Effingham Chamber

07/17/2019

Join us on Friday, July 19th at 11:30AM for the RIBBON CUTTING for the new AT&T Store in Rincon. Located in the shopping plaza next to Chick-Fil-A. See you there!!!

06/24/2019

Friday night the Chamber held a Ribbon Cutting for The Local on Laurel the newest event venue in Springfield, Georgia.

06/19/2019

Yesterday the Chamber held a ribbon cutting for Your CBD Store. To view photos from the event visit:https://www.savannahnow.com/photogallery/GA/20190619/NEWS/619009998/PH/1

06/10/2019

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Springfield was all aglow last Thursday Night as the Effingham County Chamber of Commerce hosted it's Annual Membership Recognition Banquet

05/26/2019

Effingham Now

Effingham Now

Effingham's Memorial Day ceremony will be at 6 p.m. Monday at Veterans' Park in Springfield.

05/24/2019

Yesterday the Effingham County Chamber of Commerce held a Ribbon Cutting and Business Afterhours for Interfor in Meldrim. Thanks to Interfor for the informative presentation and hospitality!

04/30/2019

Join us for our Annual Job Fair on Wednesday, May 8th.

Employers that will be at the fair include:
Effingham Health System
Effingham County School District
Georgia State Patrol
H&R Block
Staff Zone
Walmart Supply Chain
Georgia Pacific Savannah River Paper Mill - Rincon, Georgia.
Interfor Careers
Georgia Transformer
ABM
Thomas & Hutton Engineering Co
Horizon Staffing
Savannah Technical College
Sizemore, Inc.
Troy University, Savannah
HWPhillips Landscaping & Maintenance, LLC
The Reserves Network- Savannah, GA

04/02/2019

Don't miss out on Speed Networking! Get your tickets by Monday, April 8th at EffinghamCounty.com.

04/01/2019

Last week the Chamber held Ribbon Cuttings at Chick-fil-A Rincon and Stoner's Pizza Joint. Thank you to all our volunteers who make these events special!

03/29/2019

Get your tickets today for Speed Networking!

03/29/2019

Thanks to Queensborough National Bank & Trust Co. for hosting our March Business Afterhours last night.

03/25/2019

Join us Friday for a Ribbon Cutting at Stoner's Pizza Joint.

03/20/2019

'The Act' spins deadly mother-daughter story into Hulu series

Check out this article on The Act A Hulu Original part of which was filmed here in Effingham County. https://www.cnn.com/2019/03/20/entertainment/the-act-review/index.html

'The Act' review: Hulu spins deadly mother-daughter story into limited series, detailing the strange case of Dee Dee and Gypsy Rose Blanchard from 'Mommy Dead and Dearest'

03/14/2019

Join us at Queensborough National Bank & Trust Co. in Rincon for our March Business After Hours.

03/12/2019

Do you own a small business? If so check out the Small Business Sucess Academy offered by the UGA Small Business Development Center

03/11/2019

Join us at the Chick-fil-A in Rincon for a Ribbon Cutting. Thursday, March 28, 9:00 AM.

03/08/2019

Mars Theatre

If you are looking for something to do tonight, come on to downtown Springfield for A Night in Effingham. There will plenty of food, drinks and live entertainment.

03/06/2019

Springfield City Council paves way for food trucks, mobile food vendors

Springfield City Council paves way for food trucks, mobile food vendors

The City of Springfield recently passed an ordinance to allow licensed food trucks and mobile food vendors to operate in Springfield. The Springfield City Council hopes that this new ordinance will attract more activity to Springfield, especially to downtown, and that it will provide more dining opt...

03/04/2019

There is still time to get your tickets to A Night in Effingham 2019. We are very excited about the great food vendors we have this year:

The Tin Fin Restaurant
Simply Southern Home Cooking and Catering
Big South Bar-B-Que Co. & Rollin’ Smoke Food Truck
Southern Kafe on 17
Butterducks Winery
Savannah Event Catering
Savannah Square Pops
Rusty Pig BBQ
New Ebenezer Retreat Center
Stoner's Pizza Joint
The Cake Mix
Fusion Artisan Coffee Roasters
Honey Catering

Tickets are available at EffinghamCounty.com where you will also get a discount code to see the One Stop Pony Band at the Mars Theatre

Special thanks to our sponsors who make this possible:
Title Sponsor:
Effingham County Industrial Development Authority
Gold Sponsors:
Effingham Health System
Georgia Heritage Federal Credit Union
Platinum Sponsors:
Bank of Newington
DRT America
Georgia Power
Marshland Credit Union
Silver Sponsors:
Coldwell Banker Intercoastal Realty
Renasant Bank
Sherman & Hemstreet
Bronze Sponsors:
GeoVista Federal Credit Union
Platinum Properties
WoodmenLife
Ashley Boyette-State Farm Agent

03/02/2019

Engineering magazine honors Purcell

Congratulations to Georgia Department of Transportation Board Chair Ann Purcell on being named one of Engineering Georgia Magazine's “100 Influential Women to Know”!

Georgia Department of Transportation Board Chair Ann R. Purcell of Effingham County was recently honored as one of Engineering Georgia magazine’s “100 Influential Women to Know” -- women of character, integrity and purpose. The magazine is known as the official statewide magazine of Georgia’...

02/27/2019

Join us in welcoming our newest member Chick-fil-A Rincon.

There is still time to apply! Jobs.cfarincon.com

02/22/2019

Effingham Medical Partners is now open in its new location. Last night the Chamber held a Ribbon Cutting as part of the open house.

02/20/2019

Be sure to join us tomorrow night (2/21) at 5:00 PM as we cut a ribbon to open Effingham Medical Partners new facility.

Join us for an Open House on Thursday, February 21 from 5:00pm - 7:00pm. You can meet all our Providers and tour our new office. Light refreshments will be served. Our new address is 1571 Highway 21 S in Springfield.

02/20/2019

Time running out to take advantage of savory opportunity

Time running out to take advantage of savory opportunity

SPRINGFIELD — People eager to whet their appetites for good food and music can do so by purchasing tickets to one of Effingham County’s premier annual events, A Night in Effingham.

02/07/2019

Effingham Day at the Capitol was a success. One hundred Effingham Citizens were able to learn about the issues facing the State of Georgia straight from the top.

Thank you to our local legislative delegation for all you do to make Effingham Day a success: Senator Jack Hill, House Majority Leader Jon Burns, and Representative Bill Hitchens.

Thank you to Ann Purcell for planning a great meeting with the Georgia Department of Transportation

Finally thank you to our sponsors who make this event possible: Effingham County Industrial Development Authority Effingham Health System Georgia Power Georgia Pacific Joe Marchese Construction and Carellas Law Firm

02/06/2019

Today we cut a ribbon for Bank of Newington's new location in Springfield.

01/11/2019

Today the Chamber held a Ribbon Cutting for Big South Bar-B-Que Co. & Rollin’ Smoke Food Truck. Be sure to go by and try the Bar-B-Que!

01/04/2019

Join us next Friday (1/11) for a Ribbon Cutting at Big South Bar-B-Que Co. & Rollin’ Smoke Food Truck!

01/03/2019

Get your tickets today for the 2019 Night in Effingham featuring Taste of Effingham along with a concert by the One Stop Pony Band. Spend the evening sampling Effingham's finest culinary treats then listening to the music of Billy Joel, Neil Diamond and more.

Get your tickets at: tinyurl.com/y9x79xsc

Taste of Effingham tickets are $15 and include a $5 coupon code with each ticket to be used for concert tickets.
Concert tickets are $40 and must be purchased through the Mars Theatre

12/24/2018

Happy Holidays from all of us.

12/20/2018

Last night the Effingham Chamber Young Professionals gathered for their Holiday Happy Hour at The Tin Fin Restaurant. A good time was had by all. Be sure to watch Chamber Chat for the next Effingham Chamber Young Professionals Event.

12/19/2018

Last Week the Effingham County Chamber of Commerce held a Ribbon Cutting for Horizon Behavioral Health in Rincon. Horizon Behavior Health lead by Dr. Banjoko is a private multidisciplinary practice providing psychiatric, psychological and therapy services. Their new office is located 613 Towne Park West Suite 204 Rincon.

12/11/2018

Effingham County GA Board of Commissioners

Please take a moment and familiarize yourself with the Comprehensive Plan, and complete the survey.

LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD.
Our first meeting on the *2019 Comprehensive Plan Update* will be held Monday, January 7, 2019 at 10:00 AM at the Administrative Complex located at 601 North Laurel Street Springfield, GA 31329. Citizen support is very much encouraged.

Let your voice be heard, please participate in this survey:
https://spark.adobe.com/page/WtwRtZ7Olub4n/

12/05/2018

Vision Financial Group Georgia

Uh oh, looks like Santa is working on his "naughty or nice" list! Or maybe he's just working on his list for the MID-DAY MINGLE next Tuesday, December 11th... Please RSVP by this Friday if you'd like to attend! You can call, email, or register online through the Effingham Chamber at https://effinghamcounty.chambermaster.com/eventregistration/register/125
Hope to see you there! 🎅🎄🍪☕️

12/04/2018

City of Guyton

City of Guyton

The Sale on the Trail will be held this Saturday, December 8th! Hope to see you there!

12/04/2018

Chamber Holiday Gift Cards are going fast. There are a limited number of cards so get yours before they are all gone. Buy a $25 gift certificate for $20 and at 20 participating stores.

Gift Cards can be purchased at the following
Effingham County Chamber of Commerce office,
Renasant Bank Springfield, Rincon, or Port Wentworth
Teach Right!
GeoVista Federal Credit Union
Marshland Credit Union
Gift Cards will be on sale through December 24th.

Participating stores are Badcock of Rincon Georgia, Diamond Carpet & Textile Services, Effingham Printing & Copy Center LLC, Joann's Florist, Largesse Boutique, Guyton Medicap Pharmacy, Merle Norman Rincon Georgia, Ms. Jeans Restaurant, NewLife Flowers & Gifts, Quick Cash Pawn-Rincon, Ga, RepowerIT, Rincon Packaging and Shipping, Rusty Pig BBQ, Southern Tea Cottage at The Lighthouse Historical Venue, Teach Right!, That Dress Bridal & Prom Boutique, The Cottage of Art & Custom Framing, The Tin Fin Restaurant, Therapeutic Embrace Massage, Wiley's Home Center Rincon

For more information, contact Becky Shea at the Effingham Chamber of Commerce. 912-754-3301.

11/30/2018

City of Guyton

City of Guyton

The Sale on the Trail and Christmas Parade Events scheduled for Saturday, December 1st, have been CANCELLED due to rain. We will continue to monitor the weather in regards to rescheduling.

Thank you all for your understanding.

11/29/2018

Legislative Eggs and Issues 2018

Tomorrow (11/30) is the last day to purchase tickets for the December 5th Legislative Eggs and Issues. Don't miss your opportunity to have your questions answered by our State Legislative Delegation. Get your tickets today by visiting:tinyurl.com/ycxrv5pn

Join us for Breakfast with State Senator Jack Hill, State Representative Jon Burns and State Representative Bill Hitchens. Our Legislative Delegation will be answering your questions so you don t want to miss out! To submit a question click here.

11/09/2018

Legislative Eggs and Issues 2018

The December 5th Legislative Eggs and Issues is coming up fast. Don't miss your opportunity to have your questions answered by our State Legislative Delegation. Get your tickets today by visiting:tinyurl.com/ycxrv5pn

To submit a question visit: tinyurl.com/yc58cwg6

Join us for Breakfast with State Senator Jack Hill, State Representative Jon Burns and State Representative Bill Hitchens. Our Legislative Delegation will be answering your questions so you don t want to miss out! To submit a question click here.

11/05/2018

Effingham Health System

If you didn't make it to Effingham Health System's Homecoming Block Party @ Health Fair, check out the story WTOC-TV made about the event.

Thanks to everyone who helped make yesterday's event a huge success! Watch this WTOC coverage of the Homecoming Block Party & Health Fair to see more about this special celebration. (And see if you spot yourself in the video!)