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How to Best Network

I met with a handful of NACC Members at our recurrent Coffee & Conversation program recently. We had a fantastic group conversation, it ebbed and flowed as group conversations tend to do, but we did spend a lot of time talking about networking. How to best network, and best utilize your NACC Membership. Here areContinue reading

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Harnessing the Older Workforce

By 2030, the U.S. Census Bureau projects that one in every five residents will be older than age 65.  This means we are fortunate to be living longer and enjoying more healthy lifestyles.  These factors contribute to creating a significant pool of older workers looking to find their “next act” of employment. Today, employers remainContinue reading

Now’s the Perfect Time to Commit to a Committee

According to legendary football coach Vince Lombardi, “leaders aren’t born, they are made.”  Are you looking to refresh your own leadership identity or develop a leader in your organization? The NACC has so many opportunities to help support the leaders in your organization– whether existing or emerging – and we want you to take fullContinue reading

NACC Makes News in March

Whether for our programming and events, our powerful Board of Directors and leadership team, or for our efforts in advocacy – the NACC’s goal is to always be talking to make sure our community can hear what we are doing to stay relevant and a part of the fabric of our business community. Read whereContinue reading

NACC Makes News in February

Whether for our programming and events, our powerful Board of Directors and leadership team, or for our efforts in advocacy – the NACC’s goal is to always be talking to make sure our community can hear what we are doing to stay relevant and a part of the fabric of our business community. Read whereContinue reading

Knowledge is Power!

The Member Info Hub offers an abundance of Member-related information and most importantly, an inroad to the annual Business & Community Resource Guide, as well as the online Business Directory, where Members showcase their business’ specifics and provide valuable referral information. When a consumer is looking for a participating Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce business,Continue reading

Making Your Voice Heard in Springfield

There are many ways that we as a Chamber influence legislation in Springfield.  For example, we have personal meetings with area legislators and their staff, we work in partnership with other associations and chamber groups in joint advocacy efforts such as sign-on letters to key leaders in the General Assembly, and we take visits toContinue reading

Seeing Stars

I am thrilled to announce that the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce has once again received a Five-Star accreditation from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The NACC was awarded this designation due to our sound policies, effective organizational procedures, and positive impact on our community. This 5-star designation is a true feat as less thanContinue reading

NACC Makes News in January

Whether for our programming and events, our powerful Board of Directors and leadership team, or for our efforts in advocacy – the NACC’s goal is to always be talking to make sure our community can hear what we are doing to stay relevant and a part of the fabric of our business community. Read whereContinue reading

February is for Feedback

One question Staff and I have been talking about internally at the NACC and with our Board of Directors is “What can we do more of to help you succeed?” With such a diverse membership of businesses, we can’t always know what would serve you best. While I have an open-door policy for Member feedback andContinue reading