The holidays are just around the corner and we have officially entered the holiday crunch time. Whether you are buying gifts for your loved ones this year or just donating to a great cause, I want to remind you of the importance this year to Shop Small Business Saturday on November 28th. We all knowContinue reading
“Too Close to Call” seemed to the be mantra throughout election night and for the days following. One thing that was consistent among many of the local, state and federal races is the small margins between the party candidates. Democrats are expected to keep majority control of the U.S. House, although they will have aContinue reading
November is a month about Giving Thanks and expressing gratitude. I want to make sure to truly say thank you to all of you for prioritizing purchasing from our local businesses. Now more than ever, our local businesses need you. They need you as customers, as reviewers, and as curbside patrons. This month, let’s allContinue reading
The Chamber Board is accepting nominations for candidates for the 2021-2024 Board term. We are specifically looking for people who have shown a dedication to getting involved in the Chamber, and are willing to work hard for the Naperville Area community. If you are interested in becoming a NACC Board Member, or know someone thatContinue reading
We want to take a moment to celebrate you and your membership. Thank you for keeping your membership current with the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce and believing in our purpose through these challenging times. We want to offer a small gesture of gratitude to demonstrate what it means to us that you are aContinue reading
We know these times have been hard. More than hard. We are all being challenged emotionally, mentally, financially… We’ve faced differing opinions, fear, and more obstacles than any of us planned for. We’ve also witnessed kindness, strength, solidarity and an uprising of amazing community pride. And, your Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce has been thereContinue reading
The NACC continues to be vigilant protecting the interests of our business community. Two major issues we are keeping an eye on this week are: Governor Pritzker’s new proposed emergency rules for establishments to require masks or face significant fines Update on federal Phase IV stimulus package and how it’s shaping up for support ofContinue reading
I’m very excited. I cannot wait to see all of you live and in person at our first in-person event in months. Our Annual Golf Outing will take place at Springbrook Golf Course on Monday, September 14. To ensure that the event is a safe success, we have implemented many safety precautions in accordance withContinue reading
As a young person who is one semester away from completing two master’s degrees, I constantly ask myself whether I can afford to move back to Illinois. I can easily list off the names of people who already left our communities to live in other states. According to a 2018 study conducted by the UniversityContinue reading
On July 1 NACC entered Fiscal Year 2021. While this notation is mostly financial and administrative, it does mark the start of something new for the Chamber. July 1, 2020, began the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce’s new Strategic Plan. This is our rubric for you, our Members, and the community to hold us to.Continue reading
