Aurora Downtown is run by a volunteer board with several valuable committees. Please join us at our bimonthly board meetings held on the third Thursday of the month at 8 a.m. on the fifth floor at City Hall, 44 E. Downer Pl. Check the events calendar for committee meeting dates. Contact committee chairs to learn more about the following committees.

Finance Committee
Purpose: To provide fiscally responsible financial oversight.
Chair: Roger Schnorr, Old Second Bank

Governance Committee
Purpose: Improve the viability and relevance of Aurora Downtown.
Chair: Lulu Blacksmith, Waubonsee Community College

Events Committee
Purpose: To increase downtown foot traffic and create a recognizable identity for Aurora Downtown.
Chair: Jason Sunderland, Stolp Island Arts Center

Streetscape Committee
Purpose: To ensure a clean, safe, and presentable downtown.
Chair: Gina Salamone, Huck Bouma

Business, Attraction, and Retention Committee (BAR)
Purpose: To support and advocate on behalf of established businesses and foster partnerships to attract new businesses to downtown.
Chair: Brian Failing, Aurora Regional Fire Museum

Marketing Committee
Purpose: To create a recognizable identity for Aurora Downtown.
Chair: Cort Carlson, Aurora Area Convention and Visitors Bureau