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Government Affairs Updates 

As we turn the calendar page to June, decisions continue to be made at the local, state, and national level that will impact you and your business.  Local Issues  Here in Naperville, the new city council has been sworn in and will have 2 significant issues that will require immediate attention.    Grocery Tax v. SalesContinue reading

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Government Affairs Updates 

Welcome to May!  Here are some highlights and updates on what is happening from a government affairs perspective that could influence your decisions and impact your business.  Local – Challenges Await New Naperville City Council  On Sunday, May 4th, the new city council was sworn in.  In addition to incumbents Ian Holzhauer and Benny WhiteContinue reading

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Government Affairs Updates 

March and April are always busy months in Government Affairs.  As a result, I am going to highlight a few issues from different levels of government with potential impact on your business  Local – Naperville City Council Elections  Two incumbents and two challengers were successful in gaining seats on the Naperville City Council.  Dr. BenjaminContinue reading

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Government Issues Impacting Your Business

This month we highlight a few issues from different levels of Government with potential impact on your business  Federal – Corporate Transparency Act  In the political world we sometimes talk of “zombie issues”.  These are the issues that seem to be resolved, but keep “coming back from the dead”.  One such issue is the statusContinue reading

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Naperville City Council Elections 

While it may seem that election season just ended, NACC Government Affairs staff has been busy gearing up for the next voting opportunity.  Local elections will be held on April 1st, but early voting begins this month on February 20th.  Candidates for Naperville City Council have received our election questionnaire, and we will be sharingContinue reading

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Turbulent Month for the Corporate Transparency Act

If you’re confused by the current state of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), you’re not alone. The legal developments surrounding the act in the past month have been dizzying, and the fate of the legislation is currently on hold. Summary The Corporate Transparency Act was enacted in 2021 to combat illicit activity, including tax fraud,Continue reading

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U.S. District Court Invalidates DOL Rule

There is good news for employers this month. On Friday, Nov. 15, a rule proposed by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) to increase the minimum salary threshold for executive, administrative, or professional (EAP) employees to qualify as exempt from the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime requirements was invalidated by the U.S. DistrictContinue reading

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Election Day Has Arrived

Election Day is November 5th After months and months of an historically significant campaign season, Election Day is finally upon us. Polls will be open on Tuesday, November 5, from 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM Tuesday represents the final opportunity to make your voice heard.  If you have not already taken advantage of vote-by-mail orContinue reading

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Meet Neil Malone

There is an old saying in Governmental Affairs that says “If you don’t have a seat at the table. You might end up on the menu”. My name is Neil Malone, and as the new NACC Government Affairs Manager, I am excited to be working with all of you to ensure that Naperville’s business communityContinue reading

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Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce: Advocacy in Action 

At the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce (NACC), our commitment to advocacy is a cornerstone of our mission to support local businesses and foster a thriving community. As part of our ongoing government affairs work, we are excited to announce that our team will soon be heading to Washington, D.C. This trip represents a vitalContinue reading