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Ribbon Cutting @ Northside Quick & Clean
Celebrate the official grand opening of Northside Quick & Clean on Monday, September 28, at 9:30 a.m.! If you haven’t checked it out yet, this is the perfect reason to stop by, see the new car wash and help celebrate another local business in Effingham County. Follow them on Facebook!
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Chamber Travel Program Meeting | Canadian Rockies
The Chamber Destinations Travel Program will host an informational meeting on Tuesday, September 29 from 5p-6:30p at the First Baptist Church Effingham. A representative from Collette, a world premier travel company, will present: Canadian Rockies & Jasper featuring Rocky Mountaineer Trip details include: September 1-10, 2027 10 Days, 17 Meals Round trip group transportation from
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Trades, Skills & Manufacturing Day
This special day highlights the significance of these industries and explores modern career options in Effingham County. Experience a day of changing perceptions and inviting high school students to tour local facilities, envisioning their future careers. Tour hosts showcase processes and careers, often utilizing advanced technology, automation, and robotics to create products shipped worldwide. This
Illinois Legislative Update – HB 5228 (Webinar)
The Illinois General Assembly recently passed House Bill 5228, one of the most significant revisions to the Illinois Workers' Compensation Act in recent years. Governor J.B. Pritzker signed the bill into law in early August, 2026. The new legislation- Public Act104-0792- will require employers, insurance carriers, and third-party administrators to modify certain claims handling practices,
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Networking @ Noon | Village Wine w/ Pizza Man
Lunch just got an upgrade. We’re gathering at Pizza Man at Village Wine for Networking @ Noon — a midday meetup designed for conversation, connection, and a break from the inbox. No formal program to sit through. Just pizza, wine (if your afternoon allows 😉), and meaningful conversations with fellow Chamber members. Step away from
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SOLD OUT | Chamber Fall Radio Day with XFM
2026 Fall Lineup: 9-9:30a | HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital 9:30-10a | Lustig Custom Cabinets - Alex Lustig, Co-Owner 10-10:30a | CORE Academy 10:30-11a | Rumpke Waste & Recycling 11-11:30a | United Way of Effingham County - Emily Hille, Chief Professional Officer 11:30a-12p | Dent Coulson Elder Law - Kaye Dent, Managing Partner & Steve
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Office Closed
The Chamber office will be closed on Monday, October 12. We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday.
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New Wage & Hour Landmines for IL Employers to Avoid (Webinar)
Today’s businesses face increased exposure to costly wage and hour litigation. Managing employee rate requirements, overtime pay, time-clock entries, as well as navigating potential government investigations into your company’s wage practices can be complex and time consuming. In addition, class action wage and hour litigation continues to cause headaches for employers. Business leadership must take
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Chamber Fall Golf Outing
Friday afternoon. Out of the office. On the golf course. The Chamber’s Fall Golf Outing returns to Cardinal Golf Course on Friday, October 16, and this one isn’t reserved for the head honchos. Bring your coworkers. Treat your team to an afternoon out. Invite a customer or business partner. Or round up the four most
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Building a More Valuable Business (Webinar)
What makes a business worth more? It is not just higher sales. A valuable business has a clear growth plan, reliable financial information, strong operations, and a capable team that can consistently deliver results. This workshop focuses on three value-building areas: Develop a clear, actionable plan for profitable growth. Analyze performance information to support informed
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Nuts & Bolts of HR: For Professionals at All Levels (Naperville)
HR Professionals are constantly being inundated with changes in employment laws and regulations. The “Nuts-And-Bolts” of human resources are all the black-and-white, day-to-day duties that HR associates and supervisors deal with on a regular basis that tie into employee management and make up this component of what HR does every day! Join Scott Cruz, Labor
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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
Lunch & Learn: Managing Smart People is Harder than Managing Tasks
Managing good employees isn't about knowing how to do their jobs better than they do. It's about giving them the direction, trust and support they need to do their best work. At this Lunch & Learn, presenter William Vablais will take a practical look at one of the more challenging parts of leadership: managing high-performing
Business After Hours @ Wright At Home Interiors
Come celebrate, connect, and explore at Business After Hours hosted by Wright at Home Interiors in their new location! This event is the perfect way to unwind after the workday while getting a first look at the new space and learning more about one of our local home furnishings and décor destinations. Whether you’re refreshing
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Office Closed
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Chamber Fall Golf Outing
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Chamber Shredding Day
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