City of Aurora Economic Development

Economic Development

Mission Statement

To promote, attract, and retain commercial and industrial development in the City of Aurora. In doing so, serve to enhance the quality of life for Aurora citizens by creating quality jobs, increasing assessed valuation, and attracting property tax, sales tax, and other revenue generators to the community.

The City of Aurora, Illinois is located 40 miles west of Chicago, Illinois, and is currently the second largest city in the State of Illinois with an estimated population of 188,000. It has been one of the Midwest’s fastest growing cities for the past 10 years, and in 2008-ranked 74th by Money Magazine as one of the “Best Places To Live“ in the United States.

A diversified city with a balanced combination of industrial, high-technology, retail, service, and agricultural enterprise and cultural activity, Aurora is located in four counties: Kane, Kendall, Will and DuPage.

Visit the official economic development website at www.investinaurora.org

Aurora Economic Development Commission
43 W. Galena Blvd.
Aurora, IL 60506
630-897-5500

David Dorgan, Downtown Development Consultant

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David Dorgan does a great job with the economic redevelopment of downtown Aurora Illinois.  He also did an outstanding job with Elgin, Tinley Park, Richton Park, and Canton, Illinois.  He is one of the most accomplished city managers and economic developers that I have worked with over the years.