln Comes Alive |
| Sunnymere Senior Living Community is proud to present retired teacher David Becker as President Abraham Lincoln. He will portray his life from a young boy through the presidency to the assassination in 1865. Community members of all ages are welcome to join us. For more information, call us at 630-898-7844. |
| Date: |
February 12, 2017 |
| Time: |
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://sunnymere.com |
| Location: |
Sunnymere, 925 Sixth Ave., Aurora IL 60505 |
| Contact: |
Contact Renae at Sunnymere, 630-898-7844 |
| EMail: |
sunnymere@sunnymere.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
Feb. 12, 2017 at 4pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free |
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| Feb 15 CANTUS, PREMIER MEN’S VOCAL ENSEMBLE "No Greater Love Than This" |
| While it is easy for us to glorify the bravery of our soldiers, the reality is much more complex. Sacrifice, camaraderie, bravery, and a sense of duty are all layered into the experience of taking up arms. The compelling stories of brave young men and women have shaped the very boundaries of our world, the rights of our citizens, and the cultures and freedoms we all know today. Join Cantus on this exploration of bravery, duty and camaraderie in “No Greater Love Than This.” Known worldwide for their programmatic versatility, artistic variety and charismatic personality, Cantus is a vocal chamber ensemble that engages their audiences by working together to reach new levels of artistic innovation and excellence. Founded on the ideals of collaborative music-making, the group’s vision is to give voice to the shared human experience performing works such as classical, orchestral-vocal, folk, art song, popular songs, spirituals and newly commissioned pieces. As the only artist-led full-time classical vocal ensemble in the United States, they provide a unique live experience not to be missed. |
| Date: |
February 15, 2017 |
| Time: |
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://alumni.aurora.edu/s/1512/artsandideas/index-cai.aspx?sid=1512&gid=1&pgid=1121 |
| Location: |
Aurora University | Crimi Auditorium in the Institute for Collaboration | 1347 Prairie St., Aurora |
| Contact: |
Celebrating Arts and Ideas
630-844-4924 |
| EMail: |
artsandideas@aurora.edu |
| Date/Time Details: |
Date: Feb. 15, 2017 Time: 7:30 p.m. |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free, though reservations are required. |
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| Feb 16 2017 State of the Village Address |
A Clear Vision for North Aurora:
Pride in what we have accomplished in the past, hard work and determination in the present, and fundamental planning for the future.
- Dale Berman, Village President
Join us for the Annual State of the Village address from President Dale Berman. Hear where the Village wants to go as a municipal government, as an organization, and as a community over the next several years. Meet with Village of North Aurora leadership and regional business owners. Find out what new and exciting opportunities are coming to North Aurora.
Crossroads on the Fox
North Aurora is a progressive community in a great location that encourages future growth and development while maintaining a family-oriented community with plenty to offer.
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| Date: |
February 16, 2017 |
| Time: |
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM |
| Location: |
Oak Street Restaurant & Bar
945 Oak Street, North Aurora
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| Contact: |
Maureen Gasek, Director of Events and Marketing |
| EMail: |
mgasek@aurorachamber.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
Thursday, February 16, 2017
11:30 a.m. Registration
12:00 p.m. Welcome & Lunch
01:30 p.m. Conclusion |
| Fees/Admission: |
$35 - General Admission
$25 - Aurora Chamber members
The Chamber's 72-hour cancelation policy will be enforced.
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| Feb 17 - Feb 20 Great Savings on the Ballot During Chicago Premium Outlets’ Presidents’ Day Week |
| AURORA, Ill. (Feb. 7, 2017) – Chicago Premium Outlets is gearing up for its first major shopping event of the year, the Presidents’ Day Weekend Sale. From Friday, Feb. 17 through Monday, Feb. 20, shoppers can enjoy deep discounts beyond everyday savings of 25 to 65 percent on winter merchandise as well as check out the latest trends for spring. For four days, many of the centers’ 160 popular brand-name retailers will be offering special deals, including Ann Taylor Factory Store, Hanna Andersson, and Polo Ralph Lauren. Chicago Premium Outlets is a Simon center located 38 miles west of downtown Chicago off Interstate 88 at Farnsworth Ave. North in Aurora, Ill. For more than 10 years the center has been a top destination for everyday savings of 25 to 65 percent on fashion and popular brands including Adidas, Coach, Gap Factory Store, Levi’s Outlet Store, Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store, Tommy Hilfiger, Under Armour and Vera Bradley. Since its 2015 renovation, among 50 new and expanded stores have opened at the popular outdoor center, including anchor Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th and the first Midwest outlet for German luxury coat maker Wellensteyn, the state’s only Restoration Hardware Outlet, eclectic lifestyle designer Robert Graham, high-performance outfitter Arc’teryx, and Clarins luxury skincare. For more information about Chicago Premium Outlets, visit www.premiumoutlets.com/chicago or follow Chicago Premium Outlets on Facebook at facebook.com/chicagopremiumoutlets, Twitter at twitter.com/ChiPremOutlets or Instagram at instagram.com/chipremoutlets. |
| Date: |
February 17, 2017 |
| Location: |
Chicago Premium Outlets |
| Contact: |
Blair Hickey |
| EMail: |
blair@motionpr.net |
| Date/Time Details: |
Feb. 17 - Feb. 20 |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free |
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| Feb 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!
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| Date: |
February 17, 2017 |
| 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 |
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| Feb 19 REV - ROCK TO END VIOLENCE |
| The Law Office Music Hall and Mutual Ground proudly present the second show of the REV - Rock to End Violence concert series featuring Communist Daughter. |
| Date: |
February 19, 2017 |
| Time: |
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.mutualground.org |
| Location: |
The Law Office Pub & Music Hall 226 S Bridge St Yorkville, IL 60560 |
| Contact: |
Jocelyn Padilla
Marketing and Events Coordinator
Mutual Ground, Inc.
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| EMail: |
jpadilla@mutualground.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
Date: Sunday, February 19, 2017 Time: 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. |
| Fees/Admission: |
Tickets: $10 per ticket Purchase Tickets: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2815868 |
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| Feb 21 MUSIC: FACULTY RECITAL Cristian Pastorello, Piano |
| Pastorello’s recital will feature music by Beethoven and Chopin as well as a diverse selection of compositions of the 20th century, including works by Claude Debussy and American composer Philip Glass. |
| Date: |
February 21, 2017 |
| Time: |
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM |
| Website: |
http://alumni.aurora.edu/s/1512/artsandideas/index-cai.aspx?sid=1512&gid=1&pgid=1157 |
| Location: |
Aurora University | Crimi Auditorium in the Institute for Collaboration | 1347 Prairie St., Aurora |
| Contact: |
Celebrating Arts and Ideas
630-844-4924 |
| Date/Time Details: |
Date: Feb. 21, 2017 Time: Noon |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free, though reservations are required. |
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| Feb 22 Celebrity Bartending - Loaves & Fishes |
| Community leaders concoct specialty drinks for guests and earn tips for Loaves & Fishes. Enjoy raffle prizes and Aurelio’s famous fare. The evening’s celebrity bartenders are: Joe Chura, Launch Digital Marketing • Janet Derrick, Loaves & Fishes • Michelle Dellinger, Naperville Magazine• Lisa Gangi, ELLE Services • Shannon Greene Robb, Arranmore Arts, Arranmore Events LLC • Mike Havala, President/CEO at Loaves & Fishes • Cathy Subber, Advance Health of Naperville, Naperville Moms Network • Danielle Tufano, 95.9 The River and special guest Joe Aurelio. |
| Date: |
February 22, 2017 |
| Time: |
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://loaves-fishes.org |
| Location: |
Aurelio's Springbrook Square 1975 Springbrook Square Naperville, Illinois 60564 |
| Contact: |
Diane Ramonas
Community Relations Manager
Loaves & Fishes Community Services
(630) 355-3663 x107
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| EMail: |
dramonas@loaves-fishes.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
Wednesday, February 22nd 6pm - 9pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
n/a |
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| Feb 22 JAMES KAO, "Artist Talk: Obsevations, Reflections, and Re-Presentations" |
| James Kao makes paintings and drawings that present the child-like, animal-like and angelic sensibilities that underlie our world. His artistic practice is rooted in direct observation, and he finds comfort in the way sounds fade and time slows when looking dominates the senses. When Kao’s perception of the world diverges from his envisioned world, however, his practice shifts from observation to invention. Kao shares documentation of his artistic production and comments on his evolving practice. |
| Date: |
February 22, 2017 |
| Time: |
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM |
| Website: |
http://alumni.aurora.edu/s/1512/artsandideas/index-cai.aspx?sid=1512&gid=1&pgid=1158 |
| Location: |
Aurora University | Perry Theatre in the Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley Center for Cultural Enrichment | 349 S. Gladstone., Aurora |
| Contact: |
Celebrating Arts and Ideas
630-844-4924 |
| EMail: |
artsandideas@aurora.edu |
| Date/Time Details: |
Date: Feb. 22, 2017 Time: 7 p.m. |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free, though reservations are required. |
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| Feb 28 What You Need to Know: Using Digital to Grow Your Business (to be rescheduled) |
Navigating your digital strategy options a constantly connected world.
In this introductory session on all things digital media-related, you’ll get a deep-dive on the current online and mobile landscape, how shoppers are using and responding to digital media, and learn the basic techniques and key items that should be on your “digital strategy action plan”. This program will offer tips and advice on defining your key audience for digital advertising, as well as offer high-level overviews on social media, e-mail marketing, search, and measuring the results of your campaigns. At the end of the session, you’ll leave with a deeper understanding of the best next steps to start reaching your current and potential new customers online.
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| Date: |
February 28, 2017 |
| Location: |
495 N. Commons Drive, Aurora
(Chicago Tribune Offices) |
| Contact: |
Maureen Gasek, director of events & marketing, (630) 256-3180 |
| EMail: |
mgasek@aurorachamber.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
To be rescheduled |
| Fees/Admission: |
$25.00 includes breakfast and program |
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