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Registration Open & Keynote Presenters Announced for Vision NWNC 2022

A celebrated national author and labor economist joins forces with one of the State’s leading economic development strategists to headline, Vision Northwest North Carolina 2022, a one-day summit focused on Creating Tomorrow's Workforce. Ron Hetrick, author of The Demographic Drought, and... Continue Reading

Navigating Your Member Compass

Our website offers an abundance of tools, resources, and news beneficial to members and partners. However, the website is only beneficial if you know how to utilize it, and we are here to help. The Member Compass is an area tailored to your membership and member engagement. You can... Continue Reading

Seeking Board of Director Applicants

The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce seeks applications for the organization's Board of Directors. Four seats are available and those selected will serve a three-year term beginning in July of 2022 lasting through June of 2025. Those interested in serving on the Board of Directors are expected to... Continue Reading

Changes Coming to Local Mask Policies

Over the past two days, the Watauga County Board of Education and Town of Boone Council held public meetings to discuss mask mandates and policies. Tuesday night, the Watauga County Board of Education voted 5-0 to move to mask-optional operations for students and staff, effective Monday... Continue Reading

Now Accepting Nominations: 6th Annual 4 Under 40 Awards

The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce is Now Accepting Nominations for the 6th Annual 4 Under 40 Awards. Continue Reading

Community Response to Governor Cooper's Mask Briefing

Earlier today, Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kody H. Kinsley provided an update on the state’s COVID-19 metrics and trends. As North Carolina’s COVID-19 metrics continue to move in the right direction and with vaccines... Continue Reading

Hunt Named Executive Director of Boone Area Sports Commission

On the strength of two-decades of professional work in the High Country, Reggie Hunt takes over as Executive Director of the Boone Area Sports Commission effective March 1, 2022. Continue Reading

Quarter 4 Economic Indicators: Closing Down 2021

Examination of key economic statistics to show the strength of the Watauga County & High Country Economy Continue Reading

Boone Area Chamber of Commerce Announces the 2021 Watauga County Business of the Year Awards

Mustard Seed Market, Mane Habit Salon, and Appalachian FC Honored Continue Reading

Boone and Blowing Rock Chambers of Commerce Host the 6th Annual Economic Kickoff Breakfast

Regional economist Dr. Harry Davis delivered his annual High Country Economic Forecast Continue Reading

Winter Storm Service Providers

The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce has compiled a list of local service providers that may be helpful to you and your business in the event of dangerous weather conditions. Continue Reading

Town of Boone: Boil Advisory Lifted

Public Works Department Press Release – Boil Water Advisory January 13, 2022 The Town of Boone Public Works Department is pleased to announce that the boil advisory notice issued yesterday has now been lifted. Ricky L Miller Water Plant staff have completed the required testing throughout... Continue Reading