Events

Join us for a morning of inspiration at the Effingham County Chamber Kickoff to Education Breakfast! We’re excited to showcase the ambitious goals of our local schools for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year. This event provides a unique platform for community members to connect with educators, learn about innovative initiatives, and support the growth and development of our schools. Let’s come together to champion education and set the stage for a successful academic year ahead!

Topic: Kickoff to Education

Time:
7:30a | breakfast
8a | welcome
8:05a | presentations
10a | closing

Speakers (to date):
Beecher City Unit #20 |
Dieterich Unit #30 |
Eastern Illinois University |
Effingham Unit #40 |
ERCA ( Effingham Regional Career Academy)  |
Lake Land College |
Sacred Heart School |
St. Anthony Schools |
Teutopolis Unit #50 |

Cost:
$20 | member
$30 | non-member

Questions can be directed to the Chamber at (217) 342-4147.

Cancellation Policy

*Cancellations of registrations and refunds will be issued in full if received on or before noon a week (seven weekdays) prior to the event. After noon CST on said date, no refunds will be issued. If the event is rescheduled, all registrations will be honored for the rescheduled date or may be refunded in full of a refund request**. If the event is canceled, all registration will be refunded in full. **Refund requests must be submitted in writing by email to Nicole Morrison. Please allow up to five (5) business days to process your refund request.

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