Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The Effingham County Chamber celebrates the opening of new businesses or locations and welcomes new Chamber members with ribbon cuttings, new member pictures, and other events and activities.
Invenergy is an Illinois-based company that develops, owns, and operates large-scale renewable and other clean energy generation and storage facilities worldwide, including 20 projects in 17 counties across the state. Locally, Invenergy Transmission is the owner of the Grain Belt Express transmission line, a long-distance power line that will deliver over $3 billion in energy cost savings to Illinois energy consumers.
The company has 660+ Illinois-based employees, with a local development office for Grain Belt Express located in Effingham. Following the recent final regulatory approvals for Grain Belt Express in Missouri and Illinois, the company is now working with landowners across 9 Illinois counties to lease land, including in Shelby and Clark County.
Invenergy projects power prosperity in the communities they call home, by delivering affordable, clean power to families and businesses and supporting workers, landowners, and governments through new revenue. Powered by decades of entrepreneurial experiences and unparalleled execution the company has successfully developed 190 projects totaling more than 30,100 megawatts of energy to meet the needs of customers across Illinois and the world.
More information about Invenergy’s local Grain Belt Express project can be found online at GrainBeltExpress.com
To explore the benefits of an Effingham County Chamber investment and learn how it supports business growth and community development, visit EffinghamCountyChamber.com, or contact Membership Director Becky Brown at (217) 347-6283.
Pictured (left to right): Chamber President & CEO Lucinda Hart, IL Project Representative Robert Scott, Community Engagement Consultant James Gilreath, Vice-President Transmission Development Brad Pnazek, and Community Engagement Consultant Deb Gilreath.
About the Effingham County Chamber
Since its establishment in 1917, the Effingham County Chamber has emerged as the foremost advocate and supporter of local businesses. With a commitment to fostering growth and prosperity, the Chamber offers leadership opportunities, volunteer programs, and business-building initiatives tailored to the vital needs of Effingham County enterprises. By harnessing the collective support, talent, and resources of its members, the Effingham County Chamber leads the way in driving business success and fostering community growth.
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