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SUMMARY:Discovery Christian School: Accepting New Student Applications
DESCRIPTION:Discovery Christian School is excited to welcome new students for the 2025-2026 academic year! \nHow to Apply:Interested families should email the school office with their child’s name and the grade they will be entering. Once received\, the office will provide a link to complete the online registration process. \n🔹 If a grade level is full\, families will have the option to join the waiting list. \nEnroll here: https://discoverychristianschools.com/k-8-enrollment \nWe look forward to welcoming new students to our school community!
URL:https://effinghamcountychamber.com/event/accepting-new-student-applications/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Member Events
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SUMMARY:Eighth Annual Women in Business Conference (Naperville)
DESCRIPTION:Eighth Annual Women in Business Conference \nDate: May 1\, 2025 \nLocation:  NIU Center Ballroom\, 1120 E. Diehl Rd.\, Naperville\, IL \nTime: 9:00 am – 2:00 pm \n\nJoin us for a day filled with insightful talks and networking opportunities with successful women from various industries across Illinois. This conference aims to equip you with the tools and connections needed to excel in your career and drive change in the business world. \nKeynote speakers will include Jessica Tepas\, a speaker\, writer\, and entrepreneur; Brittany Hizer\, co-founder and CEO of Pluie; and LeeAnn Marie Webster\, host of the Full Self-Expression Forum. Additionally\, we’ll have more sessions designed to help you grow both personally and professionally. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to be part of a movement that’s shaping the future of women in business. Register now to secure your spot! \n\nStrong Women. Stronger Illinois \n\nIllinois women are Second to No One. We have amazing talent\, determination\, intelligence\, and resolve.\n \nThe Illinois Chamber welcomes you to our women’s conference as we come together to discuss and further dreams of our already strong women for a stronger Illinois. This year’s theme is “The Future is Now.” The robust agenda will provide time for networking and connecting with professionals\, and topics providing takeaways for all to take back to the office or home. \n\n\nWhen registering\, please indicate Effingham county chamber in the “Learned About it From” drop down to receive member pricing.
URL:https://effinghamcountychamber.com/event/eighth-annual-women-in-business-conference-naperville/
LOCATION:NIU Center\, 1120 E. Diehl Road\, Naperville\, IL\, 60563\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chamber Events,Member Events
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SUMMARY:Community Blood Drive @ Family Care Associates
DESCRIPTION:Family Care Associates will host a community blood drive with ImpactLife\, the provider of blood components for local hospitals. The blood drive will be from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm on Thursday\, May 1 at 1106 N Merchant St\, inside Parking Lot. \nWhat: Family Care Associates Community Blood Drive \nWhen: Thursday\, May 1\, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm \nWhere: Parking Lot\, 1106 N Merchant St\, Effingham\, IL \nAppointments: To donate\, please contact ImpactLife at (800) 747-5401 or visit www.bloodcenter.org and use code 71402 to locate the drive. \nDonor Eligibility Criteria: Potential donors must be at least 17 years of age (16 with parental permission form available through www.bloodcenter.org) and weigh more than 110 pounds. A photo I.D. is required to donate. For questions about eligibility\, please call ImpactLife at (800) 747-5401. Donors who last gave blood on or before 3/6/25 are eligible to give at this drive. \nAbout Blood Donation: Blood donation is a safe\, simple procedure that takes about 45 minutes to one hour. Individuals with diabetes or controlled high blood pressure may be accepted as eligible donors. \nAbout ImpactLife: ImpactLife is a nonprofit community organization providing blood products and services to more than 100 hospitals and emergency medical service providers in Illinois\, Iowa\, Missouri\, and Wisconsin\, as well as researchers and resource sharing partners across the country. For more information on blood inventories\, donor promotions\, and more\, see www.bloodcenter.org and find us @impactlifeblood on Facebook\, Instagram\, LinkedIn\, Threads\, TikTok\, X and YouTube.
URL:https://effinghamcountychamber.com/event/community-blood-drive-family-care-associates-2/
LOCATION:Family Care Associates\, 1106 N Merchant St.\, Effingham\, IL\, 62401
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Member Events
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SUMMARY:Business After Hours @ Merz Heating & AIr
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of networking and meaningful connections at this month’s Chamber Business After Hours. \nSave the date\, bring your business cards\, and take the opportunity to engage with fellow professionals\, exchange ideas\, and strengthen community ties. \n 
URL:https://effinghamcountychamber.com/event/bah-merz-heating-air/
LOCATION:Merz Heating & Air\, 509 S Willow\, Effingham\, IL\, 62401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chamber Events,Community Events,Member Events
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