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
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
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
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
At the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce (NACC), we’re dedicated to being Your Advocate, and we believe supporting local business goes hand-in-hand with fostering community involvement. In addition to Not-For-Profit Boards, the City of Naperville has Boards and Commissions that are open to residents as well. The volunteers who serve on city boards and commissionsContinue reading
The 2024 Spring Session in Springfield came to an end in the early morning hours of May 29th. More than 11,000 bills were introduced, and more than 400 bills passed both houses. The largest budget in Illinois history passed with the minimum votes needed for the passage of the revenue plan with a final voteContinue reading
On March 18th, the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce’s Business Works Committee welcomed DuPage County State’s Attorney Bob Berlin and Naperville Chief of Police Jason Arres to discuss the SAFE-T Act, particularly the elimination of cash bail, which became effective September 18th, 2023. Berlin and Arres provided a thorough synopsis of the upsides and challengesContinue reading
The Importance of Voting Civic Duty and Privilege: Voting is not just a right; it is a responsibility and privilege that each eligible citizen should embrace. By participating in elections, you play an active role in shaping the future of your community and country. Your vote carries the power to influence policies, hold leaders accountable,Continue reading
On January 16, 2024, the Illinois legislature returned to Springfield for the 103rd General Legislative session. On tap for this current Spring session are BIPA reform, environmental issues, updates to the Day and Temporary Labor Service Act focusing on compensation, and the status of 1099 workers, to name a few of the thousands of billsContinue reading
Throughout the past few months, the NACC has worked hard to educate and inform our members regarding new employment laws and amendments that became effective on January 1, 2024. Recently, several members from the Chamber’s Business Works Committee created video content to provide brief yet succinct summaries of several new laws or amendments that canContinue reading
