Calendar of Events
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‘Give A Heart’ Fundraiser
Give a Heart, Make a Difference! Our Annual "Give a Heart" Fundraiser is back! Stop by any Washington Savings Bank location this February and purchase a heart for just $1 to support heart health awareness in our community. Every dollar raised goes directly to The Prairie Heart Institute at St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital & Sarah
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Inside the Vision: CEO Edition
The Effingham County CEO Class is proud to host… Inside the Vision: CEO Edition! This professional development event features an exclusive CEO documentary screening and engaging breakout sessions led by industry professionals.
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AI Powered Claims Handling (Webinar)
An examination of the use of AI in the workers’ compensation claims process: This session will discuss the use of AI tools by employers, claims handlers, and defense attorneys and will address dangers, opportunities, and strategies to increase efficiency and reduce legal spend while avoiding strategic and ethical pitfalls. When registering, please indicate Effingham COUNTY
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Eat Wings, Raise Funds for the Chamber Scholarship Program
Join us at Buffalo Wild Wings Effingham for a delicious way to support local students! On Friday, February 6, enjoy lunch, dinner, or anything in between, and a portion of eligible sales, including alcohol, will be donated to support the Effingham County Chamber Scholarship Program. It’s simple: dine in or grab takeout from the Effingham
Networking @ Noon | Buffalo Wild Wings
Keep the momentum going with Networking @ Noon, our casual lunchtime meetup for Chamber members to stay engaged and show up for one another. In February, we’ll be at Buffalo Wild Wings for a midday break that brings members together over lunch while also supporting a good cause. This Networking @ Noon coincides with Buffalo
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Foster and Adoption Support Group
Foster Support Group: Join intern Jessica, a former foster and adoptive parent, for a supportive group where foster parents can connect, learn, and gain helpful tools for navigating the everyday challenges and rewards of fostering. The support group is an open discussion regarding experiences, questions, etc. Jessica will also be sharing educational tools and knowledge.
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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 12:30 pm to 5:30 pm on Tuesday, February 10 at 503 N. Maple, inside Auditorium-PM. What: HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital Community Blood Drive When: Tuesday, February
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Love Local in Downtown Effingham – A Shopping Event
LOVE LOCAL – Downtown Valentine’s Weekend Shopping Event Head downtown this Valentine’s weekend and show some love to our amazing small businesses! How it works: • Grab a passport at your first stop • Get 1 stamp for every $10 spent (max 2 stamps per store) • Collect 10 stamps total • Turn in your
3 events,
Foster and Adoption Support Group
Foster Support Group: Join intern Jessica, a former foster and adoptive parent, for a supportive group where foster parents can connect, learn, and gain helpful tools for navigating the everyday challenges and rewards of fostering. The support group is an open discussion regarding experiences, questions, etc. Jessica will also be sharing educational tools and knowledge.
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Chamber Travel Program Meeting | Southern Italy & Sicily featuring Taormina, Matera and the Amalfi Coast
The Chamber Destinations Travel Program will host an informational meeting on Monday, February 16 from 5p-6:30p at the First Baptist Church Effingham. A representative from Collette, a world premier travel company, will present: Southern Italy & Sicily featuring Taormina, Matera and the Amalfi Coast. Trip details include: April 8-21, 2027 14 Days, 20 Meals Round
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Impact of Aging Workforce on WC Industry (Webinar)
Please join John Campbell of Keefe, Campbell, Biery & Associates for analysis and discussion of the impact our aging workforce has on the workers’ compensation system. Statistical analysis and application to current case-law and claim handling will improve your claim analysis skill set. When registering, please indicate Effingham COUNTY CHAMBER in the "Learned About it
3 events,
Foster and Adoption Support Group
Foster Support Group: Join intern Jessica, a former foster and adoptive parent, for a supportive group where foster parents can connect, learn, and gain helpful tools for navigating the everyday challenges and rewards of fostering. The support group is an open discussion regarding experiences, questions, etc. Jessica will also be sharing educational tools and knowledge.
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Protecting Your Business in the Wake of Bad “Press”(Webinar)
Every business struggles with negative online reviews and commentary. The source is often unhappy clients and customers, or business competitors. Other times, a business faces internal threats from disgruntled employees. Dealing with these unique scenarios requires focusing on minimizing the effect of the publication and resisting the urge to respond in a way that compounds
1 event,
1 event,
2 events,
Foster and Adoption Support Group
Foster Support Group: Join intern Jessica, a former foster and adoptive parent, for a supportive group where foster parents can connect, learn, and gain helpful tools for navigating the everyday challenges and rewards of fostering. The support group is an open discussion regarding experiences, questions, etc. Jessica will also be sharing educational tools and knowledge.