Our members

A coalition of change-makers

Our members come from the private and public sectors and generally have C-Suite-level representation on our Board of Directors. This group of change-makers is comprised of industry leaders, local governments, professional services providers, local and national businesses, real estate owners, developers, investors, utility providers, and more.

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Investing in a different model 

Investors have many choices for investing in economic development and business-focused memberships.  The Aurora Economic Development council offers a unique model with a proven track record of delivering value, making it the top choice for investment.    

• Intense focus on primary employment – We concentrate our efforts on attracting and retaining only primary employers because they enhance our local economy with investment from outside our community.  This focus ensures that we create high-quality jobs for residents, boost tax revenue, and attract companies that will positively impact the City of Aurora, Adams County, and Arapahoe County.  
• Constant hunt for the (right) next big thing – We specialize in finding strategic, transformational opportunities.  Each project catalyzes economic development, creating a ripple effect by attracting more companies and investment and drawing attention from the global business community. 
• Regional leadership –We’re a local economic development organization, but that doesn’t stop us from stepping up as a leader in our region.  We’ve led numerous regional projects and believe that our community benefits from partnership.  Members directly benefit and are often involved in our cross-jurisdictional collaboration.
• Customized memberships – Every organization is different and we ensure each gets a return on investment through tailor-made memberships.  We avoid the multi-level model where some members arbitrarily get more services than others.  Joining means becoming our partner, and we treat our partners like family.  
• Leading Colorado’s future – Our track record of creating catalysts and landing big deals has created immense momentum for our community.  Aurora is Colorado’s future with limitless opportunity and members get to be a part of making history.  

One membership level, tailor-made

We find that our members get the most value from their memberships when we tailor it to their needs. Instead of having rigid membership levels that exclude some members from some services, we have one membership level that we customize for each member organization. For an annual investment of $10,000, members receive a suite of customized services and our team’s dedication to exceeding your expectations.

Core membership benefits

Whether you have a deal in Aurora that we can partner on, you need to increase your organization’s visibility in the community, or you have a vested interest in local economic development, our core membership benefits deliver value.  But this is just the start.  Our team can flex to your organization’s specific needs and objectives.  

• Direct influence on economic development – Each of our members is offered a seat on our Board of Directors.  Being a part of this elite group allows you to collaborate with leaders and directly influence economic development in the City of Aurora, Adams County, and Arapahoe County.  Members frequently collaborate with us on projects and initiatives in conjunction with our local jurisdictions.  We value the expertise each member brings to the table and we join stakeholders together to leverage this asset.
• Access to local leaders – Because we have extensive relationships in the public and private sectors, our members gain access to our entire network including elected officials and business and community leaders.  
• Exclusive events, content, and market intelligence – Our members regularly receive reports, newsletters, and other communication with relevant news and insight.  We also host member-only events which allow one-on-one engagement and relationship building in intimate settings like meet and greets with elected officials.  Our members are the first to know about deals and projects.
• Business development opportunities – Our members are the first to know about deals and projects.  We regularly connect clients with member organizations for professional services, architecture, construction, and engineering, financing, workforce development, and more.  Our Board of Directors meetings and other events also foster business development opportunities through networking and increased exposure for your organization.  
• Public policy advocacy – We are one of the most active organizations at the local and state level advocating for policy that benefits economic development, Colorado businesses, and the entire community.  Our team regularly partners with member organizations on legislation, testimony, research and intelligence, and more.  Two voices are stronger than one and we lend ours where possible to the most important issues.  
• Support on local deals and projects – Whether you are a developer looking to connect with users for your property, or you want to partner on a capital improvement project we offer support to our members in any way possible.  Our close working relationships with the City of Aurora and Adams and Arapahoe Counties help streamline local processes and open dialogues.  
• Enhanced Visibility and Partnership Marketing – We create visibility opportunities and offer marketing and public relations services to highlight our members and their activity in our community.  Our website features members and Board of Director representatives with links to their respective websites and we actively share mutual content through social media.  Our team regularly participates in panel discussions and gives presentations to highlight Aurora and Adams and Arapahoe Counties.  We also host an annual cornerstone event, A-List, which draws more than 1,000 attendees to celebrate the economic successes of the region.  We offer sponsorships and extra visibility opportunities through events that we host as well.  Our extensive connections with the local media help us get the word out with our partners through public relations activities about exciting milestones and news.