Highland County Chamber of Commerce issued the following announcement on Jan. 6
The return of the Highland County Maple Festival is fast approaching! Mark your calendars for March 12 - 13 and 19 - 20, 2022. The Highland County Chamber of Commerce is currently seeking one-of-a-kind vendors for the juried arts and crafts show! Are you interested in being part of the tradition to be seen in front of thousands and thousands of captive visitors at our award-winning festival? The deadline is in less than two weeks at 9 am on Monday, January 17th. Visit www.highlandcounty.org/maple-festival for full details and to stay updated with all the festival happenings!
Head over to www.virginialiving.com/best-of-virginia-main/best-of-virginia-2022 right now to vote in Virginia Living Magazine’s Best of Virginia 2022 Readers’ Survey! Show some love for all the Highland County attractions and Chamber Members nominated in the categories below in the Shenandoah Valley Region! You can even write-in your favorites in each category. The survey runs from Jan. 4 through Jan. 31!
Fine Dining: Waterwheel Restaurant At Gristmill Square
Chocolatier: Susanna's Confections
Cidery: Big Fish Cider, Co.
Entertainment for Adults: Southeastern Archery
Festival: Highland County Maple Festival
Love Sign: LOVEwork in Highland County
Bed & Breakfast: The Inn at Gristmill Square
Hotel: The Omni Homestead Resort
Resort: The Omni Homestead Resort
Golf Course: The Cascades at the The Omni Homestead Resort
Spa: The Spa at the The Omni Homestead Resort
Real Estate Firm: James Wm. Moore Real Estate Co.
Bank: DuPont Community Credit Union
Funeral Home: Obaugh Funeral Home
Men's Clothing: Rockingham Cooperative and Twice is Nice
Sporting Goods or Outdoor Outfitters: Alleghany Outfitters at The Omni Homestead Resort and Rockingham Cooperative
Women's Clothing: First Lady at the The Omni Homestead Resort
Press, Member Updates, and More!
• Highland County is honored to be the first Barn Quilt Trail visited by the On The Barn Quilt Trails team! Check out their images and travels near the bottom of their Facebook page by clicking here. Thank you for the photos and story!
• Thank you to Allegheny Mountain Radio for its coverage of the year-end recap of The Highland County Chamber of Commerce! Want to know what the Chamber did last year and is looking forward to this year? Have a listen!
Part 1: https://www.alleghenymountainradio.org/highland-county-chamber-of-commerce-2021-summary-part-1/
Part 2: https://www.alleghenymountainradio.org/highland-county-chamber-of-commerce-2021-summary-part-2/
• Allegheny Mountain Institute is looking for the next cohort of leaders looking to transform the food system! Here's your chance to spend six months in Highland County - learning, growing, eating, preserving, and sharing food with others - as you build lifelong connections with a passionate community of people seeking to make a difference. Then, AMI will pay you to share your skills nearby - to contribute to innovative projects such as growing food for hospital patients, expanding access to fresh foods, and helping children connect to the food system. Help us share this opportunity and learn more about the Farm and Food System Fellowship at www.amifellows.org/fellowship
• Chamber Member The Blue Grass Valley Bank has some exciting news! Introducing MOBILE BANKING
Banking just got easier on the go. Experience the convenience of banking from your compatible smartphone or mobile device. Manage your finances, and stay in complete control anytime, anywhere with Blue Grass Valley Bank’s mobile banking. If you are a current Online Banking customer, simply download the Mobile App and login with your current User Name and Password. Discover the secure advantages of having your bank in your pocket, wherever you go: Download the app today. Learn more at https://bluegrassvalleybank.com/mobile-banking.html
• The Highland County Arts Council's monthly newsletter keeps you in the know about all of the arts in Highland County. If you'd like to be added to their list to receive it, please email Chair, Donna Bedwell, at donnabedwell@gmail.com.
• Looking for more to do in Highland County? Visit our "Things to Do" page at www.highlandcounty.org/things-to-do/ and our "Community Events & Calendar" page at www.highlandcounty.org/community-events-calendar/!
• Plan your trip, find lodging, and stay updated at www.highlandcounty.org and www.facebook.com/HighlandCounty.
Grants, Opportunities, and Resources
• Highland County EMS has open full and part-time positions. Full time - $35,000 - $45,000 based on experience and certification. Part-time: $16.83 - $21.88 based on experience and certification. Visit www.hcems.net for more information and to apply to be a part of the Highland County EMS Team!
• Attention local nonprofits! Check out this Community Grants Program opportunity from Community Foundation of the Central Blue Ridge! Eligible grant recipients include tax-exempt 501(c)(3) charitable organizations, as well as organizations operating under the fiscal sponsorship of a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, that serve the independent cities of Staunton and Waynesboro, the counties of Augusta, Highland, and Nelson. The deadline for this application is February 11, 2022 at 11:59 p.m. EST. Get full details and apply at https://cfcbr.org/community-grants-program/.
• If you are a nonprofit organization that serves Staunton, Waynesboro, and Augusta County and supports children, consider this opportunity from the Community Foundation of the Central Blue Ridge. Visit https://cfcbr.org/youth-philanthropy-council/ to learn more! Deadline is January 18!
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