Chamber News

Trends in Employee Recuitment & Retention Discussed at 4th Annual Vision NWNC Summit

Examining the factors driving recruitment, retention, and continued training of employees were the central topics of the 4th annual Vision Northwest North Carolina summit, held Thursday, May 25, 2023, at Appalachian State University’s Leon Levine Hall in Boone, NC. Headlined by keynote... Continue Reading

Welcome New 2023 Board Members!

After completing the membership voting process, and consultation with the Nominating Committee, the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce it will add seven members to its Board of Directors, effective July 1, 2023. A total of 19 nominees appeared on the ballot for consideration... Continue Reading

Watauga EDC Discusses App State Innovation District & Area Housing Needs at May Meeting

App State Innovation District Highlights $270M of Future Building Projects in Watauga County Continue Reading

2023 Economic Indicators: Q1 Release

The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce released the Q1 Economic Indicators report of 2023. This quarterly report examines five key statistics within the Watauga County & High Country Economy, featuring a summary of local impacts by Dr. Harry Davis, Appalachian State and North Carolina Bankers... Continue Reading

Watauga Economic Development Commission To Hold Its May Meeting in Seven Devils

Meeting to take place at Seven Devils Town Hall May 18th Continue Reading

Watauga Economic Development Commission Holds Planning Retreat

Facilitated discussion helped to discuss and refine EDC priorities for the coming year Continue Reading

2023 Watauga Women in Leadership Mentor Program Concludes

The Watauga Women in Leadership (WWIL) Mentor Program kicked off in February of 2023 with a Mentor Match Up event where the Women of Walker (WOW) were matched with their mentors and given the opportunity to network with industry professionals from Boone and the surrounding area. “WWIL... Continue Reading

2023 Boone Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Application

Applications open through April 28th Continue Reading

Watauga Economic Development Commission To Hold Board Retreat April 20th

Retreat to take place in Blowing Rock at American Legion Hall Continue Reading

7th Annual 4 Under 40 Awards Recap

An evening designed to celebrate 16 emerging High Country’s leaders was highlighted by five honorees earning accolades during the 7th annual Boone Area Chamber of Commerce 4 Under 40 Awards ceremony. The event was hosted on Thursday, April 6, 2023, in front of a crowd of over 200 attendees... Continue Reading

Watauga Economic Development Commission Meets in Blowing Rock, Discusses Childcare & Future Projects

Presentation from Town of Blowing Rock Manager Shane Fox outlined Childcare Program for children of Blowing Rock town staff Continue Reading

Watauga Economic Development Awarded Grant for Boone/Blowing Rock Corridor Study

Grant to help fund feasibility study to explore how the arts may be advanced along the US-321 corridor. Continue Reading