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Henderson Joins Boone Area Chamber of Commerce Staff as Director of Events
Henderson Joins Boone Area Chamber of Commerce Staff as Director of Events

Brings over five years of event creation and management to Boone Area Chamber of Commerce staff  Continue Reading

Postedby David Jackson
Date posted07/11/2022


Key Updates on the King Street Resurfacing Project
Key Updates on the King Street Resurfacing Project

Latest Updates... June 17, 2022 Thanks to mostly dry weather and expedient work by the contractor, the King Street resurfacing project is nearly complete. Work has concluded for the week and nearly all of the roadway has been resurfaced and striped for traffic control and parking access. Work... Continue Reading

Postedby David Jackson
Date posted06/17/2022


Recap of Vision NWNC 2022: Creating Tomorrow's Workforce
Recap of Vision NWNC 2022: Creating Tomorrow's Workforce

The subject of workforce trends and realities and the importance of strong workplace culture were the central topics of the 3rd annual Vision Northwest North Carolina summit, held for over 170 attendees Thursday, May 19, 2022, at Appalachian State University’s Leon Levine Hall in... Continue Reading

Postedby David Jackson
Date posted05/20/2022


2022 Economic Indicators: Q1 Release
2022 Economic Indicators: Q1 Release

The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce Releases the Economic Indicators Report for the First Quarter of 2022. Continue Reading

Postedby Ethan Walton (deleted)
Date posted05/2/2022


Winners Announced: 6th Annual Boone Area Chamber of Commerce 4 Under 40 Awards
Winners Announced: 6th Annual Boone Area Chamber of Commerce 4 Under 40 Awards

The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce announced the 6th Annual 4 Under 40 Award Winners. Continue Reading

Postedby Ethan Walton (deleted)
Date posted04/29/2022


2022 Board of Directors Ballot
2022 Board of Directors Ballot

The ballot for the 2022 Board of Directors is open for voting now through May 20th at 4:30 pm. Continue Reading

Postedby David Jackson
Date posted04/28/2022


Watauga County Prepares for Day of Remembrance
Watauga County Prepares for Day of Remembrance

The scars of a year ago are still visible throughout Watauga County. A community stricken with grief was uplifted by friends and strangers alike in the wake of the tragic events of April 28th, 2021. While the emotions of those days will forever remain etched in our hearts and minds, we move... Continue Reading

Postedby David Jackson
Date posted04/26/2022


Watauga Housing Forums Conclude with Discussion on Solutions
Watauga Housing Forums Conclude with Discussion on Solutions

The four-part Watauga Housing Forum series concluded Monday night with spirited discussions around potential solutions to the High Country’s housing challenges. The community-led work session was held at the Watauga County Community Recreation Center in front of 145 in-person participants and over 6 Continue Reading

Postedby David Jackson
Date posted04/26/2022


Walton Joins Chamber Staff as Director of Communications & Marketing
Walton Joins Chamber Staff as Director of Communications & Marketing

The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the hiring of Ethan Walton as Director of Communications and Marketing. He will lead the efforts of the Communications team to continue to effectively position the organization as a trusted source for business and community information, while Continue Reading

Postedby David Jackson
Date posted04/25/2022


Watauga County Housing Forum Shifts to Affordability
Watauga County Housing Forum Shifts to Affordability

The third installment of the Watauga Housing Forum centered on affordability. Continue Reading

Postedby David Jackson
Date posted04/14/2022


2022 4 Under 40 Award finalists - Business Owner
2022 4 Under 40 Award finalists - Business Owner

Dr. Carrie Canviness, Interface Environmental Consulting, LLC Carrie Caviness is a Systems Ecologist and Environmental Professional with over 17 years of consulting and research experience. She holds a bachelor's degree in Natural Resources from North Carolina State University along with masters... Continue Reading

Postedby David Jackson
Date posted04/11/2022


2022 4 Under 40 Awards finalists - Education Professional
2022 4 Under 40 Awards finalists - Education Professional

Dustin Kerley, Athletic Director, Watauga County Schools Dustin Kerley is in his 6th year as Assistant Principal and Athletics Director at Watauga High School. He was a four-year member of the baseball program at Mars Hill University and earned an undergraduate degree in Physical Education in... Continue Reading

Postedby David Jackson
Date posted04/11/2022