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Chamber Office Closed
Our office will be closed Friday, December 23 - Monday, January 2 to celebrate the holidays with our families. We assure you that all your emails & calls will be answered as soon as we return to the office on Tuesday, January 3. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!
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Community Blood Drive @ HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital
Effingham, IL - HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital will host a Community Blood Drive with ImpactLife, the provider of blood components for local hospitals. The blood drive will be from 7:30 am to 12:30 pm on Tuesday, January 10th at 503 N. Maple, inside Auditorium ‑ Use Pre‑surgical entrance What: HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital
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U.S. Chamber of Commerce – State of American Business 2023 (Virtual)
Join business leaders from across the country and around the world for the U.S. Chamber’s premier annual event where we will explore the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in 2023, and beyond. During this high-level virtual dialogue, U.S. Chamber President and CEO Suzanne Clark will outline the Chamber’s priorities, discuss the role of government
Building an Inclusive and Diverse Workplace While Avoiding Legal Challenges (Webinar)
As workplaces and organizations strive to become more welcoming to all team members and the public: internal discussions, trainings and policies/procedures regarding diversity, inclusivity and allyship become even more important. When engaging in this cultural growth or change, it is also important to ensure that the measures are performed in a manner that is not
DCFS Virtual Employment Event – January 2023
Join an Illinois Department of Children & Family Services employment webinar and make a difference for children & families. DCFS will be providing information about the positions that they are seeking to fill and how to apply for employment and complete applications. January workshop password is Kids011223. They are seeking qualified candidates such as child
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First Informal Friday Luncheon @ Joe Sippers Cafe
Join us for our first ever First Informal Friday Luncheon! This is something new we are trying out for 2023 to encourage networking across our membership while also supporting some of our local restaurants in the process! The first month of the quarter will be informal (January, April, July, and October). Spaces are limited based
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LoveSeat – Sunday Funday
Join us for Sunday Funday and the return of LoveSeat to the Register Room! Follow our Facebook page for updates & details.
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Community Blood Drive @ Effingham Event Center
Effingham, IL - Effingham Event Center will host a Community Blood Drive with ImpactLife, the provider of blood components for local hospitals. The blood drive will be from 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm on Monday, January 16th at 1501 W. Fayette Ave., inside Banquet Room What: Effingham Event Center Community Blood Drive When: Monday, January
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Effective Strategies for Defending Against a Discrimination Claim (Webinar)
In today's environment, it is not uncommon for an employer to separate itself from a problematic employee only to find itself on the receiving end of an equivalent headache - a discrimination claim. Employers generally fear these claims and rightfully so. The ease at which employees are able to file discrimination claims and the cost
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Best Tools for Defense: Strategic Use of IMEs, Records Reviews, Utilization Reviews, Impairment Ratings (Lisle, IL)
Effective claim management often requires different strategies at each point in the litigation process. Understanding the tools that are available to help protect the insured’s interests is a critical part of claim handling. Should I get an IME? What are the benefits of obtaining a records review? How much weight is given to an impairment
Legacy Harley-Davidson New Models Launch
Stop in to see us on January 18th and watch with us on the big screen tv as Harley-Davidson launches their new models for the 2023 year! All the fun starts at 10am and we will provide coffee and donuts! Follow the event on Facebook.
The Business Sector Role in Solving the Child Care Crisis: Opportunities & Success
Child care has come to the forefront of major concerns for employers as their workforce faces the challenges of insufficient child care availability and lack of affordability. This impacts both hiring and retention. Business needs and the child care crisis go hand in hand: Businesses can’t succeed without productive employees, and parents can’t maintain their
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CANCELLED – Business After Hours @ The Glenwood Assisted Living
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. We look forward to seeing you on February 9 at Cancer Care Specialists of Illinois.
HR Roundtable (Microsoft Teams)
Why should you join our Virtual HR Roundtable - These are for you. Your hot topics, not a seminar or 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). This will be a way for you
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Effingham County Chamber Annual Gala 2023
We're off to the races! Bring on the big hats, seersucker, and horses....it's time for the 2023 Effingham County Chamber Annual Gala, derby style! Presenting Sponsor Sarah Bush Lincoln, the Chamber staff, and Chamber Board of Directors invite you to celebrate the accomplishments of the Chamber and our vibrant business community while announcing the Excellence
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Merry Travelers – Sunday Funday
Join us for Merry Travelers return to Effingham! Sunday Funday live in the Register Room! The Merry Travelers is a psychedelic groove rock band from Urbana, IL. They bring you an earthy soulfulness that soothes and awakens. Follow our Facebook page for updates & details.
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Community Blood Drive @ St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Altamont, IL - Altamont Community will host a Community Blood Drive with ImpactLife, the provider of blood components for local hospitals. The blood drive will be from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm on Monday, January 23 at 2293 E US HWY 40, inside St. Paul's Lutheran Church. What: Altamont Community Blood Drive When: Monday, January
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Form I-9 and E-Verify: Employment Verification Update and Best Practices (Webinar)
This session will address a wide range of employment verification issues including compliance strategies and worksite enforcement trends. New COVID-related Form I-9 procedures will be discussed, as well as recent changes to acceptable Form I-9 documentation and anticipated changes to the Form I-9. Best practices for internal Form I-9 audits and E-Verify use will also
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WC Aspirin: Strategies to Resolve Your Chronic Workers’ Compensation Claims (Webinar)
Come join experienced trial attorneys Lisa Azoory-Keller and Adam Cox, as they help provide some relief to prevent and resolve your ancient “old dog” workers’ compensation claims. As an added bonus, they will also give a smattering of “hacks” that are guaranteed to help minimize your claim exposures. We look forward to seeing you then!
Duckhorn Vineyards Wine Tasting
Join us as we explore the wine portfolio of Duckhorn Vineyards. Kate Strosahl-Johnson, Duckhorn Portfolio District Manager of Illinois, will present the range of wines in the Duckhorn portfolio, from their Decoy entry line all the way to exclusive single vineyard wines. You will learn why Duckhorn is maintaining its high quality while also growing
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Enduring Freedom Ministries Distribution
Where: Enduring Freedom Ministries, 304 Southwest St., IL When: Saturday, January 28 | 8:30a-12p What: The day will include free groceries, clothing, hot meal, & haircuts Contact the office at (217) 868-5293 to be put on the list or for more information. Office hours are Tues, Wed., & Thurs. 10 a.m. - 2p.m.
Legacy Harley-Davidson Soup Cookoff
Stop in to see us on January 28th and compete in our Soup Cookoff! All the fun starts at 12pm - bring your favorite soup recipe and win! Follow the event on Facebook.
Youth Showcase – Presented by Poss Music Works
Join us for some music by some of the area's future stars! Poss Music Works Presents the Youth Showcase in the Register Room at Village Wine! Lineup: 2p | Clay Gray 2:30p | Molly Fehrenbacher 3p | Jackson Ooton 3:30p | Laila Smith Follow our Facebook page for updates & details.
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Dana Anderson – Sunday Funday
Dana Anderson returns to the Register Room for Sunday Funday! Follow our Facebook page for updates & details.
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Whine about Wine Hosted by Brookstone Estates of Effingham
Hosted by Effingham Brookstone Estates at Village Wine in downtown Effingham! Stop by to meet some of the Brookstone Team on Tuesday, January 31 from 5-7p. This is a precursor to our open house scheduled for a later date where we'll be showcasing all the upgrades to our newly remodeled building. This includes the inside
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2023 State and Federal Employment Law Update (Edwardsville)
Join Amundsen Davis attorney Peter E. Hansen for a seminar discussing 2023 changes to Illinois, Missouri, and Federal labor and employment laws, as well as a recap of significant 2022 changes. When registering, please indicate Effingham COUNTY CHAMBER in the "Learned About it From" drop down to receive member pricing.
Effectively Managing Challenging FMLA Issues (Webinar)
FMLA leave management can be complex and confusing for any employer, or even the most seasoned HR professional. Join Scott Cruz, Labor and Employment attorney at Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C. for this webinar, in which Scott will tackle the most common and difficult FMLA leave scenarios that employers have and will continue to encounter
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First Friday Luncheon – Meet & Greet the County Board
Join us for the February First Friday Luncheon at the Keller Convention Center! This luncheon will introduce to our Chamber members the new County Board for Effingham County. The Effingham County Board is the legislative body of County Government comprised of nine elected members, each representing a geographic district with in the County. Chairman Joshua
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Effingham Area Home Builders Association Home Show
The Effingham Area Home Builders Association Home Show is one of the largest Home Shows in the downstate area. It is always the 2nd weekend of February and is located at the Thelma Keller Convention Center, Effingham IL. Hosting over 70 booths, our typically SOLD OUT Home Show is the place to come for inspiration
Wine & Western Wear
Come enjoy a day of sipping wine while shopping our modern western wear styles in a relaxing environment! Experience a western wear paradise for everyone in the family! You can check out the products by clicking this link. Follow our Facebook page for updates & details.
The Magic of CEO with Mike D’Urzo
The Effingham County CEO Class of 2023 will be hosting a magic show event consisting of the international, award-winning magician, illusionist, and comedian, Mike D’Urzo! As the founder and creative director of Mega Magic, he performs in hundreds of shows annually for some of the largest corporations, theaters, theme parks, festivals and television networks. He
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