Earthmover Credit Union Announces Janel Cabadas as New President/CEO

OSWEGO, Ill. — Earthmover Credit Union is proud to announce that Janel Cabadas has been promoted to President/CEO of Earthmover Credit Union. A longtime Earthmover, Janel spent over 20 years building her career at the credit union. She will begin her new position on Jan. 1, 2026 after the retirement of current President/CEO Kelly McDonough. Kelly is retiring after an impressive career in the credit union industry, spending over 30 years in senior leadership positions. She leaves behind a legacy of

Practical Resources for Running and Expanding Your Business

Starting your first business often feels like stepping into a whirlwind of decisions: hiring, legal paperwork, marketing, and trying to keep finances in check. To navigate this, new owners benefit from a reliable toolkit of platforms and resources that make growth and daily management easier.    The Value of Organized Support Early-stage entrepreneurs often underestimate how much clarity comes from using structured resources. Local Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) can provide mentorship, while

Todd Westmoreland Promoted to Executive Vice President of Lending & Collections at Earthmover Credit Union

Earthmover Credit Union is excited to announce that Todd Westmoreland has been promoted to Executive Vice President of Lending & Collections, a testament to his nearly 36 years of service at the credit union. Todd’s steady leadership has propelled Earthmover into a competitive financial institution with a team of experienced lenders; however, Todd’s primary focus is always on the members. “I’m most proud of helping to promote a sales culture that is more about educating our members on how our products

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

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

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'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 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 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

Loaves & Fishes Community Services Introduces New Online Grocery Market

(Naperville, IL – March 14, 2022) - Loaves & Fishes Community Services is proud to offer a new way for clients to receive healthy food. Clients can now pre-select their groceries through Loaves & Fishes' Online Market and then simply pick up their order from Loaves & Fishes' new Food Distribution Hub. Clients can access the Online Market through Loaves & Fishes' website or by visiting  lffood.org. There, they can then select fresh fruits and vegetables, dairy, proteins, beverages, bread, frozen foods,

Aurora Women’s Empowerment Foundation Makes Grant Possible

AURORA, IL, USA, February 24, 2022 - The Aurora Women’s Empowerment Foundation (AWEF) has awarded the Farmworker and Landscaper Advocacy Project, also known as Proyecto de Ayuda para Trabajadores del Campo y Jardineros (FLAP), a grant to support its “Women’s Circles” community education, legal support, and emergency financial assistance program. The program benefits low-income Latinx female immigrants who live and work in the Aurora area. This is AWEF’s second year supporting the Women’s Circles Program;

Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce Leader is Part of the 2021 Leadership Academy

AURORA REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE LEADER IS PART OF THE 2021 LEADERSHIP ACADEMY Colleen Doyle, Member Engagement Director, is one of 18 leaders enrolled in the time-honored program(AURORA, IL, September 10, 2021) – Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce, the voice of and catalyst for business success in the Aurora region, today announced that Colleen Doyle, Director of Member Engagement, is part of the Chamber’s prestigious Leadership Academy that focuses on personality inventory and personal/leadership

43rd Cohort of Leadership Academy Announced

43rd COHORT OF LEADERSHIP ACADEMY ANNOUNCEDLeadership Academy Runs August 27 – November 19(AURORA, IL, AUGUST 27, 2021) – The Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the 18-member cohort for Leadership Academy, its prestigious academy focused on personal and professional development of participants through both personality inventory and leadership development, is set to return in the fall of 2021.  Leadership Academy is offered to representatives of businesses and organizations in the

Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce is Proud to Announce the Return of Leadership Academy for Fall 2021

AURORA REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE THE RETURN OF LEADERSHIP ACADEMY FOR FALL OF 2021  ENROLLMENT FOR 2021 SESSION NOW OPEN(AURORA, IL, MAY 27, 2021) – The Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that Leadership Academy, its prestigious academy focused on personal and professional development of participants through both personality inventory and leadership development, is set to return in the fall of 2021. After a hiatus in 2020 due to COVID-19, the first in the

Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce Jointly Launches New All In Initiative for Economic Recovery

Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce Jointly Launches New All In Initiative for Economic Recovery  Initiative urges Illinois Legislature to provide additional economic relief for businesses  (AURORA, IL, APRIL 30, 2021) – The Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce is proud to jointly launch the new initiative Chambers All In for Economic Recovery alongside nearly 50 chambers from across the state of Illinois. The Aurora Regional Chamber’s mission is to be the catalyst for business success in the Aurora

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

Start the New Year Off Right with Faster Business Internet + $500 Gift Card!

Get faster business internet from Metronet plus a gift card up to $500. ​ONNECT WITH YOUR CUSTOMERS!At the curb or at the counter, connect with your customers with Fiber Internet and Managed Wi-Fi Services from MetroNet Business. Wi-Fi allows your team to reach your customers on more devices providing flexibility and mobility throughout your business improving sales, communications and productivity.MetroNet Business is making it easier to get your Bundled Internet and Wi-Fi with a gift Card up to $500*.

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

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

Aurora Partners with the National League Cities to Address Needs of Postsecondary Students

AURORA, IL - The City of Aurora is proud to join a new peer-learning cohort led by the National League of Cities (NLC) to remove barriers to basic needs that often prevent college students from successfully completing postsecondary degrees, certificates, or other credentials needed to gain access to rewarding careers.   Aurora joins twelve other cities from across the nation to engage in monthly peer-to-peer virtual learning opportunities and receive tailored technical assistance from NLC's staff and

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 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

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,