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The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce is the catalyst for a diverse and engaged local economy, cultivating a thriving community that serves as the economic hub of Northwest North Carolina.
The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce is the catalyst for a diverse and engaged local economy, cultivating a thriving community that serves as the economic hub of Northwest North Carolina.
STRENGTHEN OUR REGIONAL ECONOMY
SUMMIT | $10,000 ANNUALLY
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You deserve recognition for making our region a prosperous place. As a community benefactor, we know you want to help the region attract and retain talent, build a robust workforce, and drive a growing economy.
PROMOTING GROWTH IN OUR REGION
- Trades Signing Day to promote graduating high school seniors who are going directly into the workforce or technical school
- Watauga Leadership Institute scholarship to use or gift to the charity of your choice
- Gift a Chamber membership to the charity or start-up business of your choice includes public presentation EXCLUSIVE
- Annual sponsorship and selection of recipient for Spirit of Boone award
TELLING YOUR STORY
- Talent recruitment assistance to help you sell Boone to your key recruits EXCLUSIVE
- Watauga Women In Leadership and High Country Young Professionals annual passes for your team, up to five
Plus all of the services & benefits of Champion, Advocate, Visibility and Classic levels.
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REPRESENTING YOUR INTERESTS WITH GOVERNMENTS 
CHAMPION | $5,000 ANNUALLY
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As a leader, you care about developing relationships with other business and civic leaders in order to grow your business. The problem is it’s hard to know where to plug in, which can make you feel like you don’t have a voice or like you’re being left behind. We believe you shouldn’t have to search for ways to make your community a better place. It all starts with showing up.
PROMOTING GROWTH IN OUR REGION
- Reserved seat at the Community Foundation Dinner with movers, shakers and newsmakers EXCLUSIVE
- Reserved seat at the annual Vision NWNC Summit ($95 value)
- Pair of reserved seats to Spirit of Boone (Annual Meeting, $150 value)
- Pair of season tickets to Connecting Community & Commerce Series ($240 value)
TELLING YOUR STORY
- A standalone email, quarterly ($1,000 value)
- Your Banner Ad on our website, one year with ability to update quarterly ($3,500 value)
- Additional businesses or branches, up to two ($850 value)
Plus all of the services & benefits of Advocate, Visibility and Classic levels.
Member Benefits Comparison Chart by Level
SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF LEADERS
ADVOCATE | $2,500 ANNUALLY
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You want to work with the other influencers in our community so you never have to worry about missing out on the very opportunities you’ve been striving for. Watch as your team gets stronger as they are better informed. Enjoy being among influential leaders who are shaping our region.
PROMOTING GROWTH IN OUR REGION
- Reserved invitation to our annual Founder’s Reception with the board of directors EXCLUSIVE
- A season ticket to Connecting Community & Commerce Series ($120 value)
TELLING YOUR STORY
- A standalone email, biannual ($500 value)
- Your Banner Ad on our website, one quarter( ($1,050 value)
- Additional locations or categories, up to two ($460 value)
Plus all of the services & benefits of Visibility and Classic levels.
Member Benefits Comparison Chart by Level
PROMOTING YOUR BUSINESS AS A DESTINATION
VISIBILITY | $1,100 ANNUALLY
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We know it’s hard to balance all the demands of your time and attention. That’s why we’re committed to giving you services to grow your visibility, to make you famous in the community, and to give you better connections that will save you time and money. Gain visibility without trading your time, and get supported by the most influential people in the region.
TELLING YOUR STORY
- Know Your Neighbor feature, a multi-platform marketing campaign about your business shared on social media, written blog article, and email feature ($450 value)
- Your Banner Ad on our website for 30 days ($350 value) NEW
- A standalone email, one per year ($250 value) NEW
- Enhanced Member Directory Listing ($75 value)
- Second location or category included ($230 value)
This membership increases at a rate of $25 per year and is not available to companies of 50 employees or more.*
Plus all of the services & benefits of the Classic level.
Member Benefits Comparison Chart by LevelNEW OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH RELATIONSHIPS
CLASSIC | $425 ANNUALLY
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At the Chamber, we believe you deserve to find a room full of people just like you who can share your story and become an army of salespeople for you. We understand how hard it is to get connected with the right people who can help you grow your business, which is why we are on a mission to be the number-one connector of business owners.
CONNECTING YOU TO OUR REGION
- Business referrals exclusively for members
- Search-engine-optimized Member Directory Listing on BooneChamber.com.
- Invitation to connection events
- Community Conversations
- Networking events
- Learn how to access the features of your membership at our New Member Orientation event
- Virtual membership plaque and window sticker — tell the community you’re invested in our region
- Chamber representation at regional governmental meetings
- Member rates on Chamber conference room rental
- *Complimentary quarter-page ad in the Watauga Democrat, and an ad with The Appalachian (*These are a one-time new member benefit)
- Your business listing on our touchscreen directory in the Chamber office lobby
- Quarterly feature of your business in our weekly Membership Monday email newsletter.
- Business savings through WJ Office, Staples, LifeStore, Carolina HealthWorks, and First Benefits Insurance Mutual
- Submit employment postings on our Career Center website
- Members-only pricing at events
This membership increases at a rate of $10 per year and is not available to companies of 25 employees or more.*
Are you a church, civic organization, or nonprofit? Please reach out to us to learn more about what type of membership you're eligible for with the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce.
FRIEND OF THE CHAMBER | $75 ANNUALLY
FOR INDIVIDUALS ONLY
This membership allows you access to events but no listing or advertising of business included in this category.
GET CONNECTED
1. Choose your membership level - click Join Now next to that level
2. Schedule an orientation with our membership staff
3. Attend your first event and meet other business owners and organization leaders just like you