Calendar of Events
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Chamber Foundation Scholarship Application Open
The Chamber Community Scholarship Program provides $1,000 continuing education scholarships to area high school seniors and adults who are starting/continuing their secondary education. In addition to the Community Scholarship, The
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All About In-Home Child Care (Virtual Session)
These virtual sessions will be on Wednesday, March 27, April 3, and April 10 at 6pm-7pm. Office hours will start at 6:00pm each Wednesday, with a presentation at 6:15. Zoom
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First Friday Networking Luncheon @ TGIFriday’s
Innovate your networking game with the Chamber's First Friday Network Luncheon! Launched in January 2023, this initiative seamlessly blends meaningful connections within our membership with a celebration of Effingham County's
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Party in the Path – Total Solar Eclipse
Sunday April 7th: Pre-Party in the Path! - Beer Garden - Food Trucks - Expert Panel discussion: Seth Bohnhoff of WCIA, Daniel Allen with Lake Land College, and Megan Candelaria
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Solar Eclipse Watch Party @ The Cross
The much anticipated Total Solar Eclipse will be fully visible on Monday, April 8, in Effingham, IL. It's estimated to appear at 2:00pm Central Time. Our campus will be open
Phasing Fun @ Fifth Third Bank & Effingham Public Library
Join the Effingham Public Library and Fifth Third Bank to watch the Solar Eclipse and participate in some fun activities! The library will have a story time, crafts, and activities
Party in the Path – Total Solar Eclipse
Sunday April 7th: Pre-Party in the Path! - Beer Garden - Food Trucks - Expert Panel discussion: Seth Bohnhoff of WCIA, Daniel Allen with Lake Land College, and Megan Candelaria
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The Ins and Outs of Contracting Green Energy Projects (Webinar)
Recently, the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released more guidance and proposed rules on key provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) that requires employers
All About In-Home Child Care (Virtual Session)
These virtual sessions will be on Wednesday, March 27, April 3, and April 10 at 6pm-7pm. Office hours will start at 6:00pm each Wednesday, with a presentation at 6:15. Zoom
4 events,
Downtown Effingham Shower of Savings
Participating Downtown Effingham businesses will offer phenomenal sales and during this Shower of Savings Event! Businesses will be posting their specials on our event page so be watching for details.
Downtown Effingham Shower of Savings
Participating Downtown Effingham businesses will offer phenomenal sales and during this Shower of Savings Event! April 12-13, 2024 Businesses will be posting their specials on our event page so be
Illinois FBLA Collegiate Conference
The Illinois Future Business Leaders of America Collegiate is hosting its State Leadership Conference at the Thelma Keller Convention Center in Effingham, IL on April 12-13. On Friday, April 12,
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Chamber Destinations Travel Program: Sunny Portugal
The Chamber Destinations Travel Program will be traveling to Sunny Portugal April 13 - 22, 2024. Trip details include: April 13-22, 2024 10 days, 13 meals Round trip group transportation
Downtown Effingham Shower of Savings
Participating Downtown Effingham businesses will offer phenomenal sales and during this Shower of Savings Event! April 12-13, 2024 Businesses will be posting their specials on our event page so be
Legacy Harley-Davidson – Cookout & Blood Drive
Join us for our annual cookout beginning at 11am and serving up some great hot dogs and hamburgers! Also Impact Life will be here from 11am to 3pm for a
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St. Anthony Hospital Fire 75th Anniversary Statue Unveiling
EFFINGHAM, Ill. — On Sunday, April 14, community members are invited to attend a brief ceremony and statue unveiling at HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital, commemorating the 75th anniversary of the
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Community Blood Drive at Effingham Event Center
Effingham Event Center will host a Community Blood Drive with ImpactLife, the provider of blood components for local hospitals. The blood drive will be from 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm
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PAVE Community Breakfast
PAVE will be hosting a Community Breakfast at the Carriage House Event Center to raise awareness about PAVE, recruit volunteers, and inform patrons about the wonderful work that is going
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Community Blood Drive @ St. Anthony High School
St. Anthony High School will host a community blood drive with ImpactLife, the provider of blood components for local hospitals. The blood drive will be from 9:00 am to 2:00
FREE Laundry Day
FREE Laundry Day for Effingham County is scheduled out through August. Effingham County ROSC and our 2024 Sponsors are providing FREE Laundry Days for the community April - August. Quarters,
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Chamber Spring Radio Day with WCRC
2024 Spring Lineup: 9-9:30a | HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital 9:30-10a | Boho Chic Clinique 10-10:30a | Effingham County 10:30-11a | Leisure Times 11-11:30a | Lake Land College 11:30a-12p |
Business After Hours – TEAM ITS Hosting at The XCHNG
Join us for a fantastic evening of networking and community connections at our monthly Chamber's Business After Hours event! Hosted at a different member's business or organization each month, this
HR Roundtable (Microsoft Teams)
Why should you join our Virtual HR Roundtable? - This roundtable is for you - your hot topics, not a webinar where we present to you and determine the agenda.
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4th Annual 5K Run/Walk for Life
The Family Life Center will be hosting its 4th Annual 5K Run/Walk for Life! Please help us make this race a huge success and allow us to continue to provide
Cars & Coffee
Meet up with fellow car enthusiasts to enjoy a relaxing morning. Show off a unique or classic car or just your daily driver. Photo opportunities , giveaways, and fun! Follow
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Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening @ Resin Recycling
We're excited to invite the community to the ribbon-cutting ceremony and grand opening of Resin's cutting-edge recycling station! Join them for light refreshments as you meet their dedicated team and
City of Effingham – Housing & Development Committee Meeting
Please join the City of Effingham and the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) for a conversation with you, the community, about Housing and Community Development in Effingham. When: Wednesday, April
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Pay Transparency Update (Webinar)
As more and more cities, counties and states across the U.S. enact pay transparency mandates, employers’ obligations are becoming more complex by the day. Attorney Jeff Risch of Amundsen Davis
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2024 Effingham Citywide Garage Sale
SAVE THE DATE: Effingham City Wide Garage Sale is set for April 26 & 27, 2024. More info to be shared soon!
Ribbon Cutting @ SBL Southern IL Hand Center & Infusion Clinic
Sarah Bush Lincoln invites you to join us at the Ribbon Cutting of the newly renovated Medical Park Plaza building, home of the Southern Illinois Hand Center and Infusion Center.
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E-CYCLE @ Centenary Church
Follow Effingham Recycles on Facebook. Join us for our E-Cycle event on Saturday, April 27 from 8am to 12pm. What they will take: ANYTHING that has a power cord, or
Legacy Harley-Davidson – Blessing of the Bikes
Join us for our annual Blessing of the Bikes! We will meet up at the dealership on April 27th at 10am for complimentary donuts and coffee (while supplies last). We
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First Friday Luncheon – National Train Day
Mark your calendars for an engaging series of luncheons hosted at the Keller Convention Center/Holiday Inn Effingham! Our First Friday Luncheon Series promises a dynamic lineup of topics and speakers,
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Walk to End Parkinson’s Disease
Register now to join us Sat., May 4 from 10 a.m. to noon. at the Workman Sports Complex for a walk/run event hosted by our Physical Rehab and Wellness team.