July
10, 2009
Dear
Members,
The
Chamber's
Legislative Committee
meets Monday, July 13th,
at Hotel Arista, 2139 CityGate Lane from 11:30
a.m. - 1:00 p.m., in the hotel's main ballroom.
Monday's meeting will tackle issues ranging from Washington D.C. to City
Hall, all of which impact your business.
To download the
full meeting packet click here
(size approximately 4.1 mb)
Joining the Chamber for
an exclusive update on Springfield's ongoing budget
drama, will be Senator Randy Hultgren,
Representative Mike Connelly and
Representative Darlene Senger. Monday's meeting
is your opportunity to interact with your elected
officials before they return to Springfield to vote
on a budget and revenue bills.
Additionally, the City
of Naperville's Transportation, Engineering and Development Department will give an update
on three planning studies that will impact the
future of Naperville. Monday's meeting is your
opportunity to learn and provide feedback on the Downtown 2030,
Fifth Avenue and Plank
Road planning studies. These studies'
recommendations to the City Council will guide
re-development in Naperville for decades to come.
Representatives from
Congresswoman Judy Biggert's office and the
U.S. Chamber of Commerce will give an update on
H.R. 2454, "The American Clean Energy and Security
Act," which the U.S. Chamber has identified as
key legislation in the 111th Congress.
Reservations are not
required for the Legislative Committee meeting,
however there is a $10 suggested donation to cover
the costs of the meeting. Download the
meeting packet by
clicking here, for
a
map to Hotel Arista
click
here.
If you have any
questions about Monday's meeting, or have difficulty
accessing the meeting packet, don't hesitate to
contact me. Thank you for your continued membership,
which enables the Chamber to remain an active
advocate on your behalf.
Sincerely,
Patrick Skarr
Vice President, Advocacy, Economic Growth &
Quality of Life
p: (630) 544-3368
f: (630) 544-3369
@
pskarr@naperville.net
The Legislative Committee is the starting point for the "Voice of Business," where we work diligently to promote the local, state and federal legislative interests of the business community. The Chamber's involvement in statewide legislative issues has elevated this committee's presence, not only in the community but also in Springfield, where Naperville's opinions are being sought and heard.
The Legislative Committee furthers the Chamber’s mission by advocating governmental business concerns on behalf of Chamber members. The basis for work is a Board approved Initiatives & Positions and Agenda for Advocacy. The committee reviews and assesses governmental business issues that are brought to the Committee, promotes and communicates those issues and interests to decision makers in government, Membership, and community.