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Business After Hours & 30th Anniversary Celebration @ Bushue HR/Bushue Background Screening/Civil Design Inc.
Join us for a special Business After Hours as we celebrate 30 years of Bushue HR, Bushue Background Screening, and Civil Design, Inc.! This evening is all about recognizing three businesses that have made a lasting impact in our community while also giving you the chance to connect with fellow Chamber members and local professionals
Sips for a Cause @ Tuscan Hills Winery for CASA for Kids
Join us at Tuscan Hills Winery for Sips for a Cause, a special night of live music and community, benefiting CASA for Kids, nonprofit that advocates for children in foster care across Effingham and surrounding communities. Live music with Jeremy Bridges & Josh Koester Wine, great atmosphere, and community vibes 20% of all sales will
Toastmasters Open House
Toastmasters will host an Open House on Wednesday, May 14 at 5:30 p.m. at the Lake Land College Effingham Technology Center. The event will highlight how Toastmasters International helps individuals strengthen communication skills, build confidence, and develop leadership abilities through a supportive, hands-on learning environment. The open house is designed for anyone interested in improving
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59th Annual Chamber Golf Outing
Grab your clubs and clear your calendar. The Chamber’s 59th Annual Spring Golf Outing, presented by Central Roofing, is back at the Effingham Country Club and it’s shaping up to be another full day of fresh air, friendly competition, and Chamber connection. We’ll kick things off with a shotgun start and spend the day on
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EARS Microchip Event
On-site microchipping at the EARS office in Effingham 10a-12p, No appointment needed No geography or number limit Cost: No cost *Freewill donations accepted Follow us on Facebook! Check our our event calendar!
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Workers’ Compensation – Return to Work Issues & Strategies (Webinar)
Please join us for a discussion with Tim O’Gorman at Keefe, Campbell, Biery & Associates to explore how best to position employees to return to work after an injury on the job, and how best to build decision-making processes that result in cost-effective outcomes. When registering, please indicate Effingham COUNTY CHAMBER in the "Learned About
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Conducting the HR Audit in Light of AI and Multi-State Developments (Webinar)
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the modern workplace—reshaping how organizations hire, manage, and evaluate their workforce. From recruitment tools to performance tracking systems, AI is playing a bigger role in employment decisions than ever before. But with innovation comes responsibility—and a fast-evolving legal landscape. State governments are introducing new regulations to keep pace with AI’s impact on workers' rights, raising complex challenges
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Community Blood Drive @ Cornerstone Church
Get summer ready! Come to give blood May 18-31 for an exclusive Red Cross beach towel, ltd. qty!
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DCS 6th Annual 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament
Join the excitement at the DCS 6th Annual 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament on Saturday, May 23rd at the Ron Diehl Rec Center in Effingham, IL! This co-ed tournament is open to players in three age groups: Group 1: 5th–6th Grade Group 2: 7th–8th Grade Group 3: Ages 16 & Up Games for Groups 1 & 2
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Office Closed
The Effingham County Chamber office will be closed on Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day. As we honor and remember those who gave their lives in service to our country, we wish everyone a safe and meaningful holiday. The office will reopen during regular business hours on Tuesday.
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Latest Developments Under the Illinois Day & Temporary Labor Services Act (Webinar)
All user clients and temporary staffing agencies need to take note of the ever-changing landscape that is the Illinois Day & Temporary Labor Services Act. With additional regulations at hand, there are many tweaks that the staffing industry must know and note --- for both staffing agencies and user clients. This 90-minute webinar presented by Attorney Jeff Risch
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Effingham Farmer’s Market
The Effingham Farmer's Market in downtown Effingham provides produce, baked goods, plants, flowers, and handcrafted arts & crafts. We will be open every Saturday 8am-12pm from May 30 to October 31, 2026 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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Networking @ Noon & Headshot Lunch Hour | Upper Deck Bar & Grill
Hit pause on the emails and join us for Networking @ Noon....your excuse to step out of the office and into real conversation. This relaxed lunchtime meetup keeps Chamber members connected, engaged, and in the same room (not just the same inbox). In May, we’re heading to Upper Deck Bar & Grill for a midday reset
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Jeepin’ for the Paws – 2026 Jeep Run
All vehicles welcome! Family friendly! A fun drive to win prizes and raise funds for homeless animals in need of families. We'll start at Tuscan Hills Winery - Registration, t-shirts & tickets for 1st stop of raffle baskets. Then we're off to Danny's Bar - find out if you won a basket, and buy tickets
59th Annual Chamber Golf Outing