Inside Leadership Academy's 44th Class

Leadership Academy is designed to prepare a select group of qualified candidates for future leadership roles in the Aurora Area. With over 800 graduates of the program since it’s inception in 1979, Leadership Academy has a track-record of helping to grow leaders for the Aurora region and the companies within it. This year, we’re going to get a closer look at this year’s Leadership Academy Class with Oscar Gonzalez, who is the Member Engagement & Marketing Specialist at the Aurora Regional Chamber of

Oscar Gonzalez

Leadership Academy: Logistics & Workforce Development

Hunter Weber

Leadership Academy: Social Services

Jen Stark

Leadership Academy: Healthcare

Jesper Jorgensen

Leadership Academy: Week 2

Maureen Green and Tammy Helfrich

Leadership Academy: Week 1

Emily Rollins

Prepare for the 2020 General Election

With the June primary behind us, it's time to start preparing for the Illinois November General Election. View dates to know, ways to cast your ballot, and new district maps in this very important blog post.

Jessica Linder Gallo, IOM

Illinois Chamber of Commerce PAC Announces Supreme Court Endorsements

The Aurora Regional Chamber of commerce regularly partners with the Illinois Chamber of Commerce to strengthen the voice of Aurora and your business voice in Springfield. This week, the political arm of the Illinois Chamber of Commerce announced its endorsement of two candidates to fill new positions on the state’s highest court.

Jessica Linder Gallo, IOM

Economic Pulse 2022 Key Takeaways: Workforce Issues and Hiring Challenges in the Post-COVID-19 Era

The Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce’s virtual Economic Pulse webinar featured answered this question and more as it focused on the continued challenges of workforce issues affecting the local and world economy.

Karen Putnam

Chamber Member Wins City of Aurora Alderman At-Large Seat

Chamber member Ron Woerman, owner/operator of O'Malley's Pub & Eatery and Spartan Ale House, wins City of Aurora Alderman At-Large seat by narrow margin.

Jessica Linder Gallo