''Aurora, It’s Your Business'' Celebrates African-American Female Entrepreneurs
Aurora, It’s Your Business Celebrates African-American Female EntrepreneursEpisode Two with Donna Jolly, HaloHeat Sauna Studios, and Sandra Harrison, DVA Leadership & Development Training Aurora, IL — 5/1/25 — The Aurora Regional Economic Alliance (Alliance) continued strongly with the second episode of Aurora, It’s Your Business, a program on Aurora Cable Television (ACTV) geared toward shining a light on the people and companies shaping the future of the Aurora region. Hosted by Kelly O’Brien,
Excitement Builds for May’s First Fridays: Explore Downtown Aurora’s Local Businesses and Food Truck Fest
Excitement Builds for May’s First Fridays: Explore Downtown Aurora’s Local Businesses and Food Truck Fest Fresh flowers, friendly faces, and a flourishing downtown await Aurora, Illinois — Downtown Aurora is set to come alive on Friday, May 2, as First Fridays returns with its May Flowers celebration—and this year, the excitement will be even bigger with the Food Truck Festival bringing thousands of visitors downtown. Residents and visitors alike are invited to explore Aurora’s unique local businesses,
Alliance Launches ''Aurora, It’s Your Business'' on ACTV
Episode One with Greg Moore, Hollywood Casino Aurora Wednesday, April 16, 2025, marked the start of a new initiative for the Aurora Regional Economic Alliance (Alliance) with the recording of the first episode of Aurora, It’s Your Business, a new program on Aurora Cable Television (ACTV) geared toward shining a light on the people and companies shaping the future of the Aurora region. Hosted by Kelly O’Brien, president & CEO of the Alliance, the program will air twice each month and feature business
New organizers take charge of First Fridays in Downtown Aurora
By R. CHRISTIAN SMITH | rsmith@chicagotribune.com | Aurora Beacon-News | April 7, 2025 A new group is now organizing the monthly First Fridays event in Downtown Aurora. First Fridays, as the name suggests, are events held on the first Friday of nearly every month to encourage foot traffic in downtown through specials at multiple local businesses. Last Friday, for example, Society 57 offered cocktails and kabobs along with live music and art while The Venue offered a free live concert. Last Friday’s
Janel Cabadas Promoted to Executive Vice President of Earthmover Credit Union
OSWEGO, Ill. — Janel Cabadas was recently promoted to Executive Vice President of Earthmover Credit Union (ECU), where she will take on a larger leadership role. With over 20 years of experience at the credit union and a proven track record of strong leadership, Janel has spent her career fostering meaningful partnerships within the community.“I am excited to continue to explore new opportunities that better our credit union,” said Janel. “I want to see Earthmover remain relevant and a banking powerhouse in
HaloHeat Sauna Studios Attends STAcon 2024 - Celebrating 10 Years of Salt Therapy
Aurora, IL – September 9, 2024 In the wellness industry, the conversation around relaxation and holistic health has evolved at lightning speed. This evolution was on full display at the 10th anniversary of the Salt Therapy Association’s annual conference, STAcon, held this year at vibrant Disney Springs, Florida. As salt therapy continues to make waves globally, this milestone event brought together leaders, innovators, and enthusiasts to explore the future of wellness and salt-based treatments. Among those
6 Features That Will Increase Newsletter Readership
Nothing is more disheartening than pouring your time and energy into a project that gets overlooked. This might be how you’re feeling, though, if your small business’s newsletter hasn’t garnered the audience you want. Luckily, the following six strategies from the Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce can help you increase readership and boost your customer base in the process, too. 1. Engaging ContentThe single most important element of any small business newsletter is the content it contains. If you’re