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 Chamber Gala Registrations, Sponsorships Due By Week’s End 

Published on January 6, 2026 10:09 am
Last Updated on January 6, 2026 10:09 am

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Registrations and sponsorships for the 2026 Effingham County Chamber Gala are due by the end of this week.

This year’s Gala theme is “Saturday Night Fever”. The event is presented by Sarah Bush Lincoln.

The Gala is set for Saturday night, January 17, from 5 to 10pm at the Keller Convention Center.

This year’s Gala is designed with a refreshed feel — dinner stations instead of a traditional sit-down, more room to mingle, and a smoother program that keeps things moving. Same Gala energy, just more social and a lot more fun.

The evening will recognize the 2026 Excellence in Business recipients, McMahon Meats and Northside Ford-Lincoln. They’ll also be announcing the Chamber Ambassador of the Year, Citizen of the Year, and Volunteer of the Year.

Chamber registrations and sponsorships can be made by contacting Nicole Morrison at 217-347-6282 or at nmorrison@effinghamcountychamber.com.