At their next meeting on August 19th, the Naperville City Council will consider a vote to increase the Home Rule Sales Tax. Naperville’s competitive sales tax rate has long been a major advantage for attracting both shoppers and businesses. Raising the Home Rule Sales Tax puts that edge at risk. The Naperville Area Chamber ofContinue reading
Welcome to August! With Congress on their customary August Recess, and the Illinois General Assembly not scheduled to reconvene until the October Veto session, we can focus exclusively on two local issues in front of Naperville City Council, both with enormous impact on local businesses. Issue #1 Naperville City Council is preparing for a criticalContinue reading
When’s the last time you turned off your email, silenced your phone, and gave yourself the space to really brainstorm? Not just to make a to-do list, but to step back and think big—about your business, your team, your industry, or even yourself. I recently had the opportunity to attend the Association of Chamber ofContinue reading
At the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce, we take feedback seriously and understand that the information we collect can be used as a tool to be an innovator in business support. In a 2024 poll, the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) found that 90% of U.S. adults feel that their local chamber hasContinue reading
At the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce, we often say that people do business with people they know, like, and trust. One of our TEAMs, Team B2B, says it best: they’re “friends that do business together.” That kind of connection doesn’t happen overnight. It’s built through time, trust, and genuine relationships. While those intangibles areContinue reading
Happy Independence Day! As we celebrate America’s birthday, and begin the 250th year of our experiment in self-governance, I would like to share a few updates. Local Issues Grocery Tax v. Sales Tax – As I mentioned last month, a decision will need to be made by the city council as to how to bestContinue reading
Digital marketing has become the priority of so many businesses and for good reason. The ability to customize digital assets and duplicate them for multiple platforms both quickly and cost effectively has changed the ability for a business to make an impact with their marketing strategy with a realistic budget. However, the power of printContinue reading
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
Your voice matters—but so do the voices around you. So, who’s in your circle? Leadership, growth, and impact don’t happen in isolation. We all need a circle—trusted people who challenge us, lift us up, ask the tough questions, and remind us who we are when the noise gets loud. Maybe it’s a mentor, a colleague,Continue reading
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
