Aurora Regional Economic Alliance

Aurora Regional Economic Alliance A Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Corporation.
The Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce is accredited by the U.S.

Chamber of Commerce with four-star distinction; only two percent (2%) of the nearly 7,000 chambers and business associations in the United States can claim this distinction. While 64 percent of the Chamber’s membership is located in Aurora, the balance can be found in Cook, Will, DuPage, Kendall, McHenry and DeKalb counties, as well. In fact, member businesses outside of Aurora are located in Nape

rville, North Aurora, Montgomery, Oswego and Sugar Grove. While businesses with fewer than 50 employees make up a majority of the membership, large employers also benefit from the Chamber’s programs. Healthcare, education, hospitality and entertainment, and government are some of the larger employer categories in the Chamber.

09/06/2026

8 DAYS TO GO!
8 days. 18 holes. One great day.
Get your team ready for the Alliance Golf Classic on September 14.
Registration is closing soon—secure your spot while you can!
Register today at /bit.ly/AREAGolf

09/05/2026

9 DAYS OUT!
Nine days until we hit the greens!
The 2026 Alliance Golf Classic is September 14 at Aurora Country Club. Spots are limited and registration is closing soon.
Don’t sit this one out.

Register now at bit.ly/AREAGolf

The Aurora Regional Economic Alliance was proud to celebrate the Aurora Area CVB at its ribbon cutting!A special thank-y...
09/04/2026

The Aurora Regional Economic Alliance was proud to celebrate the Aurora Area CVB at its ribbon cutting!

A special thank-you to the incredible chamber leaders who came together to make this celebration such a wonderful experience for the Aurora Area CVB:

Batavia Chamber of Commerce — Margaret Perreault
Geneva, IL - Chamber of Commerce & Tourism — Paula Schmid
Yorkville Area Chamber of Commerce — Renee Kryger
Oswego Area Chamber of Commerce — Angie Hibben
Greater Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce - GMACC - Michele Bergeron
Plano IL Area Chamber of Commerce — Tiffany Forristall
Sugar Grove Chamber of Commerce - Jackie Link
Elburn Chamber of CommerceE— Penny Bergstrom

It’s always something special when chambers across the region come together to celebrate a local organization and the work it does to showcase and support our communities.

Congratulations, Aurora Area CVB—and thank you to everyone who helped make the celebration memorable!

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09/04/2026

10 DAYS TO TEE OFF!
The countdown is on! 10 days until the Aurora Alliance Golf Classic at Aurora Country Club.

Aurora Alliance’s big end-of-summer event is almost here—and registration is closing soon!
Grab your team. Grab your clubs. Let’s par-tee.

Member - $300 per golfer| $1,200 per foursome
Nonmember - $350 per golfer |$1,400 per foursome

Register today: https://bit.ly/AREAGolf

09/04/2026

The 2026 Aurora Alliance Leadership Academy officially kicks off today!

Over the next 12 Friday mornings, our participants will step into organizations across the community, learn from local leaders and gain a broader perspective on the people, industries and work that make our region strong.

We’re excited to welcome this year’s class and see where their leadership journey takes them.

Welcome to Aurora, Family Service Association of Greater Elgin Area!Congratulations to Family Service Association (FSA) ...
09/03/2026

Welcome to Aurora, Family Service Association of Greater Elgin Area!

Congratulations to Family Service Association (FSA) of Greater Elgin Area on opening a new location in Aurora! It’s wonderful to see such a strong turnout to celebrate an organization with more than 90 years of service to individuals and families.

Founded in 1931 during the Great Depression, FSA began as Associated Charities, helping families facing financial hardship with relief, employment, medical care, education and family support. Today, FSA serves more than 2,000 clients each year, providing services to children, adolescents and adults with a mission focused on strengthening individuals and families as they navigate the challenges of modern life.

We’re proud to welcome an organization with such a meaningful history of serving the community and look forward to the impact FSA will make here in Aurora.

Congratulations and welcome to Aurora!

09/03/2026

BIG IDEAS. BOLD LEADERSHIP. REAL RESULTS.

Get ready for Executive Voices: Women Building Today featuring Alex Carter—internationally renowned keynote speaker, TED Talk presenter, Columbia Law School professor, bestselling author and trusted advisor to leaders around the world.

This is your opportunity to:

• Negotiate with confidence.
• Lead with purpose.
• Make bold moves for your business and career.

And we’re taking it to the NEW Hollywood Casino Aurora!

Tickets start at $95 for members | $145 for non-members
Sponsorship opportunities are also available.

Ready to be in the room? Register now: bit.ly/AREAAlexCarter

📍 Hollywood Casino Aurora | 2500 N. Farnsworth Ave., Aurora

09/03/2026

1 DAY TO GO!

Tomorrow, the 2026 Aurora Alliance Leadership Academy begins!

Over the next 12 Friday mornings, participants will explore local organizations, hear from community leaders and gain new perspectives on leadership across healthcare, education, government, nonprofit and civic sectors.

And there’s still time to be part of this year’s class!

If you’ve been considering Leadership Academy, there’s still an opportunity to register and be part of the experience starting September 4.

Learn more and register: bit.ly/AREALA26

A great morning starts with great people—and we’re grateful to Coffman GMC for hosting this month’s Morning Power Club!T...
09/02/2026

A great morning starts with great people—and we’re grateful to Coffman GMC for hosting this month’s Morning Power Club!

Thank you for opening your doors and helping make the morning a great one for our Alliance members and guests. We appreciate your hospitality and the opportunity to spend time together in a great setting.

We’ll see you next month at the West Aurora School District 129 Weisner Center for Career Development. Mark your calendar—we’ll see you there!

09/02/2026

ONLY 2 DAYS UNTIL LEADERSHIP ACADEMY!

The countdown is almost over. On Friday, the 2026 Aurora Alliance Leadership Academy begins a 12-week experience designed to give local professionals a closer look at the organizations, leaders and work shaping our community.

From September 4–November 20, participants will step outside their day-to-day roles, explore new perspectives and expand their understanding of leadership across different industries and sectors.

A few spots remain for this year’s class. There’s still time to be part of it!

Learn more and register: bit.ly/AREALA26

Address

43 W Galena Boulevard
Aurora, IL
60506

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 11am - 5pm

Telephone

+16302563180

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