Business Development

Purpose

To use member expertise and resources in the support of existing business growth and prosperity. Work to assist entrepreneurs and companies seeking to expand/relocate to the High Country. 

 

Action Items

  • Initiate programs and services targeted at the advancement of small businesses and start-ups.

  • Participate in community-based business councils to enhance discussion on key community projects.

  • Partner with tourism promotion organizations to further promote the High Country as a major tourism destination.

  • Serve as a referral, distribution, and communication source of business-beneficial information.

  • Coordinate "shop local" activities during key retail seasons.

Business Development Committee

  • Heidi Ragan

    Heidi Ragan

    Watauga District Manager, Blue Ridge Energy

    Committee Chair

  • David Jackson

    David Jackson, CCEC

    President/CEO, Boone Area Chamber of Commerce

    Chamber Liaison

  • Joe Furman

    Joe Furman, AICP Certified Planner

    Director of Economic Development, Boone Area Chamber of Commerce

    EDC Liaison

  • Dr. Harry Davis

    Dr. Harry Davis

    NCBA Professor of Banking, Appalachian State University

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    (828)262-6245

    Committee Member

  • Pilar Fotta

    Assistant Director for Relocation and Dual Careers, Appalachian State University

    Committee Member

  • Stephen McDaniel

    The McDaniel Group Real Estate

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    (828)964-0325

    Committee Member

  • James Milner

    James Milner, CCIM, NC Real Estate Broker, NC Certified General Appraiser

    President & Owner, Appalachian Commercial Real Estate

    Committee Member

  • Lane Moody

    Downtown Boone Development Association

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    (828)406-1393

    Committee Member

  • Melody Pineda

    Director of Real Estate, Appalachian State University

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    (828)262-8776

    Committee Member

  • Ryan Postlethwait

    Senior VP Commercial Banking Team Lead, First National Bank

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    (828)355-2203

    Committee Member

  • Amanda White

    Amanda White

    First Horizon Bank

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    (828)263-8605

    Committee Member