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
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
This month, I want to highlight a very uniquely Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce opportunity – one that Chamber Members cannot find just anywhere – in the form of Government Advocacy. The Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to have a full-time Director of Government Affairs, Reba Osborne. Reba is a conduit between theContinue reading
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
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
Business Works Steering Committee Strategic Planning Process Continues Our Business Works Committee continues work on finalizing the committee’s policy review process to ensure transparency in our efforts to determine when to take a formal NACC position on policy issues. This final document will be completed in early March. Food Trucks Operations Questionnaire to our FoodContinue reading
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
As we say goodbye to 2021, we hope you will make it your New Year’s resolution to truly utilize every ounce of your Chamber as a resource. Apart from being your resource to thousands of local area business professionals through connection-building events, programming, committees and TEAMs, the Chamber is also pleased to move your BusinessContinue reading
Welcome to 2022 Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce Members and community. I am thrilled that we get the privilege of entering a new year together. Every year I search for a word that will act as a guidepost for the year ahead. It is a mantra. A single word I can point to, that drivesContinue reading
January brings new beginnings and predictions of what the new year may have in store. I am very excited about two upcoming events to help you keep abreast of what challenges and opportunities lay ahead at both the federal and state level impacting your business. Tuesday, January 11, 2022 10:00 am U.S. Chamber “State ofContinue reading
