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Chamber Foundation Scholarship Application Open
The Chamber Community Scholarship Program provides $1,000 continuing education scholarships to area high school seniors and adults who are starting/continuing their secondary education. In addition to the Community Scholarship, The Jack Graham Scholarship was created in 2021 in honor of the late Jack Graham, a local entrepreneur. One $1,000 scholarship is awarded in Mr. Graham’s
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All About In-Home Child Care (Virtual Session)
These virtual sessions will be on Wednesday, March 27, April 3, and April 10 at 6pm-7pm. Office hours will start at 6:00pm each Wednesday, with a presentation at 6:15. Zoom Link | Meeting ID: 839 4389 0016 | Passcode: 053127 Contact Courtney Hatcher of Project Child for more information at 618-244-2210 ext. 112.
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First Friday Networking Luncheon @ TGIFriday’s
Innovate your networking game with the Chamber's First Friday Network Luncheon! Launched in January 2023, this initiative seamlessly blends meaningful connections within our membership with a celebration of Effingham County's diverse culinary scene. Mark your calendars as we venture to a variety of local restaurants throughout Effingham County, creating the perfect backdrop for networking in
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Party in the Path – Total Solar Eclipse
Sunday April 7th: Pre-Party in the Path! - Beer Garden - Food Trucks - Expert Panel discussion: Seth Bohnhoff of WCIA, Daniel Allen with Lake Land College, and Megan Candelaria of the Wyoming NASA Space Grant Consortium - STAR LAB Experience - Inflatables - Live music- FLIGHT 50 Monday April 8th: Party in the Path!
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Solar Eclipse Watch Party @ The Cross
The much anticipated Total Solar Eclipse will be fully visible on Monday, April 8, in Effingham, IL. It's estimated to appear at 2:00pm Central Time. Our campus will be open for guests to enjoy the Cross and the Eclipse. The event is FREE, and we will be accepting free-will offerings in support of the Cross
Solar Eclipse Watch Party @ Firefly Grill
DID YOU HEAR WE’RE HAVING A PARTY?! Join us for our Solar Eclipse Party on Monday, April 8th, from 11 AM to 3 PM! For just $100 per person | $25 for kids 12 & under, enjoy: Buffet Drink Ticket Firefly Eclipse Glasses Live Music by Dakota Danielle We’ll also have indoor and outdoor seating
3 Sisters Solar Sighting
Do you know where you are going to be on April 8th at 2:03PM CT? We do! Join us in Teutopolis at the 3SL office for the Solar Eclipse Sighting! Parking available for cars, campers, and trucks! Parking starts at 11:00AM. Donations to Make-A-Wish are requested for use of the facility and certified solar viewing
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The Ins and Outs of Contracting Green Energy Projects (Webinar)
Recently, the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released more guidance and proposed rules on key provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) that requires employers to meet certain labor mandates involving apprenticeship mandates, prevailing wage requirements and possible forced unionization on green energy construction projects. While prevailing wage and apprenticeship
All About In-Home Child Care (Virtual Session)
These virtual sessions will be on Wednesday, March 27, April 3, and April 10 at 6pm-7pm. Office hours will start at 6:00pm each Wednesday, with a presentation at 6:15. Zoom Link | Meeting ID: 839 4389 0016 | Passcode: 053127 Contact Courtney Hatcher of Project Child for more information at 618-244-2210 ext. 112.
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Downtown Effingham Shower of Savings
Participating Downtown Effingham businesses will offer phenomenal sales and during this Shower of Savings Event! Businesses will be posting their specials on our event page so be watching for details. Shopping hours will vary based upon each individual store's business hours. Follow our event on Facebook!
Downtown Effingham Shower of Savings
Participating Downtown Effingham businesses will offer phenomenal sales and during this Shower of Savings Event! April 12-13, 2024 Businesses will be posting their specials on our event page so be watching for details. Shopping hours will vary based upon each individual store's business hours. Click here to follow the event on Facebook.
Illinois FBLA Collegiate Conference
The Illinois Future Business Leaders of America Collegiate is hosting its State Leadership Conference at the Thelma Keller Convention Center in Effingham, IL on April 12-13. On Friday, April 12, they're holding a Networking session, inviting local businesses to connect with students and professionals. Registration is $25, covering the session, appetizers, and a sit-down business
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Chamber Destinations Travel Program: Sunny Portugal
The Chamber Destinations Travel Program will be traveling to Sunny Portugal April 13 - 22, 2024. Trip details include: April 13-22, 2024 10 days, 13 meals Round trip group transportation from Effingham to St. Louis Lambert International Airport Round trip air from Lambert, air taxes & fees, and hotel transfers Highlights: From the Portuguese Riviera
Downtown Effingham Shower of Savings
Participating Downtown Effingham businesses will offer phenomenal sales and during this Shower of Savings Event! April 12-13, 2024 Businesses will be posting their specials on our event page so be watching for details. Shopping hours will vary based upon each individual store's business hours. Click here to follow the event on Facebook.
Legacy Harley-Davidson – Cookout & Blood Drive
Join us for our annual cookout beginning at 11am and serving up some great hot dogs and hamburgers! Also Impact Life will be here from 11am to 3pm for a blood drive... they supply blood for most of our local hospitals, including St. Anthony and Sarah Bush Lincoln. We hope to see everyone out! Follow
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St. Anthony Hospital Fire 75th Anniversary Statue Unveiling
EFFINGHAM, Ill. — On Sunday, April 14, community members are invited to attend a brief ceremony and statue unveiling at HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital, commemorating the 75th anniversary of the St. Anthony Hospital fire. The ceremony will be held at 2 p.m. starting at the hospital’s main entrance on Maple Street. The statue to be
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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, April 15th at 1501 W. Fayette Ave., inside Banquet Room What: Effingham Event Center Community Blood Drive When: Monday, April 15th | 1:00
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PAVE Community Breakfast
PAVE will be hosting a Community Breakfast at the Carriage House Event Center 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 making
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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, April 17th at 304 E. Roadway Ave., inside Cafeteria - Sponsored by Student Council What: St. Anthony High School Community Blood Drive
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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Chamber Spring Radio Day with WCRC
2024 Spring Lineup: 9-9:30a | HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital 9:30-10a | Boho Chic Clinique 10-10:30a | Effingham County 10:30-11a | Leisure Times 11-11:30a | Lake Land College 11:30a-12p | SDS Technology 1-1:30p | Probst Auto Body 1:30-2p | Resin Recycling Station 2-2:30p | TEAM ITS Basic Ad Package - $75 (3) 30-second ads to
Business After Hours – TEAM ITS Hosting at The XCHNG
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
HR Roundtable (Microsoft Teams)
Why should you join our Virtual HR Roundtable? - This roundtable is for you - your hot topics, not a webinar where we present to you and determine the agenda. - There will be an HR consultant acting as facilitator (with hot topics in mind if needed) along with an attorney to answer any legal
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4th Annual 5K Run/Walk for Life
The Family Life Center will be hosting its 4th Annual 5K Run/Walk for Life! Please help us make this race a huge success and allow us to continue to provide counseling, parenting classes, ultrasounds and help to young families in the area. Medals given to top three runners this year! Two Date & Location Options:
Cars & Coffee
Meet up with fellow car enthusiasts to enjoy a relaxing morning. Show off a unique or classic car or just your daily driver. Photo opportunities , giveaways, and fun! Follow us on Facebook!
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Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening @ Resin Recycling
We're excited to invite the community to the ribbon-cutting ceremony and grand opening of Resin's cutting-edge recycling station! Join them for light refreshments as you meet their dedicated team and discover firsthand their innovative approach to recycling. Help celebrate this special occasion with us! Date & Time: Wednesday, April 24 | 10a Location: 305 E
City of Effingham – Housing & Development Committee Meeting
Please join the City of Effingham and the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) for a conversation with you, the community, about Housing and Community Development in Effingham. When: Wednesday, April 24 Where: City Hall Council Chambers - 201 E. Jefferson Avenue, Effingham, IL 62401 Time: 6pm-7pm Learn about housing in Effingham and share your thoughts
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Pay Transparency Update (Webinar)
As more and more cities, counties and states across the U.S. enact pay transparency mandates, employers’ obligations are becoming more complex by the day. Attorney Jeff Risch of Amundsen Davis LLC will present a timely webinar on the upcoming mandates hitting Illinois employers as of January 1, 2025. He will also provide a summary of
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2024 Effingham Citywide Garage Sale
SAVE THE DATE: Effingham City Wide Garage Sale is set for April 26 & 27, 2024. More info to be shared soon!
Ribbon Cutting @ SBL Southern IL Hand Center & Infusion Clinic
Sarah Bush Lincoln invites you to join us at the Ribbon Cutting of the newly renovated Medical Park Plaza building, home of the Southern Illinois Hand Center and Infusion Center. Tours are available. SBL Southern Illinois Hand Center focuses exclusively on hand and upper extremity surgery and rehabilitation therapy. Our surgeons and staff are dedicated
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E-CYCLE @ Centenary Church
Follow Effingham Recycles on Facebook. Join us for our E-Cycle event on Saturday, April 27 from 8am to 12pm. What they will take: ANYTHING that has a power cord, or runs on a battery. **Special Note: All computer monitors and small TV's (even flat screens) will have a $20 charge per item. Large TV's (even
Legacy Harley-Davidson – Blessing of the Bikes
Join us for our annual Blessing of the Bikes! We will meet up at the dealership on April 27th at 10am for complimentary donuts and coffee (while supplies last). We will leave for a short ride out to the Effingham Cross where we will have a service at noon underneath the Cross. After the service,
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First Friday Luncheon – National Train Day
Mark your calendars for an engaging series of luncheons hosted at the Keller Convention Center/Holiday Inn Effingham! Our First Friday Luncheon Series promises a dynamic lineup of topics and speakers, making each luncheon a unique and valuable experience. Join us on a variety of first Fridays of the month for an insightful luncheon that goes
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Walk to End Parkinson’s Disease
Register now to join us Sat., May 4 from 10 a.m. to noon. at the Workman Sports Complex for a walk/run event hosted by our Physical Rehab and Wellness team. If you register by April 17, you will receive a t-shirt on the day of the event. A free luncheon will be provided by HSHS
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