Michele Bergeron Joins Credit Union Board
Michele Bergeron Joins Credit Union Board OSWEGO, Ill. — Oswegoland Senior & Community Center Executive Director Michele Bergeron recently joined the Earthmover Credit Union (ECU) Board of Directors. “Her combination of executive experience and boundless energy will bring a new and high energized dynamic to our team,” ECU President/CEO Kelly McDonough said. Bergeron holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism and a master’s degree in organizational leadership from Lewis University. Starting her career
Huntley Brown and EYSO Hanson String Quartet Entertain at Fox Valley Arts Hall of Fame Banquet Frida
ForImmediateRelease Contact:DianeHandler,dekhandler@gmail.com HuntleyBrown to EntertainatFoxValleyArtsHallofFameBanquetFriday,March31 ElginYouthSymphonyOrchestraHansonStringQuartetPerformsDuringCocktail Hour Hemmens Cultural Center. For reservations or more information, visit FoxValleyArtsHallofFame.org, email murna@ameritech.net or call 847.742.6431. Huntley Brown grew up in Jamaica. He learned to play the piano by imitating his brothers and taking some
Talks by art experts added to historical society exhibit on Ruth Van Sickle Ford
The Aurora Historical Society is adding a series of 5 talks by local art experts to the spring exhibit now on display at the Pierce Art and History Center at 20 E. Downer Pl. in Aurora. Titled Aurora’s Own Ruth Van Sickle Ford, the show features more than 30 watercolors by the mid-century artist who owned the Chicago Academy of Fine Arts, taught thousands of aspiring artists and exhibited her own works widely, winning awards throughout the country. She also commissioned a futuristic house by architect
Association for Individual Development (AID) Job Fair
The Association for Individual Development (AID) in Aurora, IL, will be hosting a Job Fair at the facility in Elgin on March 22nd, from 1PM-4PM! AID is a not-for-profit agency, and our mission is to empower people with physical, developmental, intellectual, and mental health challenges to enjoy lives of dignity and purpose. Our Benefits include:Health, dental, and vision coverageTuition reimbursement28-38 paid days off per year! What are we currently looking for?Direct Support Professional
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Exhibit Honoring Women in the Military Opens in Aurora
Aurora, Illinois - The Aurora Grand Army of the Republic Military Museum is honoring the long legacy of women in the United States Armed Forces with the launch of its newest exhibit: Hidden Warriors – The History of Women in the Military. Hidden Warriors showcases the role of women in the U.S. military from the American Revolution to the present day and highlights the many challenges women have faced and overcome, including discrimination and prejudice, as they served their country with distinction
Job Fair March 22nd
Association for Individual Development (AID) will be hosting a Job Fair at our facility in Elgin on March 22nd, from 1PM-4PM! AID is a non-for-profit agency, and our mission is to empower people with physical, developmental, intellectual and mental health challenges to enjoy lives of dignity and purpose. Please share this information to anyone who might be interested! More information can be found on the attached flyer. Our Benefits include:Health, dental, and vision coverageTuition
Loaves & Fishes Community Services Hosts Chef Showdown
Loaves & Fishes Community Services Hosts Chef Showdown Fundraiser to benefit struggling families in our community (Naperville, IL – March 2, 2023) Loaves & Fishes Community Services is excited to announce that Chef Showdown will be held on Wednesday, April 19, from 6 – 9 pm at their Food Distribution Hub, 580 Exchange Court, Aurora. The popular event will raise funds for essential services for struggling families in DuPage, Kane, Kendall, and Will counties. This year’s competition will showcase
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
People's Resource Center 8th Annual Career Fair
The People’s Resource Center is holding its 8th Annual Career Fair on Thursday, March 9, from 10:00 AM - 1 PM at the Wheaton Public Library. The Career Fair features two dozen DuPage County employers and job search resources, plus an opportunity to practice interviews, review resumes and even have a photo taken for LinkedIn profiles. More information can be found below or on the People's Resource Center website.
Kifowit to Head the Committee on Personnel & Pensions
News… from State Representative Stephanie Kifowit FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FOR MORE INFORMATION: Feb 7, 2023 State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit stephanie.kifowit@att.net 630-585-1308 Kifowit to Head the Committee on Personnel & Pensions Aurora, IL
Gov. Pritzker Announces $40 Million Grant Opportunity to Develop Megasites
Gov. Pritzker Announces $40 Million Grant Opportunity to Develop MegasitesPress Release - Monday, February 06, 2023 CHICAGO — Governor Pritzker today joined state and local leaders, along with the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), the Chicago Neighborhood Initiatives (CNI), and Intersect Illinois in Pullman to announce $40 million in Rebuild Illinois Capital Funds to supercharge the development of megasites - large, developed sites ready for occupancy for manufacturers, distribution
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 Content The single most important element of any small business newsletter is the content it contains. If
PACEID signs MOU with Africa Global Chamber of Commerce (AGCC)
Uganda’s Presidential Advisory Committee on Exports and Industrial Development (PACEID) appoints Uganda Trade Representatives in the United States Midwest Region, Balkans, and UK during the 1st US – Uganda International Trade Summit & Exhibition on December 16 – 17, 2022, at Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel. Chicago, Illinois, December 15, 2022 — Africa Global Chamber of Commerce (AGCC) and Uganda’s Presidential Advisory Committee on Exports and Industrial Development (PACEID) organize the 1st US-Uganda
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,
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
The Aurora, IL Small Business Owner’s Guide to Branding Basics
Perhaps you’ve heard that it’s important for your small business to have a “brand,” yet you’re not quite sure what branding is or how you would go about applying this concept on a practical level. The term “brand” can seem vague, but every entrepreneur is capable of defining and illustrating their company’s brand. Here are some top tips from the Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce to help you figure out your company’s brand and develop a strategy that allows your values to shine in your
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;
Kluber Architects + Engineers Announces Expansion into Aurora
KLUBER ARCHITECTS + ENGINEERS ANNOUNCES EXPANSION INTO AURORAAURORA, ILL. (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 12, 2021 - Kluber Architects + Engineers, an in-house architecture and engineering firm, has closed on the future site of their new office building on 41 W. Benton Street in Aurora Though the new office location selection has been nearly a year in the making, Kluber Architects + Engineers has spent the last several months designing the significant improvements for the space. The building, which formerly served as
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*.
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,
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
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,
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
