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Mountain Vista Window Washing
Mountain Vista Window Washing

Mountain Vista Window Washing Service Customer Service Representative/Dispatcher Primary responsibility is to respond to clients' needs through verbal and written communication as their primary point of contact in a timely manner while building trust and relationships with clients and prospects... Continue Reading

Postedby Emma Faulkner
Date posted11/18/2024


Watauga Economic Development Commission Releases October 2024 Business Snapshot Report
Watauga Economic Development Commission Releases October 2024 Business Snapshot Report

Watauga EDC will release similar reports each month through October 2025 to chart Helene recovery Continue Reading

Postedby Joe Furman
Date posted11/18/2024


Foundation Reopens Applications for Business Resiliency Disaster Grants
Foundation Reopens Applications for Business Resiliency Disaster Grants

Boone Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation Reopens Applications for Business Resiliency Disaster Grants Hope for the High Country grants were distributed to 86 businesses in Watauga, Ashe, and Avery Counties in first round of funding. BOONE, NC – As it continues to fundraise for its Hope... Continue Reading

Postedby David Jackson
Date posted11/8/2024


Boone Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation Distributes $344,500 in First Round of Grants
Boone Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation Distributes $344,500 in First Round of Grants

Boone Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation Distributes $344,500 in First Round of Business Resiliency Disaster Grants Hope for the High Country funds were granted to 86 businesses in Watauga, Ashe, and Avery Counties. BOONE, NC – After receiving nearly 150 requests in the first offering of... Continue Reading

Postedby David Jackson
Date posted11/4/2024


Debris Tech
Debris Tech

Hiring Data Collection/ Debris Monitors in Watauga County, NC EARN OVER $1,000 a WEEK!* NO LABOR, TRAINING PROVIDED, LOTS of OVERTIME! Primary job duties of a data collection/debris monitor are as follows: Ensure that only eligible debris is removed, loaded, and hauled Ensure that... Continue Reading

Postedby Emma Faulkner
Date posted10/29/2024


Hurricance Helene Support: Thank you!
Hurricance Helene Support: Thank you!

Thank You! Two words that mean everything, directed with sincerity from the heart of Boone, Watauga County, and the High Country, toward everyone that had a role in making last weekend a positive step forward for our community. It wasn’t easy nor was everything perfect. The energy, hard... Continue Reading

Postedby David Jackson
Date posted10/28/2024


Wake Forest School of Medicine - Boone Campus
Wake Forest School of Medicine - Boone Campus

Academic Curriculum Coordinator, PA StudiesBoone, NC, United States (On-site)Job Description JOB SUMMARY: Serves as an educational specialist and consultant to faculty in implementing and evaluating required academic components and educational objectives of the medical school curriculum.... Continue Reading

Postedby Emma Faulkner
Date posted10/28/2024


FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency)
FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency)

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Postedby Emma Faulkner
Date posted10/28/2024


Boone Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation Receives $250,000 Gift From The Duke Endowment
Boone Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation Receives $250,000 Gift From The Duke Endowment

The Duke Endowment has committed over $15 million to Helene relief efforts in the Carolinas. Continue Reading

Postedby David Jackson
Date posted10/25/2024


Blue Ridge Parkway Reopens 20 Mile Section & Grandfather Mountain Reopens Oct 23
Blue Ridge Parkway Reopens 20 Mile Section & Grandfather Mountain Reopens Oct 23

Blue Ridge Parkway reopens 20 miles near Blowing Rock, North Carolina on Wednesday, Oct. 23  BLOWING ROCK, NC – On Wednesday morning, October 23, 2024, the Blue Ridge Parkway opened to traffic from milepost 285.5, at Bamboo Gap, to milepost 305, near Beacon Heights, in the Blowing Rock,... Continue Reading

Postedby Megan Biddix
Date posted10/23/2024


Senator Ralph Hise Visits Watauga Economic Development Commission Post Hurricane Helene
Senator Ralph Hise Visits Watauga Economic Development Commission Post Hurricane Helene

Presentation included details on infrastructure loss throughout WNC and a timeline for aid consideration. Continue Reading

Postedby Joe Furman
Date posted10/21/2024


Boone Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation Receives $35,000 Challenge Match
Boone Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation Receives $35,000 Challenge Match

BOONE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION RECEIVES $35,000 CHALLENGE MATCH FROM ANONYMOUS DONORS FOR HURRICANE HELENE RELIEF EFFORTS Funding will provide additional resources for short, medium, and long-term business support BOONE, NC – The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation is... Continue Reading

Postedby David Jackson
Date posted10/11/2024