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Fall Chrysanthemums Sale (Pre-Order)
Get ready for the Fall Chrysanthemums Sale! Pre-order your beautiful mums starting July 17 through August 26 by calling 217-347-7179 or contacting an employee at Heartland Human Services. The cash and carry event, along with pre-order pick-up, will take place on September 10 from 9 AM to 5 PM at Heartland Human Services. Choose from
Effingham County Fair 2024
Follow the Effingham County Fair Website or Facebook Page for updates to the below schedule. Click here for a PDF of the schedule.
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Ribbon Cutting @ Effingham County Fair
Join the community on Tuesday, July 30th, at 5:30 p.m. for the ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the 80th anniversary of the Effingham County Fair. To mark this milestone, there will be a spectacular fireworks display that evening! A special recognition will be given to the generous donors who contributed to the $165,000 concrete area for
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Nuts and Bolts of HR: For Professionals at All Levels (Bloomington)
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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First Friday Breakfast – Kickoff to Education
Join us for a morning of inspiration at the Effingham County Chamber Kickoff to Education Breakfast! We're excited to showcase the ambitious goals of our local schools for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year. This event provides a unique platform for community members to connect with educators, learn about innovative initiatives, and support the growth and
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Effingham Farmers Market
The Effingham Farmer's Market in downtown Effingham offers fresh produce, plants, baked goods and handcrafted arts & crafts. We will be open every Saturday 8am-12pm from May 25, 2024 to October 26, 2024 on the Old Courthouse lawn. Questions can be directed to Josie Shamhart at efm.art.rep@gmail.com. Follow the EFM Facebook page for updates.
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Coffee & Connections – 3rd Quarter 2024 @ Ballard Nature Center
Have you ever wondered about the impactful initiatives the Effingham County Chamber undertakes for our local businesses? Are you eager to play a more active role in local events or advocacy by joining a committee? Look no further than our quarterly Coffee & Connections networking event! Mark your calendar for this unique opportunity to delve
Community Blood Drive @ Springfield Clinic
Springfield Clinic will host a community blood drive with ImpactLife, the provider of blood components for local hospitals. The blood drive will be from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm on Wednesday, August 7 at 801 W Temple Ave, inside Donor Bus! What: Springfield Clinic Community Blood Drive When: Wednesday, August 7, 10a - 2p Where:
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Business After Hours @ Imagine This! Marketing Group
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
More Temporary Staffing Legal Mandates Coming to Illinois Employers in 2024 (Webinar)
All user clients and temporary staffing agencies need to take note that in addition to last year’s House Bill 2862 that created an avalanche of new regulations on Illinois staffing agencies and user clients that utilize temporary staffing services, the Illinois legislature went back in and made additional changes to the Illinois Day & Temporary
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Community Blood Drive @ Sarah Bush Lincoln Bonutti Clinic
Sarah Bush Lincoln Bonutti Clinic will host a community blood drive with ImpactLife, the provider of blood components for local hospitals. The blood drive will be from 11a-2p on Friday, August 9, 1303 W Evergreen Avenue, Effingham, inside Donor Bus. What: Sarah Bush Lincoln Bonutti Clinic Community Blood Drive When: Friday, August 9; 11a-2p Where:
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Effingham Farmers Market
The Effingham Farmer's Market in downtown Effingham offers fresh produce, plants, baked goods and handcrafted arts & crafts. We will be open every Saturday 8am-12pm from May 25, 2024 to October 26, 2024 on the Old Courthouse lawn. Questions can be directed to Josie Shamhart at efm.art.rep@gmail.com. Follow the EFM Facebook page for updates.
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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 12:30p - 5:30p on Tuesday, August 13 at 503 N. Maple, inside Auditorium (Use Pre-Surgical Entrance). What: HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital Community Blood Drive When: Tuesday,
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Survival Guide to HR – Help! I’m a Small HR Department (Naperville)
Being an HR department of one comes with a lot of responsibility and a lot of different, sometimes conflicting priorities. Are you juggling multiple responsibilities, priorities, and demands. You're not alone! Bring your unique challenges and questions to our open forum. You'll gain insights and solutions tailored to your specific needs. This workshop will assist
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Effingham Machining & Assembly Components Recruiting Open House
EMAC is hosting an Open House event at XCHNG on August 16, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. They're looking to fill full-time positions for entry-level 2nd and 3rd shift machine operators. Date: August 16 Time: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Location: XCHNG EMAC offers competitive wages and exceptional benefits, including medical, dental, vision, short
Newsboys Live in Effingham
Join Newsboys for a night of live music in Effingham for their Worldwide Revival Nights tour Date & Time: Friday, August 16 | 7p-9p Location: Effingham Performance Center 1325 Outer Belt West Effingham, IL Tickets ($39.99+ pp): Click here Newsboys Tour Info: Click here
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Effingham Farmers Market
The Effingham Farmer's Market in downtown Effingham offers fresh produce, plants, baked goods and handcrafted arts & crafts. We will be open every Saturday 8am-12pm from May 25, 2024 to October 26, 2024 on the Old Courthouse lawn. Questions can be directed to Josie Shamhart at efm.art.rep@gmail.com. Follow the EFM Facebook page for updates.
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FREE Laundry Day
FREE Laundry Day for Effingham County is scheduled out through August. Effingham County ROSC and our 2024 Sponsors are providing FREE Laundry Days for the community April - August. Quarters, detergent, dryer sheets, and various resources will be provided. Snacks provided, first come, first serve. Questions: Samantha Hicks, Effingham Co ROSC Coordinator (217) 663-0823; samanthah@hourhouserecovery.org Follow
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Workers’ Compensation Fraud: Definitions, Boundaries and Strategies to Tackle (Webinar)
Attorneys from Keefe Campbell Biery and Associates will discuss and define the different types of Workers’ Compensation Fraud. While most claims are legitimate, fraud can and will take place. This webinar will explore what to look for as well as providing best practices and strategies to tackle this growing problem. When registering, please indicate Effingham
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Effingham Farmers Market
The Effingham Farmer's Market in downtown Effingham offers fresh produce, plants, baked goods and handcrafted arts & crafts. We will be open every Saturday 8am-12pm from May 25, 2024 to October 26, 2024 on the Old Courthouse lawn. Questions can be directed to Josie Shamhart at efm.art.rep@gmail.com. Follow the EFM Facebook page for updates.
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Cannabis in the Workplace (Webinar)
In 2019, Illinois became the 11th state to legalize cannabis for adult use, effective January 1, 2020. Four and a half years later, employers and employees are still trying to navigate this new law. Join us on August 29th at 10:30am, for a webinar hosting Attorney Brian Wacker of The Cook Group, to discuss the legalities of
Drug Testing Employees in Light of the Sky-High Use of Cannabis (Webinar)
Join Attorney Jeff Risch of Amundsen Davis LLC to learn how employers can better manage the increase use of Cannabis amongst their workforce and applicant pool. This presentation will cover dealing with various drug testing scenarios (including pre-employment and reasonable suspicion testing) across many industries, including Manufacturing, Construction, Transportation and Healthcare. This 90-minute webinar will
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Effingham Farmers Market
The Effingham Farmer's Market in downtown Effingham offers fresh produce, plants, baked goods and handcrafted arts & crafts. We will be open every Saturday 8am-12pm from May 25, 2024 to October 26, 2024 on the Old Courthouse lawn. Questions can be directed to Josie Shamhart at efm.art.rep@gmail.com. Follow the EFM Facebook page for updates.
2nd Annual Candlelight Vigil – National Overdose Awareness Day
In observance of International Overdose Awareness Day, Effingham County Recovery Oriented Systems of Care (ROSC) invites friends & families to attend a Candlelight Vigil in remembrance of those who lost the fight against substance use addiction. Candles will be provided. Free Narcan and community wide resources will be available. Sweet treats and refreshments provided. To