The Highland County Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual meeting and dinner on May 9, at The Orpheum located in uptown Hillsboro. More than 250 guests attended the sold-out event “Our Bet Is On You” and enjoyed an evening of networking within the Highland County business community.

Dinner was provided by Jill’s Farmhouse Catering, All Seasons Catering, Shoelaces Catering, Maplecrest Meats & More and Batter Up Bakery.

Highlights of the evening included comments made by chamber board of directors chairman Diana Setty, a financial report by board treasurer Seth Phillips, and a chamber update given by executive director Jamie Wheeler.

Throughout the evening guests competed in a variety of contests to earn prizes for themselves or their staff. Additionally, attendees raised more than $1,000 that will be donated to local charities in the coming months.

Over 40 different local businesses donated items for gift baskets that were raffled off at the conclusion of the evening.

Proceeds from the event allow the chamber to support its initiatives of advocating for the business community while promoting economic and community development.

For more photos from the event, visit the chamber’s Facebook page. Plans for the 2025 chamber annual dinner will be made available in early 2025.

Submitted by Jamie Wheeler, executive director, Highland County Chamber of Commerce.