• About Us

  • Founded in 1986, the Effingham County Chamber is the county’s leading business advocacy and convening organization—serving as the unified voice for business by connecting leaders, aligning partners, and advancing policies and initiatives that translate collaboration into measurable outcomes for Effingham County.

    The Chamber represents more than 300 member organizations of every size and sector. Guided by a 14-member Board of Directors, we work collectively to support existing businesses, attract new enterprises, and enhance the quality of life for all who call Effingham County home.

    As a member-driven coalition of business and community leaders, we believe in the power of partnership — achieving together what no one business could accomplish alone. Through advocacy, collaboration, and vision, we continue to build a stronger, more prosperous future for our region.

    OUR ROLE

    The Effingham County Chamber of Commerce serves as the unified voice for business, convening leaders across sectors, advocating for a strong economic climate, and aligning partners to advance shared priorities.

    OUR ACCOUNTABILITY

    The Chamber operates under a member-elected Board of Directors and formal bylaws, ensuring accountability, transparency, and continuity in service to the business community.

    OUR SCOPE OF WORK

    Advocacy & Government Affairs | Business & Workforce Development | Leadership & Talent Pipeline | Community & Regional Alignment

  • HOW WE CREATE IMPACT

    We advance Effingham County’s economic vitality by convening the right leaders, aligning partners around shared priorities, and translating collaboration into action through structured initiatives and advocacy. The Chamber operates within four strategic pillars:

    Convening – Bringing business, government, education, and community leaders together around shared priorities
    Advocacy – Representing business interests to decision-makers at the local, regional, and state level
    Programs & Initiatives – Structured efforts that address business growth, workforce readiness, and leadership development
    Partnerships – Strategic collaborations aligned to measurable outcomes

    Our members shape priorities, inform initiatives, and help guide the Chamber’s work through engagement and leadership.

  • OUR MEMBERS

    Chamber members are businesses and organizations that have formally joined a representative body committed to strengthening Effingham County’s economy. Membership reflects a shared stake in advocacy, collaboration, and long-term community prosperity.

    GOVERNANCE AND LEADERSHIP

    The Chamber is governed by a member-elected Board of Directors and operates under formal bylaws to ensure accountability, transparency, and continuity in service to the business community.

    OUR COMMITTMENT TO EFFINGHAM COUNTY

    The Effingham County Chamber exists to serve the long-term economic health of our county. Our work is grounded in collaboration, informed by business leadership, and focused on outcomes that strengthen opportunity for employers, employees, and communities.