While it may seem that election season just ended, NACC Government Affairs staff has been busy gearing up for the next voting opportunity. Local elections will be held on April 1st, but early voting begins this month on February 20th. Candidates for Naperville City Council have received our election questionnaire, and we will be sharingContinue 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
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
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
At the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce (NACC), our commitment to advocacy is a cornerstone of our mission to support local businesses and foster a thriving community. As part of our ongoing government affairs work, we are excited to announce that our team will soon be heading to Washington, D.C. This trip represents a vitalContinue reading
At the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce (NACC), we’re dedicated to being Your Advocate, and we believe supporting local business goes hand-in-hand with fostering community involvement. In addition to Not-For-Profit Boards, the City of Naperville has Boards and Commissions that are open to residents as well. The volunteers who serve on city boards and commissionsContinue reading
The State of Illinois is one of only ten (10) states in our nation that maintains a full-time legislature, meaning that our state elected officials meet throughout the year. While legislators are mainly in their home districts now, conducting forums and meeting one on one with constituents, they continue working on legislation including bills thatContinue reading
The 2024 Spring Session in Springfield came to an end in the early morning hours of May 29th. More than 11,000 bills were introduced, and more than 400 bills passed both houses. The largest budget in Illinois history passed with the minimum votes needed for the passage of the revenue plan with a final voteContinue reading
In April, the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce (NACC) engaged in impactful advocacy efforts, demonstrating our commitment to advancing the interests of our members and the broader community. Notable highlights include a productive trip to Springfield, a constructive roundtable discussion with local state officials, and the initiation of our inaugural legislative agenda survey. On AprilContinue reading
