Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce Launches New Website that Helps Facilitate Business Connections
Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce Launches New Website that Helps Facilitate Business ConnectionsNew Website Greatly Improves Access to and Visibility of Members (AURORA, IL, JANUARY 19, 2021) – The Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce, the voice of and catalyst for business success in the Aurora region, is pleased to announce the launch of its newly redesigned website. The new website, part of a renewal to its corporate vision, also includes the previously unveiled logo. The website can be found at
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Aurora Country Club set to host Women’s Junior Golf Championship in 2021
Photo: Aurora Country Club (acccountryclub.com) AURORA, IL—The Aurora Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) is thrilled to announce that the Aurora Country Club will host the 95th annual Women’s Western Junior golf tournament in 2021. The tournament, organized by the Women’s Western Golf Association and Western Golf Association, is one of the oldest junior tournaments in the United States. “The Women’s Western Golf Association is truly excited to host the 95th Women’s Western Junior
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Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce Announces New All In Initiative
Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce encourages all residents in the greater Aurora region to participate in masking efforts in order to keep businesses open (AURORA, IL, DECEMBER 16, 2020) – The Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce, the voice of and catalyst for business success in the Aurora region, announced the launch of a new initiative: Chambers All In for Economic Recovery. Going “All In” is a new state-wide initiative that compliments the state’s existing All In message to encourage the community
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Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce Wins 2020 Outstanding Chamber of the Year Award
Aurora Regional Chamber recognized for leadership, innovation, advocacy, member experience and business community support (AURORA, IL, November 20, 2020) – The Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce, the voice of and catalyst for business success in the Aurora region, has been named the 2020 Outstanding Chamber of the Year in the large chamber category by the Illinois Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (IACCE). The IACCE Outstanding Chamber of the Year Award recognizes organization
Waubonsee's Workforce & Solution's Council is a Strategic Partner
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Aurora Partners with the National League Cities to Address Needs of Postsecondary Students
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One-Third of Businesses Surveyed are in Danger of Closing by February 2021 if Illinois Reverts Back
Regional survey reveals nearly 15 percent would close by November 2020. (AURORA, IL, October 5, 2020) – Nearly one-third (29 percent) of businesses surveyed are in danger of closing by February 2021 if Illinois reverts back to Phase 3 of the Restore Illinois Plan, and nearly 15 percent would permanently close within two months, or by November 2020. While a majority (57 percent) of business and professional service firms are planning on permanently altering their business model to include telecommuting
Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce and Invest Aurora Launch Second Survey to Understand the Implications of Covid-19 Business Decisions
(AURORA, IL, September 8, 2020) – Today, the Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce and Invest Aurora launched the Business Implications Survey, their second COVID-19 business survey. The survey will be open until Monday, September 21 with the analysis report of the survey findings released on Monday, October 5. The Business Implications Survey is the latest in what will be a series of surveys aimed at measuring the impact and implications of COVID-19 on businesses across the Aurora region. With 524 total
Two-Thirds of Businesses Plan to Review Flexible Work Options, Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce
Regional survey reveals there is not a one-size-fits-all workplace or workforce solution and that businesses are mixed as to their longer-term work structures. (AURORA, IL, August 20, 2020) – Nearly a fifth of survey respondents (18 percent) were unsure as to their future work state and would closely monitor the situation while two-thirds of businesses (63 percent) plan to review flexible work options, including remote working. Another 14 percent stated employees would continue to work virtually in the
Aurora Regional Chamber Leader Selected for National Economic Recovery Fellowship
Jessica Linder Gallo one of 42 nationwide selected to participate in the program (AURORA, IL, August 6, 2020) – The Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce, the voice of and catalyst for business success in the Aurora region, today announced that its President & CEO, Jessica Linder Gallo, has been selected by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) to study economic recovery and resilience strategies with 41 other chamber of commerce professionals from communities across the United
Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce Launches New Logo for the Digital Age
New Logo Aligns with the Chamber's Values to Always Innovate and Make Big Impacts (AURORA, IL, JULY 6, 2020) – The Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce, the voice of and catalyst for business success in the Aurora region, today unveiled a rebranded logo as part of a renewal to its corporate vision. The new branding will allow the Aurora Regional Chamber to stand out, not only within the ever-growing Aurora and Fox Valley regions, but also in today’s digital space. “We live in a modern, connected world
Regional Reopening Roadmap Launched to Help Businesses Reopen Safely
(AURORA, IL, JUNE 15, 2020) – The Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce, along with Invest Aurora, are proud to announce the launch of the Regional Reopening Roadmap. Brought to you by Waubonsee Community College, the Regional Reopening Roadmap provides businesses across industries with a how-to for putting key guidelines into practice as they plan business reopening efforts in the age of COVID-19. At 50+ pages, the Regional Reopening Roadmap is a robust yet practical reopening tool that will help
Invest Aurora and Aurora-based Chambers of Commerce to Announce Restore Aurora Business Relief Program
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Aurora, IL - June 8, 2020 –Invest Aurora, the City of Aurora’s non-profit economic development office, along with the Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce, the Aurora Regional Hispanic Chamber of Commerceand the Quad County African American Chamber of Commerceare establishing the Restore Aurora Business Relief Program to help businesses clean up and rebuild following the civil unrest that occurred in the region on Sunday, May 31 and Monday, June 1, 2020. The fund will begin
Mars Wrigley Foundation Contributes $25,000 to Local Coronavirus Relief Fund
Mars Wrigley Foundation Contributes $25,000 to Local Coronavirus Relief Fund to Help Vulnerable Children and Families AURORA, IL, May 20, 2020 – Mars Wrigley Foundation has donated $25,000 to the Fox Valley Coronavirus Relief Fund in an effort to help the most vulnerable members of the community during this unprecedented crisis. The fund, launched by Fox Valley United Way (FVUW) in March, is gathering business and individual contributions to rapidly deploy resources to social service agencies in Kane and
Earthmover Credit Union Contribution to Local Coronavirus Relief Fund Will Help Vulnerable Children
Earthmover Credit Union Contribution to Local Coronavirus Relief Fund Will Help Vulnerable Children and Families AURORA, IL, April 30, 2020 – In an effort to help the most vulnerable members of the community during this time of economic crisis, Earthmover Credit Union (ECU) has donated $5,000 to the Fox Valley Coronavirus Relief Fund. The fund, launched by Fox Valley United Way (FVUW) in March, is gathering business and individual contributions to rapidly deploy resources to social service agencies in Kane
Aurora lanza programa de préstamos de $1.4 millones para ayudar a las pequeñas empresas afectadas por el COVID-19
AURORA, IL – 28 de abril - La Ciudad de Aurora, en asociación con Invest Aurora y la Cámara de Comercio Regional de Aurora, está lanzando un nuevo programa de préstamos para ayudar a las pequeñas empresas. Aprobado por el ayuntamiento de Aurora esta noche, el fondo Standing Together with Aurora Businesses Local Emergency (STABLE, por sus siglas en inglés) ofrecerá $1.4 millones en préstamos perdonables a pequeñas empresas en Aurora afectadas por la crisis del COVID-19. "Estamos ayudando a proporcionar
Aurora Launches $1.4 Million Loan Program to Help Small business Impacted by COVID-19
AURORA, IL – APRIL 28 - The City of Aurora, in partnership with Invest Aurora and the Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce, is launching a new loan program to assist small businesses. Approved by the Aurora City Council tonight, the Standing Together with Aurora Businesses Local Emergency (STABLE) Fund will offer $1.4 million in forgivable loans to small businesses in Aurora impacted by the COVID-19 crisis. “We are helping to provide strength and stability to our local businesses during this crisis,
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Aurora Area Convention and Visitors Bureau to Offer New Discount Program for Businesses
The Aurora Area CVB is introducing a mobile phone/text discount service that connects visitors with area businesses. Be a part of the action and reach thousands of visitors traveling to the Aurora Area. In previous years, visitors to the Aurora Area spent over $3.8 million on hospitality, shopping, dining, and recreation.This is a marketing opportunity you can’t afford to miss – and best of all, it’s FREE! Interested participants simply fill out the linked form below and return it to our project manager by
