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Week 2 Results: Workforce Rundown
Week 2 Results: Workforce Rundown

The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce reports on the week 2 results of the High Country Workforce Rundown survey. Continue Reading

Postedby Katie Greene (deleted)
Date posted06/25/2021


High Country Workforce Rundown
High Country Workforce Rundown

The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce presents initial results from a workforce survey for a real-time look at business conditions in Watauga County and beyond. Continue Reading

Postedby Katie Greene (deleted)
Date posted06/15/2021


State of the Community Series Continues with a Focused Conversation Around Local Education
State of the Community Series Continues with a Focused Conversation Around Local Education

The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce Continues Its State of the Community Series with a Focus on Local Education Continue Reading

Postedby Katie Greene (deleted)
Date posted06/9/2021


Boone Area Chamber Supports PPP Tax Relief For Local Businesses Through NC H334
Boone Area Chamber Supports PPP Tax Relief For Local Businesses Through NC H334

The following letter was sent to members of the NC Senate Finance Committee May 13th in support of North Carolina aligning its tax treatment of PPP expenses with the majority of states in the US. Continue Reading

Postedby David Jackson
Date posted05/19/2021


2021 Board of Directors Ballot
2021 Board of Directors Ballot

The ballot for the 2021 Board of Directors is open for voting now through April 22. Continue Reading

Postedby Katie Greene (deleted)
Date posted05/19/2021


Executive Order 215 and Town of Boone Update
Executive Order 215 and Town of Boone Update

Friday, May 14, 2021, Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Mandy K. Cohen, M.D. shared an update on the state’s COVID-19 progress. Throughout the pandemic, state officials have taken a data-driven approach and have been guided by the... Continue Reading

Postedby Emma Faulkner
Date posted05/15/2021


Winners Announced: 5th Annual Boone Area Chamber of Commerce 4 Under 40 Awards
Winners Announced: 5th Annual Boone Area Chamber of Commerce 4 Under 40 Awards

The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce announced the 5th Annual 4 Under 40 Award Winners. Continue Reading

Postedby David Jackson
Date posted05/11/2021


Healing as a Community
Healing as a Community

Needless to say, many of us--both local and beyond--are reeling from the tragic events in Watauga County that led to the loss of 5 lives a few days ago. There are so many "If only...." and "What if...." conversations running through our minds right now and we want so badly to have prevented... Continue Reading

Postedby Emma Faulkner
Date posted05/5/2021


Community Day of Remembrance Scheduled for May 10th
Community Day of Remembrance Scheduled for May 10th

Opportunity for High Country to remember victims of the tragic shooting that occurred in Watauga County April 28th Continue Reading

Postedby David Jackson
Date posted04/30/2021


Boone Area Chamber of Commerce Releases Q1 Economic Indicators
Boone Area Chamber of Commerce Releases Q1 Economic Indicators

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

Postedby Katie Greene (deleted)
Date posted04/22/2021


5th Annual 4 Under 40 Finalists Announced
5th Annual 4 Under 40 Finalists Announced

Sixteen members of the High Country community have been selected as category finalists for the 5th annual Boone Area Chamber of Commerce 4 Under 40 Awards. This showcase of emerging leaders is presented by Appalachian Commercial Real Estate. Continue Reading

Postedby Emma Faulkner
Date posted04/20/2021


Keynote Speaker Secretary D. Reid Wilson for Vision Northwest NC Focus on the Future Series
Keynote Speaker Secretary D. Reid Wilson for Vision Northwest NC Focus on the Future Series

SECRETARY D. REID WILSON TO KEYNOTE NEXT INSTALLMENT OF VISION NORTHWEST NORTH CAROLINA FOCUS ON THE FUTURE SERIES Continue Reading

Postedby Emma Faulkner
Date posted04/19/2021