Mission
To tell local stories on TV (Channel 17) and online (NCTV17.com)!
Ruling year
1987
Executive Director
Ms. Elizabeth Spencer
Main address
127 Ambassador Dr Ste 103
Naperville, IL 60540 USA
EIN
36-3460409
NTEE code
Television (A32)
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Communication
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
In these times of 24 hour news cycle and the inability to discern credible news sources, NCTV17 aims to keep people in the know and put a local perspective on national and city issues. We look in-depth at the people and neighborhoods of our community, and keep residents informed on everything from news to sports.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Naperville Sports Weekly
Weekly sports program focused on both the boys' and girls' varsity sports from all six Naperville area high schools. From the opening kick-off in football to the finish line in track this fast-paced half-hour show brings fans the highlights, scores and in-depth stories not seen anywhere else.
Naperville News 17
Naperville News 17 is the Naperville area’s only weekly television news program. From the local perspective on national news, to city news that matters to you, to an in-depth look at the people and places of our neighborhoods, Naperville News 17 is committed to building and celebrating community.
NCTV17 News Update delivers the latest news for Naperville and the surrounding area in a free two minute video delivered right to your inbox Monday through Friday.
Spotlight
Spotlight is a half hour talk show featuring three local not-for-profit organizations each episode. Spotlight provides Naperville’s not-for-profits an opportunity to present their mission to the community, discuss the programs and services they deliver, and announce new events – all within a lively interview format.
Business Connection
Keep a pulse on today's business scene by watching Business Connection, Naperville's only television business talk show! This 30-minute show features all types of businesses, from small pet grooming stores to major hospitals. In a free-flowing conversational interview, The host sits down in-studio with local business leaders and entrepreneurs who share their unique story - everything from what makes their business successful, to their involvement in the community.
Dana Being Dana
Dana Being Dana is hosted by Dana Michelle. Building on her successful weekly radio talk show on Intellectual Radio, Dana discusses topics that matter to real people. She focuses on the human connection and getting the most out of life by living intentionally.
Naperville Moms Network
Produced through a partnership between the Naperville Moms Network and NCTV17, The Naperville Moms Network is a new half-hour mom-focused talk show hosted by Dr. Cathy Subber.
This dynamic mother of two teenage boys owns a chiropractic practice in town, was the Chairman of the Board for the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce and is currently the Chief Mama of the online Naperville Moms Network – a position she’s held since 2012.
With the goal of supporting and empowering moms as they navigate life’s ups and downs, Dr. Cathy will
bring to television the conversations that take place among 15,000 local moms online and through
networking and social events!
Joining Dr. Cathy are five local moms, each of whom are at different stages of the motherhood journey.
Together with Dr. Cathy, these moms will talk about their own personal experiences as moms and women. Viewers will hear about what’s worked – and not worked – what keeps them up at night - or gets them up in the morning. With both some good pragmatic advice – and a healthy dose of humor these four dynamic moms will explore the many challenges and blessings of being a mother.
Career Center
Produced through a partnership between the Community Career Center and NCTV17, Career Center is a
monthly half-hour talk show hosted by CCC Executive Director, Kim White. Each month Kim is joined by
experts in the field who share coaching tips, and discuss work force trends designed to help those who are unemployed, underemployed, or looking for a career change find their next career success.
Where we work
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Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Number of Facebook followers
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Goals & Strategy
Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.
Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
As the fourth largest city in Illinois with over 145,000 residents, Naperville has grown very quickly over the time NCTV17 has been in existence. The station has continued to evolve in order to meet the needs of our ever-growing, and increasingly diverse community.
However, our primary organizational mission is to help residents stay connected to their community through shared stories.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
As the only TV station completely focused on Naperville, the station is committed to providing residents with current information about what is happening in all sectors of their city.
Each year NCTV17 strategically assesses the programming we plan to produce and air on the channel to ensure it delivers on the station's mission for our viewers. Every week, the station produces a wide variety of regularly scheduled programming including news, high school and college sports, business talk shows, interviews with Naperville "notables", profiles of not-for-profit organizations, conversations with well known authors, as well as community event coverage. More than 35 individual videos stories are produced on a weekly basis that showcase the many aspects of the Naperville community.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
By staying true to our guiding principles NCTV17 will meet its goals.
* We tell local stories of significance that both inform and engage the community while simultaneously preserving Naperville's history for generations to come.
* We distribute stories in the format and on the platforms that meet the needs of the community.
* We provide educational opportunities for residents to fulfill intended purpose of PEG (internships, crew, scout tours, classes)
* We engage the community in their local public-access channel.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
NCTV17 has been broadcasting in Naperville for 30 years and has grown into a premier source of information, education and entertainment for this community. Focused on local people, organizations, and events, NCTV17 represents the faces and places of our neighborhoods. The line-up of TV programming is strategically designed to represent all facets of the community and all seven geographical sectors. From news to high school sports to business talk shows to documentaries, NCTV17 provides broad coverage and spotlights what makes Naperville a one-of-a-kind community. Over the past ten years, NCTV17 has evolved from its public access roots to become a true community television station, where a team of professional staff work with community members and student interns to create and broadcast programming that is beneficial to the entire community.
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NAPERVILLE COMMUNITY TELEVISION
Board of directorsas of 7/7/2020
Mr. Patrick Branham
Collegis Education
Term: 2013 - 2019
Michele Clemen
Friendship Senior Options
Gerald Cassioppi
Nyberg & Cassioppi, LLC
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Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes
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