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
At the NACC, we believe that engagement isn’t just about attendance – it’s about collaboration, shared growth and lasting partnerships. Whether you’re a longtime member of the Chamber or have recently joined, staying engaged with us means staying connected to opportunities that elevate your business and your own professional development. However, we know that knowingContinue reading
At their next meeting on August 19th, the Naperville City Council will consider a vote to increase the Home Rule Sales Tax. Naperville’s competitive sales tax rate has long been a major advantage for attracting both shoppers and businesses. Raising the Home Rule Sales Tax puts that edge at risk. The Naperville Area Chamber ofContinue reading
Welcome to August! With Congress on their customary August Recess, and the Illinois General Assembly not scheduled to reconvene until the October Veto session, we can focus exclusively on two local issues in front of Naperville City Council, both with enormous impact on local businesses. Issue #1 Naperville City Council is preparing for a criticalContinue reading
When’s the last time you turned off your email, silenced your phone, and gave yourself the space to really brainstorm? Not just to make a to-do list, but to step back and think big—about your business, your team, your industry, or even yourself. I recently had the opportunity to attend the Association of Chamber ofContinue reading
At the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce, we take feedback seriously and understand that the information we collect can be used as a tool to be an innovator in business support. In a 2024 poll, the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) found that 90% of U.S. adults feel that their local chamber hasContinue reading
At the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce, we often say that people do business with people they know, like, and trust. One of our TEAMs, Team B2B, says it best: they’re “friends that do business together.” That kind of connection doesn’t happen overnight. It’s built through time, trust, and genuine relationships. While those intangibles areContinue reading
