Get Connected at Events
With impactful networking events, forums, and meetings every year, the Aurora Regional Economic Alliance (Aurora Regional Alliance) strives to be the Aurora region’s best local resource for community and member 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 Aurora Regional Alliance programs and events:
- Make new contacts and strengthen business relationships.
- Learn from experts and peers.
- Meet business leaders, policymakers, and legislators.
More Alliance Events Coming Soon!
- October 1 – Dues & Benefits Launch
- November – Economic Outlook Event/Strategic Plan Rollout
- November – New Membership Orientation
Check out these other events happening in the Aurora community!
Dowtown Aurora/City of Aurora Events
October
10/3 First Friday
10/10-10/12 Lumenaura Festival - Lights and Sound Experience in Aurora, IL
10/25 Halloween Retailers' Trick or Treat (12-3 pm)
November
11/7 First Friday
11/21-11/30 Christkindlmarket at RiverEdge Park (Thursday: 11 am–7 pm; Friday & Saturday: 11 am–9 pm; Sunday: 11 am–6 pm) (Thanksgiving November, 27, 11 am–4 pm)
11/29-11/30 Aurora Festival of Lights at Phillips Park (5-9 pm)
December
12/1-12/24 Christkindlmarket at RiverEdge Park (Thursday: 11 am–7 pm; Friday & Saturday: 11 am–9 pm; Sunday: 11 am–6 pm) (December 22 & 23: 11 am–7 pm; Christmas Eve, December 24, 11 am–4 pm)
12/1-12/25 Aurora Festival of Lights at Phillips Park (5-9 pm)
12/5 First Friday Cocoa Crawl
12/13 Santa at the Aurora Regional Fire Museum (1-3 pm)
12/20 Santa at the Aurora Regional Fire Museum (1-3 pm)
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, opportunities are available that will be a perfect fit for you and align with your goals. We are gradually building up the offerings, but here is what is available now!
- Professional Development Committee: The Alliance events calendar currently is being planned, and we need your help! Want to volunteer for our first ever Professional Development Committee chaired by Mike Wozniak of Aurora Bank & Trust? Help decide programming and assist in the organization of key events. Volunteers can plan on bi-weekly meetings in the first month or so then going down to a few meetings during the year to plan for the following year.
Ready to get started? Complete the above volunteer application or email info@auroraalliance.org and a member of our staff will be in touch to discuss your interest.
Learn More
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.
