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A Salute to Labor Every Day
Issue: September - 2022
Take a moment to consider the people who’re laboring to make the Plateau an international getaway destination.
When the calendar page turns to September, some ofus have entered back-to-school mode. Others arepacking up memories of another summer on themountain, others are looking to leaf season.At the Highlands Chamber of Commerce/Visit Highlands, NC,we relate to all of this. But the ninth month also brings a holidaythat deserves our pause and reflection.Labor Day began in the late nineteenth century because activ-ists pushed for recognition of the American worker. Oregon wasthe first to pass a state law recognizing Labor Day and by 1894,Congress passed an act marking the first Monday in Septemberas a legal holiday.Today it also serves as a last hurrah for the summer season, atime for one last dip in the cool lake waters and a picnic featur-ing tasty grilled foods and freshly picked fruits and vegetables.Each day, we at the Chamber strive to support our communityin ways that make it a great place to live, to visit, to do busi-ness and to work. And so, Labor Day is always a particularlymeaningful holiday to us.But the past few years have brought unique challenges.Business owners and managers have dealt with changing dy-namics that have impacted revenue, the supply chain, demand,and labor. For the workforce, the spectrum has ranged fromuncertainty to taking on more and more shifts and load share.And yet, walk down the charming streets of Highlands andstop at a shop or restaurant and you’ll find friendly smiles andgreetings coupled with first-class service that continues to drawaccolades and attention. Highlands’ reputation as a place ofrefuge, renourishment and relaxation is stronger than ever.So, take a moment to say thanks to those who make it allpossible. Whether on the front lines or behind the scenes, wesalute you this Labor Day – and always.For more information about the Highlands Chamber ofCommerce and the benefits of membership, call (828) 526-5841or email[email protected].
by Kara Addy Communications Manager, Highlands Chamber of Commerce
