Click here for our 2007 Destination Springfield Photo Gallery.

Dear Friends,

I am proud to report that this year's annual trip to our capital, Destination Springfield, was an excellent success. We had over 50 Members take time out of their work week to spend time in Springfield. 

It makes quite a statement that our community and our business leaders are committed to being leaders on legislative issues.  We heard that the 95th General Assembly will tackle a number of pressing issues, and that we'll need everyone's continued support and engagement.  The 95th General Assembly will be one of the most interesting, and potentially harmful, in recent memory.  Stay active and engaged.  

I would also be remiss if I did not encourage you to visit our ACCESS 2007 page for information on our trip to Washington D.C. in May of this year for the US Chamber's premier small business summit.   

We also have created an online photo gallery of some of the great photographs that Jeffrey Ross took during our trip.  I'd encourage everyone to take a moment and see just what this annual advocacy trip is about.

When I look back and think about our Springfield day roots and what we accomplished this year, it has been quite a journey.  I am honored to have been on this great team of Members who have made our Chamber's government affairs operations, one of, if not the, best in Illinois.  Next year let's hope to have a hundred business people with us!

Sincerely,

Mike Skarr
President & CEO
Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce