Founded in 1986, the Effingham County Chamber of Commerce made a commitment to support its existing businesses and to attract new firms to its thriving business climate. What began as a need to address invidual concerns evolved into a well-rounded program touching several segments of the community. As a team f business and community leaders we have an ability to accomplish together what no one business owner could alone.

Today's Chamber consists of more than 500 members from a wide variety of business types and sizes. Its 12-member Board of Directors represents small and big businesses alike - all with an eye on collective achievements that benefit Effingham businesses, local citizens and our quality of life. We are a consensus-building organization reaching out throughout the community to build a better future for us all.

Simply put, your Chamber is in the business of "Bringing People and Opportunity Together."