Carolina Foothills Chamber of Commerce

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Higher Academia Corporation

1545 NC-108
Columbus, NC 28722   Get Directions

Business Hours: Center Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 3pm – 6pm; Office hours Mon.-Thurs 9am-4pm. Closed Friday

828-58-7803

Email: Higheracademia@yahoo.com
Website: WWW.HIGHERACADEMIA.ORG

Higher Academia is a non-profit organization founded in 2012 with the sole mission of empowering youth and their families through education, mentoring, and tutoring; our programs are developed to motivate and support the achievement of academic excellence and social responsibility through building of self-esteem and educational competence. Homework assistance, tutoring (individual subjects) and mentorships are the primary avenues we use to ensure academic success of our students who are challenged due to the economic and health crisis. 

In Polk County, we currently operate a Community Learning Support Center (PCCLC) on the Polk County Early College High School campus in Columbus, North Carolina. By partnering with other non-profit organizations, we provide safe learning spaces with internet access where middle or high school students can complete their schoolwork while receiving learning support from our tutors and volunteers. The PCCLC is open Monday-Thursday from 3-6 p.m. during the school year. Most students are recommended by Polk County School District counselors; however, we will accept referrals from other sources, as well. The site follows all current health and safety guidelines, and all volunteers complete a thorough screening and background check by the Polk County School District.

 


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Carolina Foothills Chamber of Commerce Events

Business After Hours Feb. 2023

February 16, 2023
(5:30 PM-7:30 PM)

HOSTED BY:  FIRST CITIZENS BANK and HIGHER ACADEMIA

Please RSVP

Directions to

Higher Academia 1545 NC 108, Columbus

The premier networking events for business professionals.

  1. Gain more exposure for your business
  2. Network with other business persons in the area
  3. Discuss and share ideas
  4. Learn about and tour other local businesses
  5. Find contacts and resources that will benefit you and your business

This is your time to network and get out there in the community. Bring your business cards and even a door prize to promote your business even more.

There will be food and refreshments served.

Cost: Free

Location: Higher Academia 1545 NC 108, Columbus, NC

Contact: Chamber Office (828)-859-6236


Chamber Annual Awards Event

March 16, 2023
(11:30 AM-1:00 PM)

Come celebrate with us at The Hare and Hound as we honor some special people for their outstanding contributions to the Chamber and the Foothills communities in 2022. 

Space is limited, so please RSVP

Please help us select the best candidate for our 2022 Annual Awards event.

We are accepting nominations for 3 award winners:

  • Volunteer of the Year,
  • Business Owner(s) of the Year and
  • Citizen of the Year.

Please submit who you feel is worthy of an award and we will honor those individuals in March 2023.

 NOMINATIONS

Cost: $25 (must purchase in advance) No tickets sold at the door

Location: 101 East Rutherford Street, Landrum, SC

Contact: Chamber of Commerce (828)-859-6236


Business After Hours March 2023

March 23, 2023
(5:30 PM-7:30 PM)

HOSTED BY:   F.E.N.C.E. AND GOODTAINER

Please RSVP

Directions to

F.E.N.C.E.

3381 Hunting Country Road, Tryon, NC

The premier networking events for business professionals.

  1. Gain more exposure for your business
  2. Network with other business persons in the area
  3. Discuss and share ideas
  4. Learn about and tour other local businesses
  5. Find contacts and resources that will benefit you and your business

This is your time to network and get out there in the community. Bring your business cards and even a door prize to promote your business even more.

There will be food and refreshments served.

Cost: Free

Location: F.E.N.C.E. 3381 Hunting Country Rd, Tryon, NC 28782

Contact: Chamber Office (828)-859-6236


Carolina Foothills Community Events

Gardening for Life Celebration
March 4, 2023   1:00 PM

Visit First Peak for a community calendar of events in our area.

Or download another  Community Calendar

Saluda Outfitters Feb 2023 Music Schedule

Make plans!

Upcoming Events:

CHAMBER EVENTS

Business After Hours Feb. 2023
February 16, 2023

Chamber Annual Awards Event
March 16, 2023

Business After Hours March 2023
March 23, 2023

Shuckin’ with the Chamber
March 25, 2023

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Gardening for Life Celebration
March 4, 2023   1:00 PM

Our Communities

  • Polk County NC
  • Columbus NC
  • Landrum SC
  • Saluda NC
  • Tryon NC



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Tryon NC 28782 (Get Directions)
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Fri - 10-2pm
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