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AACD is a progressive, nonprofit organization representing the Aurora Chamber of Commerce, the Aurora Development Corporation, the Aurora Technology Center, the Aurora Housing Development Corporation, Aurora Construction Enterprises, Aurora Childcare, the City of Aurora and Hamilton County. AACD’s members, people from all walks of life, work together to build a better community. The organization unites businesses, the professions, industry and individuals. AACD is people, just like you. What are the Purposes of the AACD?
Who can join the AACD?
How is AACD Funded? AACD's operations are funded with member dues, with pledges from the community businesses, foundations, individuals and local government and from fund raisers. How does AACD spend its money? To attract and help the development of business and industry; to attract new residents to Hamilton County; to carry on the activities of the committees; to maintain an office, located in the Bremer Community Center. Who manages the AACD? The members run AACD. All members have an equal voice as well as the same vote. All members can also serve on active committees. AACD has a board of thirteen directors. Seven directors are elected at large, one director represents Aurora Development Corporation, two directors are appointed by the City of Aurora, one director represents Hamilton County Board of Commissioners, and Aurora Housing Development Corporation and Hamilton County Information Technology Corporation each has one director seat. The board, in turn, elects a president, vice president and treasurer. AACD meets regularly on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month, at noon at the Bremer Community Center. Meetings are open to all members in good standing. How Does AACD Work? Suggestions and ideas of the members are accepted at an annual planning session. This is followed with a plan of action outlined for the year by the board of directors as well as a budget prepared to finance the year's activities. The president appoints committee chairs and board advisors. Committee chairs seek volunteer workers. AACD Committees Include:
How are Dues Paid? Dues, an investment in your business, are paid annually. What does AACD membership cost? AACD dues are based on the size and type of your business. We also offer member recognition levels for those key members who financially support our community efforts above and beyond the standard membership. Please give strong consideration to membership in this dynamic organization and become a partner in our progress. How do I join? Click the following link to download our membership application with dues information. The document is an interactive PDF that you can fill out and email back. Or, feel free to print it off and fax or mail it back to our office. Aurora Area Chamber & Development Corporation 1640 L St Have more questions about the AACD? Please feel free to contact our office at the above email address or phone number! What actual benefits do AACD members receive? No one person could take enough time from his or her business to carry out all the activities of the Chamber. Working together is far more effective than a single effort. Some of the direct benefits include:
What does AACD membership cost? AACD dues are based on the size and type of your business. AACD membership does not cost.... IT PAYS!
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