The Northern Aurora Business Association (NABA) is a non-profit membership organization addressing business/area needs of Aurora's northern communities.

NABA Membership means an investment with returns!

Established in 1968, the Association has been a driving force in the redevelopment of the northern metro area through its difficult economic times. The Association continues that momentum as Aurora focuses the next ten years on Fitzsimons, Lowry and Stapleton.

Being a Key Central Organization in Aurora's "Growth Triangle", NABA is in a position to address and resolve growth-related economic issues.

We provide:

• Bi-Annual Members Directory
• Online Member Listing
• Quarterly Business After Hours Mixers
• Quarterly NABA Newsletter
  (Reaching 1,200 potential clients/customers)
• Advocate Work with Local Government
• Marketing Opportunities
• Area Projects: Public Improvement, Beautification, and Positive Marketing incentives to attract destination shoppers and outside interests. (ie, The New MLK Jr. Library & Development of Florence Square Mixed Use Project and the East End Arts area)
• Special Events
• Resource/Communication - Networking

Our Purpose:

• To promote, further and develop the common business interests of Metro Aurora's northern business community.
• To promote close cooperation between Metro Aurora's northern business interests.
• To develop, sponsor and further promotional events form Metro Aurora's northern business community.
• To promote and encourage the development of desirable new business in Metro Aurora's northern community.
• To develop communications with all governmental units that may affect the business and professional interests of Metro Aurora's northern businesses.

Our Mission:
The Northern Aurora Business Association (NABA) is the collective voice of a thriving, diverse community dedicated to addressing business and area needs.

Our Board of Directors:
The Association's Board of Directors has more than 200+ combined years' commitment to Original Aurora.

Our Membership:
Membership is open to anyone interested in supporting the civic and economic development of northern Aurora and its surrounding community.

Currently more than 150 local area businesses and organizations are NABA members.

Our Involvement:

• Involved in the development of the new MLK Library, the Florence Square mixed use project - both in the heart of downtown Aurora and working with The City of Aurora on the Art District. Great changes are on the way!
• Obtained and coordinated implementation of over 900,000+ in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for economic development projects along the Colfax Corridor (and we are expanding to other areas). Sample projects include, Fletcher Plaza, outdoor security business lighting, streetscaping, banners, Colfax holiday decorations, plaza and sidewalk lights, median landscaping, and promotional material.
• Coordinates and facilitates business mixers and meetings to network and address topics such as Lowry, Stapleton, Fitzsimons D.I.A., Police and Safety Issues, Business Marketing, Opportunities, Advertising, Open Forums, etc.
• Publishes and distributes quarterly NABA Newsletter, a central source for community and business information affecting Metro Aurora's northern communities. Current distribution: just under 1,200 which includes NABA members, associates, legislative and City staff, political representation, local businesses and interested individuals and groups.
• Coordinates Aurora's most established special events throughout the year including: the New Festival International, NABA/Waste Management Golf Tournament, Aurora Farmers' Markets, free community holiday activities, including Easter Egg Scramble, Safe Trick or Treat on E. Colfax and the Children's Holiday Party. Active members of the Colorado Festival & Events Association, Main Street Colorado, the Visitors Promotion Advisory Board Citizens Advisory Budget Committee and the Blue Ribbon Panel.
• Key organization in implementation and updating the Colfax Main Street Master Plan.
• Coordinated 1,000+ Community Service hours in 2006 for Arapahoe, Adams, & Jefferson Counties' Judicial Service Programs.

Our Special Events:
The Northern Aurora Business Association (NABA) is popular metro wide for its annual events that provide opportunities for businesses, organizations, and the surrounding communities to interact.

Our 2006 event demographics indicated over 30% of attendees were from outside of Aurora.

• Vendor representation included four states
• The median audience age was between 25-44;
• Ethnic breakdown 24% white, 25% black, 47% hispanic, & 5% Asian/other;
• Aurora representation was heavy in the 80010, 80011, 80012, 80014 & 80017 zip codes.

Some of our larger Special Events:

• The New Festival International
• NABA / Waste Management Golf Tournament at Aurora Meadow Hills Golf Course. Presented by NABA and Waste Management of Colorado. Co-sponsored by the Aurora Chamber of Commerce.
• Santa Landing & Community Christmas Tree Lighting
• Aurora Angels Children's Holiday Party
• NABA's Annual Holiday Mixer
• Trick-or-Treat on East Colfax Avenue

Special Events, But So Much More:

In addition, our larger events like the Festival International, the Colfax Trick or Treat, the Easter Egg Scramble and the annual Golf tournament draw people (and corporate sponsorships) from all over the state to witness this area's revitalization efforts.

Yes, NABA is popular for its special events... however, we do much more!

Following are some of the other groups with which we are involved:


• Aurora Action Coalition of Community Services
• Aurora Arts & Humanities Council
• Aurora Asian/Pacific Community Partnership
• Aurora Chamber of Commerce
• Aurora Neighborhood Watch
• Aurora Visitors Promotion Advisory Board
• Blue Ribbon Panel
• Citizens Advisory Budget Committee
• Colorado Festival & Events Association
• Colorado Community Revitalization Association
• Colorado Farmers' Market Association
• Colfax Joint City Collation

Our Active Affiliations With Other Organizations And Agencies:

Following are some of the other groups with which we are involved:


• New MLK Library
• Florence Square Mixed Use Project
• East End Arts District in Original Aurora
• Fletcher Plaza Amphitheater
• Colfax Outdoor Security Lighting Program
• Fitzsimons Redevelopment
• University of Colorado Medical Center and Bio-Tech Center Aurora
• City Park Improvements
• Colfax Median Projects
• Colfax Sparkle Campaign
• Colfax Street Banners & Holiday Decorations
• Colfax Street Signs Event
• Merchants Associations Development
• Historical Sign Preservation
• Undergrounding of overhead wiring, Colfax corridor Yosemite to Peoria

Representation From Other Organizations And Agencies:

NABA has either Board or Key Committee Representation from these Organizations:


• Abilene Awards and Logos
• Aurora Business Development Office
• Aurora City Council
• Aurora Community Development Office
• Aurora Police Association
• Aurora Police Department
• Aurora Urban Renewal Office
• Body Beautiful Collision Repair
• Citywide Banks
• Colorado Insurance Professionals
• Community College of Aurora
• Curbside Office Products
• Northwest Parkway Public Highway Authority
• Original Aurora Renewal
• Pacific Jewelry and Loan
• Private CPA's
• Rural Metro Ambulance
• Wells Fargo Bank
• Westerra Credit Union
• YMCA of the Rockies
• More than 150 other local member businesses

The Northern Aurora Business Association (NABA) was established on December 3, 1968 as a 501(c)(6) non-profit business organization.