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SUMMARY:2026 Chamber Gala - Saturday Night Fever
DESCRIPTION:Dust off your dancing shoes and break out your best disco threads — the Effingham County Chamber is turning up the groove for this year’s Annual Gala: Saturday Night Fever! \nStep into a night where the lights shine bright\, the dance floor calls your name\, and the spirit of the ‘70s takes center stage. Celebrate the rhythm of business success as we honor the Chamber’s milestones and the shining stars of our community. \nWe’ll recognize the Excellence in Business Award recipients (McMahon Meats & Northside Ford-Lincoln)\, along with our Ambassador of the Year\, Volunteer of the Year\, and Citizen of the Year (all three a surprise!)—spotlighting those who keep Effingham County moving to the beat of progress. \nEnjoy delicious dinner stations\, groove-worthy tunes\, and signature cocktails that’ll have you feeling the disco fever all night long. Whether you’re channeling your inner John Travolta or rocking your favorite retro glam\, get ready to sparkle under the disco ball! \n—————————————- \n\n\n\nTimeline:\n5p | Cocktail Hour with Koerner Distributor\, Inc.\n6p | Welcome & Awards: Volunteer of the Year & Citizen of the Year\n6:30p | Dinner Stations\n7p | Awards: Ambassador of the Year & Excellence in Business\n7:45p | Dessert Stations\n8-10p | After Party with Rios Mios \n—————————————- \nRegister:\nPut on your polyester and get ready to hustle—because this Gala is where business meets boogie! Click the green register button or here. \nRSVP’s due by Monday\, January 12\, 2026! \nCost: $75 per person\n(Tables may be reserved for groups of 6-10 guests—please send names to Nicole Morrison) \n—————————————- \nBecome a Sponsor:\nSponsors set the stage for this unforgettable evening of celebration and community spirit. Step into the spotlight and help us make Saturday Night Fever a night to remember as we celebrate the businesses and leaders who keep Effingham County moving forward. \nPresenting | Sarah Bush Lincoln\nDisco Inferno | Dieterich Bank & HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital & Wabash Communications Co-Op\nBoogie Wonderland | AKRA Builders Inc. & Midland States Bank & Northside Ford-Lincoln & Roy Schmidt Honda & Weber’s Jewelry\nFunky Town | Eastern Illinois University & Fidium & Koerner Distributor\, Inc. & & Smith Moore & Thelma Keller Convention Center\nJive Talkin’ | 360 Wealth Advisors-Matt Roedl & Agracel\, Inc. & City of Effingham\nDisco Ball | \nAll sponsorships must be confirmed by Friday\, January 9 to be featured on event materials. \nContact Nicole Morrison by email or 618-795-8554 for sponsorship details. \n—————————————- \n\nCANCELLATION POLICY\n*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. \nPHOTO & VIDEO DISCLAIMER\nEFFINGHAM 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.
URL:https://effinghamcountychamber.com/event/chamber-gala-2026/
LOCATION:Keller Convention Center\, 1202 N. Keller Dr.\, Effingham\, IL\, 62401
CATEGORIES:Chamber Events,Community Events,Member Events
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