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With impactful events, forums and meetings every year, the Chamber is the Aurora region’s best resource for community engagement and networking. Every year, we host hundreds of events and programs designed to bring members together to develop business, share best practices and build relationships. Benefits of participating in Chamber programs and events:

  • Make new contacts and strengthen business relationships
  • Learn from experts and peers
  • Meet business leaders, policymakers and legislators

Start making connections. Check out our advocacy focus and media center for the latest from the Chamber, or view our full event roster.

Events Calendar

Members

150+

Programs & Events
Year History

7

Flagship Programs
Counties

5+

Committees

Professional Development Events

Connect with experts to expand your skill set.

Make the most of our professional development opportunities to take control of your career. Training from the Aurora Regional Chamber enables you to gain more expertise in your field and develop new ideas on ways to improve in your job while also expanding your skill set.

  • Leadership Academy
  • Professional Sales Development Sessions
  • Impact to Employers Series
  • Marketing for Small Business
  • Anti-Sexual Harassment Training

Login to view past webinars and seminars.

Upcoming Professional Development Events

Networking Events

Meet and network with top professionals across all industries.

Tap into the best business development networking in the region. From casual meet-ups to high-energy mixers, the Aurora Regional Chamber offers a wide variety of recurring business events for members to connect and forge relationships with each other and the broader business community.

  • Business After Hours
  • Fox Valley Networking Professionals
  • Young Professionals Network
  • Business Ribbon Cuttings

Upcoming Networking Events

Flagship Programs

Must-attend annual business Chamber events.

The Chamber’s flagship events are our marquee events, highly visible in the business community and attended by the Aurora region’s premier business and community leaders.

View Upcoming Flagship Events

Regional Economic Pulse
State of the City of Aurora
State of the Village of North Aurora
Legislative Luncheon
Golf Classic
Annual Celebration of Membership
Holiday Celebration

Must-attend annual business Chamber events.

The Chamber’s flagship events are our marquee events, highly visible in the business community and attended by the Aurora region’s premier business and community leaders.

View Upcoming Flagship Events

Committees, Task Forces & Councils

Be a part of innovative solutions.

Lend your expertise to help find innovative solutions that improve our region’s business community. With varying responsibilities, time commitments and missions, there is an opportunity that is a perfect fit for you and will be sure to align with your goals.

  • LEADS Groups: People do business with people they trust. The purpose of LEADS groups at the Aurora Regional Chamber of commerce is to generate business opportunities for Chamber members through the building and strengthening of professional relationships in a mutually supportive and noncompetitive environment. Learn about LEADS Groups.
  • LeadHER Womens' Group: LeadHER is where female and femme leaning business professionals come together to educate, engage, and inspire. LeadHER aims to support and empower women from across the greater Aurora area. Learn more about LeadHER.
  • Workforce & Solutions Council: The council’s mission is to elevate local workforce efforts with critical insights, researched guidance, innovative funding, and strategic partnerships. Together we can build a skilled workforce and strong job market.
  • Ambassadors Committee: People do business with people they know. Ambassadors are volunteers from the business community who serve on welcome committees, help with membership campaigns and act as public relations liaisons related to networking/social events sponsored by the Chamber. From new member welcome calls to encouraging new member participation, being an Ambassador gives you several opportunities to meet other business professionals and consumers. You can apply to be an ambassador at bit.ly/YestoAmbassadors and Meet our current ambassadors.
  • Industry Roundtables: Industry Roundtables provides a forum for industry representatives to share ideas and resources with Chamber and community representatives. The goal of the Industry Roundtable is to foster positive engagement and ensure effective communication as industry and identify shared opportunities and challenges. 
  • Special Events Committees: Help organize the annual golf outing and holiday celebration. The committees assist in reviewing event venues, obtaining sponsors, raffle gifts, participants and volunteers.

Ready to get started? Complete the volunteer application and a member of our staff will be in touch to discuss your interest.

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Opportunities are available to catapult your business brand by sponsoring thought leadership stemming from committees, tasks forces, councils and roundtables, as well as sponsoring events. Contact us for sponsorship opportunities.

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