Seven Awarded Full Scholarships to Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce's 2023 Leadership Academy
Seven Awarded Full Scholarships to Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce’s 2023 Leadership Academy Aurora Women’s Empowerment Foundation Makes Grant Possible AURORA, IL, USA, August 18, 2023. The Aurora Women’s Empowerment Foundation—an organization which seeks to reimagine female empowerment through funding grants benefitting Aurora women and girls—announced it has awarded seven full scholarships to women in leadership roles at Aurora-area nonprofits. The scholarships are earmarked specifically for
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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
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, 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 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 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
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
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
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