Effingham, IL – July 23, 2024 – The Effingham County Chamber recently celebrated a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Continental Mills, Inc., dba The Krusteaz Company, on Friday, July 19, at their facility located at 1200 Stevens Avenue, Effingham, Illinois.

Founded in 1932, The Krusteaz Company began with the creation of the first just-add-water pie crust by Rose Charters in Seattle. Combining “crust” and “ease,” the company quickly became a household name. Today, The Krusteaz Company produces a variety of beloved breakfast, baking, and snack products. They remain committed to innovation and quality, maintaining the entrepreneurial spirit of their founder. They continue to inspire joyful moments in kitchens nationwide.

In celebration of their ten-year anniversary in the Effingham community, The Krusteaz Company hosted a FREE Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, July 20, from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM at their facility.

The Chamber was delighted to join in commemorating The Krusteaz Company’s milestone and looks forward to many more years of their presence in our community.

The Effingham County Chamber encourages the community to explore the benefits of a Chamber investment and learn how it supports local businesses and community development. Visit EffinghamCountyChamber.com or contact Membership Director Becky Brown at (217) 347-6283 to learn more.

Representing The Krusteaz Company in the attached picture is Dan Regenhardt, Tammy Logsdon, Patsy Black, Gloria Hissong-Baker, Donny Schanks, Ken Niebrugge, John Tucker, Danielle Niebrugge, Francisco Aleman, Susan Spears, Jason Grubaugh, Wendy Will, and Lis Niemeyer.

Representing the Effingham County Chamber in the picture includes Chamber Board Chair-Elect Jay Buehnerkemper, Chamber Board Ex-Officio Courtney Yockey, and Chamber Ambassadors Dan Patton, Michael Wall, Randy Jones, Tonya Siner, Russ Runde, and Allison Stevens.

Representing the City of Effingham is Economic Development Specialist Sasha Althoff and Economic Development Director Todd Hull.

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About the Effingham County Chamber
Since its establishment in 1917, the Effingham County Chamber has emerged as the foremost advocate and supporter of local businesses. With a commitment to fostering growth and prosperity, the Chamber offers leadership opportunities, volunteer programs, and business-building initiatives tailored to the vital needs of Effingham County enterprises. By harnessing the collective support, talent, and resources of its members, the Effingham County Chamber leads the way in driving business success and fostering community growth.