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2026 Chamber Gala – Saturday Night Fever

Dust off your dancing shoes and break out your best disco threads — the Effingham County Chamber is turning up the groove for this year’s Annual Gala: Saturday Night Fever!

Step into a night where the lights shine bright, the dance floor calls your name, and the spirit of the ‘70s takes center stage. Celebrate the rhythm of business success as we honor the Chamber’s milestones and the shining stars of our community.

We’ll recognize the Excellence in Business Award recipients, along with our Ambassador of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, and Citizen of the Year—spotlighting those who keep Effingham County moving to the beat of progress.

Enjoy delicious dinner stations, groove-worthy tunes, and signature cocktails that’ll have you feeling the disco fever all night long. Whether you’re channeling your inner John Travolta or rocking your favorite retro glam, get ready to sparkle under the disco ball!

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Timeline:
5p | Cocktail Hour with Koerner Distributor, Inc.
6p | Welcome & Awards: Volunteer of the Year & Citizen of the Year
6:30p | Dinner Stations
7p | Awards: Ambassador of the Year & Excellence in Business
7:45p | Dessert Stations
8-10p | After Party with Rios Mios

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Register:
Put on your polyester and get ready to hustle—because this Gala is where business meets boogie! Click the green register button or here.

RSVP’s due by Wednesday, January 7, 2026!

Cost: $75 per person
(Tables may be reserved for groups of 6-10 guests—please send names to Nicole Morrison)

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Become a Sponsor:
Sponsors set the stage for this unforgettable evening of celebration and community spirit. Step into the spotlight and help us make Saturday Night Fever a night to remember as we celebrate the businesses and leaders who keep Effingham County moving forward.

Presenting | Sarah Bush Lincoln
Disco Inferno
Dieterich Bank
Boogie Wonderland
| Midland States Bank
Funky Town |
Jive Talkin’ |
Disco Ball |

All sponsorships must be confirmed by Wednesday, January 7 to be featured on event materials.

Contact Nicole Morrison by email or 618-795-8554 for sponsorship details.

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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.

PHOTO & VIDEO DISCLAIMER
EFFINGHAM COUNTY CHAMBER (CHAMBER) RESERVES THE RIGHT TO USE ANY PHOTOGRAPH/VIDEO TAKEN AT ANY EVENT SPONSORED BY THE CHAMBER, WITHOUT THE EXPRESSED WRITTEN PERMISSION OF THOSE INCLUDED WITHIN THE PHOTOGRAPH/VIDEO. THE CHAMBER MAY USE THE PHOTOGRAPH/VIDEO IN PUBLICATIONS OR OTHER MEDIA MATERIAL PRODUCED, USED, OR CONTRACTED BY THE CHAMBER, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO BROCHURES, INVITATIONS, BOOKS, NEWSPAPERS, MAGAZINES, TELEVISION, WEBSITES, ETC. IF YOU DO NOT WISH TO BE PHOTOGRAPHED/VIDEO, PLEASE INFORM THE CHAMBER.ANY PERSON OR ORGANIZATION NOT AFFILIATED WITH CHAMBER MAY NOT USE, COPY, ALTER, OR MODIFY CHAMBER PHOTOGRAPHS, GRAPHICS, VIDEOGRAPHY, OR OTHER SIMILAR REPRODUCTIONS AND RECORDINGS WITHOUT THE ADVANCE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF AN AUTHORIZED DESIGNEE FROM CHAMBER.

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Date

Saturday, January 17

Time

5:00pm - 10:00pm

Location

Keller Convention Center
1202 N. Keller Dr.
Effingham, IL 62401

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