The new front door to your business is an AI that’s never heard of you. Here’s how to change that — and why a small business is better positioned for this moment than the big companies down the road. By Bobby Koritala, Bodaty Ask ChatGPT or Perplexity to “recommend a good [your trade] near me,”Continue reading
Local Many thanks to everyone who attended the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce 2026 State of the City Address last month! Mayor Scott Wehrli highlighted the people, products, and stories that make our area such a great place to live, work, and play. For anyone who is interested in Government Affairs and in learning moreContinue reading
One of my favorite things about working at the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce is that no two weeks are exactly alike. Last week was a perfect example. We had several inquiries come in about renting space at the Chamber. (And if you didn’t know, yes, we do rent out our meeting and conference rooms!) The requestsContinue reading
Before you explore elsewhere for your next purchase, service, or business solution, ask yourself one question: Have I shopped the Chamber first? One of the most valuable — and often underutilized — benefits of your Membership with the NACC is access to exclusive Member-to-Member discounts and special offers. These savings opportunities allow Members to support fellow Chamber businesses whileContinue reading
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
