On May 23 -25, 20007 a delegation of our region's business leader's visited our nation's capital for the U.S. Chamber’s premier small business summit, ACCESS 2007. The Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce has been a proud participant with the ACCESS summit, the trip is a cornerstone of our legislative agenda.

Our agenda was packed full with meetings with our elected officials on their turf, take advantage of the U.S. Chamber’s first class breakout sessions and hear from some of the nation’s top political leaders.

A key highlight to the trip was during the U.S. Chamber's Small Business of the Year Awards Gala to hear that Bill and Karen Garlough were named the Small Business of the year.

Thanks to the generosity of Comcast we are able to offer the event at a a minimal cost to our Members.

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The Chamber's participation in ACCESS 2006 was a resounding success.  Last year's visit, which coincided with "Health Week" in the Senate Chamber gave Members an opportunity to witness policymaking first hand.  "We witnessed politics at its worst and at its best," said Dave Martin of Russell Martin Carpets & Rug.  Visit our ACCESS 2006 highlights page for a review of what we accomplished on last year's trip. 

By now you've heard of the success our trip to Springfield in February, click here to view the photo gallery.  Our trip in May to D.C. is just as focused, we're planning an aggressive agenda to make the most of your time. 

Fellow Members will be honored as some of the nation's best small businesses at the Small Business of the Year gala on Thursday evening.  We hope you can join us and show your support for one of Naperville's best.

Comcast has generously stepped up to the plate and offered to be one of the trip's premier sponsors.  If you would like to contribute to the trip, either with your time, talent, or resources please email Patrick Skarr, or call 630-355-4141 ext. 1322.