From John Schmitt: Another Successful Trip to D.C.
Last week the Chamber participated in our annual trip to our nation’s capital, Access D.C. We were at the capitol during a busy legislative time as the Senate was in their hours of last debate on the financial regulatory reform bill. As always, our Members who took time to join us on the trip assisted our advocacy efforts and I’d like to take a moment and thank them.
 

Employers Can Expand Their Business with “Put Illinois to Work.”
Put Illinois to Work is a statewide initiative aimed at stimulating the economy and local job market by creating thousands of job opportunities. Created by Governor Pat Quinn and the Illinois Department of Human Services, this program utilizes state funds and federal stimulus dollars to provide subsidized wages for eligible, low-income parents and young adults throughout Illinois. Employers offering entry level positions are needed to host subsidized workers for up to six months, ending September 30, 2010.

Naperville Reuse & Recycle Extravaganza
Next Saturday, June 5th, the city of Naperville will hold its fourth annual Recycling Extravaganza at the Lucent Alcatel facility. In the past, as many as 2,500 vehicles show up to drop off materials, bringing literally tons of material that would have normally ended up in landfills and are instead being recycled and reused. The city will be accepting material from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at 1960 Lucent Lane located at the intersection of Warrenville Rd. & Lucent Ln. /Freedom Dr. Items ranging from electronics, books, scrap metal, shoes, bicycles and more will be accepted.

Increase Personal Productivity by Focusing on High Payoff Activities
The May Business Advisory Committee will feature a presentation by Mary Erlain. Erlain will provide an overview on how to increase personal productivity. Productivity is the wellspring of success and a basic part of human nature, yet many lack the direction they need to achieve.

Special Guest Room Rates for SBY
The Wyndham Lisle-Chicago Hotel & Executive Meeting Center has agreed to honor special guest room rates for the night of the Small Business of the Year Awards. Reserve your room before 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 25 and receive the single or double rate of just $69. You may make reservations directly by calling (866) 615-4206 or 1-800-WYNDHAM and identify yourself as an attendee of the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year Awards.