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Workplace Safety Peer Roundtable
The idea is simple: bring together safety leaders from manufacturing, construction, utilities, transportation, and other high-exposure industries for meaningful conversation and shared learning. This peer-driven roundtable is designed to create space for open discussion around best practices, real-world challenges, compliance concerns, and practical solutions. Attendees will have the opportunity to exchange ideas, ask questions, and
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Networking @ Noon | Fatso’s Famous Pizza
Ready to mix up your lunch hour? Networking @ Noon is your chance to swap screen time for face time and connect with fellow Chamber members in a relaxed, come-as-you-are setting. In May, we’re gathering at Fatso’s Famous Pizza for a midday meet-up that gets you out of the office and around the table with
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Are Your Independent Contractors Properly Classified? (Webinar)
The U.S. Department of Labor has once again reshaped the landscape of worker classification—an area that carries significant legal, financial, and operational consequences for employers across industries. On February 26, 2026, the DOL released a new proposed rule that would rescind the Biden Administration’s 2024 final rule and restore an analysis similar to the 2021
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Chamber Community Scholarship Breakfast
Start the day with purpose and pride as we celebrate the bright minds building the future of Effingham County! The Effingham County Chamber Scholarship Breakfast brings together community members, business leaders, supporters, and scholarship recipients to recognize the achievements of local students and adult learners pursuing secondary education. Through the Chamber Community Scholarship Program, we
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Ribbon Cutting @ The Human Bean
The Effingham County Chamber will host a ribbon cutting for The Human Bean to celebrate new ownership and their membership with the Chamber. Stop by to meet the new owners, connect with fellow Chamber members, and help welcome them as they begin this next chapter. It’s a great opportunity to show your support and check
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Business After Hours & 30th Anniversary Celebration @ Bushue HR/Bushue Background Screening/Civil Design Inc.
Join us for a special Business After Hours as we celebrate 30 years of Bushue HR, Bushue Background Screening, and Civil Design, Inc.! This evening is all about recognizing three businesses that have made a lasting impact in our community while also giving you the chance to connect with fellow Chamber members and local professionals
Workers’ Compensation Training: A Two-Part Seminar (Lisle, IL)
Accident Investigation/Best Practices for Post-Accident Procedures: We will discuss the legal perspective on the do's and don'ts when it comes to gathering documentation, effective communication, and maintaining a productive work force. The Life of a Workers' Compensation Claim: This presentation provides a basic understanding of the concepts and principles of claims handling in Illinois, focusing
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59th Annual Chamber Golf Outing
Grab your clubs and clear your calendar. The Chamber’s 59th Annual Spring Golf Outing, presented by Central Roofing, is back at the Effingham Country Club and it’s shaping up to be another full day of fresh air, friendly competition, and Chamber connection. We’ll kick things off with a shotgun start and spend the day on
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Workers’ Compensation – Return to Work Issues & Strategies (Webinar)
Please join us for a discussion with Tim O’Gorman at Keefe, Campbell, Biery & Associates to explore how best to position employees to return to work after an injury on the job, and how best to build decision-making processes that result in cost-effective outcomes. When registering, please indicate Effingham COUNTY CHAMBER in the "Learned About
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Conducting the HR Audit in Light of AI and Multi-State Developments (Webinar)
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the modern workplace—reshaping how organizations hire, manage, and evaluate their workforce. From recruitment tools to performance tracking systems, AI is playing a bigger role in employment decisions than ever before. But with innovation comes responsibility—and a fast-evolving legal landscape. State governments are introducing new regulations to keep pace with AI’s impact on workers' rights, raising complex challenges
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Office Closed
The Effingham County Chamber office will be closed on Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day. As we honor and remember those who gave their lives in service to our country, we wish everyone a safe and meaningful holiday. The office will reopen during regular business hours on Tuesday.
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Latest Developments Under the Illinois Day & Temporary Labor Services Act (Webinar)
All user clients and temporary staffing agencies need to take note of the ever-changing landscape that is the Illinois Day & Temporary Labor Services Act. With additional regulations at hand, there are many tweaks that the staffing industry must know and note --- for both staffing agencies and user clients. This 90-minute webinar presented by Attorney Jeff Risch
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Networking @ Noon & Headshot Lunch Hour | Upper Deck Bar & Grill
Hit pause on the emails and join us for Networking @ Noon....your excuse to step out of the office and into real conversation. This relaxed lunchtime meetup keeps Chamber members connected, engaged, and in the same room (not just the same inbox). In May, we’re heading to Upper Deck Bar & Grill for a midday reset
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Workplace Safety Peer Roundtable
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Ribbon Cutting @ The Human Bean
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59th Annual Chamber Golf Outing
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Chamber Shredding Day
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