Events

Join us for the First Friday: Economic Forecast Luncheon on Friday, January 10, 2025, at the Holiday Inn Effingham.

This highly anticipated event brings together key leaders and industry experts to provide insights into Effingham’s economic outlook for the upcoming year. Gain valuable perspectives on local economic development, county initiatives, financial trends, and real estate opportunities from our esteemed speakers:

•Todd Hull, Economic Development Director, City of Effingham
•Joshua Douthit, Chairman, Effingham County
•Christo Schultz, MBA, CFP, Sr. Wealth Advisor | Midland States Bank
•Chris Etter, Owner | RE/MAX Key Advantage
•Katie Koester, President & CEO, Effingham County Chamber

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and plan for a successful 2025!

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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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.