Calendar of Events
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Chamber Office Closed
Our office will be closed on Monday, September 2 in observance of the holiday. We assure you that all your emails & calls will be answered as soon as we return to the office. Have a safe & happy Labor Day!
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Book Confab Chicago
ReadersMagnet is ready to take people on an exciting adventure through the beautiful world of books at the Book Confab Chicago The self-publishing and book marketing company ReadersMagnet continues to work hard to help passionate authors share their stories with the world and build their brand and readership – one book confab at a time.
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Ribbon Cutting @ South Central FS
Come celebrate this exciting milestone with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, tours, and more. Be there as we unveil the new space and honor the continued growth of South Central FS. Don’t miss out!
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First Friday Networking Luncheon
Join the Chamber’s First Friday Network Luncheon, launched in January 2023, to connect with fellow members while enjoying Effingham County’s diverse food scene. Each month, we meet at a different local restaurant, creating a relaxed atmosphere for networking. It’s a great chance to enjoy a good meal, meet new people, and strengthen your connections. Don’t
Downtown Effingham Fall Open House
FALL IS IN THE AIR and the shops and restaurants in Downtown Effingham are celebrating with a 2 Day FALL OPEN HOUSE taking place Friday and Saturday, Sept 6 and 7. Click here to follow the event on Facebook. Participating stores will be posting their Open House hours and activities so check back here for
Fall Open House at The Beanstalk Boutique
Join us for our annual Fall Open House for our most anticipated fall arrivals and drops! From baby thru ladies, we have the cutest must haves! Check out what new that we can personalize for you! We are Effingham's embroidery boutique! No cost to attend! Follow our Facebook event!
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39th Annual Printers Row Lit Fest
ReadersMagnet, a self-publishing and book marketing company, graces the 39th Annual Printers Row Lit Fest to showcase the works of several established and emerging authors in its roster. The book event will take place on September 7-8, 2024, at Printers Row Park, 620 S. Dearborn St (Ida B Wells to Polk), Chicago, Illinois. The Printers
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.
Midwest Market Fall Show
It's Fall time in Central Illinois!!! We are hosting an indoor/outdoor market held at the Village Square Mall in Effingham, IL. There will be handmade crafts, jewelry, antiques, boutiques, sweet treats, and food trucks!!! The Effingham Farmers Market will be joining us on Saturday! Cost: $3.00 entry per person Event Contact: Donna Fitzjarrald 217-240-2251 midwestmarketpromotions@gmail.com
Fall Open House at The Beanstalk Boutique
Join us for our annual Fall Open House for our most anticipated fall arrivals and drops! From baby thru ladies, we have the cutest must haves! Check out what new that we can personalize for you! We are Effingham's embroidery boutique! No cost to attend! Follow our Facebook event!
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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, September 10 at 503 N. Maple, inside Auditorium (Use Pre-Surgical Entrance) What: HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital Community Blood
Fall Chrysanthemums Sale
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
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Summer Sundown Music Festival 2024
Summer Sundown Music Festival’s mission is to bring together the music makers and music lovers of Central Illinois and beyond to celebrate the rich and eclectic music scene that thrives in our region. For a few late summer days and nights, right outside Effingham, IL, we aim to bring together as many of these artists
Business After Hours @ Olive Tree Marketplace
Join us for a Business After Hours event at Olive Tree Marketplace, Effingham’s newest addition to the local business scene! Discover a unique shopping experience featuring a carefully curated selection of gourmet foods, artisanal gifts, and home goods. This is a great opportunity to network with fellow Chamber members while exploring the marketplace’s offerings. Light
What’s a Culture Audit and Why Does Your Business Need One? (Webinar)
The importance of a positive workplace culture in attracting and retaining great talent cannot be overstated. But how well do you understand your business’ culture? How are your employees really feeling about their work, workplace interactions, and policies? How can you generate data on which to base your efforts to change or improve your business’ culture? Employment
29th Annual Family Life Center Annual Banquet
Family Life Center, with locations in Effingham, Newton, and Shelbyville, is having their Annual Fundraising Banquet, Thursday, September 12th at the Keller Convention Center. This is our largest fundraising event with the anticipated crowd this year to top 600!! Our guest speaker will be Mike G. Williams. Mike is a nationally known speaker and writer
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Ribbon Cutting @ Olive Tree Marketplace
Join the Effingham County Chamber in welcoming Olive Tree Marketplace to the community with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony! Olive Tree Marketplace offers a unique shopping experience with a variety of gourmet foods, artisanal gifts, and home goods. This event is a great opportunity to explore the marketplace, meet the owners, and celebrate their new venture
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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.
S’MORE Recovery
Join us for an evening of family-oriented, sober enjoyment! Share in the experience, strength, and hope from various Recovery fellowships in our area. Speakers will be Katy H. & Eric K. Hot dogs, chips, water, and s'more provided. No cost to attend. Community specific recovery resources & harm reduction materials will be available. Follow us
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Community Blood Drive at Effingham Event Center
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, September 16 at 1501 W. Fayette Ave., inside Banquet Room What: Effingham Event Center Community Blood Drive When: Monday, September 16, 1:00 pm
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Misclassification Issues for Exempt and Non-Exempt Employees: Is Your Company in Compliance with the New Changes? (Webinar)
Illinois businesses continue to misclassify employees as exempt, costing them tens of thousands of dollars in litigation fees year after year. With the U.S. Department of Labor’s rules still up in the air, now is a great time to make sure you employees are properly classified as exempt or fall under possible numerous minimum wage/overtime
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Community Blood Drive @ Effingham Event Center – Battle of the Badges
Visit RedCrossBlood.org to schedule your appointment. Those who donate will cast their vote for one of the following departments: Fire, City Police, County Police. The winning department wins bragging right, of course, and they get to keep the traveling trophy for the year.
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PAVE Community Breakfast
PAVE will be hosting a Community Breakfast at the Wright Family Center in Dieterich to raise awareness about PAVE, recruit volunteers, and inform patrons about the wonderful work that is going on throughout Effingham County. Through PAVE (Promoting a Vision for Effingham County), we have many dedicated volunteers working towards a 20 year vision of
Family Care Associates Open House
Family Care Associates invites Effingham County Chamber members to an exclusive Open House event on Thursday, Sept. 19, from 5-7pm at 1106 N. Merchant Street. Chamber members and invited guests will have the opportunity to explore our recently-renovated clinic and new behavioral health area and meet our providers & staff, including our newest team member, Dr.
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Murder on the Titanic
Three Chicks and The Effingham Elks invite you to board the Titanic for dinner, drinks and a comedy – murder – mystery production, “Murder on the Titanic”. You can come dressed for an ocean cruise on the Titanic and if you like we have some lines for those that would like to be a part
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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.
Safety Check Saturday
Did you know your child's height and weight matter when choosing a car seat? Come and see us on September 21st for Safety Check Saturday! We will have several certified car seat technicians available to help answer any questions or help you install your child's car seat. Event Questions should be directed to: Mandy Myers
2nd Annual Bahrns Memorial Golf Outing
Join us for the 2024 Bahrns Memorial Golf Tournament, a day of golfing for a great cause! Taking place on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at the Cardinal Golf Course in Effingham, IL, the tournament will feature a shotgun start at 9:00 AM. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Bahrns Memorial Scholarship and the
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Autumn Equinox Event
Welcome fall with rest, relaxation and reflection at our Autumn Equinox Event on Sunday, September 22 from 7 to 8:30 pm. Enjoy an evening of hammock-supported restorative yoga, healing sound bath and therapeutic massage at the Flying Buddha Fitness studio. Cost: This special 90 minute event is $40. Register: Reserve your spot here. Questions: Vicki
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Ribbon Cutting @ MDVIP
Join us on September 24 at 7:45 a.m. as we celebrate the launch of a new concierge medical service led by Dr. Navi Arora within Effingham Prompt Care. MDVIP is a personalized medical practice that emphasizes patient-centered care and preventive wellness. The cornerstone of this service is the MDVIP Annual Wellness Program, designed to deliver
Mobile Office Hours
Stop by our table at Effingham Public Library and learn more about Birth to Five Illinois, ask questions about Early Childhood Education and Care, learn more about resources in your community, and pick out a free children's book. Questions? Contact Heather Nah at hnah@birthtofiveil.com Follow us on Facebook!
The New OSHA – Important Updates, Tips for Managing an Inspection, and Key Employment Issues to be Aware of for 2024 and Beyond (Webinar)
Matthew Horn of Amundsen Davis will review the current state of OSHA, important OSHA updates, and key employment issues relating to OSHA. When registering, please indicate Effingham COUNTY CHAMBER in the "Learned About it From" drop down to receive member pricing.
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Survival Guide to HR – Help! I’m a Small HR Department (Effingham)
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
FREE Laundry Day
Effingham County ROSC & our 2024-2025 Sponsors are providing FREE Laundry Days for the community September '24- January '25! Quarters, detergent, dryer sheets, and various resources will be provided. First come, first serve. Last wash load starts at 12:30pm. Questions: Samantha Hicks, Effingham Co ROSC Coordinator (217) 663-0823; samanthah@hourhouserecovery.org Follow us on Facebook Check out our
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Chamber Fall Golf Outing
Welcome to the Chamber's Inaugural Fall Golf Outing, presented by Central Roofing! We're excited to have you join us on Thursday, September 26, at the beautiful Cardinal Golf Course for an afternoon of fun and friendly competition. The event kicks off with a noon shotgun start, and with a maximum of 24 teams, it's sure
A Fight Against Human Trafficking
Join us for an impactful morning from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM at the Keller Convention Center. Enjoy breakfast while gaining valuable insights from our featured speaker, Jaco Booyens. Jaco will shed light on the harsh realities of sex and human trafficking and share actionable steps we can take to combat and prevent these crimes
A Fight Against Human Trafficking Public Event
At 6:00 PM at the Keller Convention Center, join us for our public event. Mark those calendars, because we've got a very special guest joining us in September! Mr. Jaco Booyens will be speaking on combating human trafficking, and how you can help keep it from happening. Register here.
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Ribbon Cutting @ Family Care Associates
Family Care Associates is celebrating its newly-renovated clinic, featuring a new behavioral health area.
Adult Pumpkin Hunt
Third Annual fundraiser for Enduring Freedom Ministries & Kiwanis Club of Effingham County. Ticket holders will "hunt" for 10 plastic pumpkins on the grounds of Tuscan Hills Winery. Each pumpkin can be redeemed for a prize valued at $1-$100. Food, drink & live music round out the night. Pumpkin Hunt starts at sunset - rain
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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.
Effingham Day @ EIU
Date: Saturday, September 28 Time: 2 PM Location: O'Brien Field, EIU Show your support for the Panthers by wearing blue and attending Effingham Day at EIU Football! Join us for a day of fun and excitement as EIU takes on their rivals. Special Offer: Groups of 20 or more can purchase tickets at a discounted
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Community Blood Drive @ St. Anthony High School
St Anthony High School will host a community blood drive with ImpactLife, the provider of blood components for local hospitals. The blood drive will be from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm on Wednesday, October 2 at 304 E. Roadway Ave., inside Cafeteria - Sponsored by Student Council What: St. Anthony High School Community Blood Drive
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First Friday Networking Luncheon @ The Rail Yard
Join the Chamber’s First Friday Network Luncheon, launched in January 2023, to connect with fellow members while enjoying Effingham County’s diverse food scene. Each month, we meet at a different local restaurant, creating a relaxed atmosphere for networking. It’s a great chance to enjoy a good meal, meet new people, and strengthen your connections. Don’t
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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.
The Climb-Team Effingham
We are thrilled to announce our upcoming event scheduled for October 5th from 10 AM to 1 PM, in beautiful Effingham! This event is all about coming together as a community to support and raise awareness for postpartum mental health. Want to show your support? Join the team or donate here! Follow our event on
Harvest Fest
Open to the public. Join us at Harvest Fest '24 hosted by Effingham Elks Lodge #1016! This outdoor event is a special fundraiser dedicated to supporting local veterans and disabled children. We’ve got an incredible lineup of activities and entertainment planned: Live Music, Food & Refreshments, Raffles & Prizes, and more! Follow us on Facebook!
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