Effingham, IL – The Effingham County Chamber has postponed the February 4 First Friday Luncheon due to the weather and safety concern for our guests, speaker, staff, and Convention Center employees traveling to the event.

The luncheon is rescheduled for Friday, February 18 at 12 p.m. at the Keller Convention Center and will still feature speaker Nikki Bloemer, PHR, VP of Human Resources & Marketing for Dieterich Bank.  Bloemer will present ‘Hiring Best Practices’.

The fee to attend the luncheon is $20.00 per person in advance and is open to the public. Guests can register online through the Chamber Events Calendar at EffinghamCountyChamber.com/Events, or by calling the Chamber at (217) 342-4147.

About the Effingham County Chamber

Founded in 1917, the Effingham County Chamber is the county’s leading advocate and champion for business.  The Chamber works to create a climate of growth and success in our community by providing leadership opportunities as well as volunteer programs and business-building initiatives that focus on the critical priorities of Effingham County businesses.  By leveraging the support, talent, and resources of our members, the Effingham County Chamber is leading efforts to achieve business success and community growth.

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