Involvement in the Aurora Chamber... Helps to Increase Your Chamber Investment!

Membership Drive

Each November - January, Chamber members are encouraged to help bring in new members. Membership Drive participants are rewarded for their efforts with prizes, food and lots of fun. This is also an excellent opportunity to spread the word about the value of a Chamber membership. Contact: George Peck

Safety Committee

The Safety Committee provides timely and relevant training to the Chamber's Workers' Comp Program participants by helping establish safety training programs, and eliminating Workers' Comp losses, thus reducing premiums. Contact: Stephanie McDonnell

Showcase Aurora! Business to Business Expo

This showcase is held each May and features Chamber exhibitors as a "Business to Business" event for new as well as established members who seek to get the word out about their products and services. Participants are allowed to display and sell during the event. Contact: Naomi Colwell

Tips & Leads

There are five different groups that meet at various dates and times during the month to network, exchange business leads, promote their businesses and share ideas to improve the business climate. Groups are kept to a maximum of 25 members. The cost is $84.00 a year. These are always very popular and productive groups. Contact: Paul Rosenberg

Transportation Committee

This group closely follows transportation-related issues of importance to the Aurora business community and Chamber members. Priorities in the past have been DIA, the Alameda interchange, the I-225 widening project and light rail, as well as city and county traffic issues. The committee meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 7:30 a.m. Contact: George Peck

Visitors' Promotion Advisory Board

The Board helps to market Aurora as a visitors' destination and makes recommendations to City Council on how the City Lodger's tax should be spent. The Board also works to bring in national tournaments, conferences, events and meetings to the Aurora area so that local businesses benefit economically. The Board meets on the second Thursday of each month at 3:30pm. Contact: Naomi Colwell

Web Page Links

With over 50 million people "surfing the net" the Chamber can help you catch a part of that audience. Your company has the ability to place an ad and a link on the Chamber web page to help direct potential customers to your services. Over 5,000 people visit the Chamber’s website each month to obtain relocation and general information about Aurora. Make sure that you don't overlook this inexpensive and productive advertising opportunity. Contact: Naomi Colwell

Women In Business

The mission of the Women In Business Committee is to serve as a voice for all women in business, acting as an advocate on issues that affect their professional growth and long-term economic vitality. This committee meets the third Wednesday of each month at 7:45 a.m. Contact: Naomi Colwell

Workers' Compensation Program

Through a combined effort with Pinnacol Assurance, the Chamber offers a competitive Workers' Compensation Insurance Program for interested members. In previous years, many Chamber members have enjoyed large return dividends for operating a safe working environment. Contact: Stephanie McDonnell

Advertising Opportunities

With over 1,200 members, the Chamber membership is the perfect captive advertising audience. With member-to-member mailings, IMPACT business card ads, membership directory ads, ribbon cuttings, website banner ads, event sponsorships and relocation leads lists, the Chamber can help you get the word out about your business. Please call for an advertising rate card. Contact: Naomi Colwell

Ambassador Club

The Ambassadors are a group of volunteers that work as the goodwill arm of the Chamber. Ambassadors welcome new members to the Aurora Chamber by visiting with them and explaining the important role the Chamber can play in assisting their businesses. They also encourage current members to voice their opinions on the Chamber's programs and projects. Cost for Ambassadors is $40.00 a year. Contact: George Peck

Annual Awards Banquet [more info]

This event is held each Spring, and nearly 400 business leaders attend to honor the Business Person of the Year, Humanitarian of the Year, Small Business Person of the Year, Woman and Man of the Year, Business for the Arts Award and Community Leadership Award. A silent auction is held in conjunction with the Banquet as a Chamber fundraiser. Contact: Naomi Colwell

Business After Hours

Usually every fourth Thursday of the month, Business After Hours is hosted by a member at their business from 5:30-7:30 p.m. This social mixer allows members to meet, network and explore business leads. Notification of the event is mailed out in the IMPACT newsletter. Contact: Naomi Colwell

General Membership Luncheons

At this function a special guest speaker addresses the Chamber membership during a lunchtime presentation. Luncheons are held at various locations and topics focus on items in the forefront of the news. Past speakers have included Presidential nominee Bob Dole and Denver Broncos owner Pat Bowlen. Notification is mailed out in the IMPACT newsletter. Contact: Stephanie McDonnell

Government Affairs Committee

This group identifies critical business issues and works to influence the creation of public policy that benefits both community and business. A very proactive group, they meet on the first Thursday of each month at 7:30 a.m. Contact: George Peck

Leadership Aurora

The mission of Leadership Aurora is to provide programs which prepare current and developing community leaders committed to shaping Aurora's future. The Leadership Class consists of 30 to 35 members who attend special sessions once a month from September to May. All Leadership Aurora applicants go through a comprehensive application and interview process. Participants pay a $950 one-time tuition. More info Contact: Kimberly Curtis

Lunch 'N Learn Seminars

Members are invited to the Chamber office for a catered lunch and to listen to a presentation on a variety of small business interests. Past topics have included the Internet, Telephone Skills, Business Writing, and Taxes. Notification is mailed out in the IMPACT newsletter. Contact: Naomi Colwell

Business for the Arts Committee

This Committee was specially created to raise awareness and appreciation of the business community to the quality of life enhancements art can bring to a community. Business for the Arts has worked to enhance Aurora's image by showing the positive relationship between arts and economic development. It meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 8:00 a.m. Contact: George Peck

Defense Committee

The purpose of the Defense Committee is to interface with and provide support for local military installations and its members. The committee's goal is to enhance the relationship between the military command and the local community. The group meets on the fourth Thursday of the month at 7:30 a.m. Contact: George Peck

Education & Workforce Development Committee

This group works to forge strong ties between educators and the business community to design effective programs desirable to employers and employees. It facilitates contacts between Human Resource Managers, employers and the business community to resolve issues related to creating an appropriate workforce to meet business needs. This committee meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 8:00 a.m. Contact: George Peck

Chamber Foundation

The Aurora Chamber Foundation, formed exclusively for educational and charitable purposes, was established to improve the level of citizenship; and to promote business education, community leadership, community and cultural arts. Contact: Stephanie McDonnell

The types of programs it supports include:

• Adolescent Advocacy
• Single Parent Assistance
• Retiree Re-Deployment