AURORA

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We are excited to learn about what’s working and what’s not in other communities and apply those lessons to our own.

GRO Aurora will consistently provide ways to enhance/showcase/communicate Aurora as the best place to live, work, play and grow in southwest Missouri.

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UPCOMING EVENT

28
February, 2023
Non-Specified

Cross-Community Meeting: Housing, 2022

February 28, 2023
- 9:00 am
Virtual
- Zoom Event
22
November, 2022
Non-Specified

Cross-Cross-Community Meeting: Chamber Consortium, 2022

November 22, 2022
- 9:00 am
Virtual
- Zoom Event
15
November, 2022
Non-Specified

Cross Community Meeting: Rural Health, 2022

November 15, 2022
- 9:00 am
Physical
8
November, 2022
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Cross-Community Meeting: Economic Development, 2022

November 8, 2022
- 9:00 am
Virtual
- Zoom Event
1
November, 2022
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Cross-Community Meeting: Community Engagement, 2022

November 1, 2022
- 9:00 am
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ABOUT OUR TOWN

HISTORY

Together, We’ll Grow

Once A Houn’ Dawg, Always A Houn’ Dawg

LEADERS

PEOPLE

INVOLVED

Brad Boettler

Theresa Pettit

Michael Singer

Michele Parbury

First Independent Bank

Jason Lewis

TBD
City of Aurora

Mike Thach

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Michele Parbury

Community Leader, City Of Aurora​

msparbury@yahoo.com
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Community Leader, City Of Aurora​

msparbury@yahoo.com
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Aurora History

Home Of The Houn’ Dawgs

Home Of The Houn’ Dawgs! Aurora, Missouri, is a colorful town rich in history and full of spirit. We have taken every opportunity to bring our community together through multiple programs: Aurora Beautification Company, Project RISE (Reaching Independence through Support and Education),the Youth Empowerment Program, and more.

All our efforts aim towards making every person in our community better. Aurora is a resilient community that supports new ideas and is full of people who want to learn and grow. After all, we are ONE TOWN. ONE TEAM. ONE HEARTBEAT.

Together, We’ll Grow

“Together, We’ll Grow”. Named after the Roman Goddess of the Dawn, Aurora is nestled near the Barry/Lawrence County lines, where people are: rooted in history and not afraid of hard work. In Aurora, everyone is interested in helping one another out. Additionally, there is a strong sense of community where it’s easy to be a part of, and everyone is welcome. Not to mention, Aurora’s Chamber of Commerce and community leaders are always there to assist any new business ventures in the city.

Several new businesses have opened in the last two years. In 18 months alone, there have been 31 new businesses that have applied for a business license in Aurora. The current economic environment of the city is open, inviting, and steadily growing. We are looking to the future of Aurora, and we’re excited to welcome you to our team.

Once A Houn’ Dawg, Always A Houn’ Dawg

Once A Houn’ Dawg, Always A Houn’ Dawg the city actively works alongside community members to help families become financially independent through Project RISE. In March 2019, eight amazing families graduated from the initial phase of the project. The families’ determination and support of community leaders help move this project along and succeed. ABC (Aurora Beautification Company), established in 2014, is another program that has support from community leaders. Its mission is to improve the aesthetics within the city by removing neglected buildings. Within less than a year, the organization removed its first building and has since demolished five more. Additionally, through multiple community engagement projects, leadership students give back to their community and have a voice in bettering their homes. All of these programs work together as one team to help Aurora grow and move forward.