Last month, I had the honor of joining chamber leaders from across the country in Louisville, Kentucky, at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Committee of 100 (CCC100) Fall Meeting — my first as a new member of this prestigious group. This experience wasn’t just about making contacts; it was about solidifying our Chamber’s role as your direct pipeline to federal policy and economic insight.
The Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to be an independent chamber that is also a member of both the Illinois Chamber of Commerce and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. That means your Chamber is connected locally, statewide, and nationally — and that connection matters when it comes to influence, resources, and results.
National Access: Insights from the Committee of 100
Being in a room with leaders from across the country was a powerful reminder of just how connected the chamber world is. What happens nationally — in Washington and beyond — directly influences what happens here at home.
One of my biggest takeaways is that this experience expands not just my network, but ours as a Chamber. The connections built at CCC100 lead to new opportunities, fresh advocacy ideas, and practical insights that I’m bringing back to Naperville.
And most importantly, everything I learn — and everyone I meet — is meant to benefit you. Whether it’s ideas to help your business grow or advocacy that elevates our community’s voice, my role is to make sure Naperville is represented in every room where decisions are being made.
Local Action: Naperville’s Voice in Washington
The key insight from the CCC100 is that national advocacy only works when grounded in local realities. This is why we are taking our message directly to Capitol Hill.
NACC in Washington, D.C. – October 22–24
Our team will be in the nation’s capital to conduct focused meetings with legislators and federal agencies. This is where the groundwork laid at the CCC100 translates into action. We will be carrying Naperville’s business priorities directly to decision-makers, advocating for policies that enable growth, streamline regulation, and strengthen our local economy.
Translating National Trends to Local Strategy
Everything we learn at the national level is converted into resources for your business. Our goal is to give you a strategic advantage based on insider knowledge.
Economic Forecast – November 12
You don’t have to travel to D.C. to get the national economic picture. We’re bringing the experts right here to Naperville for our annual Economic Forecast panel. This is your chance to hear firsthand what’s ahead for the economy—informed by the insights from the U.S. Chamber—and what it means for your business decisions in the year to come.
Share your insight to help shape the conversation at this year’s Economic Forecast. Take a few minutes to complete the survey and add your perspective to the discussion: https://bit.ly/EconomicForecastSurvey25. To register for Economic Forecast, please click here: https://bit.ly/NACCEconomic2025
Your Voice Amplified: Next Steps
Our strategic affiliations—from local leader to the State and U.S. Chambers—ensure your business is represented at every level of government. To make sure our advocacy efforts are laser-focused on your immediate needs:
Please fill out our member survey now! Your feedback is essential for finalizing our policy priorities before our Washington, D.C. trip.
I am incredibly proud to represent our community on this national stage, and I look forward to ensuring these high-level insights have a real, local impact. Thank you for being the foundation of our strength.