New organization aims to transform Aurora region into ‘premier hub of innovation’
Kelly O’Brien, president and CEO of the Aurora Regional Economic Alliance, said at the organization’s launch event Friday that it has an “ambitious agenda” to turn the Aurora region into a “premier hub for innovation and technological advancement.” (R. Christian Smith / The Beacon-News)New organization aims to transform Aurora region into ‘premier hub of innovation’ To a packed room of Aurora-area business and government leaders in the ballroom at North Island Center in downtown Aurora on Friday, Kelly
Major Aurora Civic Organizations Unite to Form Aurora Regional Economic Alliance (Alliance)
Major Aurora Civic Organizations Unite to Form Aurora Regional Economic Alliance (Alliance) Alliance Formation Marks New Chapter in Aurora’s Economic Growth and Collaboration Aurora, Illinois — The newly formed Aurora Regional Economic Alliance (Alliance) officially launched on January 31, 2025, unveiling an ambitious vision to transform the region into a premier hub for innovation and technological advancement. The event, which brought together leaders from the business, government, and civic
Aurora Is Going Yellow - Dry January 1/8-1/13
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Kelly O’Brien, President and CEO, Aurora Regional Economic Alliance (Alliance)Email: kelly@investaurora.org This January, Aurora, Illinois, is lighting up in support of wellness and positive change by joining the nationwide Dry January® USA movement. Dry January® USA, the official sponsor of the movement to reduce alcohol consumption has chosen Chicago for its first major event of 2025. Under the theme “Aurora is Going Yellow,” the City of Lights will join Chicago and shine
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
Aurora Regional Chamber Jointly Announces New ALL IN Platform
AURORA REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE JOINTLY ANNOuNCES NEW ALL IN PLATFORM Chambers of Commerce across Illinois Are Urging the Legislature to Provide Additional Economic and Regulatory Relief for Businesses (AURORA, IL) – The Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce, the voice of and catalyst for business success in the Aurora region, is jointly announcing legislative priorities as part of the Chambers All In for Economic Recovery initiative for its second year in a row. Chambers All In for Economic
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
Jessica Linder Gallo, Aurora Regional Chamber Executive, Named to ACCE 40 Under 40 List
Jessica Linder Gallo, Aurora Regional Chamber Executive, Named to ACCE 40 Under 40 List Prestigious National List Recognizes Emerging Leaders in the Chamber of Commerce Industry (AURORA, IL, NOVEMBER 30, 2021) – The Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce, the voice of and catalyst for business success in the Aurora region, is honored to announce that its own President & CEO, Jessica Linder Gallo, has been named by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) as one of this year’s Forty Under
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
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
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 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
