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Highlands Chamber of Commerce Awards Grants and Sponsorships to Non-Profit Organizations
Issue: Whats News
Top row, left to right: Jack Austin (Highlands Festivals/Highlands Food & Wine), Pat Gleeson (Highlands Festivals/Highlands Food & Wine), Steve Mehder (Highlands Festivals/Highlands Food & Wine). Second row, left to right: Billy Love (The Bascom), Lance Hardin (Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust). Third row, left to right: Bianca Mitchell (The Bascom), Kaye McHan (Highlands Chamber of Commerce/Visit Highlands, NC). Front row, left to right: Charlotte Muir (Highlands Biological Foundation and Pennies for Preservation) and Mary Adair Trumbly (Highlands Performing Arts Center/PAC Home Tour).
Highlands Chamber of Commerce/Visit Highlands, NC Executive Director Kaye McHan presented leaders from area non-profits with grant and sponsorship monies.
The following grants were awarded:
Highlands Biological Foundation ($25,000)
Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust ($7,500)
Pennies for Preservation ($4,000)
The Bascom ($10,000)
The Dalia Festival ($10,000)
The Highlands Performing Arts Center ($15,000)
Sponsorships were also provided to:
Highlands Food & Wine ($100,000)
The Highlands Performing Arts Center Home Tour ($1,000)
Each year Visit Highlands, NC supports our local nonprofits through our Tourism Grant program and Sponsorships which are funded by occupancy tax paid by guests staying in Highlands’ accommodations. For more information about applying for a Tourism Grant or Sponsorship email us at [email protected].
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PHOTO CAPTION 1: Top row, left to right: Jack Austin (Highlands Festivals/Highlands Food & Wine), Pat Gleeson (Highlands Festivals/Highlands Food & Wine), Steve Mehder (Highlands Festivals/Highlands Food & Wine). Second row, left to right: Billy Love (The Bascom), Lance Hardin (Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust). Third row, left to right: Bianca Mitchell (The Bascom), Kaye McHan (Highlands Chamber of Commerce/Visit Highlands, NC). Front row, left to right: Charlotte Muir (Highlands Biological Foundation and Pennies for Preservation) and Mary Adair Trumbly (Highlands Performing Arts Center/PAC Home Tour).
About the Highlands Chamber of Commerce/Visit Highlands, NC:
Formed in 1931 to serve as the voice of business, the Highlands Chamber of Commerce has grown to provide services and support to businesses, residents and visitors. Conveniently located on Main Street in the Marchant-Parker-Davis-Patterson House, its Highlands Welcome Center is open to all who visit, live and work in the community. The Highlands Chamber of Commerce/Visit Highlands, NC hosts an array of special events and programs throughout the year, including the Plateau Pick-Up, Leadership Highlands, Business After Hours, the Outdoor Concert Series, Meander in May, July 4th Fireworks and an array of holiday and winter festivities.
