2021 Employee of the Year Recipients Announced
Effingham County Chamber of Commerce Presents the 2021 Employee of the Year AwardsOn May 7, the Effingham County Chamber of Commerce presented its 47th Annual Employee of the Year award to two recipients: Ashley Rush with Effingham Obstetrics and Gynecology Associations and Tammy Lakin of Dan Hecht Chevrolet-Toyota.Ms. Rush was nominated by her colleagues Yocum was nominated by her colleagues for her 11 years of service to the Effingham Community as the Clinic Facilitator managing the clinic aspects of the
Effingham County Re-Engages Community MAPPING Program
Effingham County Re-Engages Community MAPPING Program Effingham County has enlisted the help of the MAPPING The Future of Your Community program through the Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs at Western Illinois University to take a proactive approach to planning for community and economic development. Originally planned for early 2020, the MAPPING program is a participant driven strategic visioning and planning process whereby local leaders and citizen volunteers create a long-range vision for
Effingham County Chamber of Commerce Elects New Board Officers for 2021
Effingham County Chamber of Commerce elects new board officers for 2021The Effingham County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the election of Chris Swing, Julie Everett, and Travis Bushue as newly elected officers to the Chamber Board of Directors. Following these appointments, the Board of Directors is comprised of 15 members. Chris Swing – Chair-ElectChris Swing is the President & Chief Operating Officer for Vantage Outsourcing. Swing oversees the day-to-day operation of the cataract surgery
Chamber Announces New President & CEO
Effingham County Chamber Board Chair Jeff Speer announces the hiring of Lucinda C. Hart as the new Chamber President & CEO. Hart replaces Norma Lansing who retired April 30. Hart, a native of Texas, is a Certified Association Executive and earned her MBA from Concordia University Texas. She has extensive experience in working for non-profits, having served as Vice President, Chief Operations Officer, Chief Research and Development Officer of the Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals
2021 Excellence in Business Recipient - Niemerg's Steakhouse
Excellence in Business Award Recipients Honored at the 2021 Effingham County Chamber of Commerce Annual Business Recognition GalaThe Effingham County Chamber of Commerce held its Annual Business Recognition Gala on April 24 at Mid America Motorworks. The Excellence in Business award is presented to two recipients each year. Jeff Speer, Owner of RE/MAX Key Advantage and 2020/2021 Effingham County Chamber Board Chairman, proudly presented the prestigious awards to Niemerg’s Steakhouse and The
2021 Excellence in Business Recipient - The Equity
Excellence in Business Award Recipients Honored at the 2021 Effingham County Chamber of Commerce Annual Business Recognition GalaThe Effingham County Chamber of Commerce held its Annual Business Recognition Gala on April 24 at Mid America Motorworks. The Excellence in Business award is presented to two recipients each year. Jeff Speer, Owner of RE/MAX Key Advantage and 2020/2021 Effingham County Chamber Board Chairman, proudly presented the prestigious awards to Niemerg’s Steakhouse and The
Washington Savings Bank Announces New Chairman of the Board
Washington Savings Bank Announces New Chairman of the Board Washington Savings Bank recently announced that Paul Koerner was named Chairman of the Board at the annual meeting held on April 14, 2021. Paul has served on the bank’s Board of Directors since August 2006. Outing Chairman, Rocky Weber, had served as Chairman of the Board since March of 2006. He will remain on the Bank’s board of directors. “Rocky’s stewardship of the bank has resulted in safe and sound growth of the bank from just over
