In 2026, the NACC will expand the ways Members can connect, collaborate, and grow. Whether you’re looking to deepen professional relationships, sharpen industry expertise, or elevate your business visibility, there’s a place for you. Our new and enhanced engagement pathways are designed to meet Members where they are in their professional journey—offering meaningful opportunities for leadership, learning, advocacy, and community impact. ExploreContinue reading
As we begin the final month of 2025, it is a good time to look ahead to 2026 and prepare for changes that are coming as a result of legislation passed this year. As always, I do not give specific legal, accounting, human resources, or tax advice. Chamber Members should consult their own professionals forContinue reading
Illinois General Assembly – Veto Session As the fall veto session concluded last week, two massive pieces of legislation were passed. Mass Transit On a mostly partisan roll call, the legislature pushed through a $1.5 Billion Mass Transit funding and reorganization bill in the wee hours of the last day of veto session. Around 2:00Continue reading
Change is constant in business, and understanding the factors that drive our economy is essential. The Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Economic Forecast event connects local businesses with national experts who can help make sense of the trends, risks, and opportunities shaping the year ahead. This year, we’re inviting members to share even moreContinue reading
As a Member of the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce, you’re given a list of benefits based on your Membership tier. The NACC has 4 Membership tiers to consider: Grow, Engage, Community Partner, and Chairman’s Circle. Outside of the unspoken benefits of Membership, like meeting a new business partner or creating a professional network thatContinue reading
Last month, I had the honor of joining chamber leaders from across the country in Louisville, Kentucky, at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Committee of 100 (CCC100) Fall Meeting — my first as a new member of this prestigious group. This experience wasn’t just about making contacts; it was about solidifying our Chamber’s role asContinue reading
Federal Government Shutdown As you have undoubtably heard, Congress has thus far been unable to reach a funding plan for continued operations and as a result the United States Federal Government has officially shut down effective at midnight on October 1, 2025. While that statement clearly sounds dire, it is a bit more nuanced thanContinue reading
2026 Business & Community Resource Guide – Reserve Your Spot! Only 1 week left to secure your ad placement in the 2026 Business & Community Resource Guide! This publication reaches 5,000 local business and community members – don’t miss your chance to spotlight your brand. For more information on reserving your ad space, contact PSPContinue reading
City Council Vacancy NACC would like to extend our profound gratitude to Allison Longenbaugh for her dedication to our community and her distinguished service on the Naperville City Council. At the end of the council meeting on August 19th, Councilwoman Longenbaugh announced that she is stepping down because she has accepted a new job andContinue reading
This summer I spent time with other chamber leaders across the country — at the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) convention, through the U.S. Chamber’s Institute for Organization Management program (IOM), and with the Illinois Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (IACCE). The best part of those gatherings is the conversations: what’s changingContinue reading
