Local The Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce will host the 2026 State of the City Address at 11:00 AM on Thursday, May 7th at the Embassy Suites Chicago-Naperville. Join us as Mayor Scott Wehrli highlights the city’s success to date as a vibrant community where excellent jobs create popular everyday products and transform innovative, future-oriented ideas into reality, as well as how so much moreContinue reading
In April, I joined fellow chamber executives from across the country in Washington, D.C. as a member of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Committee of 100 (CCC100). CCC100 members meet twice a year, and our role is to support national advocacy efforts, strengthen connections across business communities, and advise the U.S. Chamber’s Board of Directors. The agendaContinue reading
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
Wednesday Elliot Richardson and I taught a ½ day seminar on Advocacy for approximately 15-20 Chamber leaders from throughout the state. The event was organized and sponsored by IACCE. Mike Murphy hosted the meeting at the offices of the Greater Springfield Chamber and provided a unique perspective as a former legislator. We were invited by theContinue reading
Through unanimous consent, governments at all levels have solved all issues with potential impacts on your business in a perfect and non-controversial way… APRIL FOOLS! As is more typical, we head into spring with significant challenges at all levels of government. On the bright side, April brings a fantastic opportunity to advocate for the business community in Illinois. On April 16, 2026, theContinue reading
Ten years ago, the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce’s (NACC) Young Professional Network (YPN) launched the Four Under 40 Awards to highlight young professionals who are changing the way our community works, leads, and grows. This year, as we celebrate the ten-year anniversary of these awards, we are marking that milestone with a special classContinue reading
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
In business, pressure is constant. Revenue goals. Hiring decisions. Policy shifts. Client expectations. Unyielding deadlines. Most leaders I talk to aren’t asking for less responsibility; they are asking how to carry it well. Few people understand pressure like Olympians. The Winter Olympic Games in Milan-Cortina just ended, and one storyline stayed with me. During theContinue reading
Primary Election A quick reminder that the Primary Election is coming up on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. Early voting has already begun, or you can vote in person on Election Day. Local Issues The Naperville City Council is expected to soon take up a discussion of proposed “stretch codes” at the urging of some ofContinue reading
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
