Chamber
The Highlands Chamber of Commerce was formed in 1931 to be the voice of business on the Highlands’ plateau and the surrounding area. The Current location is The Marchant-Parker-Davis-Patterson House at the corner of 1st and Main Streets. The Chamber is governed by a Board of Directors that is elected from the membership. There are nine directors with three elected annually for a three-year term. The Board hires an Executive Director (Kaye McHan) to manage the daily operations of the Chamber.
The Chamber and Welcome Center offer a full slate of membership services (See Benefits Section) as well as managing the tourism events, including the Fourth of July festivities and fireworks, Downtown Trick or Treating, Town Christmas Tree Lighting, and the Christmas Parade. They serve visitor needs with brochures, maps, reservations, and advice. Information packets are also sent to those requesting information through e-mails, phone calls, and various ads placed by the Welcome Center in major publications.