Promoting & Advocating the Legislative Interests of Members in the Regional Business Community
Local. State. Federal.
Business Works connects NACC Members with the people, policies, and decisions shaping our business community. Members hear directly from lawmakers, community leaders, and subject-matter experts, receive timely updates on issues that may affect their businesses, and have opportunities to ask questions and help inform the Chamber’s advocacy efforts. This work is led by NACC’s full-time Director of Government Affairs, who monitors key developments and helps Members understand when and how to get involved.
CHAIR: Matt Shipley
JOIN US AT BUSINESS WORKS
Business Works meets on the second Tuesday of each month from 3:00–4:00 p.m.
Meetings feature timely updates and discussion on local, regional, state, and federal issues affecting the business community, along with opportunities to hear directly from policymakers, community leaders, and subject-matter experts.
Whether you regularly participate or want to join us for a particular topic, all NACC Members are welcome to attend Business Works meetings.
Pictured are some members of the Business Works Committee.
Voice Your Position
Although Business Works events are open to the community, only Committee Members may vote on a position when required.
When Business Works takes a position, the recommendation is submitted to the Board of Directors for further action. The Board of Directors will then have final oversight and authority on the official position of the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce.
Do you have a concern that impacts your business or a suggestion for our Business Works Committee about policies we need to have on our radar? Tell us so that we can add it to our agenda, review it, and determine if we can help get your voice heard locally, or on the State or Federal level – OR – provide you with contacts and resources to help you navigate the issue you face as a business.
Back row, left to right: Matt Shipley, Committee Chair (Indian Prairie School District 204); Dr. Reginald Gardner (Duck Donuts); Linda Oglesbee (Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce); and Neil Malone (Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce).
Front row, left to right: Kris Hartner (Naperville Running Company) and Robert Slayton (Robert Slayton & Associates, Inc.).
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At NACC’s End-of-Session Legislative Recap, Business Works Committee Chair Matt Shipley moderates a conversation with Illinois State Senator Laura Ellman (21st District), Illinois State Senator Seth Lewis (24th District), and Illinois State Representative Janet Yang Rohr (41st District) about the legislative session and issues affecting the regional business community.
Programming as a Resource
Staying abreast of current events and the key policy matters that will spur economic growth, create waves inside our business community, or provide prosperity for our Members is how our programming is generated.
Whether you were unable to attend a virtual Business Works program, need to rewatch a program for more information, or would like to follow up with our thought leaders – find our Business Works Programs Archives here.