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Discovery Christian School: Accepting New Student Applications
Discovery Christian School is excited to welcome new students for the 2025-2026 academic year! How to Apply:Interested families should email the school office with their child’s name and the grade they will be entering. Once received, the office will provide a link to complete the online registration process. 🔹 If a grade level is full,
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DIY Hat Burning Fundraiser for LeAnn’s Light
DIY Hat Branding Event at Tuscan Hills Winery Date & Time: Wednesday, April 30 | 6p-9p Location: Tuscan Hills Winery Create a hat that’s 100% your own at this hands-on DIY Hat Branding Event! Choose your hat, design your pattern, and burn it in yourself to make a true masterpiece. With over 200 stencils available
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Business After Hours @ Merz Heating & AIr
Join us for an evening of networking and meaningful connections at this month’s Chamber Business After Hours. Save the date, bring your business cards, and take the opportunity to engage with fellow professionals, exchange ideas, and strengthen community ties.
Eighth Annual Women in Business Conference (Naperville)
Eighth Annual Women in Business Conference Date: May 1, 2025 Location: NIU Center Ballroom, 1120 E. Diehl Rd., Naperville, IL Time: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Join us for a day filled with insightful talks and networking opportunities with successful women from various industries across Illinois. This conference aims to equip you with the tools and connections needed
Community Blood Drive @ Family Care Associates
Family Care Associates 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 1:00 pm on Thursday, May 1 at 1106 N Merchant St, inside Parking Lot. What: Family Care Associates Community Blood Drive When: Thursday, May 1, 10:00 am
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First Friday – Employee Appreciation Picnic
Looking for a way to really treat your team? Bring them to the Employee Appreciation Picnic and treat them to a delicious thank you lunch from Country Rhodes Catering! Our Employee Appreciation Picnic is a casual, come-and-go event featuring lunch, Koerner Distributor samples, networking opportunities, and fun giveaways. One lucky attendee will walk away with
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Become a Foster Parent
Let It Be Us offers a series of virtual educational events on topics surrounding Foster Care and Adoption in the State of Illinois. Our Live Foster Parent Recruitment Events are the in-person portion of this series. Are you interested in learning more about the Illinois child welfare system, what it means to be a foster
Unit 40 Mentoring Program Trivia Night
The Effingham Unit 40 Mentoring Advisory Board will hold its 7th annual Trivia Night! Date: Saturday, May 3rd Location: Effingham Event Center located at 1501 W Fayette Avenue, Effingham, IL 62401 Time: Doors open at 6:00PM with the contest beginning at 7:00PM Theme: Kentucky Derby Cost: $200 for an 8 person team ***Limited to 40
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Headshot Happy Hour
Join the Effingham County Chamber, XCHNG, Wheat Penny, and Nuxoll Photography for Headshot Happy Hour—a relaxed evening of networking and professional refresh. This event is a special benefit exclusively for Chamber members. Whether you're updating your LinkedIn photo or just ready for a fresh, polished headshot, it's a great way to invest in your professional
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140th Anniversary
Celebrating our 140th year in downtown Effingham. We will have giveaways, refreshments, & special sales. Questions: Jamie or Ethan Miller (217) 342-3688 Follow us on social | Facebook | Instagram
Effective Performance Reviews, Discipline, and Documentation: Key Strategies for Managing Employment Issues (Webinar)
Effective performance reviews, discipline, and documentation are critical elements in managing an organization’s employment issues. In this webinar, Ryan L. Young will provide a comprehensive guide to handling employment-related issues in a fair, consistent, and legally compliant manner. The presentation will explore the critical components of conducting effective performance reviews, implementing disciplinary actions, and maintaining
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The Life of a Workers’ Compensation Claim (Webinar)
Join Kevin Deuschle with IFMK Law Ltd. as he discusses the life of a worker’s compensation claim at every stage of handling, from initial reporting and filing forms, to motions for hearings and the specific tools the parties use to strategically advance litigation to closure. We will evaluate court processes and guidelines with respect to
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E-CYCLE @ Centenary Church
Follow Effingham Recycles on Facebook. Join us for our E-Cycle event on Saturday, May 10, 2025 from 8a-12p. What they will take: ANYTHING that has a power cord, or runs on a battery. **Special Note: All small TV's & screens will have a $20 charge per item. All large TV's will have a $40 charge
5K Run/Walk for Life
Register NOW for the 5th Annual 5K Run/Walk for Life! Family Life Center will be hosting a 5K on May 10th at 8am at the Trek Trail with the start/finish at the Effingham Performance Center. This run will support the FREE services offered at the Family Life Center. Sign up online or stop by our
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Mother’s Day Buffet
Celebrate Mother’s Day at The Keller Convention Center with a buffet featuring over 50 delicious items, a special dessert table, and a kid-friendly “knee-high” buffet just for little ones! Date & Time: Sunday, May 11 | 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM Cost: Adults: $29.50 | Kids 5–10: $15 | Ages 4 & under eat freeReservations:
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Community Blood Drive @ 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, May 12 at 1501 W. Fayette Ave., inside Banquet Room What: Effingham Event Center Community Blood Drive When: Monday, May 12, 1:00 pm
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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 12:30 pm on Tuesday, May 13 at 503 N. Maple, inside Auditorium (Use Pre-Surgical Entrance) What: HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital Community Blood Drive
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Donsbach Meinhart Agency Ribbon Cutting
Donsbach Meinhart Insurance Agency, located in the heart of Effingham, IL, is your trusted partner for comprehensive insurance and financial planning solutions. Serving the Effingham community with dedication and expertise, we offer tailored coverage options for auto, home, life, and business insurance, as well as personalized retirement planning services. Whether you’re safeguarding your family, protecting
Team Building for a More Engaged Employee (Naperville)
Team building in the workplace is the process of creating a team that is cohesively working together towards a common goal. The importance and main purpose of team building is to create a strong team through forming bonds and connections. Team building starts with motivation, coaching and mentoring on an individual basis as well as
Community Blood Drive @ American Fiber Network
American Fiber Network will host a community blood drive with ImpactLife, the provider of blood components for local hospitals. The blood drive will be from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm on Wednesday, May 14 at 111 N Commercial Dr, inside Shop What: American Fiber Network Community Blood Drive When: Wednesday, May 14 | 11a-2p Where:
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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 10:00 am to 2:00 pm on Thursday, May 15 at 1303 W Evergreen Ave, inside Donor Bus. What: Sarah Bush Lincoln Bonutti Clinic Community Blood Drive When: Thursday,
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Chamber Office Closed
Our office will be closed on Friday, May 16 for the Chamber’s Spring Golf Outing. We’ll return all messages when we're back in the office on Monday, May 19.
58th Annual Chamber Golf Outing
Get ready to hit the greens and connect with fellow Chamber members at the 58th Annual Chamber Spring Golf Outing, presented by Central Roofing! We’re bringing back the shotgun start, so gather your team and enjoy a day of friendly competition, networking, and outdoor fun. Whether you're playing for bragging rights or just for fun,
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Almost One Year In: Have You Been Complying with Chicago’s Paid Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Leave Ordinance? (Webinar)
The Chicago Paid Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Leave Ordinance took effect on July 1, 2024. Chicago’s Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection has issued clarifying guidance and administrative rules regarding compliance with that Ordinance. Join Scott Cruz, Labor and Employment Partner at UB Greensfelder, LLP for this informational webinar as he discusses
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Chamber Office Closed
Our office will be closed on Monday, May 26 in observance of Memorial Day as we honor those who served. We’ll reopen on Tuesday, May 27.
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Employee or Contractor? How Businesses Can Navigate Worker Misclassification (Webinar)
Think you know the difference between a W-2 employee and a 1099 contractor? Think again. Misclassifying workers is one of the most common — and costly — mistakes businesses make. This webinar cuts through the confusion and gives you the clarity you need to get it right. Join Katie Rinkus with Prinz Law firm as
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