About

Greater East Aurora Chamber of Commerce

 

Our Mission

We are a business advocacy organization dedicated to encouraging business growth, promoting tourism, and providing legislative leadership to benefit the seven communities we serve.

Our Vision

We strive to increase the vibrancy & vitality of the seven communities encompassing the Greater East Aurora Chamber of Commerce by linking business with community.

Our Values

Integrity – We are honest and trustworthy stewards of the community.
Leadership – We motivate our community to work toward common goals.
Growth – We foster an environment of learning and development of the greater community.
Support – We promote and advocate for the Greater East Aurora business community.
Relationships – We focus on building strong, positive relationships.
Forward Thinking – We lead through adaptability, creativity, entrepreneurship, and innovation.
Diversity – We support working toward a diverse and inclusive organization and community.
Comradery – We take pride in our community, cherish our history, have fun when we connect, and enjoy the partnerships we develop.

Who we are

The Greater East Aurora Chamber of Commerce represents more than 400 members from the communities of Aurora, Colden, East Aurora, Elma, Holland, Marilla, South Wales, West Falls, and Wales as well as businesses members from surrounding communities.

The Chamber was founded in 1945 and incorporated in 1954.

The Chamber offers many Member Benefits to help member businesses grow and maintain a strong link to the community. We also organize a variety of events throughout the year providing a myriad of opportunities to promote the community and local businesses:

  • Networking
  • Member Meetings
  • Chamber’s Choice Student Recognition Awards
  • Street Festival & Sidewalk Sale
  • Taste of East Aurora
  • Operation Kids
  • Business Recognition Awards
  • Carolcade
  • Women in Business events
  • Gift Card Raffles

Besides a Board of Directors, the Chamber also has five committees: By-Laws Committee, Marketing/Events Committee, Membership Committee, Nominating Committee, and Finance Committee. Members are invited to sit on most of these committees. 

Please Contact the Chamber for more information on how membership in the GEACC could benefit your business.

Staff

Victoria R. Sturman

Executive Director

Carrie Evans

Special Events Coordinator

Hours of Operation

Tuesday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Afternoon by appointment only.

Board of Directors:

Jeff Leyonmark – Chair
Wolf Agency

Ja Smith – Vice Chair
Vision Financial Group

Scott Perry – Treasurer
Aurora Sewing Center

Sean Cunningham – Secretary
East Aurora Advertiser

Amy Alexander – Past Chair
Metamorphosis Pilates & Bodywork

Jessica Armbrust
East Aurora Cooperative Market

 

Megan Eames
The Wandering Goose of Holland

Ashley Gerhard
Sixt Gerhard & Associates CPAs

Angela Hall
Note Advisors

Alan Justin
Hartloff Benefit Solutions

David Newell 
Loptr LLC/Lowkey Software

Matthew Rigerman
Delevan