At the start of 2025, I’ve had the honor of meeting with several Members to discuss their goals with the NACC. These exciting conversations offer me the opportunity to understand our Member businesses and highlight tools and resources that may help make achieving those goals a little easier. NACC Membership provides an invaluable opportunity forContinue reading
If you’re confused by the current state of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), you’re not alone. The legal developments surrounding the act in the past month have been dizzying, and the fate of the legislation is currently on hold. Summary The Corporate Transparency Act was enacted in 2021 to combat illicit activity, including tax fraud,Continue reading
This time of year offers one of my favorite opportunities: sitting down with our Chairman’s Circle Members to reflect on their involvement with the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce. These conversations are invaluable—not just for celebrating how we’ve grown together but for uncovering ways we can deepen our partnerships and amplify the impact we make. Continue reading
As we approach the end of another remarkable year at the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce, it’s a perfect time to reflect on the growth, progress, and successes we’ve experienced together. Whether you’re a Member, a volunteer, or a part of the Naperville community, your contributions have been crucial in helping us further our missionContinue reading
There is good news for employers this month. On Friday, Nov. 15, a rule proposed by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) to increase the minimum salary threshold for executive, administrative, or professional (EAP) employees to qualify as exempt from the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime requirements was invalidated by the U.S. DistrictContinue reading
Election Day is November 5th After months and months of an historically significant campaign season, Election Day is finally upon us. Polls will be open on Tuesday, November 5, from 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM Tuesday represents the final opportunity to make your voice heard. If you have not already taken advantage of vote-by-mail orContinue reading
Imagine a workplace where team culture is as essential as the work itself—a place where leaders invest deeply in their people, ensuring success not just today but for years to come. That’s the heart of what Kris Hartner and his team—Kyle Brady, Marisa Hird, and Nick Hird—at Naperville Running Company shared at our Fall MembershipContinue reading
The end of a year is a time where we can evaluate the personal and professional goals we set at the beginning of the year. It’s also important to consider the possibility of expanding your NACC Membership. At the NACC, each benefits package is curated to match a variety of corporate goals. It only makesContinue reading
Last week, our leadership team met to establish our one-year plan for the Chamber, focusing on how our staff will support the strategic vision set by the Board of Directors as we work together to move Business Forward. This plan aligns with our goal-setting timeline under the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS), a framework that hasContinue reading
There is an old saying in Governmental Affairs that says “If you don’t have a seat at the table. You might end up on the menu”. My name is Neil Malone, and as the new NACC Government Affairs Manager, I am excited to be working with all of you to ensure that Naperville’s business communityContinue reading
