As part of our Community Outreach Initiative, the Chamber welcomes the opportunity to help connect regional representatives and officials with the people who live, work and play in our mountain communities. As an information source for the community, we participate and promote forums as needed, and actively manage and promote Cashiers411.com- the area’s comprehensive online calendar for residents and visitors to stay up-to-date on forums and all other events across the Plateau.

Each Spring, the Chamber organizes the Annual Legislative Update to provide area citizens with an opportunity to hear from a select local government official representing Jackson County regarding government strategic priorities and how issues impact the Cashiers Area. This ticketed event is not a fundraiser and instead helps fill the Chamber’s mission as an advocate for business, information source for the community and conduit for building destination awareness and responsible growth.

Our Annual Meeting & Celebration is held on a select Thursday of November from 5:30-8:00 p.m. This ticketed event with abundant hors d'oeuvres, beverage and live entertainment allows the community to come together to recognize retiring Chamber board members, new Chamber board appointees, Chamber board elected officers, and celebrate all community developments from the year while enjoying the upcoming holiday season. Winners of the Annual Spirit of Our Community Awards are announced during the evening.

We are delighted to recognize the commitment and contribution of outstanding individuals of our mountain communities each November when nominations for Citizen of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, Educator of the Year, Arts & Culture Advocate of the Year, Businessperson of the Year and the Evergreen Award are reviewed and selected by committee. Winners are announced and presented with award recognition at the Chamber’s Annual Meeting & Celebration. Award Descriptions | Past Winners