Aurora City Council Votes to Support the Proposed “Transformation Fund”
October 23, 2024 Aurora City Council votes to support the proposed “Transformation Fund” Aurora, IL – During the October 22 meeting, the Aurora City Council approved a motion for financial support for the consolidating organization’s proposed “Transformation Fund.” The council approved $5 million for the fund in two installments: $3 million now and $2 million following the completion of a business plan and budget. Leaders will be providing input during a strategic planning process with nationally
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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
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
Shop Local in Aurora, IL for the Holidays!
The holidays are a crucial time for businesses, and a successful holiday shop local campaign can make all the difference. Shop local campaigns benefit the community by strengthening the local economy and fostering community goodwill. Here's how to make your holiday shop local campaign a success according to the Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce.Fostering Community Goodwill During the Holidays The holidays are a great time for businesses to foster community goodwill. Northwest Bank notes that there are
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
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,
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
