Five new units installed around the Town of Highlands Understanding the growing demand for Electric Vehicle (EV) infrastructure, the Highlands Chamber of Commerce/Visit Highlands, NC recently expanded the availability of EV car chargers in town. […]
By Kim Lewicki, Highlands Newspaper Town Board deliberations began an hour earlier Thurs., Sept. 21 with a one-hour workshop prior to the 7 p.m. Town Board meeting. This format will be tried for one year […]
More than $160,150 invested since July 1, 2022 Visit Highlands, NC recently announced its latest round of grants and a sponsorship – $72,150 to support three local, nonprofit organizations. Each year, Visit Highlands, NC supports […]
The Highlands Chamber of Commerce recently honored an individual, a group of volunteers, and a local business with distinguished awards during its Autumn Ovation event on Sept. 27. Held at the new Highlands Performing Arts […]
Over $100K invested back into the community The Highlands Chamber of Commerce/Visit Highlands, NC recently announced its latest round of grants to support local nonprofit organizations. During a presentation on June 9 (pictured above), representatives […]
Each year Visit Highlands, NC supports local nonprofits through the Tourism Grant program and Sponsorships. These grants and sponsorships are funded by Occupancy Tax, which is paid by guests staying in Highlands’ accommodations. Highlands Chamber […]
Highlands Chamber of Commerce and Visit Highlands NC would like to say a huge THANK YOU to everyone for an incredible Snow Fest!! Pictured below is an aerial glimpse of the first Snow Fest in […]
Leadership Highlands 2022 is a community engagement initiative of Highlands Chamber of Commerce and Visit Highlands, NC. The purpose of Leadership Highlands is to develop and empower emerging leaders through a series of interactive seminars, […]
Highlands Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center announces Duke Power Award, Robert B. Dupree Award, and Del Roberts Award. Duke Power Award: For Volunteer of the Year This Volunteer of the Year Award that recognizes […]
At Thursday’s Town Board meeting, the Highlands Chamber of Commerce got permission to host a Snow Festival in K-H Founders Park Saturday, Jan. 29 complete with a slide and tubed merry-go-round both of which are […]
Representatives of the new Blue Ridge Health primary clinic (including appearance by one of the new doctors); Highlands Cashiers Health Foundation; Highlands Cashiers Hospital; and, Mountain Area Health Education will be on hand at a community health and wellness forum from […]
The ART of Highlands, N.C. Meander vibrant downtown Highlands where refined taste is packaged in a small-town atmosphere. Enjoy live performances, artisans, craftsmen, and demonstrations courtesy of Visit Highlands, N.C. and Highlands Chamber of Commerce […]
The third quarter recipients of the Highlands Chamber of Commerce (Visit Highlands, NC) grants we’re announced on April 26. Each year Visit Highlands, NC supports local nonprofits through its Tourism Grant and Sponsorships program. These […]
At the Town Board annual retreat earlier this month, one of the last presentations was by Director of the Highlands Chamber of Commerce Kaye McHan. She outlined results of the Chamber’s annual retreat which took […]