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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 Jack Graham Scholarship was created in 2021 in honor of the late Jack Graham, a local entrepreneur. One $1,000 scholarship is awarded in Mr. Graham’s
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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 diverse culinary scene. Mark your calendars as we venture to a variety of local restaurants throughout Effingham County, creating the perfect backdrop for networking in
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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 to meet certain labor mandates involving apprenticeship mandates, prevailing wage requirements and possible forced unionization on green energy construction projects. While prevailing wage and apprenticeship
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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. Shopping hours will vary based upon each individual store's business hours. Follow our event on Facebook!
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 watching for details. Shopping hours will vary based upon each individual store's business hours. Click here to follow the event on Facebook.
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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 from Effingham to St. Louis Lambert International Airport Round trip air from Lambert, air taxes & fees, and hotel transfers Highlights: From the Portuguese Riviera
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 watching for details. Shopping hours will vary based upon each individual store's business hours. Click here to follow the event on Facebook.
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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 | SDS Technology 1-1:30p | Probst Auto Body 1:30-2p | Resin Recycling Station 2-2:30p | TEAM ITS Basic Ad Package - $75 (3) 30-second ads to
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 is the perfect opportunity to mingle with fellow Chamber members and engage with guests from our vibrant local community. Whether you're a seasoned Chamber member or
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. - There will be an HR consultant acting as facilitator (with hot topics in mind if needed) along with an attorney to answer any legal
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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 discover firsthand their innovative approach to recycling. Help celebrate this special occasion with us! Date & Time: Wednesday, April 24 | 10a Location: 305 E
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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 LLC will present a timely webinar on the upcoming mandates hitting Illinois employers as of January 1, 2025. He will also provide a summary of
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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. Tours are available. SBL Southern Illinois Hand Center focuses exclusively on hand and upper extremity surgery and rehabilitation therapy. Our surgeons and staff are dedicated
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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, making each luncheon a unique and valuable experience. Join us on a variety of first Fridays of the month for an insightful luncheon that goes