Janel Cabadas Promoted to Executive Vice President of Earthmover Credit Union

OSWEGO, Ill. — Janel Cabadas was recently promoted to Executive Vice President of Earthmover Credit Union (ECU), where she will take on a larger leadership role. With over 20 years of experience at the credit union and a proven track record of strong leadership, Janel has spent her career fostering meaningful partnerships within the community.“I am excited to continue to explore new opportunities that better our credit union,” said Janel. “I want to see Earthmover remain relevant and a banking powerhouse in

Earthmover Credit Union Kicks Off Aurora Remodel with Wall Breaking

AURORA, Ill. — Earthmover Credit Union (ECU) held a wall-breaking ceremony on Aug. 21 to kick off a major remodel of its Aurora branch. This remodel will modernize the branch and enhance member experience as the last stage of ECU’s rebrand.“Our Farnsworth branch is one of our oldest branches, but just like banking keeps evolving, it is also time for our branch to evolve,” Executive Vice President Janel Cabadas said. “We are looking forward to bringing to life a more inviting branch that will meet both our

Earthmover Credit Union Honored with Local Business Award

AURORA, Ill. — The Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce honored Earthmover Credit Union (ECU) with the 2024 Mid-Size Business Excellence Award at its recent Third Annual Celebration of Business Excellence. The award recognizes a local business with 26 to 100 employees that demonstrates excellence, innovation and a positive contribution to the community. ECU is commemorated for several key projects including updated financial resources for local businesses, an upcoming merger with Peoples Energy Credit Union

Earthmover Credit Union to Merge with Peoples Energy Credit Union

OSWEGO, Ill. —Earthmover Credit Union (ECU) and Peoples Energy Credit Union are excited to announce their upcoming merger. Peoples Energy Credit Union members will join Earthmover Credit Union’s membership and operate under the Earthmover name.“Merging with Earthmover Credit Union will allow us to continue acting in the best interest of our members by providing convenient access to a wider range of products and services, better technology and more value, without sacrificing the service you expect and

Earthmover Credit Union Remodel to Revitalize Branch Experience

OSWEGO, Ill. — Earthmover Credit Union (ECU) is implementing a fresh appearance in its branches with an upcoming remodel, completing the final stage of its rebrand. The remodel will take a phased approach through four branches over the next two years, eventually resulting in a cohesive look between all locations. The goal of this project is to modernize the branches, while also improving member experience to continue providing quality financial products and services to the community.             “This is

The Venue Announces December Lineup Featuring Robert Jon and The Wreck, Toronzo Cannon

November 7, 2023  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Contact: Marissa Amoni  (630) 674-2099  The Venue announces December lineup featuring Robert Jon and The Wreck, Toronzo Cannon   Aurora, Ill. - The Venue, a live music performance space in Aurora, recently announced its December lineup, including big names and a series of holiday shows.    The Venue will open its doors with free music at 6 p.m. on First Fridays starting in December. The free, open house shows will be open to the public and feature

Cocoa Crawl Mugs on Sale Nov 3

October 31, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Marissa Amoni (630) 674-2099   AURORA DOWNTOWN COCOA CRAWL ON SALE NOV 3   DOWNTOWN AURORA - Aurora Downtown will once again have mugs flowing with hot cocoa throughout downtown. The downtown organization will host the fifth annual Cocoa Crawl on December 1 as part of its popular First Fridays events. Mugs and buttons needed to participate will go on sale November 3 at select downtown locations.   To participate in the hot cocoa sampling

The Venue Announces November Lineup Featuring Heartsfield, Backyard Tire Fire

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Contact: Marissa Amoni  (630) 674-2099  The Venue announces November lineup featuring Heartsfield, Backyard Tire Fire   Aurora, Ill. - The Venue, a live music performance space in Aurora, recently announced its November lineup.    Songwriter Series with Demi Clara will present local musicians on stage on Thursday, November 2. The Venue presents the free, curated event featuring songwriting and storytelling on the first Thursday of some months. The audience can

‘Fill the Bowls’ Fundraiser for Holiday Meals

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2nd Annual Deck the Halls at Bardwell Residences

Aurora Women’s Empowerment Foundation Makes Grant Possible

DVSA Communities Awarded Multi-Year Grant to Help Bring Culturally-Specific Domestic Violence Awareness Training and Programs to Underserved Aurora WomenAURORA, IL, USA. November 2, 2023. The Aurora Women’s Empowerment Foundation—an organization which seeks to reimagine female empowerment through supporting programs offered by Aurora-area nonprofits—announced it has awarded DVSA Communities (DVSA) a grant to help fund its Community Navigator and Support Group program in Aurora. DVSA’s program is for

Aurora to Host Large Day of the Dead Celebrations Throughout Downtown at First Fridays on Nov 3

November 2, 2023 For immediate release: Aurora to host large Day of the Dead celebrations throughout downtown at First Fridays on Nov 3     What: Aurora Downtown promotes a special First Fridays to celebrate Day of the Dead at First Fridays during Sugar Skull City events. Who: 30+ businesses throughout downtown participate in First Fridays, several are hosting special Day of the Dead activities Why: To celebrate the Mexican holiday of Dia de los Muertos and honor its traditions in Aurora Who Should

Evolving DDoS Attack Tactics Targeting Small Businesses: What You Need to Know

Small business owners are prime targets for cyberattacks, specifically denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks.  During Cybersecurity Awareness Month this October, Comcast Business shared information on why small businesses are increasingly at risk for DDoS attacks, the industries most at risk, and recommendations for safeguarding small businesses from these attacks. To learn more about this and the 2023 Comcast Business Cybersecurity Threat Report, click here.

Trick or Treat in Downtown Aurora on OCT 28

October 25, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Marissa Amoni (630) 674-2099   TRICK OR TREAT IN DOWNTOWN AURORA ON OCT 28 DOWNTOWN AURORA - Aurora Downtown will host its annual Trick or Treat Downtown event from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 28. Costumes are encouraged, and all ages and abilities are welcome. Aurora Downtown first hosted the event in 2015, and it has since become a family favorite.  The free event invites families to dress up and visit 35 participating locations in downtown

Sugar Skull City in Aurora Runs Through Nov 5

October 16, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Marissa Amoni (630) 674-2099   SUGAR SKULL CITY IN AURORA RUNS THROUGH NOV 5 DOWNTOWN AURORA - In its fourth year, Sugar Skull City will turn downtown Aurora into a celebration of Day of the Dead now through November 5. The downtown will be rich with decorations and activities that surround the Mexican holiday.  The annual event features a three week celebration honoring the beloved Mexican cultural tradition of Day of the Dead or Día de los

News Release: 10/10/2023

PR Risk Management Group is thrilled to announce that we have partnered with a specialized towing carrier to enhance our insurance options and provide you with better products.  With this new partnership, we are now equipped with specialized towing that will enable us to address any insurance and coverage towing requirements.  If you want to hear more about this click on our page www.prrmg.com 

Comcast Brings Fiber to Several Mall Properties in Illinois and Indiana

Malls are at a crossroads. Some are experiencing a tenant shift. Others are evolving into live, work, play environments with residential, office and public space, in addition to retail stores and restaurants. Internet connectivity and technology are helping malls evolve. To that end, Comcast announced today that it has proactively connected its fiber-rich network to multiple mall properties across the region, including Fox Valley Mall.  Click here for more information.

Fill the Bowls Holiday Fundraiser Planned for Nov 12

October 2, 2023  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Contact: Marissa Amoni  (630) 674-2099  FILL THE BOWLS HOLIDAY FUNDRAISER PLANNED FOR NOV 12   Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry will host Fill the Bowls, their holiday fundraiser, at a new location this year. The “Taste of Fox Valley” event benefiting the food pantry will be held at Two Brothers Roundhouse from noon to 3 p.m. on Sunday, November 12.   Fill the Bowls brings dozens of local restaurants to one location for the public to sample menu items,

Bardwell Residences Seeking Vendors for Fall Market on Nov. 4th

Fall Taco Crawl to Benefit Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry on Sept 19

September 13, 2023  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Contact: Marissa Amoni  (630) 674-2099  FALL TACO CRAWL TO BENEFIT FOOD PANTRY ON SEPT 19   Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry will host a fall Taco Crawl on Tuesday, September 19 in downtown Aurora. The pantry started hosting both a spring and fall taco crawl this year after the event proved successful after hosting it the last few years as a pantry fundraiser.   The spring event, held in May, sold out. The fall event will be from 4 to 8 p.m. with guests

Aurora Area Tourism Contributes to Record Economic Growth in Illinois

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEPTEMBER 12, 2023   MEDIA CONTACT Cort Carlson Executive Director, Aurora Area Convention & Visitors Bureau cort@enjoyaurora.com 630.256.3191     Aurora Area Tourism Contributes to Record Economic Growth in Illinois The Aurora Area generated $13 million in local tax revenue and $268 million in visitor spending   Aurora, Ill. – The Aurora Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) announced today the area generated a local economic impact of $268 million and

Deadline to Apply for the Dennis Mestrich Scholarship is August 15

Click to learn more about Versiti - Community Impact Scholarship and additional opportunities.

Historical Society's Wedding Dress Exhibit Extended to September 9

HISTORICAL SOCIETY WEDDING EXHIBIT EXTENDED BY POPULAR DEMAND The Aurora Historical Society’s exhibit, “Here Comes the Bride,” which was originally scheduled to close August 12, has been extended by popular demand four extra weeks, through Saturday, September 9. The exhibit features nearly thirty wedding dresses from the Historical Society’s collections, ranging from 1853 to 1976.  The exhibit is at the David L. Pierce Art & History Center, 20 E. Downer Place in downtown Aurora.  Open hours are Wednesday

Hasan Minhaj Teams Up with Adobe Acrobat to Empower Creativity and Collaboration

Paper’s out, people.   Award-winning comedian, writer, and producer Hasan Minhaj has partnered with Adobe Acrobat to celebrate 30 years of PDFs and to promote the power of paperless creativity and collaboration in today's digital age. The partnership highlights the importance of using digital tools to streamline workflows and enhance productivity, especially in the current work-from-home era.   As part of the partnership, Minhaj is featured in a series of videos showcasing how Adobe Acrobat

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Scholarships Are Available to Aurora College Students Who Live in the City's 2nd Ward Through Alderwoman Juany Garza

SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE TO AURORA COLLEGE STUDENTS WHO LIVE IN THE CITY'S 2ND WARD THROUGH ALDERWOMAN JUANY GARZA.Alderwoman Garza will award a $2,500 scholarship to one male and one female college student who lives in the ward. The scholarships will be presented at the Hispanic Pioneers Breakfast to be held on Sept. 15. To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must:be college students who have completed at least one year of their college studiesbe enrolled in full-time undergraduate study at an

Fox Valley United Way Hires Rosaisela Sida as Director of Early Childhood Initiatives

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  July 28, 2023   Fox Valley United Way Hires Rosaisela SidaAs Director of Early Childhood Initiatives  Fox Valley United Way welcomes Rosaisela (Rosa) Sida as the Director of Early Childhood Initiatives. Rosa joins us from Two Rivers Head Start Agency, where she was the Community Services Block Grant Supervisor. She brings over 20 years of experience in early childhood to Fox Valley United Way. “I feel privileged to join the Fox Valley United Way team as Director of Early

Aurora Legion Band To Conclude Season with Concert at St. Paul Lutheran Church

Aurora American Legion Band 2023 Season Finale  The all-volunteer Aurora American Legion Band will conclude its 2023 season with a concert at St. Paul Lutheran Church on Aurora's west side. The concert will be held on Sunday, July 30, 2023, at 3:00 pm at 85 South Constitution Drive in Aurora. The concert is free to attend; however, donations to the band are greatly appreciated. The band, formed in 1937, honors those actively serving and veterans that served in the United States Armed Forces. The band

'Christmas in July' Event to Raise Support for Holidays

July 13th, 2023For Immediate Release‘Christmas in July’ Event to Raise Support for Holidays Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry event to provide 2023 holiday meals for area householdsAURORA, IL - On Saturday, July 29th, from 6 - 9 p.m., a ‘Christmas in July’ themed fundraiser to benefit Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry’s annual Holiday Meal program will be held at O’Malley’s Pub & Eatery, 701 Hill Avenue in Aurora IL. Guests will enjoy appetizers, a Christmas photo booth, raffle prizes and more.  Tickets start at $20

First Institute Expands Its Reach with a New Branch Campus in Aurora Offering Training for Medical Assisting Careers

First Institute Expands Its Reach with a New Branch Campus in Aurora Offering Training for Medical Assisting Careers    [AURORA, 7/5/2023] - First Institute, a provider of healthcare career training, is excited to announce the opening of its branch campus in Aurora, focused on delivering high-quality education for a career in Medical Assisting. This expansion reflects First Institute's commitment to providing flexible and accessible education options while meeting the growing demand for skilled healthcare

Jim Varney Chosen as New Trustee for Historical Society

Dr. Jim Varney, Ed.D., has been elected to the Board of Trustees of the Aurora Historical Society. Dr. Varney is a retired educator who spent nearly five decades working with students from preschool through master’s degree candidates.  He served as principal at several Aurora schools and directed the Partnership School for 4th and 5th graders at Aurora University.  Varney taught both undergraduate and graduate students at Aurora University and Waubonsee Community College.  He holds degrees from Illinois

2023 Outdoor Summer Concerts in Downtown Aurora

Online Only CPR Now Available

DobroSKILLS CPR is happy to offer The American Red Cross' 2021 American Red Cross Adult, Child and Baby First Aid/CPR/AED Online course via our website: DobroSKILLS.net.  The 2021 American Red Cross Adult, Child and Baby First Aid/CPR/AED Online course equips students to recognize and care for a variety of first aid, breathing, and cardiac emergencies involving adults, children and babies. This course is taught online only (accessed via mobile, desktop or tablet). It takes about 2 hours and 45 minutes to

2023 Summer Concerts at RiverEdge Park in Aurora - Get Tickets by May 31 and Save!

JUST ANNOUNCED! 2023 SUMMER CONCERTSGET TICKETS BY MAY 31 AND SAVE!CONCERTS ON SALE NOWTHE TROUBADOUR PROJECTICONIC 70S ROCK CLASSICSSATURDAY, JUNE 24, 2023GET TICKETSHOLLYWOOD NIGHTSTHE BOB SEGER EXPERIENCEFRIDAY, JULY 28, 2023GET TICKETSSTAYIN' ALIVEONE NIGHT OF THE BEE GEESSATURDAY, AUGUST 5, 2023GET TICKETSGET THE LED OUT A CELEBRATION OF "THE MIGHTY ZEP"FRIDAY, AUGUST 18, 2023GET TICKETSMORE CONCERTS COMING SOON!THANK YOU TO OUR RIVEREDGE PARK SPONSORSRIVEREDGE PARK | 360 N BROADWAY |

AWE Awards ALIVE Aurora with Multi-Year Grant

   ALIVE Aurora Awarded Multi-Year Grant to Bring Unique Empowerment and Leadership Programs to Teen and Tween Girls   Aurora Women’s Empowerment Foundation Makes Grant PossibleAURORA, IL, USA, February 17, 2023. “We have been so impressed with the collaborative spirit and depth and breadth of the leadership and empowerment programs at the ALIVE Aurora teen center, that we wanted to show our continued support with a multi-year grant,” said Amy Baudouin, Board Chair, Aurora Women’s Empowerment

6 Features That Will Increase Newsletter Readership

Nothing is more disheartening than pouring your time and energy into a project that gets overlooked. This might be how you’re feeling, though, if your small business’s newsletter hasn’t garnered the audience you want. Luckily, the following six strategies from the Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce can help you increase readership and boost your customer base in the process, too. 1. Engaging ContentThe single most important element of any small business newsletter is the content it contains. If you’re

AURORA REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE REACCREDITED WITH 5-STARS BY THE U.S. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR 4th CONSECUTIVE TIME

  AURORA REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE REACCREDITED WITH 5-STARS BY THE U.S. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR 4th CONSECUTIVE TIMEAurora Regional Chamber is one of only seven 5-star accredited chambers in Illinois. (AURORA, IL, December 5, 2022) – The Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce, the voice of and catalyst for business success in the Aurora region, is excited to announce that it has once again been awarded the prestigious 5-Star accreditation from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for its sound policies,

AURORA REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNOUNCES 2022 BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARD WINNERS

Outstanding businesses were honored at the Inaugural Celebration of Business Excellence   (AURORA, IL, August 1, 2022) – The Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce, the voice of and catalyst for business success in the Aurora region, announced the winners of the new Business Excellence Awards during the Celebration of Business Excellence on July 28 at Bureau Gravity in Aurora, IL.    The gala-style event featured the awards ceremony where the Chamber honored 25 nominees who were vying for the Business

Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce Launches New Awards Program: Business Excellence Awards

AURORA REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE LAUNCHES NEW AWARDS PROGRAM: BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS  Applications for nominations are now open with the deadline closing Friday, June 17  (AURORA, IL, May 16, 2022) – The Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce, the voice of and catalyst for business success in the Aurora region, announced the launch of the new Business Excellence Awards that seek to honor the distinctiveness of the members in the Chamber. Applications for nominations are now open through Friday, June

Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce Selected for National Workforce Training Program

AURORA REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE selected for NATIONAL WORKFORCE TRAINING PROGRAM  One of Seven Regions Selected to Increase Access to High-Quality Credentials for African-American and Latinx Adults (AURORA, IL) – The Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce, the voice of and catalyst for business success in the Aurora region, is elated to announce that it is one of seven organizations to be selected by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) to participate in a new national program to

Jessica Linder Gallo of the Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce Graduates from Institute for Organiz

Jessica Linder Gallo of the Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce Graduates from Institute for Organization ManagementA Leadership Training Program Produced by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce FoundationWASHINGTON, D.C.— Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, is pleased to announce that Jessica Linder Gallo, IOM, President & CEO, of the Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce has graduated from the program and has received the

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

Grant to Fund Wigs for Women of Color

Thanks to a $2,500 grant from First Midwest Charitable Foundation, Waterford Place will expand wig offerings to include more options for women of color. First Midwest Charitable Foundation has awarded a $2,500 grant to Waterford Place Cancer Resource Center to expand and diversify wig offerings to include more options for women of color. Wigs are provided to cancer patients free of charge, and the grant will fund more options for women of color. Additionally, the grant will support the hiring and

Waubonsee's Workforce & Solution's Council is a Strategic Partner

The Waubonsee Workforce and Solutions Council (Council) has a goal of providing individuals and organizations assistance necessary to solve complex problems. Through strategic partnerships, skill, and knowledge enhancement, this Council aims to be a resource for and a think tank to catapult economic, professional, and personal development.The Council has representation from the City of Aurora, Kane and Kendall counties, the Illinois Department of Employment Security, the Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce,

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

ServPro Here To Help Get Your Business Back To Normal

We are Here to Help Get Your Business Back to Normal SERVPRO is being called on by numerous businesses and community leaders to perform the necessary bioremediation services to clean, disinfect and sanitize their properties. All of our cleanup practices are in accordance with the guidelines provided by the CDC and local authorities. If you are interested in inquiring about our services we're here to help - 24 hours a day, seven days a week, while life gets back to normal in the communities we call

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