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Member Appreciation Month: Celebrating the Businesses That Make Our Chamber Strong 

This month, we’re putting the spotlight where it belongs: on our Members.  Member Appreciation Month is our opportunity to celebrate the businesses, organizations, and professionals who make our Chamber and our business community stronger. From longtime Members who have helped shape our organization to newer Members bringing fresh ideas and energy, every Member has a story worth sharing.  Throughout the month, we’ll beContinue reading

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Future-Proofing Your Business: Why Smart Health Benefits Are a Growth Strategy

By UnitedHealthcare For many small and midsize businesses, health insurance has long been viewed as a necessary expense. Today, employers are viewing benefits as a strategic investment in growth. A strong benefits strategy may help support talent attraction, retention, productivity and long-term stability. That’s why the Illinois Community Chamber Program, offered by the Illinois ChamberContinue reading

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Mid-Year Check-In: Is Your NACC Membership Working as Hard as You Are? 

As August begins, many businesses find themselves looking ahead to a busy fall season while reflecting on everything they’ve accomplished so far this year. It’s the perfect time to evaluate your goals, adjust your strategy if needed, and make sure you’re taking full advantage of the resources available through your NACC Membership.  At the NACC, every Membership level is designed to supportContinue reading

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Your Mid-Year Benefit Checkup 

At halfway through the year, now is the perfect time to take a fresh look at your Chamber Membership. NACC Membership is designed to be an investment in your business, professional network, and continued professional development. A quick mid-year checkup using the questions below can help you discover valuable benefits you may not be leveraging, explore opportunities for growthContinue reading

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Does AI Even Know Your Business Exists?

The new front door to your business is an AI that’s never heard of you. Here’s how to change that — and why a small business is better positioned for this moment than the big companies down the road. By Bobby Koritala, Bodaty Ask ChatGPT or Perplexity to “recommend a good [your trade] near me,”Continue reading

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Post. Promote. Profit.

Before you explore elsewhere for your next purchase, service, or business solution, ask yourself one question: Have I shopped the Chamber first?  One of the most valuable — and often underutilized — benefits of your Membership with the NACC is access to exclusive Member-to-Member discounts and special offers. These savings opportunities allow Members to support fellow Chamber businesses whileContinue reading

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Sharing (leads) is Caring

For many Members, generating leads and building referral networks are among the top reasons for joining the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce (NACC). And for good reason—sharing leads not only strengthens relationships within our business community, but also drives revenue, boosts visibility, and builds credibility for your business. When it comes to leads, sharing reallyContinue reading

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Celebrate Your Business Milestone with a Ribbon Cutting 

If you are looking for a meaningful way to introduce your business, celebrate a milestone, and connect with the community, a Ribbon Cutting with the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce is a great place to start.  Ribbon Cuttings give Members the opportunity to welcome fellow Chamber Members, local leaders, community members, and NACC Ambassadors to their business while creating visibility aroundContinue reading

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Understanding your Priorities: Advocacy Outlook 

As we near the end of the first quarter of 2026, many businesses are refining goals, reassessing challenges, and identifying the priorities that will shape the year ahead. For the Chamber and the communities, we serve, those priorities often intersect with public policy decisions made at the local, state, and federal levels.  That’s where advocacy matters. The Naperville Area Chamber ofContinue reading

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SURVEY: 2026 Benefits Outlook 

As we continue to enhance and refine the benefits offered to our Members, we value your feedback and insights. Your input helps guide how we invest our resources and develop meaningful support for our business community.   This brief survey is designed to help us understand which benefits you currently use, identify any gaps in resources, and better align our offerings with yourContinue reading