Deadline Here for Chamber Banquet

"There's No Business Like Your Business" is the theme for this year's Effingham County Chamber of Commerce Annual Business Recognition Gala. 

The event is set for Saturday night at the Thelma Keller Convention Center.  A glamorous evening is planned.  A cocktail reception will begin at 5:30pm with wine and spirits tasting sponsored by Koerner Distributor and souvenir photos by Steffen Harris Photography sponsored by Camp Lakewood Campground and RV Park.  The banquet program will begin at 6:30pm including announcement of the 2013 Effingham Daily News Citizen of the Year and presentation of the 2013 Chamber Excellence in Business Awards.  Craig Lindvahl will again serve as emcee for the evening.  Dinner and dessert stations are planned at 7pm including a new coffee station sponsored by Prairie National Bank.  The grand prize drawing featuring a trip to Hollywood sponsored in part by Effingham Travel is set for 8pm.  Dance music by Anatime Entertainment will begin at 9pm.

Today is the deadline for registrations.  Phone the Chamber office at 342-4147.